Gerard Gaal

Gerard Gaal has extensive work experience in the fields of reliability engineering, data science, and risk analysis. Gerard has held various senior roles in renowned companies such as ModuResources, TNO, and Lloyd's Register Energy Drilling.

At ModuResources, Gerard is currently working as a Senior Reliability Engineer and Data Scientist. Their responsibilities include developing and implementing data-driven solutions to improve asset reliability and performance. Gerard also provides technical leadership and support to the reliability engineering team.

During their tenure at TNO, Gerard worked as a Senior Consultant in the Structural Reliability expertise group. Gerard was responsible for generating leads, securing new clients, and managing projects related to risk and reliability analysis. Gerard collaborated with government agencies, private companies, and academic institutions.

At Lloyd's Register Energy Drilling, Gerard held multiple roles, including Senior Reliability Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Senior Reliability Consultant at Lloyd's Register Knowledge Based Management Ltd. Their work involved conducting probability and consequence analysis, optimizing maintenance strategies using data analysis, and delivering high-quality risk and reliability services.

Earlier in their career, Gerard worked as a Consultant at Lloyd's Register Rail Europe, where they identified risks and developed solutions for clients in the transportation infrastructure sector. Gerard also gained valuable experience in risk assessment and management during their time as a Consultant at Lloyd's Register Rail.

Gerard's academic background includes a doctoral degree from Delft University of Technology, where they developed a methodology for predicting the deterioration of concrete bridges. Gerard also conducted research as a Research Scholar at the University of Michigan, focusing on mathematical modeling and deterioration analysis of concrete bridges.

Overall, Gerard Gaal's work experience showcases their expertise in reliability engineering, data science, risk analysis, and infrastructure asset management.

Gerard Gaal obtained their education from Delft University of Technology. From 1994 to 1999, they pursued their undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and received a M.Sc. (Ir.) degree. Gerard furthered their studies at the same university and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Civil Engineering between 1999 and 2004. Additionally, in February 2017, Gerard Gaal obtained the VOL-VCA certification from EPCN.