Data science and machine learning are complex yet important concepts. So, what role do data science and machine learning play in the development of  FinTech systems, especially in countries like Indonesia? The lack of credit cards combined with the substantial use of mobile phones in Indonesia represent a sweet spot for FinTech companies to deliver advanced user-friendly financial solutions in this country.

In this episode of Data Point of View, Laurie Hood welcomes Joel Samuel, the VP, Head of Machine Learning Engineer at FinAccel. They get into the importance of machine learning and data science in accomplishing business goals and delivering a better user experience, the hassle of finding data science specialists, FinTech and e-commerce development in Southeast Asia, and the essence of starting small.