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Dewi Van De Vyver

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Dewi Van De Vyver
NationalityBelgian
OrganizationEFFEX
Title
Awards
  • ICT Women of The year 2020]
  • Elle Woman of The Year (Technology Category)
Websitehttps://www.effex.app/

Dewi Van De Vyver is a Belgian entrepreneur and technology advocate recognized for her contributions to digital innovation and efforts to promote diversity within the tech industry...[1] She is the CEO and co-founder of EFFEX, a company specializing in advanced Design of Experiments (DoE) software[2], and an influential voice for diversity in STEM. Van De Vyver is committed to making technology more inclusive and accessible[3].

Education and Early Career

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Van De Vyver holds a Master's degree in Communication from the University of Antwerp and pursued management studies at Vlerick Business School. She began her career at the chancellery of Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt and later led the youth division of the Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats (Jong VLD). Dewi Van De Vyver built a diverse career, starting as a Scientific Collaborator at Ghent University, researching communication and administrative simplification. She later took on marketing and project management roles, including developing integrated care concepts at Primevision and leading ICT strategies at Fortis Private Real Estate Services. In the security industry, she managed complex projects, focusing on efficiency and customer satisfaction.[4][5]

Entrepreneurship and Leadership

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In 2012, she co-founded Flow Pilots, a digital innovation company based in Antwerp, where she served as CEO. Under her leadership, Flow Pilots developed innovative digital solutions for various sectors. In 2020, Van De Vyver was named ICT Woman of the Year by Data News for her entrepreneurial achievements and her advocacy for increased female representation in technology.[6]

After the merger of Flow Pilots into the Cipal Schaubroeck group in 2017 and its subsequent acquisition by ACA Group in 2022, Dewi stepped down from her role as CEO of Flow Pilots.[7][8][9]

In 2023, she co-founded EFFEX, a company providing modern, web-based platforms for efficient experimental planning. As CEO, she continues to drive innovation in the research and technology sectors.[10]

Advocacy and Recognition

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Van De Vyver is an active speaker and panelist, addressing topics such as digital transformation, ethics in technology, and diversity in STEM fields. She is a panelist on the Tech45 podcast and co-founded The Ada Talks, a networking event aimed at supporting women in technology.[11]

Her contributions have earned international recognition, including being named among the Inspiring Fifty Europe as one of the most influential women in technology.[12][13]

On December 4, 2024, Van De Vyver received an award from Elle Magazine (elle.be) for her efforts to promote diversity in STEM and her work to make technology more inclusive and accessible. This honor further solidified her position as a leading advocate for change within the tech industry[14]

Personal Philosophy

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Van De Vyver continues to advocate for ethical technology development, emphasizing the importance of inclusive practices and diversity within the industry. Her career reflects a commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of society, fostering innovation, and bridging gaps within the STEM fields[15]

References

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  1. ^ in, Made; Bruyn, Bart De (2020-02-21). "Dewi Van De Vyver is ICT Woman of the Year". Made in (in Flemish). Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  2. ^ "About Effex - Design of Experiments software on steroids". www.effex.app. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  3. ^ "Dewi Van De Vyver". TEDxAntwerp. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  4. ^ "Dewi Van de Vyver voorzitter JongVLD". De Standaard (in Flemish). Archived from the original on 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  5. ^ "Dewi Van De vyver | Expertendatabank". www.expertendatabank.be. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  6. ^ in, Made; Bruyn, Bart De (2020-02-21). "Dewi Van De Vyver is ICT Woman of the Year". Made in (in Flemish). Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  7. ^ Stadt, Kristof Van der (2017-03-16). "Flow Pilots komt in handen van Cipal Schaubroeck". Data News (in Flemish). Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  8. ^ admin (2017-03-16). "FLOW PILOTS en CIPAL SCHAUBROECK groep bundelen krachten". Cipal Schaubroeck (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  9. ^ "ACA Group accelerates growth with acquisition of Flow Pilots". acagroup.be. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  10. ^ "Nieuwe KU Leuven-spin-off EFFEX helpt bedrijven met efficiënte product- en procesoptimalisatie". Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  11. ^ "Dewi Van De Vyver". TEDxAntwerp. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  12. ^ "Change the system – Dewi Van De Vyver". www.denkproducties.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  13. ^ "12th Alumni night of Architectural & Civil Engineering". 2024-12-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ België, ELLE (2024-12-04). "Yonca Braeckman verkozen tot Belgische Vrouw van het Jaar 2024". ELLE.be (in Flemish). Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  15. ^ School, Antwerp Management. "Bringing a female perspective into IT - an interview with Dewi Van de Vyver". blog.antwerpmanagementschool.be. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
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