Sheamus McGovern founded ODSC (The Open Data Science Conference), one of the world’s leading AI conferences and communities. He also serves as a Venture Partner and Head of AI at Cortical Ventures, a venture fund focused on advancing AI  and machine learning innovation.

Prior to founding ODSC, Sheamus had a diverse career as a data engineer, software architect, and AI expert. His professional journey began in finance, where he worked for leading financial institutions and quantitative hedge funds. Over the years, he has consulted with startups and enterprises in finance, healthcare, and eCommerce, helping develop cutting-edge, data-driven applications and AI solutions.

Sheamus holds degrees from Northeastern University, Boston University, and Harvard University, as well as a Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF).