Paul van Loon

Paul van Loon is an Applied Science Manager at Amazon, where they currently apply their expertise in advanced analytics. With a background that includes roles as Lead Data Scientist at Dartac BV and Director of Data Science at Forecast, Paul has successfully led teams and engagements in machine learning and data-driven strategies. Previously, they contributed to the academic field as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, while their doctoral research focused on quantitative finance. Paul co-founded a venture aimed at commercializing Automated Valuation algorithms for real estate, working in partnership with notable institutions like the Nederlandse Vereniging van Makelaars and the University of Tilburg. Their extensive experience includes presenting at numerous international conferences and winning the "Best Paper in Financial Risk Management" award at the International Congress of Actuaries in 2014.