GreenHill Capital
Student Investment Club | 2020 - Present
Belgium's largest open student investment venture, offering hands-on investment experience and professional guidance to students from all academic backgrounds.
ABOUT ME
Designing Experiences,
Designing Experiences,
Creating Connections
I'm Denis, a passionate UI/UX Designer with a multidisciplinary background. My journey through different fields has given me a unique perspective on how design can transform digital experiences.
MY PROFILE
Who I Am
Personal Profile
I am passionate about learning and understanding new concepts. As a creative mind, I enjoy immersing myself in music and the arts. I love engaging in sports and welcome mentorship opportunities to grow and develop further.
My approach to design is both strategic and creative. I believe that exceptional design goes beyond aesthetics—it solves problems, tells stories, and creates meaningful connections between brands and their audiences.
Professional Objective
As a UI/UX Designer with a background in business management and visual arts, I combine strategic thinking with creative problem-solving. My goal is to create digital experiences that are not only visually appealing but also intuitive, accessible, and impactful for users.
Design Philosophy
I design intentional interfaces — where every decision serves the user and the organisation, both at once. My background spans political sciences, performing arts, business and now digital design: a convergence rather than a pivot. Each discipline now feeds into how I think about accessibility, co-creation, and the small details that make an interface feel human.
04+
Years of Experience
Design et développement pour startups, cabinets de conseil et projets personnels depuis 2022.
31+
Projects Delivered
Applications web, apps mobiles, plateformes interactives et identités visuelles livrées.
91%
Client Satisfaction
Partenariats durables, résultats mesurables et communication transparente.
MY RESUME
Professional Journey
Languages
French
English (C1)
Dutch
Soft Skills
Neuro-linguistic programming
Ennéagramme
Transactional Analysis
Non-violent communication
Technical Skills
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Python
Figma & FigJam
Design Systems
Accessibility
Generative UI
AI Tools
Illustrator
Photoshop
After Effects
Professional Experience
Sustainability Graphic Designer
Mar 2026 — Ongoing | Internship
- Leading the visual identity and design system at Bleen, a Brussels-based sustainability consulting firm reshaping organizations toward a decarbonized, regenerative and distributive model
- Built the complete brand guidelines from the ground up — design tokens, typography, color system, and logo suite
- Producing multi-format deliverables: PowerPoint master templates, podcast covers (La Grande Démission, Velotaf, AntiFragile Future), thematic fresques on planetary boundaries, LinkedIn content, and stickers
- Work spans Webflow and CSS design tokens, keeping the brand system consistent from guidelines to live pages
- AI-assisted illustration (Gemini) and Python image processing (rembg, scipy) as a force multiplier — with Illustrator and Photoshop for refinement, background removal, and image cleanup
Brand Identity
Design System
Editorial Design
Sustainability
Podcast Design
AI Automation Engineer
Oct 2025 — Present | Freelance
- Real-time AI news-intelligence pipeline — multi-source scraping, vector RAG (Qdrant), analysis by local LLM (Ollama); processing 500+ articles/day
- AI legal assistant — RAG over a Belgian/European law corpus, multi-provider LLM routing, professional interface
- AI therapeutic companion — 26 modalities (CBT, IFS, psychoanalysis…), a 78K-chunk psychoeducational corpus, and 3 safety layers
- Multi-agent orchestration — teams of autonomous agents with memory, scheduling, and coordination via shared files
- Stack: Python, FastAPI, Qdrant, Ollama (87 local models + cloud), Docker, n8n, LangGraph, Crawl4AI, SearXNG
- Infrastructure: 24/7 Linux server, 120+ GB RAM, dual NVMe, 100% self-hosted
AI Automation
RAG
Multi-Agent Systems
FastAPI
Qdrant
Ollama
Docker
Self-Hosted
User Experience Designer
Sep — Dec 2025 | Internship
- Contributed to UX research initiatives at Accenture Song
- Co-conducted moderated user testing sessions for the client's app, co-facilitating usability tests and synthesizing feedback into actionable insights
- Created interactive FigJam boards for collaborative design workshops
- Developed presentations on AI-assisted design workflows integrating Claude Code, Ollama, and AI agents
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Figma, Microsoft Teams, and agile methodologies
UX Research
User Interviews
Figma
AI-Assisted Design
UI/UX Consultant
Aug — Sep 2025 | Short-term mission
- Designed and developed digital communication tools for a boutique employment law firm specializing in cross-border HR challenges
- Built an AI-powered legal assistant using RAG architecture with ChromaDB, FastAPI, and Claude API for document analysis and contract review
- Created interactive presentation slides, lead-generation forms, and LinkedIn content automation tools
- Delivered business-development resources targeting international companies in tech, pharma, logistics, and automotive sectors
UI/UX Design
Digital Communication
Business Development
Legal Tech
Founder - VC Scout & Startup Consultant
2021 — 2024
- Founded and led Haus Lothringen Capital & Investments, sourcing and evaluating early-stage startups for investment funds
