Shawn McCarthy

Shawn McCarthy

Graduate Instructor

University of Colorado Denver

Biography

As a distinguished AntiaB.org AI Committee Member and Vice President of Global Architecture, Big Data, and Information Risk at Manulife, Shawn McCarthy is currently pursuing a PhD with a focus on the impact of global events on market sentiment. His research, which builds upon a prior study Enhancing Financial Market Analysis and Prediction with Emotion Corpora and News Co-Occurrence Network, seeks to uncover the intricate relationships between world events, producing countries, and their corresponding financial markets.

McCarthy is not merely conducting research; he is creating a novel framework. His work aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of how news analysis and global events influence market sentiment across various sectors. By constructing an extensive model for market prediction and risk management, he is enabling organizations to navigate the complexities of financial markets within an interconnected global economy more effectively.

In his role as a Graduate Instructor at the esteemed University of Colorado, McCarthy upholds his professional motto, Inspire Growth and is committed to fostering innovation in others. His efforts extend beyond the immediate confines of finance and academia, as he seeks to develop future leaders capable of navigating the challenges of an increasingly complex global market.

Interests
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computational Linguistics
  • Big Data Science
  • Anomaly Detection
  • Recommender Systems
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Diffusion Models
Education
  • PhD Candidate, Computer Science and Information Systems, 2026

    University of Colorado Denver

  • M.S., Computer Science and Engineering, 2009

    University of Colorado Denver

  • B.S., Computer Science and Engineering, 2003

    University of Colorado Denver

Skills

Python

100%

Statistics

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Node

100%

React

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Archeology

100%

AI

100%

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Manulife
Vice President, Chief Architect, Global Architecture, Risk and Governance
March 2021 – Present Massachusetts
Shawn McCarthy has been serving as the Vice President of Global Architecture, Risk, and Data at Manulife since March 2020. Leveraging his extensive background in software development, organizational development, and solution architecture, he has been instrumental in navigating the challenges of global architecture, risk management, and data handling in various regions including North America, Asia, and Europe. With his abilities to adapt to new technologies and situations, Shawn manages the company’s vast portfolio of applications (~655) supporting a variety of sectors​. Manulife is the largest insurance company in Canada and the 28th largest fund manager in the world, with a strong presence in Canada, Asia, and the United States through its John Hancock Financial division​.
 
 
 
 
 
AI4Finance-Foundation
Artificial Intelligence Researcher
July 2023 – Present Remote
At AI4Finance, we envision a world where artificial intelligence redefines the financial landscape, and with the strength of the open-source community, we strive to ensure these changes are universally beneficial.
 
 
 
 
 
Vation Ventures
Innovation Advisory Council Member
June 2020 – Present Boston, Massachusetts, United States
This role at Vation Ventures involves navigating the cutting-edge Vation Innovation Platform, which offers industry-leading research, technology ecosystem connections, and internal collaboration tools. It also includes leveraging custom services to support organizations from early stages of growth to maintaining a competitive edge. The role is part of a global community of CXOs, VCs, and entrepreneurs aimed at harnessing the latest thinking to innovate faster and smarter. Responsibilities also include assisting various stakeholders including early-stage companies, executives, distributors and resellers, and venture capital firms in realizing their innovation and growth objectives. The role shapes the future of technology by sitting at the forefront of new and disruptive ideas, gaining exposure to leading VC insights, and interacting with emerging technology companies poised to change industries.
 
 
 
 
 
University of Colorado Denver
Graduate Instructor
January 2015 – Present Colorado
Shawn McCarthy has been affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver for over 9 years, serving in roles such as an advisory board member and a graduate instructor. As an advisory board member, he focuses on driving corporate relationships, expanding the university’s community presence, developing programs for students, and encouraging faculty development. As a graduate instructor, he teaches courses in Web API technologies. His commitment to the university and its students, along with his industry experience and technical knowledge, make him a valuable asset. The University of Colorado Denver is a public research university that is part of the University of Colorado system. Its history dates back to 1912, and it is recognized for its urban campus that houses over 13,500 students
 
 
 
 
 
