I'm Ilias Slimani, a third-year AI student at Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. I have hands-on experience deploying secure, GDPR-compliant LLM solutions for municipal and enterprise clients, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into practical AI that adds real business value. I’m passionate about responsible AI adoption, data sovereignty, and building tools that people can trust. Beyond academics, I co-founded AI-focused ventures and led end-to-end projects—from architectural design and chatbot development to training and advisory services—across sectors like public administration, healthcare, and e-commerce. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating business challenges into actionable AI use cases and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, security, and cost savings.

Ilias Slimani

I'm Ilias Slimani, a third-year AI student at Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. I have hands-on experience deploying secure, GDPR-compliant LLM solutions for municipal and enterprise clients, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into practical AI that adds real business value. I’m passionate about responsible AI adoption, data sovereignty, and building tools that people can trust. Beyond academics, I co-founded AI-focused ventures and led end-to-end projects—from architectural design and chatbot development to training and advisory services—across sectors like public administration, healthcare, and e-commerce. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating business challenges into actionable AI use cases and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, security, and cost savings.

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I’m Ilias Slimani, a third-year AI student at Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. I have hands-on experience deploying secure, GDPR-compliant LLM solutions for municipal and enterprise clients, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into practical AI that adds real business value. I’m passionate about responsible AI adoption, data sovereignty, and building tools that people can trust.

Beyond academics, I co-founded AI-focused ventures and led end-to-end projects—from architectural design and chatbot development to training and advisory services—across sectors like public administration, healthcare, and e-commerce. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating business challenges into actionable AI use cases and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, security, and cost savings.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

AI Developer & Trainer at Humanize B.V.
June 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and deployed an AI chatbot for the VNG Labor Market Shortage program, delivering automated guidance to municipal clients. Produced hands-on training materials on AI fundamentals and responsible AI usage for organizations across construction, healthcare, and the public sector. Led workshops on AI solutions, data sovereignty, and compliance, translating regulatory requirements into practical deployment plans. Conducted technical hands-on sessions on AI concepts and governance, enabling secure AI adoption in municipal contexts. Built proof-of-concept demonstrations during hackathons for clients such as BAM Telecom and Vereen Ouderenzorg to illustrate feasible, compliant AI deployments tailored to sector-specific requirements.
Co-Founder at Optima AI
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Founded an AI agency delivering full-cycle AI solutions for clients across self-storage (Storage Share BV), training platforms (Tripod Training BV), and several e-commerce brands. Scoped, designed, and delivered AI deployments from requirement analysis to implementation and maintenance. Led AI implementation projects, managed stakeholder alignment, technical development, and ongoing support. Provided strategic AI advisory services aligned with business objectives and operational constraints. Built and maintained custom AI solutions, including chatbots and LM-based applications, tailored to specific workflows and requirements. Oversaw project planning, budgeting, timelines, and multi-client communications.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence at Radboud University
September 1, 2023 - December 11, 2025

Qualifications

VWO Diploma (Science & Technology and Science & Health, dual profiles)
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2023

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Healthcare