Pankaj Kumar is a technologist with over a decade of industry experience in software engineering, data architecture, and digital transformation. His professional journey has spanned roles in corporate transformation, financial technology, and applied AI, where he has consistently focused on building scalable, data-driven solutions.

He has worked on large-scale system modernization projects and is passionate about exploring how cutting-edge technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs) and NLP can be applied to financial workflows and market insights. His work blends practical engineering with curiosity-driven learning — often outside the academic sphere.

This book reflects his hands-on, systems-thinking approach. It is written for developers, finance professionals, and AI practitioners who want to connect the dots between language models, sentiment, and trading — without unnecessary complexity.

When not experimenting with APIs and LLMs, he enjoys simplifying difficult ideas, mentoring peers, and staying grounded in practical impact.