Charles Schwab
Managing Director - Platform and Application Architecture
September 2016 – March 2020 Colorado
Shawn McCarthy served as the Managing Director of Platform and Application Architecture at Charles Schwab for nearly four years. He led Schwab’s platform and application architecture team, oversaw the technology strategy for Schwab application technology, and was responsible for the solution architecture and digital strategy. His leadership and technical skills were crucial in shaping the current and future technology of the company to suit the ever-changing financial services industry. Charles Schwab is an American multinational financial services company offering banking, commercial banking, investing, consulting, and wealth management advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. It ranks tenth on the list of largest banks in the United States by assets and has over 400 branches, primarily in financial centers in the United States and the United Kingdom
 
 
 
 
 
Apigee (now Google)
Technical Advisory Board Member
May 2014 – September 2016 Greater Denver Area
Shawn McCarthy served as a Technical Advisory Board Member at Apigee for over two years. His role was focused on driving technical relationships to support API management strategies, developing product and technical roadmaps, improving the technical foundation, encouraging technical mentorship, and evangelizing API development and ecosystems. His technical acumen and strategic insight were instrumental in shaping Apigee’s API management strategies and product development.
 
 
 
 
 
Vantiv (now Worldpay)
Head of Portals and APIs
November 2011 – September 2016 Colorado
Shawn McCarthy distinguished himself as Director/VP and Head of Portals and APIs at Vantiv, a leading financial institution, where he served for nearly five years. He led large development organizations, focusing on the design and architecture of API Solutions and an Enterprise Prepaid Platform. His role was crucial in facilitating secure code development, enhancing Developer Experience (DX), and implementing performance updates to a transaction-based processing platform. McCarthy’s leadership was instrumental in driving firm-wide API development across the Vantiv OS, thereby utilizing modern technologies to improve performance, maintainability, and user experience. Now a part of Worldpay, Inc., Vantiv remains a pivotal player in providing payment processing and technology services.

Volunteering

 
 
 
 
 
Nvidia
Instructor, Deep Learning Institute
Nvidia
March 2021 – Present Remote
Shawn McCarthy has been serving as an Instructor with Nvidia’s Deep Learning Institute since March 2021. He has been imparting his knowledge in key areas of machine learning and AI, specifically in teaching Recommender Systems, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Diffusion Models, and Anomaly Detection. His role involves educating individuals and organizations about the latest AI technologies and methods, and their practical applications, thereby contributing to the broader AI community.
 
 
 
 
 
AnitaB.org
AI Committee Member
AnitaB.org
May 2022 – May 2024 Remote
Shawn McCarthy is a committee member of the AI Committee at AnitaB.org, a non-profit organization focused on the advancement of women in computing. The AI Committee develops thought leadership on the practical use and ethical implications of advances in artificial intelligence and explores ways to encourage women to be active participants in the AI community. Shawn works with other committees to enhance the value to the AnitaB members and provides AI expertise at AnitaB events as needed. At AnitaB.org, the vision is a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it.
 
 
 
 
 
AnitaB.org
Co-chair, Mentoring Committee
AnitaB.org
March 2019 – March 2021 Remote
From March 2019 to March 2021, Shawn McCarthy served as a co-chair for the Mentoring Committee at AnitaB.org, alongside Fatma Tarlaci. During this time, they successfully launched the mentoring platform, recruited and trained mentors, and built a sustainable program for mentorship. The Mentoring Committee supports programs for women in technology to help them grow, learn, and reach their highest potential. The goal is to connect, inspire, and guide women in computing, and organizations that view technology innovation as a strategic imperative.

Accomplish­ments

Nvidia
Generative AI with Diffusion Models
Instructor Materials - Generative AI with Diffusion Models
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Nvidia
Building RAG Agents with LLMs
Building RAG Agents with LLMs
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Nvidia
Applications of AI for Anomaly Detection
Instructor Materials - Applications of AI for Anomaly Detection
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Nvidia
Building Transformer-Based Natural Language Processing Applications
Building Transformer-Based Natural Language Processing Applications (Instructor Materials)
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Nvidia
Building Intelligent Recommender Systems
Instructor Materials - Building Intelligent Recommender Systems
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Recent Publications

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(2023). Enhancing Financial Market Analysis and Prediction with Emotion Corpora and News Co-Occurrence Network. Journal of Risk and Financial Management.

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