MCP is like a USB-C port for AI agents—a standardized link that greatly reduces the headaches of connecting large language models to tools and data.
Education
- MSc, Information Systems Engineering, University of Leuven
- BSc, Information Systems Engineering, University of Leuven
As an AI engineer at BCG X, Boston Consulting Group’s tech build and design unit, Niels Degrande works with clients across the industrial goods, automotive, energy, and telecommunications sectors to deliver high-impact AI solutions. He leads teams of data scientists and engineers to design and build scalable systems that integrate seamlessly into complex enterprise environments.
Niels has deep, hands-on experience with data and AI platforms, helping organizations move from data science proofs of concept to robust, production-grade systems. In recent years, he has played a central role in developing and scaling generative AI products and platforms.
He is passionate about robotics, distributed ledger technologies, and the future of transportation.