Morgan Durand

Senior Data Science and AI Leader

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Freelance

Can come onsite

Skills

Data ScienceDeep LearningData AnalysisMachine LearningRPythonData EngineeringTest Driven DevelopmentClean CodeMicroservicesLLMs / Large language modelsData MiningBig DataETLSQL QueriesAgile Coaching

Languages

English

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.

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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

Certified by Coursera

Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter tuning, Regularization and Optimization

Issued: May 2025

Certified by Coursera

Convolutional Neural Networks

Issued: Jan 2019

Certified by Coursera

Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Issued: Oct 2018

Certified by Coursera

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