acknowledgments

We would like to thank our colleagues who provided insight and advice throughout the development of the book. We especially want to thank Manning Publications and all the tech reviewers that helped get this book across the finish line.

Special thanks go to our technical editor Laurens Meulman, who is Director of AI Product Management at BNY Mellon, where he spearheads applied AI initiatives across the enterprise. With a background in international business studies and econometrics from Maastricht University, Laurens transitioned from his previous role as a data scientist to his current leadership position. Drawing from his expertise at the Financial Times and several financial institutions, he navigates the intersection of finance and technology, driving innovation and efficiency through AI solutions.