Level Up: Python for Finance with Xccelerate

You will come away with an understanding of the scope of Python and its potential to help you solve problems in the finance domain.

Workshop

Description

[Level Up with Campfire]

Technology has become a major asset for financial institutions and Python has emerged as the programming language of choice for solving a wide variety of problems including pricing, trade management, loan approvals and risk management.

In this workshop, we will:
- Learn about the top use cases of Python in Finance
- Get introduced to powerful python libraries and tools for data analysis and model creation
- Participate in a case study to load, explore, visualize and gain insights from time series data.

In summary, you will come away with an understanding of the scope of Python and its potential to help you solve problems in the finance domain.

Who should attend:
- Young professionals with an interest in pursuing/furthering careers in the field of Fintech or Data Science
- Students
- Fresh graduates

Prior programming experience and laptops are not required.

Event details:
Date: Tuesday 12 March
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Venue: Campfire Causeway Bay 10/F
Fee: $50

Make sure to register at the above link!

About the Instructor:

Jyoti Gupta has over 10 years of experience across various roles in software development and as a professional trainer. She has taught undergraduate Computer Engineering courses related to Big Data and Machine Learning, as well as delivered numerous technical workshops for Microsoft and others in Hong Kong and Singapore. She holds a Masters degree in Computer Engineering.