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Interpretable ML Finance

Financial ML Workshop Series

Join our comprehensive workshop program designed around practical applications of machine learning in financial analysis. Each session focuses on hands-on implementation rather than theoretical concepts.

August 15, 2025
Model Interpretation Basics
September 22, 2025
Risk Assessment Applications
October 18, 2025
Portfolio Optimization Workshop
November 30, 2025
Real-World Case Studies

Learn Through Practice

Our workshop format emphasizes building actual skills through guided practice sessions. You'll work with real financial datasets and learn to apply machine learning models that can actually be explained and understood by stakeholders.

  • Small group sessions with maximum 12 participants per workshop
  • Hands-on coding exercises using Python and R
  • Access to curated financial datasets for practice
  • Take-home projects and implementation guides

Workshop Facilitators

Miguel Santos

Senior Data Scientist

Miguel brings over eight years of experience applying machine learning to credit risk modeling. He previously worked at two major banks in Manila and has a particular interest in model explainability for regulatory compliance.

David Chen

Financial Technology Consultant

David specializes in helping financial institutions implement interpretable ML solutions. His background includes quantitative analysis at investment firms and developing risk management systems for fintech companies.

Workshop Structure

Each session runs for 6 hours with breaks, combining instruction with hands-on practice

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Problem Setup & Data Exploration

Start each workshop by examining a real financial dataset. Learn to identify data quality issues and understand the business context before building models.

Pandas Matplotlib Jupyter
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Model Development Session

Build interpretable models using techniques like linear regression with regularization, decision trees, and gradient boosting with explanation features.

Scikit-learn SHAP LIME
2:00 - 3:30 PM

Interpretation & Validation

Learn to generate model explanations that financial professionals can understand and trust. Practice validating model behavior across different market conditions.

ELI5 Plotly Seaborn
4:00 - 5:00 PM

Implementation Planning

Discuss how to deploy models in production environments and create documentation that meets regulatory requirements. Plan next steps for your specific use case.

Documentation Model Cards Deployment

Ready to Join Our Next Workshop?

Sessions fill up quickly due to our small group format. Contact us to discuss which workshop series would work best for your current skill level and goals.

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