Yesh Sampath is an accomplished director at Discover Financial Services, specializing in the development of machine learning models for a range of financial products, including personal loans and credit cards. With extensive experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sampath held roles such as Executive Director of Fraud & Deposit Risk Models and was pivotal in creating fraud and credit risk models using both traditional and machine learning methods. Previous positions include Lead Credit Risk Analyst at HSBC, where credit underwriting strategies for a major private label portfolio were developed, and various analytical roles focusing on statistical modeling and risk assessment. Educational credentials include a Doctor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida, two master's degrees from Texas A&M University in Management Information Systems and Industrial Engineering, and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University Chennai.