Kirsten Odendaal

Kirsten Odendaal is a seasoned professional in the maritime and engineering sectors, currently serving as the Team Leader for Development and Implementation at MARIN since October 2021. This role involves leading a new team dedicated to translating innovation into practical, scalable solutions while enhancing data-driven insights across various projects. Kirsten has a proven track record of successful projects, including the development of MARLIN, MARIN's first LLM-based chatbot, and directing AI-driven logic pipeline development for the FOIL JIP, significantly improving performance predictions. Prior experience includes roles at De Voogt Naval Architects, Damen Yachting, Husky Energy, Silversea Cruises, and Stantec. Kirsten holds a Master's in Marine Technology from Delft University of Technology and is pursuing a Master's in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology.