About Me
Hi! I'm Riad. I'm a pretty laid-back guy who enjoys all kinds of different things. I love videogames (been gaming since I was a kid, got introduced to Quake 3 Arena as my first game), motorcycles & cars, good food (I'm always down to try new cuisines), music (pretty much everything, depends on my mood), working out, and travelling quite often.
I'd like to say that I'm open-minded & pretty chillax on all kinds of subjects. Whether we're talking about tech, philosophy, random shower thoughts, or just life in general - I'm here for it. My humor is the same way - I don't take myself too seriously and I love a good laugh.
At the moment I'm a Computer Science student with a lot of interest for AI & ML. What really gets me excited is how fast this field is evolving. I spend my free time diving into the improvements within the AI world, experimenting with new frameworks, and just trying to understand & figure out what we can exceed from those technologies.
Being from Belgium, I grew up speaking French at home and
with friends, picked up solid English through gaming,
movies and learned Dutch through school and work.
It's pretty cool being able to switch between languages
depending on who I'm talking to.
Education
Computer Science - UC Leuven-Limburg
Specialized in AI & Machine Learning with comprehensive training in modern data science and software engineering practices. Currently pursuing advanced studies across multiple key areas:
- AI Model Development: Building and training machine learning models for real-world applications
- Data Engineering: Working with data processing libraries (pandas, matplotlib) for efficient data workflows
- Data Manipulation & Analysis: Utilizing machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn) for data insights
- Software Engineering: Developing scalable and maintainable code architectures
- Data Management: Implementing comprehensive database solutions and data pipeline systems
Technologies:
🎓 Computer Science - Weber State University, Utah
Erasmus exchange program focusing on advanced computer science concepts and interactive entertainment technologies.
Courses:
- Creative Arts Intro to Interactive Entertainment (CS 1010) - Analysis of digital entertainment history, philosophy, and cultural impact of video games and interactive media
- Global Learning American College Experience (UNIV 1106) - Integration program for international students focusing on American academic culture and campus community relationships
- Object-Oriented Programming (CS 1410) - Advanced C++ programming covering data types, control structures, functions, arrays, classes, and inheritance
- Scripting Languages (CS 3030) - Design and application of scripting languages for text manipulation, data processing, and system automation
Featured Projects
School Projects
Projects that I've worked on throughout my bachelors.
AI & Personal Projects
Personal & AI-driven projects that are correlated with Neural Networks, Image Classifications, Deep Learning, CSV-usage, SQL-driven DB's,...
Continuous Learning
Hands-on projects and practical programming experience
Building real-world applications and experimenting with new technologies to deepen my understanding of software development and AI.
DataCamp - Data Science and Analytics learning platform - October 2024 - Present
Advancing my data science skills through interactive courses and hands-on projects in Python, R, and machine learning.
Hyperskill - September 2024 — Present
Developing comprehensive programming skills through project-based learning and structured coding challenges.
Codewars - November 2023 - Present
Sharpening problem-solving skills and algorithm knowledge through daily coding challenges and kata exercises.
LinkedIn Certifications - November 2022 - Present
Earning professional certifications in various technical and soft skills to validate expertise and stay current with industry standards.