Experts in AI and Machine Learning
We are Machine2Learn, or M2L as our name is abbreviated. We are experts in AI or Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. Our team is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. M2L’s scientific department is headed by Professor Tom Heskes and Professor Marcel van Gerven, two of the world’s leading AI experts. We’re a spin-off from the Radboud University in Nijmegen but our history in successful commercial AI applications goes as far back as the 1990s.
We combine the latest academic research, an exceptional understanding of AI, and our own software development. In this way, we provide end-to-end AI solutions for innovative organizations. We serve clients in industry, the medical sector and services. Together, we accelerate their innovation. In other words, we help them to create a significant competitive advantage using AI and Machine Learning.
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Our story
Ours is a story of a group of highly talented people that has grown steadily since late 2017, when our CEO, Ali founded Machine2Learn. After Qualcomm acquired his former employer Scyfer, Ali set out to realize his own vision. In order to implement Artificial Intelligence successfully, you need a strong, multidisciplinary approach. With this in mind, Ali, together with Tom, his former PhD promotor, gathered the very best data scientists, AI engineers and software developers in the business. Nowadays, our reputation and exciting projects help us to attract even more top talent from around the world.
Why we do it
We are all connected by our sheer passion for Artificial Intelligence, our determination to solve complex problems and our absolute dedication to customers. These are the very values of M2L and those of our individual team members. With instant success from the very beginning, Ali and our truly multi-cultural team of AI experts (meet them below) never looked back. From the very start, the company grew continuously. By the way, if you want to be part of our incredible team, then why not apply?!
Our Team

Prof. Tom Heskes
Chairman and Cofounder
A pioneer and a world-leading authority on AI, Tom has been at the forefront of AI research and commercially successful solutions since the early 90’s. He is a professor at the Radboud University and a sought-after keynote speaker, filling auditoriums around the world. As Chairman, Tom oversees all aspects of our work.

Dr Ali Bahramisharif
CEO and Cofounder
Ali is the founder and the entrepreneurial spirit of Machine2Learn. Formerly an assistant professor and Team Lead at Scyfer, Ali chose to pursue his ambition by starting M2L in 2017, achieving instant success. Besides his role as CEO, Ali is also actively involved in advocating the responsible, ethical and explainable use of AI.

Dr Amir Ghamarian
CTO and Partner
Amir holds a PhD in computer science and is in charge of all development at Machine2Learn. Nick-named ‘The Magician’, Amir has the ability to program almost anything, uniquely combining his expertise in software development, AI, embedded systems and operations research. Amir has held senior positions at blue chip companies such as Pega Systems, ASML and Cordys.

Prof. Marcel van Gerven
CSO and Partner
One of the youngest professors in The Netherlands and Head of Radboud’s AI Department, Marcel not only has the looks but also the brains. Marcel focusses on vision, cognitive behaviour and intelligent machines. Like Tom, Marcel also travels the world as a charismatic guest speaker. At M2L, he transforms the latest scientific knowledge into cutting edge products and solutions.

Darya Krasilnikov MBA
Advisor
Darya is the director at the Amsterdam Centre for Entrepreneurship. She supports portfolio growth by building and managing networks of mentors, industry partners and venture capital investors. Her mission is to make companies scale quickly by working hands on with the founders on their go-to-market strategy or financial models; and by linking them with the right investors and corporate innovators.

Araceli Cañadas Ruiz MSc
AI Engineer & Software Developer

Dr Fabio Gori
Data Scientist

Yoel Sánchez MSc
AI Performance Engineer

Dr Mehran Mehr
Software/Algorithms Engineer

Reza M Ghayeghchi
Chief Product Officer

Dr Rajat Mani Thomas
Deep Learning Expert

Freek van den Bergh
Music Style Transfer with GANs

Gido Schoenmacker MSc
Genomics and Causality
Alumni

Wouter Oosterheert MSc
Principal AI Consultant

Arianne Meijer MSc
Thesis on Generative Chatbot

Rob Baak MSc
Commercialisation

Dr Shakila Shayan
Visiting Data Scientist

Rick Halm MSc
Thesis on Face Generation with GAN

Lisa Loudon
Communication

Dr Katrin Bangel
Machine Learning Consultant

Lisa Tostrams MSc
Unsupervised Segmentation
