What we’re about
Welcome to the financial capital's data science revolution!
Join Celestial Systems in the heart of New York as we explore the cutting-edge of data science, machine learning, and analytics across Wall Street, fintech, media, healthcare, and the city's thriving tech ecosystem. This community brings together data scientists, ML engineers, quantitative analysts, and business leaders who are leveraging data to drive breakthrough insights in one of the world's most data-intensive business environments.
New York's data science landscape is uniquely diverse, spanning traditional financial services, innovative fintech startups, major media companies, healthcare systems, and a rapidly growing tech sector. From algorithmic trading and risk modeling to personalized marketing and predictive healthcare, the city offers unparalleled opportunities for data science professionals to make significant business impact.
Celestial Systems brings over 20 years of digital transformation expertise to New York's dynamic data science ecosystem. As an ISO 27001 certified partner with worldwide offices and a fully in-house engineering team, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities of applying advanced analytics in highly regulated, fast-paced industries.
What We Offer:
- Industry-focused workshops covering financial services, healthcare, media, and emerging NYC tech sectors
- Regulatory compliance sessions addressing data governance, privacy, and ethical AI in highly regulated industries
- Industry expertise from Celestial's data science team and technology partners including Microsoft, Dataiku, Snowflake, and Redis
- Real-world case studies from Wall Street trading floors to Madison Avenue marketing campaigns
- Networking opportunities connecting data professionals across NYC's diverse business landscape
Our Focus Areas:
- Financial data science including risk modeling, algorithmic trading, and regulatory compliance
- Healthcare analytics and predictive modeling for NYC's major health systems
- Media and advertising analytics with real-time personalization and attribution modeling
- Urban data science leveraging NYC's rich datasets for smart city applications
- Enterprise ML operations in high-stakes, regulated environments
- Alternative data sources and novel analytical approaches unique to NYC markets
Who Should Join:
- Quantitative Analysts working in financial services and investment firms
- Data Scientists across healthcare, media, fintech, and traditional enterprises
- Machine Learning Engineers building production systems for NYC's demanding industries
- Risk Analysts developing models for financial and operational risk management
- Product Data Scientists at NYC startups and established tech companies
- Analytics Leaders driving data strategy across New York's diverse business sectors
Get Involved:
- Interested in speaking at our events? Contact us about sharing your NYC data science expertise
- Have a New York-specific data science topic you'd like us to cover? We welcome suggestions for future workshops and sessions
- Looking to volunteer or support our community? We'd love to hear from you
- Interested in hosting or sponsoring an event? Let's discuss partnership opportunities
- Building innovative data science solutions in New York? Connect with us about showcase opportunities
Join us to discover how New York enterprises leverage advanced data science to navigate complex regulatory environments, minimize risk, and maintain competitive advantage in the world's most demanding business markets. From Wall Street quant strategies to healthcare predictive models, we welcome both seasoned data scientists and curious newcomers passionate about high-impact data science.
Upcoming events
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*IN-PERSON* Beyond the Pilot - AI Production Masterclass
New York, New York, Broadway, New York, NY, USAn exclusive business masterclass for enterprise leaders ready to move AI from prototype to production-ready systems that deliver measurable ROI. See how top organizations deploy production-grade AI in as little as 90 days, achieving 5x ROI across finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and beyond.
Register here: https://luma.com/2dqfcqw3?utm_source=MU
What You'll Experience:
- Live demonstrations of production-ready AI workflows solving real business problems
- Proven 90-day framework for transforming AI pilots into production systems
- Cross-industry case studies with real ROI stories
- Strategic planning: deployment roadmaps, ROI modeling, and KPIs that matter
- Direct access to enterprise advisors and AI specialists
- Peer collaboration with leaders facing similar transformation challenges
Featured Speakers:
Doug Bryan - AI/ML Manager & Strategic Advisor at Digital^Shift with 30 years of experience delivering measurable business impact. Former leader of Amazon's product recommendations team (generating $2B+ in additional annual revenue). Clients include Walmart, Wells Fargo, DirectTV, and Discover Financial Services.Lakshmi Chandra - Sr. Solutions Engineer at Celestial Systems specializes in bridging the gap between AI potential and AI performance, helping organizations move beyond proof-of-concepts to systems that deliver measurable ROI. His expertise lies in identifying the critical success factors that separate AI projects that thrive from those that fail.
Who Should Attend:
- Business leaders and executives driving digital transformation
- Innovation and strategy teams responsible for AI adoption
- Product owners and operations leaders seeking to accelerate AI deployment
- Enterprise decision-makers from Financial Services, Pharma, Logistics, Life Sciences, and regulated industries
- Anyone ready to move AI from pilot to production with measurable results
You'll Leave With:
- Clear understanding of production-ready AI for your organization
- Proven frameworks for 90-day pilot-to-production cycles
- Actionable insights on securing 5x ROI from AI investments
- Strategic guidance tailored to your industry and use case
- Connections with peers and experts driving successful AI transformations
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, November 12
- Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
- Location: New York, NY
- Format: Catered lunch, live demonstrations, interactive discussions, extended networking
This isn't another theory session—it's a practical demonstration of how to deliver real business results.
Reserve your spot: https://luma.com/2dqfcqw3?utm_source=MU
5 attendees
Microsoft & Celestial: AI for Credit Unions & Banks
11 Times Square, New York, NY, USJoin Celestial Systems and Microsoft for a hands-on event dedicated to the real impact of AI on credit unions, banks, and digital lenders. Hosted at Microsoft Office, 11 Times Square, this intimate session shows how top lenders are streamlining loan processes, automating manual tasks, and achieving measurable results with intelligent agent-driven systems.
Register here: https://luma.com/cfx40c9l?utm_source=MU
What You'll See:
- Live demo of next-generation, AI-powered loan origination system built on modular Azure architecture
- How AI-powered automation transforms the borrower and lender experience
- Production-ready system featuring: loan lifecycle automation, decisioning and risk scoring, document classification and OCR, third-party integrations (KYC, credit, property, income)
- Embedded governance and controls for compliance (SOC, ISO, GDPR, FSRA, PCI)
- Azure AI Foundry agents streamlining intake, approvals, and content management
- AI Content Safety features for risk mitigation
Featured Speakers:
Melody Yin - Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in GenAI, agents, and ML. Works with Microsoft partners to design and build AI solutions that transform business processes. Master's degree in Data Science from NYU.
Vinay Reddy - Director, Solutions Architecture at Celestial Systems. Drives rapid adoption of AI, automation, and cloud transformation across enterprise organizations. Deep expertise in intelligent automation for regulated industries, helping lenders transform manual processes into streamlined digital experiences.Who Should Attend:
- Lending executives and operations leaders from credit unions, banks, and digital lenders
- Technology teams evaluating lending modernization solutions
- Compliance and risk management professionals
- Anyone responsible for improving loan processing speed, accuracy, and borrower experience
Key Topics:
- The current state of lending: where manual processes create bottlenecks
- Build vs. buy decisions and integration strategies
- Modular Azure architecture for loan origination
- Automation with Azure OpenAI, Azure ML, Cognitive Services, and Power Automate
- Compliance and security in AI-powered lending systems
- Change management for lending transformation
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, November 13
- Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
- Location: Microsoft Office, 11 Times Square, New York, NY
- Format: Lunch, presentations, live demos, Q&A, extended networking
Leave the theory behind—this event is for leaders who want to see, learn, and act. Get practical strategies to enhance speed, accuracy, and borrower experience through AI-driven decisioning and risk management.
Secure your spot: https://luma.com/cfx40c9l?utm_source=MU
3 attendees
Past events
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