Hi, I'm Simon
I’m a Machine Learning Engineer passionate about solving complex problems at the intersection of ML (Machine Learning) and software development.
Since 2021, I have been working as a data science consultant in Paris, where I deploy machine learning models, build MLOps pipelines—automating the training, deployment, and monitoring of models—and tackle data challenges across various sectors. In 2024, I spent 18 months in the U.S. at Syensqo, focusing on mineral processing and reagent dosage optimization using data-driven approaches. My background in machine learning, computer systems and networks allows me to develop ML solutions all the way to full deployment.
Outside of work, I enjoy parkour, climbing with friends, and playing guitar. I also like working on personal projects—sometimes just for fun, other times to support a charity event. And when I’m looking to unwind, I love adding new places to my Polarsteps with my girlfriend.
Resume
Sumary
Simon Duval
Machine Learning Engineer with 4 years of experience accross various sectors and companies.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
Spec. Machine Learning
2020 - 2021
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA - USA
Computer Science Engineering School
2015 - 2020
Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC), Compiègne - France
Professional Experience
Machine Learning Engineer consultant for Air France
2025 - Present
MP data, Paris - France
- Worked on a probabilistic machine learning model to predict flight delays.
- Integrated the model into flight scheduling process (model industrialization, communication with end users, targeted data analysis) resulting in a 2.5 percentage points increase in on-time flights.
Data Scientist/Digital Transformation specialist
2023 - 2025
Syensqo, Stamford, CT - USA
- Developed and industrialized a reagent dosage optimization model for a major mineral processing customer plant.
- Promoted customer data integration into the mining department's workflow by pushing for automated customer data extraction and spreading knowledge on the possibilities of data-driven solutions.
- Converted this effort into a practical tool by gathering end-user requirements and supervising the development of a customer plant data dashboard.
Data Scientist/MLOps Lead Engineer consultant for TF1
2022 - 2023
MP data, Paris - France
- Worked on video recommendation machine learning models and their industrialisation.
- Set up MLOps good practices and secured ML algorithms industrialization.
DevOps engineer consultant for EDF Renouvelables
2021 - 2022
MP data, Paris - France
- Authored the technical architecture document ensuring alignment with internal architecture and security teams.
- Deployed and configured CI/CD components on premise.
- Created reusable pipeline templates and led onbarding sessions to enable developer adoption and streamline workflows.
IT & Data Architecture Intern
May 2020 - Oct 2020
Wavestone, Paris - France
- Designed & developed a secured Over-The-Air update process for automotive with AWS IoT.
- Developed a web scraping script to populate a customer database.
Projects
Here are some of the projects I developed in my free time or at school. They are a fun way for me to learn new stuff while improving my coding skills.
