Cristel Devrieze
Luxembourg
Summary
Programme Management Officer and Senior Business Analyst with 10+ years of experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes across aerospace, space, energy, telecommunications, and public institutions. Proven track record in systems coordination, process engineering, requirements management, and programme governance in high-technology and regulated environments. Strong interest in contributing to large-scale aerospace programmes with long-term societal impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
European Parliament (Velaryon OÜ-EDDA)
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
07.2023 - Current
- Act as senior analyst within Legislative IT Systems, supporting complex, multi-domain programmes.
- Coordinate business portfolio management, R&D strategy support, and innovation initiatives.
- Lead requirements gathering across multiple stakeholders (business, IT & governance).
- Design and maintain end-to-end process documentation (BPMN, UML).
- Support programme governance, prioritisation, and cross-functional alignment.
Senior Business Analyst
European Parliament (TMC-EDDA)
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Delivered business analysis and programme support within Legislative IT Systems.
- Supported cross-functional coordination and documentation standardisation.
- Contributed to innovation and process improvement initiatives.
Senior Project Manager
European Depositary Bank - APEX (TMC)
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw day-to-day project operations in a regulated financial environment.
- Coordinated stakeholders, scope, planning, and delivery.
- Ensured alignment between business objectives, IT delivery, and governance.
Research Associate & Policy Analyst
ISU
Brussels, Belgium
02.2012 - 01.2023
- Policy analysis and research support for international astronomy and space science infrastructure programmes (SKA Telescope).
- Institutional liaison with EU policymakers, including Members of the European Parliament.
- Drafting of white papers, policy briefs, and periodic analytical reports.
- Stakeholder mapping, data modelling, and research to support site selection and programme positioning.
Senior Business Analyst
FWB-ETNIC (Scalian)
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported government digital transformation programmes.
- Delivered business portfolio management, requirements engineering, and process design.
- Worked closely with public authorities and institutional stakeholders.
Senior Business Analyst /Senior Business Manager
Proximus
Brussels, Belgium
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Process engineer and PMO within a large-scale telecom automation programme.
- Applied Six Sigma methodologies and BPMN modelling.
- Supported enterprise-wide transformation (Smart Grid, IoT, Network Operations).
Business Analyst & R&D Consultant
Biogaran-BNP Paribas (Business & Decision)
Brussels, Belgium
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Designed and managed RPA initiatives and process harmonisation.
- Supported product ownership and backlog management.
- Delivered end-to-end process documentation and governance models.
Functional & Process Consultant
ContourGlobal
Kinshasa-Goma, DRC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Supported large-scale energy extraction and engineering programmes.
- Led business process design, functional analysis, and ALM activities.
- Coordinated stakeholders across engineering, compliance, and operations.
Technomogy Partnership Specialist Training
NASA Ames Research Center
Mountain View, United States of America
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Supported space technology transfer and partnership programmes.
- Contributed to programme coordination, communications, and outreach.
- Worked on international space and technology development initiatives.
Project Management Associate
United Nations-CERN (UNOSAT)
Geneva, Switzerland
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Supported humanitarian satellite tracking systems.
- Assisted programme management, data governance, and systems coordination.
Project Coordinator
CEDESOL
Cochabamba, Bolivia
01.2010 - 08.2011
- Project coordination for environmental and sustainable development programmes.
- Management of carbon offset certification processes aligned with UN Certified Emission Reductions (CER) benchmarks.
- Preparation of project documentation (PIN, PDD) and grant administration materials.
- Financial modelling, cash-flow forecasting, stakeholder meetings, and donor engagement.
- Team coordination and supervision in an international development context.
Education
Master of Science - Space Studies Engineering and Management
International Space University (ISU)
Strasbourg, France2014
Master of Science - Economics of Sciences and Innovation
Barcelona School of Economics (BSE)
Barcelona, Spain2010
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations with Law
University of Sussex (US)
Brighton, United Kingdom2008
A-Levels - Certificat d’Enseignment Sécondaire Supérieur Général (C.E.S.S.)
Jury Central
Brussels, BRU2003
Skills
- Programme & Project Management (PMO)
- Systems & Business Analysis
- Requirements Engineering (functional & business)
- Process Engineering (BPMN, UML)
- Stakeholder & Institutional Coordination
- Data Governance & Quality
- Change & Innovation Management
- International & Multi-cultural Environments
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Willingness to learn
- Active listening
- Team leadership and motivation
- Public speaking
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Public Relations
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Dutch
Intermediate
B1
Swahili
Advanced
C1
Interests
- Sci-Fi Novel
- Entrepreneurship in FinTech
- Sports: Crossfit, MMA & field hockey
- Traveling
- Community organising
- MMD & entertainment software
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
European Parliament (Velaryon OÜ-EDDA)
07.2023 - Current
Senior Business Analyst
European Parliament (TMC-EDDA)
06.2023 - 07.2023
Senior Project Manager
European Depositary Bank - APEX (TMC)
12.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Business Analyst
FWB-ETNIC (Scalian)
11.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Business Analyst /Senior Business Manager
Proximus
07.2020 - 11.2021
Business Analyst & R&D Consultant
Biogaran-BNP Paribas (Business & Decision)
09.2019 - 07.2020
Functional & Process Consultant
ContourGlobal
01.2015 - 01.2018
Technomogy Partnership Specialist Training
NASA Ames Research Center
05.2014 - 12.2014
Project Management Associate
United Nations-CERN (UNOSAT)
02.2013 - 08.2013
Research Associate & Policy Analyst
ISU
02.2012 - 01.2023
Project Coordinator
CEDESOL
01.2010 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Space Studies Engineering and Management
International Space University (ISU)
Master of Science - Economics of Sciences and Innovation
Barcelona School of Economics (BSE)
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations with Law
University of Sussex (US)
A-Levels - Certificat d’Enseignment Sécondaire Supérieur Général (C.E.S.S.)
Jury Central