Explore the intersection of AI, Python, and financial analysis in this 24-minute conference talk from Conf42 IM 2024. Dive into essential AI development skills, the evolution of software development, and the emergence of generative AI tools. Learn about time series analysis applications, methodologies for AI prototype construction, and model training techniques. Discover how to build an algorithmic trading system using custom GPTs, develop trading strategies, and refine code. Gain insights into data ingestion, analysis processes, and practical implementations with tools like QuantLab, Visual Studio, and GitHub Copilot. Conclude with a forward-looking perspective on AI in financial analysis.