Working at Modality
Meet Sacha
Sacha takes data analysis to the next level
Data Scientist Sacha has been part of our team since 1 February. With her passion for mathematical problem-solving and her specialisation in logistics, she focuses on analysing data, developing dashboards and devising smart solutions for complex logistics processes.
Keeping data on track
The expansion of our data analysis activities has been a logical development. At Modality, we help make intermodal container operations manageable by automating manual processes and building logistics expertise into our systems. The next step in this respect is to unlock the value of the vast quantities of data within the Modality systems.
Although some clients have been using advanced BI solutions to monitor this data for many years, we also notice that many organisations are still struggling to develop their data visualisation and KPI monitoring capabilities. And that is exactly where Sacha comes in. Because let's be honest: an Excel export of 38 tabs may technically qualify as a dashboard, but it is not exactly one that gets people excited.
Sacha:
"At this stage, I am still mostly working behind the scenes on new developments. However, I love the fact that I get to learn a lot while also enjoying a high degree of independence."
Einstein meets Enola Holmes
Just like her colleague Albert, Sacha studied econometrics at Erasmus University Rotterdam, where she earned a Master’s degree in Analytics & Operations Research in Logistics. With her strong mathematical mindset, she loves converting real-world problems into mathematical models and then finding solutions. She is particularly drawn to the logistics sector, where those solutions often lead to concrete and tangible results.
An intermodal learning curve
In her first months at Modality, Sacha has mainly focused on getting to know our industry and on the development of web-based dashboards. While colleague Cas investigated how we could structure data and dashboards within Modality in a more uniform way as part of his graduation project, Sacha is now working on translating that foundation into practical web-based applications. This allows customers to view their logistics data in a clear and visually appealing manner.
It immediately became obvious that Sacha was a quick learner. For instance, she scored a perfect 10 (!) on her React course, officially cementing her nerd status. She also completed a training course with a Modality partner on applying optimisation algorithms to logistics challenges. Behind the scenes, Sacha is currently working on dashboards that provide insight into areas such as transport volumes, terminal capacity and long-term trends.
From React to Reformer Pilates
In her spare time, Sacha enjoys visiting gyms, coffee bars, or both. If she isn't practising a futuristic sport like ‘Rocycle’ or ‘Reformer Pilates’, chances are she will be at a football stadium. With a sister and sister-in-law who (until recently) played for ADO Den Haag and family in England, she follows both national and international women's football closely. This young lady has also seen quite a bit of the world, exploring such destinations as Australia, Brazil, Indonesia and Tanzania. However, she also enjoys heading to the beach closer to home and can often be found along the coast at Scheveningen.
With a nice apartment in The Hague, challenging work and plenty of interests outside the office, Sacha is settling in well. Of course, it is only a matter of time before she discovers which city is truly the most beautiful in the Netherlands 😉.
