Really like your balanced tone in many respects. Is there still a shortage of machine learning scientists? It feels like there aren't enough Newsletter about how to transition from a software engineer into one.
Thanks Michael! Regarding the shortage: I think so. We'll need a lot more people in ML across many different roles. I've written about the differences between ML and software engineering and created a road map for learning the ML-specific topics (https://loganthorneloe.com/ml) but I've never specifically written about swe -> ML. It's a tough transition, but that might make for a good article in the future.
Thank you for the kind words! I’m all about kids shows I can enjoy with my kids and Bluey takes that to another level. We were actually introduced to it by a suggestion from a friend that I watch it myself.
I’ll have the check out the Sleepytime episode—I don’t think we’ve seen that one.
Yes, this is an important point for everyone who begins their ML/DL carreer. Particularly, identifying a problem that is a right match to ML/DL, and making our solution available for others to use, are two great steps to build our skills. I think I have to learn the second one and also allow myself to let other people help me out. Thanks your advice.
No problem! I think you’re absolutely right. I see a lot of pressure to know everything or keep up with everything when it’s impossible. It’s much better to focus on your own thing.
Really like your balanced tone in many respects. Is there still a shortage of machine learning scientists? It feels like there aren't enough Newsletter about how to transition from a software engineer into one.
Thanks Michael! Regarding the shortage: I think so. We'll need a lot more people in ML across many different roles. I've written about the differences between ML and software engineering and created a road map for learning the ML-specific topics (https://loganthorneloe.com/ml) but I've never specifically written about swe -> ML. It's a tough transition, but that might make for a good article in the future.
My toddler loves Bluey, but it's just as good for parents and for machine learning engineers too!
Great post, with some wonderful advice.
PS The Bluey 'Sleepytime' episode is a masterpiece!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au-yaca8eMA
Thank you for the kind words! I’m all about kids shows I can enjoy with my kids and Bluey takes that to another level. We were actually introduced to it by a suggestion from a friend that I watch it myself.
I’ll have the check out the Sleepytime episode—I don’t think we’ve seen that one.
Yes, this is an important point for everyone who begins their ML/DL carreer. Particularly, identifying a problem that is a right match to ML/DL, and making our solution available for others to use, are two great steps to build our skills. I think I have to learn the second one and also allow myself to let other people help me out. Thanks your advice.
No problem! I think you’re absolutely right. I see a lot of pressure to know everything or keep up with everything when it’s impossible. It’s much better to focus on your own thing.
This article is very well written, it brought me a perspective that I didn't have , thanks
No problem, Egon! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for reading.