About the Authors

Dushyant Singh Sengar is a passionate leader in AI and Risk management with experience building high-performing teams and leading organizations to become data-driven. His extensive 18 years of experience on both sides of the Atlantic spans various roles, including model development, risk assessment, and driving AI product development initiatives. He is a seasoned professional in the banking and consulting industry with experience modernizing retail, credit risk, and marketing platforms leveraging AI/ML techniques on modern-day cloud and MLOps infrastructure.

Dushyant Sengar also brings a wealth of experience in the model risk management (MRM) arena that enables him to provide a holistic and efficient road map for the AI- based product development lifecycle.

He holds an M.S. in data science from Northwestern University, Chicago, and a B.E. in Information technology from M.I.T.S. Gwalior, India. He has also been a freelance data science and analytics trainer during his India-based professional experience and is now a tenured speaker in the AI, Innovation, and Risk management-driven conference scene in the United States. Dushyant thrives on bringing cross-functional knowledge and teams together to ensure alignment between technology, risk, and business goals. He has a proven track record of mentoring students from various backgrounds and nurturing their data science potential.

When he is not working, you can often find him reading, writing, or exploring new places and cultures. He is passionate about using technology for social good, driven by a mission to spread technology and AI knowledge among enthusiasts for positive change.

Vikash Chandra is a data scientist and software developer having industry experience in executing and implementing projects in the area of predictive analytics and machine learning across multiple business domains. He has experience in handling and modifying large quantities of both structured and unstructured data leveraging SAS, R, Python, and other big data technologies.

He is an alumni of prestigious institutions like Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Shri Ram College of commerce, University of Delhi, India.