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THE FUTURE OF APPLIED AI
in Finance and Banking

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December 11, 2025

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THE FUTURE OF APPLIED AI IN FINANCE AND BANKING

New York | S&P Global HQ

december 11, 2025

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Using AI & Machine Learning in the Enterprise

Austin | ORACLE HQ

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Ethical AI and Data Science with Kelly Vincent

In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Kelly Vincent, a data scientist at Hill’s Pet Nutrition and doctoral student at Purdue University focused on tech ethics. Kelly shares their journey…

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Episode #57 24:18

From Code to Scale: Building SaaS and AI Products That Deliver Value

In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Swarnendu De, founder of AllRide Apps and Innofied Solutions, to discuss his journey from late nights debugging code to leading the architecture…

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Episode #56 32:33

Always-On Customer Care: How AI Agents Are Transforming Support
In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Nitin Kumar, Director of Data Science at Marriott International, to discuss how AI agents are transforming customer support. Nitin shares his experience designing enterprise-scale AI…
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Episode #55 28:16

Responsible AI and the Future of Machine Learning

I In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Swati Tyagi, an AI/ML expert and responsible AI advocate. With deep expertise in large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and AI automation, Swati has led AI-driven innovation in FinTech, healthcare…

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Episode #54 23:08

Transforming the Workplace: Practical Strategies for Organizational Success

In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Melissa Swift, Founder & CEO of Anthrome Insight, and expert in organizational transformation. With over a decade of experience, Melissa partners with organizations to tackle complex…

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Episode #53 32:23

Empowering Change: Neha Mehta’s Vision for FinTech, Sustainability & Financial Inclusion

In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Neha Mehta, a globally recognized FinTech leader, AI expert, and sustainability advocate. As the Founder and CEO of FemTech Partners, Neha has spent over 19 years transforming the financial…

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Episode #52 23:05

Agentic AI and the Future of Compliance: Revolutionizing Decision-Making and Risk Management in FinTech

In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Kalpan Dharamshi, VP at JP Morgan Chase, and a leader in Machine Learning and Cloud Architecture…

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Episode #51 21:50

Beyond the Model: Engineering Trust, Scale & Speed in AI-Powered Systems
In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Anusha Nerella, a Senior Technology Leader | Global Fintech Industry…
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Episode #50 29:07

Architecting AI-Driven Financial Systems: Innovation at the Intersection of Fintech and Emerging Tech

In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Sasibhushan Rao Chanthati, AVP and Senior Software Engineer at T. Rowe Price…

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Episode #49 21:06

Proactive by Design: How AI Predicts and Prevents Failures

In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Vishnupriya Devarajulu, a Software Engineer specializing in AI- and ML-driven performance optimization for large-scale enterprise systems. With deep expertise in backend engineering, system…

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Episode #48 27:45

AI for Good: Innovating People-Centric Solutions

In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we are joined by Praveena Dhanalakota, the Founder & CEO of Soopra.ai, a San Francisco-based startup that is revolutionizing industries with AI-driven solutions. Praveena is an AI expert, tech evangelist…

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