Mikael Bastian

Mikael Bastian, PhD, is a seasoned data scientist with extensive experience in machine learning engineering, statistical analysis, and product management. Currently serving as a Senior Data Scientist at ForFarmers since November 2020, Mikael specializes in machine learning technologies such as Pyspark Databricks and Azure Machine Learning, alongside expertise in data mining using R. Prior roles include Data Scientist Innovation at CRV, where responsibilities encompassed data governance and agile project management, and Data Scientist Innovation and Business Development at Qlip BV, focusing on innovative projects in the dairy sector and chemometrics. Mikael's academic background includes a PhD in Cognitive Sciences from Ecole normale supérieure and teaching experience in psychology and research methods at Université François Rabelais de Tours.