Jochen Janssens

Jochen Janssens is a seasoned professional in the field of operations research and combinatorial optimization, with extensive experience as a Solution Architect, Senior Consultant, and Consultant at OMP since September 2016. Prior to this role, Jochen served as a PhD Researcher at the University of Antwerp from November 2011 to August 2016, focusing on the development of efficient (meta)heuristic algorithms for large-scale combinatorial optimization problems. Jochen's career began as a Junior Flash/HTML developer at Duval Guillaume, where responsibilities included transforming designs into functional websites, managing databases, and facilitating online advertising campaigns. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the University of Antwerp, a Master’s Degree in Information Management from KU Leuven, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management and Systems from Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen. Specialties encompass heuristic and metaheuristic algorithms, operations research, and vehicle routing problems.