Shesh Narayan Gupta is a senior manager – data science at Discover Financial Services, with more than a decade of expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data analytics. A thought leader in the AI/ML space, he has mentored, coached, and contributed significantly to the data science community. Gupta has been actively involved in AI/ML research, contributing to scientific publications and international conferences. His work spans areas such as deep learning, ChatGPT, financial modeling, and NLP applications. He has also been selected as a scientific paper reviewer for prestigious conferences like the International Simulation And Gaming Conference, where he evaluates cutting-edge AI research.

As a recognized speaker, Shesh Narayan has delivered keynote talks and guest lectures at institutions such as Northeastern University, where he has shared insights on generative AI, deep learning and real-world AI applications. Gupta is passionate about mentoring and has contributed as director for professional development at ROTRACT Club (KIET) and President of the AI Skunkworks community at Northeastern University. Gupta is also an expert video creator and editor, specializing in business growth through data-driven content strategies. His work helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and founders use video storytelling to drive engagement and sales.