Sandeep Earayil is an accomplished professional in the fields of alternative data and artificial intelligence, currently serving as the Head of Alternative Data AI and Research Tech at RBC Capital Markets since January 2023, where key contributions include the development of a multi-domain alternative data practice and a next-generation AI platform in the cloud. Sandeep also holds advisory roles and fellowships with FoundationFlow, BCS, the Royal Statistical Society, and the ACM. Previous experience includes significant leadership positions at Credit Suisse, UBS, and Trotter Labs, focusing on machine learning, quantitative analysis, and alternative data strategies. Sandeep Earayil earned a MS in Machine Learning and Data Analytics from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Kerala, complemented by ongoing education in machine learning from Stanford University via Coursera.