Rien Looijenga

Rien Looijenga is an emerging data science professional with a solid academic foundation and diverse experience in education and analysis. Recently completed a data science internship at Berenschot, where budget analysis for municipalities, particularly The Hague, was conducted. Currently serves as a teaching assistant at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, leading lectures in various economics and programming courses. Previous experience includes tutoring high school students at Instituut HIP and a notable tenure at Albert Heijn, where roles included stock employee and data analyst operations. Rien holds a Bachelor's degree in Econometrics & Operations Research from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and is pursuing a Master's degree in the same field, expecting to graduate with Cum Laude distinction. Additionally, an exchange program at Northeastern University enriched academic credentials.