> Neil Basson – ML Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Neil Basson

Academic Background

University of Amsterdam

University of Amsterdam

Degree: MSc Data Science & Business Analytics
Dates: 2023 – 2024
Focus: forecasting, ML, reinforcement & deep learning, analytics for business.

Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University

Degree: BEng Industrial Engineering
Dates: 2020 – 2023
Core modules: operations research, statistics, systems optimization.

Paul Roos Gymnasium

Paul Roos Gymnasium

Matriculated: 2019
Maths, Physics, Accounting, AutoCAD

About Me

As a half South African, half Dutch Industrial Engineer, I’ve always been fascinated by how different perspectives can lead to creative solutions. After earning my Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, I realized my passion for optimizing processes wasn’t just about machines, it was about making smarter decisions with data. That’s why I’m now pursuing an MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics at the University of Amsterdam. Currently diving into machine learning and optimization. My goal? To combine my engineering mindset with advanced analytics to tackle complex business challenges. Whether it’s refining operations or building predictive models, I’m all about turning data into actionable insights. WYFB.

Current Interests

Forecasting, optimization, neural networks, and how machine learning can make complex systems easier to run.

Contact

Let’s connect – [email protected]