- Conducted light due diligence, market analysis, and provided investment recommendations
- Advised startups on fundraising strategies for European and U.S. markets, from pre-seed to Series A stages
Fundraising
Strategy
Startups
Technology & Media Intern
Jul 2021
- Supported the TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications) team with internal data management and partner reporting
- Updated and maintained internal databases and created Excel-based reports to improve data analysis and tracking efficiency for the Brussels office
- Co-authored internal newsletters
Data Analysis
Excel
Project Manager Assistant
Oct 2020 — Jun 2021
- Assisted in organizing contemporary dance events, managing audience reception and coordination
- Handled logistics and event communication for performances
- Co-authored a grant proposal to obtain permanent education status (éducation permanente) from the Wallonia-Brussels Federation
Event Management
Project Planning
Team Coordination
Sales Associate
Jul 2017 — Jul 2018
- Provided personalized customer service across multiple sports departments (hiking, skiing, water sports, running)
- Advised customers on technical product specifications and matched gear to individual needs and skill levels
- Contributed to department merchandising in a high-traffic retail environment
Customer Service
Sales
Retail
Intern Consultant
Oct 2015 — Jun 2016
- Authored a 100+ page policy paper analyzing the transferability of the Tax Shelter mechanism from audiovisual media to performing arts
- Conducted in-depth research on the Wallonia-Brussels Federation's cultural finances and evaluated the audiovisual Tax Shelter scheme
- Monitored European cultural policies with a focus on Belgian initiatives; contributed a brief on the Venice Biennale Belgian Pavilion
Research
Policy Analysis
Report Writing
Administrative Support
July 2014
- Provided administrative support to the finance department
- Contributed to updating personnel databases to enhance staff mobility and insurance coverage policies
Administration
Finance
Documentation
Volunteering & Mentorship
Business Coach
StartLAB.BRUSSELS Jun 2025 — Present
Mentor
Solvay Mentoring Program Sep 2024 — Present
Member of Parliament
Parlement Jeunesse Wallonie-Bruxelles 2011 LegislatureEducation
Current Studies & Programs
2025 (ongoing)
McKinsey Forward Program
Core Skills Development Program
10-week learning journey focusing on adaptability, problem-solving, communication, relationship building, and digital skills
- Adaptability & resilience
- Structured problem-solving
- Communication & storytelling
- Relationship building & collaboration
- Digital & data fluency
- Personal leadership
- 10-week cohort program (McKinsey.org)
2024-2026
UI/UX Designer
- UI/UX design & prototyping
- User experience research & methods
- Visual culture & creativity
- Graphic design
- Web design & conception
- Front-end & back-end programming
- e-Portfolio building
- Workshops (cross-section, technology web)
- Entrepreneurship & business creation (ICC)
- Accounting & financial management
- Tax, commercial management & legislation
- English (professional level)
- TFE — final coached project
2023
Interior Design
Ongoing
- Interior space design (3 progressive ateliers)
- Technical drawing & CAD (DAO)
- Hand sketching & spatial rendering
- Construction technology & materials
- Colour & lighting design
- Scenography & ephemeral spaces
- Construction law, métré & cahier des charges
- Computer graphics & image retouching
- Art history (Western & non-Western)
- Contemporary arts & artistic composition
- Communication & project management
- Professional internships & capstone project
Completed Studies
2023 — On pause
Master of Business Management
Specialization in Marketing & Entrepreneurship · Currently on pause
- Industrial & technological management
- Innovation & digital transformation
- Operations & strategic management
- Marketing strategy & brand management
- Entrepreneurship & venture creation
- Corporate finance & accounting
- Business law & organizational behavior
- Master thesis (Marketing & Entrepreneurship)
- Summer school: Aarhus University, Denmark
2025
Coding Bootcamp "La Piscine"
Intensive month in July (Completed)
- C programming & Unix shell
- Algorithms & data structures
- Memory management & pointers
- Git & version control
- Peer-to-peer learning (no teachers)
- Project-based curriculum
- Code review & pair programming
- Self-directed learning & resilience
- Intensive 4-week immersive selection
- Part of 42 Network (50+ campuses worldwide)
2023
Semester Program in Communication
Specialization in Creative Industries
- Media & communication theory
- Strategic media analysis & societal impact
- Creative industries: economics & dynamics
- Collaborative media & digital cultures
- Research methods (qualitative & quantitative)
- Media production (individual & collaborative)
- Cultural & creative entrepreneurship
- Specialization: Creative Industries
2018-2022
Master of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts
Specialization in Performance Creative Work
- Performing arts theory & dramaturgy
- Western theatrical tradition & history
- Scenic creation & performance practice
- Theatre criticism & analysis
- Stage direction & artistic research
- Cultural management & arts mediation
- Internships in professional theatre
- Specialization: Performance Creative Work
- Exchange: University of Bergen, Norway
2014-2017
Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.)
