Otto Perdeck

Otto Perdeck is an accomplished data science and engineering professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Director of Data Science at Pegasystems since January 2005, Otto specializes in ideation, dissemination, and innovation in decisioning technology and data science. Previous roles include Director of Engineering and Principal Decisioning Architect at Pegasystems, where responsibilities encompassed managing software development teams and applying data science practices to enhance customer retention and forecasting. Prior experience includes serving as Lead Developer at KiQ and consultant roles at Capgemini and Atos Origin, with a foundational background as a Scientific Programmer at the University of Amsterdam. Otto holds two Master of Science degrees in Information Theory and Cognitive Artificial Intelligence from Delft University of Technology and Utrecht University, respectively.