No challenge is too big for Skyhaus
Chief Technology Officer Matthias Feys has been an integral part of Skyhaus since CEO Nicolas Deruytter founded it in 2013. Machine learning, data analysis, artificial intelligence... in less than ten years, the Ghent tech specialist has grown from a six-person start-up into an international player with nearly a hundred employees in six countries.
High-level automation
“Specifically, we identify that certain very complex or repetitive tasks can be performed by machines. This makes them more efficient,” says Matthias Feys. “Think of scans in a hospital. Right now, these are often analysed by doctors, but you can also have scan analysis carried out automatically. The computer itself looks for anomalies at an early stage. Or take the production of pills: the quality must be carefully inspected. This can be done perfectly by a machine.”
Only the greatest challenges
Smart technologies are taking an increasingly prominent place in our society. And yet while there is more than enough work for the many technical start-ups, there is also a lot of competition. “We differentiate ourselves by focusing on the most challenging projects,” says Matthias. “We invest our time and resources on issues for which there is not yet a ready-made solution.”
Efficient knowledge sharing
Skyhaus has grown into an international company. Yet despite this, everyone keeps in close touch with each other. “We work with both multidisciplinary and expert teams. Successes and experiences are shared among them. In this way, knowledge, new developments and opportunities are easily exchanged across national borders.”
International partner
For financial management, Skyhaus works with BNP Paribas Fortis. “It’s nice to have a partner you can always turn to for advice and practical help,” says Matthias. “In the beginning, we mainly had standard questions, but as we grew and started operating abroad, our needs changed. We received appropriate advice and the bank introduced us to the local offices abroad. In time, we will be able to turn to the experts at Global Trade Solutions, who offer worldwide support in the area of cash flow.”