Ryan Spendelow, Senior VP, Training & Curriculum, Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) Carl Rosseel, Director of Technology Alliances, DataCamp
In a finance world driven by automation, data, and evolving career paths, Python is no longer just “nice to have”—it’s fast becoming essential.
In this insightful conversation, Ryan Spendelow from CFI and Carl Rosseel from DataCamp unpack how Python is reshaping the finance industry—enabling professionals to automate routine tasks, enhance analytical accuracy, and push the boundaries of financial modeling and risk management.
Ryan, who began his career in asset management before moving into capital markets training across Europe and Asia, brings a deep understanding of the finance learner’s journey. At CFI, he now leads curriculum strategy and is passionate about making complex financial topics more accessible.
Carl, with a background in Business Intelligence and analyst roles, leads education partnerships at DataCamp. He’s focused on helping professionals across industries unlock data skills—especially in finance—by breaking down complexity and building meaningful, story-driven insights.
Together, they explore how Python is enabling a new generation of finance professionals—from analysts and portfolio managers to fintech innovators—to operate with greater speed, precision, and impact.
You’ll walk away with:
A clear view of how Python is being applied across real-world finance use cases
Insight into how technical skills are reshaping career paths in finance
A deeper understanding of how modern finance teams are evolving—and where you might fit in
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