This promises to be a unique opportunity to learn about the complexities and innovations involved in bringing AI solutions to the banking industry.

Speaker Bio
Rhys Chouinard began his journey in data science at the University of Alberta, where he majored in Math and Astrophysics, before moving on to complete a Master’s in Experimental Particle Physics. While trying to find dark matter with the DEAP-3600 collaboration, Rhys developed the skill set required for what was then emerging in industry under the name “data science.” After eight years in academia learning the statistical, computational, and mathematical techniques of data science, Rhys undertook the challenge of applying his data-centric problem-solving skills in industry. He mastered the art of applying machine learning to business problems during his four-year tenure in government as an economic analyst. In 2017, he joined ATB Financial as a Data Scientist, where he began applying machine learning techniques to solve problems in the data-rich realm of finance. He moved into the position of Director of Data Science in 2019, where he was charged with leading teams of data scientists to rapidly scale the value of the technology. For the last few years, he has taken on the role of Distinguished Data Scientist, responsible for scaling the value that AI creates by building and deploying products that use machine learning. Rhys' current passion lies in teaching the niche techniques of applied artificial intelligence to new generations of data scientists and leaders, in service of making AI a productivity force multiplier for people all over the world.