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Data Science Salon

The official podcast of Data Science Salon which is now AI Loves Data. We interview top and rising luminaries in data science, machine learning, and AI on the trends and business use cases that are propelling the field forward. The AI Loves Data series is a unique vertical focused conference which brings together specialists face-to-face to educate each other, illuminate best practices, and innovate new solutions in a casual atmosphere with food, great coffee, and entertainment.

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  • 20 episodes
  • monthly
  • Avg 25 min
  • English
  • #66
    September 8 · 28 min

    Beyond the Agentic AI Hype, Building Reliable AI Workers for the Enterprise

    In this episode of the AI Loves Data Podcast, we sit down with Ravi Bulusu, CTO of IFS Loops and co-founder of TheLoops, to separate the hype from the reality of agentic AI and explore what it actually takes to deploy reliable AI agents inside complex enterprise environments. Questions or comments? Let us know: info@formulatedby.com

  • #64
    April 28 · 24 min

    Transforming Enterprise Delivery with AI, Cloud, and Agentic Systems

    In this episode of the AI Loves Data Podcast, we sit down with Joyjit Roy, a program management and AI transformation leader with deep expertise in enterprise modernization, cloud-native architecture, Agile delivery, and AI/ML operationalization. Questions or comments? Let us know: info@formulatedby.com

  • #63
    March 24 · 23 min

    Scaling LLM-Powered Recommender Systems and AI Infrastructure

    In this episode of the AI Loves Data Podcast, we sit down with Rahul Raja, Staff Engineer at LinkedIn, who leads large-scale AI and search infrastructure projects. Rahul shares his experience deploying LLM-powered recommender systems and building production-scale AI/ML infrastructure that supports millions of users. Have questions or comments, let us know: info@formulatedby.com

  • #62
    February 17 · 38 min

    Bridging Technology and Business: Operationalizing AI

    In this episode of the AI Loves Data Podcast, host, Anna Anisin sits down with Vaishali Lambe, an accomplished Data & AI Executive recognized globally for driving operational optimization, strategic growth, and impactful AI initiatives.

  • #61
    February 3 · 27 min

    Beyond the Model: Building Scalable, Responsible AI Systems

    In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, host Anna Anisin sits down with Dushyanth Sekhar, Head of AI & Data Platforms - Enterprise Data Organization at S&P Global - an AI and ML expert with experience designing and deploying scalable, production-ready AI systems across the enterprise.

  • #60
    January 6 · 22 min

    Beyond Checklists: Evaluating Conversational AI

    In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Carlos Aguilar, Head of Product at Hex and former founder of Hashboard, to discuss a topic critical for every data team: how to properly evaluate AI analytics tools. Have Questions or Comments? Email: events@formulatedby.com

  • #59
    Dec 17, 2025 · 21 min

    Reproducible EDA: Building Trustworthy Analytics Pipelines

    In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Leon Shpaner and Oscar Gil, data scientists and the creators of the open-source EDA Toolkit. Leon brings over 15 years of experience in predictive modeling across healthcare, finance, and education, while Oscar has collaborated with him to make exploratory data analysis (EDA) more intuitive, reproducible, and standardized for data science projects. Questions, comments: Let us know at info@datascience.salon

  • #58
    Nov 25, 2025 · 23 min

    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 from software engineering to data science, exploring the intersection of ethics, behavioral economics, and AI. Questions/Comments? Lets us know at: info@datascience.salon

  • #57
    Nov 12, 2025 · 24 min

    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 and delivery of 600+ scalable digital products. Swarnendu shares his experience building SaaS and AI platforms for startups and global enterprises, mentoring tech leaders, and integrating AI in ways that generate real business value. Questions? Comments? email us: info@datascience.salon

  • #56
    Oct 21, 2025 · 32 min

    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 and Generative AI solutions across 30 global brands, creating intelligent, proactive, and human-centered customer care systems. He dives into AI-powered pipelines that monitor incoming emails, analyze sentiment and issues, and draft contextual resp

  • #55
    Oct 8, 2025 · 28 min

    Responsible AI and the Future of Machine Learning

    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, and finance, helping organizations build scalable, ethical AI systems. Currently at JPMorgan Chase, Swati’s work focuses on automating financial applications and leveraging LLMs for real-time inferencing. Her passion for respon

  • #54
    Aug 19, 2025 · 23 min

    Transforming the Workplace: Practical Strategies for Organizational Success with Melissa Swift

    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 challenges using data analytics, pragmatism, and a humanist approach to leadership and workplace development. Melissa is also the author of "Work Here Now: Think Like a Human and Build a Powerhouse Workplace", where she shares 90 actionable strateg

  • #53
    Aug 5, 2025 · 32 min

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

    DSS Podcast Episode 53: 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 landscape, focusing on financial inclusion, women’s empowerment, and sustainable development. She is also the author of One Stop

  • #52
    Jul 22, 2025 · 23 min

    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. Kalpan shares his journey from cloud architecture to AI-driven compliance solutions and how his work is transforming decision-making processes in the FinTech industry. Kalpan’s focus on Agentic AI—autonomous systems that can handle compliance, risk management, and real-time decision-making—has reshaped the way financial institutions

  • #51
    Jul 15, 2025 · 21 min

    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 seasoned technology leader and Senior Principal Software Engineer at State Street Corporation. With over a decade of experience across top-tier institutions like Barclaycard, Citibank, and USPTO, Anusha brings deep technical expertise in AI/ML automation, enterprise engineering, and scalable financial systems. In this conversation, Anusha shares her journey from software development to leading enterprise-scale

  • #50
    Jun 24, 2025 · 29 min

    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, where he’s building the future of finance through intelligent, scalable technologies. Sasi specializes in creating secure digital ecosystems and real-time analytics platforms that power AI-driven decision making at scale. With a background that spans research, software engineering, and cloud architecture, he’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible

  • #49
    Jun 17, 2025 · 21 min

    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 diagnostics, and intelligent test automation, Priya is redefining how organizations build systems that don’t just respond—they anticipate. Priya walks us through her work designing adaptive frameworks that use machine learning to forecast sys

  • #48
    Jun 10, 2025 · 27 min

    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, and a passionate advocate for using technology to address real-world challenges. In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey as an entrepreneur, her mission to solve people's problems with AI, and her vision for the future of technology.

  • #47
    Jun 3, 2025 · 18 min

    AI-Driven Financial Modeling and Leading Diversity in Quantitative Analytics

    In Episode 47 of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we’re joined by Akhil Khunger, the VP of Quantitative Analytics at Barclays. With over 10 years of experience in the financial industry, Akhil has a wealth of knowledge in statistical modeling, risk management, and AI-driven forecasting. He leads efforts in developing cutting-edge financial models and adapting the Basel IV framework for Risk Weighted Assets (RWA) models. Beyond his technical expertise, Akhil is also a strong advocate for diversity

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