Dr. Lokanan is a renowned interdisciplinary-trained machine learning expert in Canada, with a well-documented history of developing impactful AI-driven solutions across various industries.
He specializes in developing and implementing predictive algorithms across various fields, including fraud detection, anti-money laundering compliance, and forecasting.
Dr. Lokanan's expertise in deep learning models allows him to perform sentiment analysis on large volumes of textual data, helping organizations extract valuable insights from unstructured information. His skills in AI-driven solutions position him as a leading expert, consistently delivering innovative, data-driven strategies to solve critical business challenges.
Visit Dr. Lokanan's Google Scholar profile for a list of publications.
Experience
Dr. Lokanan, with more than two decades of experience, is a seasoned expert in financial crime research and advisory. His AI-driven approach as a data scientist and machine learning engineer delves into fraud, regulatory, and anti-money laundering compliance.
He's also the CEO of Vedia Cloud Analytics (www.vedia.ca), an AI company leading research and innovation in data analytics and artificial intelligence with both industry and government institutions.
Memberships and Committees
- CFE
- CAMS
- CPA
Education
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Ph.D. Fraud Analytics (Database Design & Big Data)
Simon Fraser University
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MA Sociology (Statistics & Crime Analytics)
University of Guelph
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MSc Computer Science (Applied Data Science)
Dublin
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MSc Criminal Justice (Criminal Networks and Textual Data Analysis)
San Diego
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MSc Forensic Accounting (Statistics and Data Modelling)
Portsmouth
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BA in Sociology & Law
York University
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Graduate Certificate, Deep Learning for AI
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Computer Science
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Post Graduate Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
University of Texas
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Certificate, Machine Learning
MIT
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Certificate, Data Science
Emeritus Institute of Management
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Certificate, Data Analyst
Springboard/Microsoft
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Professional Certificate, Machine Learning
IBM
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Advanced Certificate in Accounting
McMaster University
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Advanced Certificate, Forensic Accounting
BCIT
Research
Research interest
Business analyst
Data science
Machine learning