Specialization in Public Policies Evaluation
- Public policy analysis & evaluation
- Public administration & governance
- Multi-level governance (EU, federal, regional)
- Public management & leadership
- Administrative law
- Public sector consulting
- Policy implementation & reform
- Quantitative & qualitative research methods
2011-2014
Bachelor in Political Sciences
Specialization in European Studies
- Political science & European studies
- EU institutions & governance
- International relations
- Comparative politics
- Public policy analysis
- Political sociology & political theory
- Research methodology (quantitative & qualitative)
- Critical thinking & academic writing
- Multilingual communication (FR, EN, NL)
- Interdisciplinary social sciences analysis
2005-2011
Secondary Education — CESS
General education, Transition section
Exchange at Beaufort College, Dublin, Ireland (2009)
- Mathematics (4h/week)
- Sciences (3h/week)
- Ancient Greek (4h/week)
- Modern languages: Dutch (4h)
- Modern languages: English (4h)
- French literature & humanities
- History & geography
- Philosophy & classical studies
- CESS — Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur
- Exchange semester: Beaufort College, Dublin
Artistic Education
1999-2014
Music and Arts Academy
Bastogne | Court-St.-Etienne | Uccle, Belgium
6 years Violin
3 years Piano
5 years Music Theory
2 years Music History
9 years Drama
Certifications & Training
Startup School
Y Combinator
Started Jan 2025
Speexx English CEFR Level B2.2
Speexx
Issued Nov 2022
Summer School
Barcelona School of Economics
Issued Jul 2022
Certificate (SciCulture project)
UIB/University of Malta/TU Delft/University of Exeter
Issued Nov 2021
The Science of Wellbeing
Yale University
Issued Jan 2019
Découvrir la science politique
Université catholique de Louvain
Issued 2016
E-course in Communication
National University of Singapore
Issued Sep 2016
Strengthening Your Widening Network
National University of Singapore
Issued Aug 2016
English Certificate
St Giles College Central London
Issued Apr 2014
An Introduction to American Law
University of Pennsylvania
Issued 2016
Classical Sociological Theory
University of Amsterdam
Issued 2016
Espace Mondial
Sciences Po Paris
Issued 2016
Financial Markets
Yale School of Management
Issued 2016
Introduction to Banking & Financial Markets
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Issued 2016
Introduction to Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Issued 2016
L'avenir de la décision: connaître et agir en complexité
ESSEC Business School
Issued 2016
Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools
UC San Diego
Issued 2016
Moral Foundations of Politics
Yale University
Issued 2016
Politics and Economics of International Energy
Sciences Po
Issued 2016
Positive Psychology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Issued 2016
Réussir le Changement
ESSEC Business School
Issued 2016
The Global Financial Crisis
Yale School of Management
Issued 2016
COMMUNITIES
Angel Investing Networks
I'm an active member of several angel investing communities, contributing to the growth of early-stage startups.
Aalto Investment Club
Student Association | 2023 — Present
A student association at Aalto University bringing together people across disciplines to spark open conversation around investing and financial literacy.
Club Super Capital
Business Angel | Feb 2024 — Present
An early-stage investment club with a dynamic portfolio focused on AI/ML, Analytics, and 15+ other sectors across multiple continents.
Paradise Club
Business Angel | Feb 2024 — Present
A next-gen angel syndicate hosting community events and prioritizing impact and ROI across all industries.
Mozza Angels
Business Angel | Mar 2024 — Present
Europe's leading product operator angel syndicate investing in early-stage startups across North America and Europe.
Blue Chips
Business Angel | 2024 — Present
A secondary market investment club focusing on all industries across North America and Europe.
Community GDIY & OVNI
Business Angel | Jan 2024 — Present
A community-driven venture capital fund specializing in early-stage investments in AgriTech, AI/ML, and 25+ other industries across Europe.
Explorers
Business Angel | 2024 — Present
An investment community focusing on pre-seed to Series A investments in AI/ML, ClimateTech, and other innovative sectors across North America and Europe.
Le Club Startup
Business Angel | Mar 2024 — Present
A business angel network supporting early-stage startups across Europe with a focus on pre-seed and seed investments.
Founders Capital
Business Angel | Apr 2024 — Present
A founder-driven investment community connecting members and investors with sought-after private companies across various stages.
Future Fund
Business Angel | Feb 2024 — Present
Invests in early-stage companies across all industries, with a global reach spanning North America, Europe, and 5 other regions.
AngelList
Business Angel | Apr 2024 — Present
A global platform connecting founders, investors, and innovators with tools to raise capital, close deals, and manage private funds across multiple stages.
Investee
Business Angel | 2024 — Present
A European investment community focusing on pre-seed to later stage investments across all industries in Europe.
Unhiders Angels
Business Angel | Feb 2024 — Present
This community focuses on supporting impact-driven and diverse entrepreneurs, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds across Europe.
Wolf Pack
Business Angel | Jan 2024 — Present
Specializing in early-stage investments from Pre-Seed to Series A rounds across all industries in North America and Europe.
MY INVESTMENTS
Startup Portfolio
Showcasing my investments in innovative startups across various industries and funding stages.
Investments
Portfolio of innovative startups
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