MICHEL DE RU
LEVERAGING DATA FOR
A SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE WITH GENAI THERE IS NO AI WITHOUT DATA
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MICHEL DE RU currently holds the position of Head of Solution Engineering at DataStax, where he oversees the Technical Solutions team for Astra DB in the EMEA region. His role involves guiding the team to enhance business value for customers by leveraging Astra DB’s capabilities in vector search and generative AI. Astra DB, known for its robust NoSQL framework based on Apache Cassandra, is integral for real-time, business-critical applications. Prior to his current role, Michel gained valuable experience in AI and Distributed Technologies through various positions in different organisations. Michel’s educational background includes a Business Management Program from Nyenrode Business University and a BSc in Information Technology from Saxion University of Applied Sciences.
