Malaya Rout is the Director of Data Science at Exafluence. He has 20 years of experience and has worked in data science since 2013. He writes a weekly column in the Times of India on Data Science and has already published more than 100 articles as of this writing. He has delivered numerous keynote speeches and guest lectures on AI and Gen AI at conferences and educational institutes. He is a published author of nine books, five of which are on data science. He runs a podcast channel named "All Things Data Science and LLMs". Malaya holds an MBA from IIM Calcutta. ​ Joseph Antony Jude Ernest, a dynamic author with a career spanning over two decades and multiple continents, has advised startups, developed global market strategies for TCS and GlobalScholar (Scantron Corporation), and driven large-scale cloud adoption and talent development transformation. Jude’s journey began with his research at Multimedia University, which laid the foundation for his analytical, evidence-based approach to solving complex business challenges. A prolific writer and thought leader, he has authored many publications on IT, AI, cloud transformation, digital innovation, leadership, and talent development. His passion extends to inspiring the next generation through his children's book Little Acts That Matter. He holds a bachelor’s in engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University and an MBA from Multimedia University, Malaysia, complemented by executive certifications from Wharton Online and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.