Renald Buter

Renald Buter is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in IT, data science, and analytics. Currently serving as the Global Google Alliance Lead and Interim Managing Director for Xebia Cloud NL, Renald also holds the position of Global Data & AI Evangelist. Previously, Renald was the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Scientist at GoDataDriven, focusing on performance management and innovative data projects for various high-profile clients. Additionally, Renald is involved as a Core Mentor at Rockstart and a coach for the Data Team at Van Oord. Renald founded Data Ludentes, specializing in consultancy for analytics in business, and held leadership roles at EQOM Group and ACE Incubator. With a strong academic background, including a PhD in Quantitative Analysis of Science from Leiden University and a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Twente, Renald has consistently contributed to the advancement of data technology and strategy.