Sheamus McGovern is a prominent figure in the artificial intelligence and data science communities, serving as the Founder of the Open Data Science Conference (ODSC) a global hub where practitioners, researchers, and industry leaders converge to exchange cutting-edge knowledge and innovations in AI and data science.

In addition to his role at ODSC, Sheamus is a Venture Partner and Head of AI at Cortical Ventures, where he spearheads their AI platfrom development. His work involves identifying and supporting high-potential startups that are poised to revolutionize industries with scalable and impactful AI solutions.

Before his current roles, Sheamus has helped dozens of companies build data-centric and AI-driven applications as a Software Engineer, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Engineer. His hands-on experience in engineering and data science has equipped him with the expertise to design and implement robust AI systems that drive business value s.