Sam Willis is an experienced finance professional with a diverse background in equity research, fixed income, and data analytics. Currently serving as a Consultant at RBC Capital Markets, Sam specializes in alternative data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. As the Founder of SAW Advisory LLC, Sam collaborates with a leading investment bank on machine learning and data analytics initiatives. Previous roles include Director at Sequentum, Business Development Executive at Thinknum, and Consultant at UBS Evidence Lab. Sam also held senior positions as Managing Director at Guggenheim Partners, where responsibilities included developing client-facing products in fixed income and building a premier equity research platform. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in International Communications from American University and a Bachelor's in International Relations from the University of Southern California, supplemented by studies in International Business at the University of Oslo and additional training at the School for International Training.