Shanup Peer is a multifaceted AI expert and entrepreneur, serving as the Founder of Openloop Analytics, a leading AI Services and Consulting firm based in India and Dubai. With a focus on predictive analytics, he blends classical statistical methods with advanced deep learning techniques to deliver custom business solutions. His expertise has been sought by both government entities and corporate clients, resulting in technology solutions deployed on a national scale. An esteemed academic, Shanup has mentored data analytics career tracks for Springboard, USA and holds dual roles with deeplearning.ai/Coursera as both a course tester and a mentor, earning him the title of ‘Top Mentor’ for two consecutive quarters in 2022. He holds an M.S in Electrical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA, and an MBA in Operations/Marketing from GLIM, India. His research, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, has been published in prestigious international journals and conferences.