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Vincent Koc, JP FIML, is a recognized engineering technologist. , lecturer, and artificial intelligence expert. His contributions to various industries, academia, and open-source projects have  influenced the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Early Life and Education
Vincent Koc developed an interest in engineering and technology in a STEM-focused educational setting in London, which laid the foundation for his career in data science and analytics.

Career
Koc's career spans nearly two decades in sectors like finance, telecommunications, travel , retail  and FMCG, with significant roles at Qantas and Telstra. His work includes aiding the growth of PokerStars and driving Tourism Australia's Digital Transformation.

He holds a number of professional memberships:


 * Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (FIML)
 * Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
 * Member of the British Computer Society
 * Member of the W3C Privacy Community Group.

Contributions
Koc has shared his expertise in data application in business and machine learning, with a focus on NLP and generative AI, at institutions like MIT and the University of Texas at Austin. He has also been recognized with several awards, including the National Emergency Medal and NSW Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation for his volunteering with work with St John Ambulance Australia as well as being named a Top 25 Analytics Leader by IAPA in 2020 for his contribution to the analytics field.

His conference engagements have included:


 * Data Analytics Sydney in 2016.
 * DataCon Africa: Live in 2021
 * Big Data Framework: Big Data Days in 2023
 * Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) Sydney in 2022 and 2023
 * Chief Data Officer and Information Quality (CDOIQ) Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology annual APAC conference at Singapore in 2023

Personal Life
Koc has interests in human behavior, psychology, and behavioral sciences. He is committed to leadership and mentorship, as evidenced by his fellowship in the IAPA Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand.