
Morgan Durand
Senior Data Science and AI Leader
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
VP of Data Science and AI with 10+ years leading advanced analytics teams across industries. Transformed organizations through strategic AI implementation, from building high-throughput research tools at L'Oréal to scaling data-driven solutions at Prose. Expert in deep learning, machine learning, and bridging technical innovation with business objectives to deliver measurable impact.
Work experience
Prose, a Public Benefit Corporation
Mar 2019 - Mar 2025
6 years 1 month
Paris, France
VP Data Science and AI
May 2022 - Mar 2025
2 years 11 months
Paris, France
Leading the Data Science and AI division, I drive the strategic implementation of advanced analytics and AI technologies. My role involves overseeing cross-functional teams, fostering innovation, and ensuring data-driven decision-making to achieve business goals.
Senior Director Data Science and AI
Apr 2021 - May 2022
1 year 2 months
Paris, France
Leading initiatives in data science and AI, focusing on scaling data-driven solutions across the organization. My work included managing high-impact projects, optimizing machine learning models, and collaborating with stakeholders to align AI strategies with business objectives.
Director Data Science, Data Engineering and Algorithm
Aug 2020 - May 2021
10 months
Paris, France
In this role, I directed teams in data science, data engineering, and algorithm development. My responsibilities included architecting data pipelines, developing robust algorithms, and ensuring the seamless integration of data-driven technologies into business processes.
Director Data Science and Algorithm
Mar 2019 - Aug 2020
1 year 6 months
Paris, France
Led the creation and development of the Data Science and Algorithm team from the ground up. Focused on building a strong foundation for data analysis and algorithm development, enabling the team to deliver impactful machine learning solutions. Played a key role in establishing data-driven practices and driving innovation within the organization.
L'Oréal
Feb 2012 - Mar 2019
7 years 2 months
Senior Researcher
Dec 2015 - Mar 2019
3 years 4 months
Senior researcher in the Tools and Technics For Labs team - Development of high-throughput tools for physico-chemical characterization and formulation - Development of new methods based on machine learning
Research And Development Specialist
Feb 2012 - Dec 2015
3 years 11 months
Paris Area, France
Researcher in the Scientific Computing team: - Development of new methods of formulation based on the molecular modeling, machine learning and physico-chemical modelisation - Expertise in design of experiment: formulation lab support - Trainer / tutor as part of an internal training program for L'Oréal technician and junior engineer
University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology
Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
1 year 7 months
Lille Area, France
Postdoctoral Researcher
Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
1 year 1 month
Lille Area, France
In collaboration with Astra-Zeneca Preparation, characterization and stabilization of amorphous state of pharmaceutical active ingredients
Postdoctoral Researcher
Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
7 months
Lille Area, France
In collaboration wit CEVA Santé Animal Characterization and modelisation of interaction between polymer matrices and pharmaceutical active ingredients
Education
Master Chimie et Ingénierie de la Formulation, Lille
Master
2005 - 2006
1 year 1 month
Centrale Méditerranée
Bachelor's degree
2002 - 2005
3 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Structuring Machine Learning Projects
Issued: May 2025
Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter tuning, Regularization and Optimization
Issued: May 2025
Convolutional Neural Networks
Issued: Jan 2019
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
Issued: Oct 2018