Michael Berk

Podcasts

Adventures in Machine Learning

<div>Machine Learning is growing in leaps and bounds both in capability and adoption. Listen to our experts discuss the ideas and fundamentals needed to succeed as a Machine Learning Engineer.</div>

204 Episodes

Episodes

All Things Machine Learning - RUBY 594

Host from the Adventures in ML podcast, Ben Wilson and Michael Berk join Dave for this week's crossover episode. They...

1:07:36

May 10, 2023

Where DevOps and ML Meet - DevOps 156

Hosts of the Adventures in DevOps podcast, Jillian Rowe and Jonathan Hall, join Ben and Michael on this week's...

1:05:21

Mar 30, 2023

A/B Testing with ML ft. Michael Berk - ML 053

Michael Berk joins the adventure to discuss how he uses Machine Learning within the context of A/B testing features...

48:43

Nov 11, 2021

Cows, Camels, and the Human Brain - ML 182

What do cows and camels have to do with the human brain? The latest developments in machine learning, of course! In...

42:06

Jan 09, 2025

A/B Testing with ML ft. Michael Berk - ML 181

Michael Berk joins the adventure to discuss how he uses Machine Learning within the context of A/B testing features...

45:41

Jan 02, 2025

Navigating Build vs. Buy Decisions in Emerging AI Technologies - ML 180

In today's episode, we dive into the critical decision-making process of building versus buying technology solutions,...

31:58

Dec 26, 2024

Combating Burnout in Machine Learning: Strategies for Balance and Collaboration - ML 178

In this episode, Ben and Michael explore burnout, particularly in machine learning and data science. They highlight...

01:12:04

Dec 12, 2024

Crafting Data Solutions: Shrinking Pie and Leveraging Insights for Optimal Data Learning - ML 176

In today’s episode, Michael and Ben are joined by industry expert Barzan Mozafari, the CEO and co-founder at Keebo....

55:42

Nov 29, 2024

Challenges and Solutions in Managing Code Security for ML Developers - ML 175

Today, join Michael and Ben as they delve into crucial topics surrounding code security and the safe execution of...

51:45

Nov 21, 2024

Innovative Security Solutions for Developers - ML 174

They delve into the journeys and insights of distinguished leaders in the development world. In today's episode,...

58:26

Nov 14, 2024

 Peer Review and Career Development - ML 173

In today's episode, Michael and Ben discuss peer review, specifically Michael's experiences. Michael explains his...

01:08:09

Nov 07, 2024

Navigating Expertise Gaps - ML 172

In today's episode, Ben and Michael discuss how to handle situations involving individuals lacking expertise in...

01:16:15

Oct 31, 2024

The Influence of Gen AI on Personalized Education and Curiosity - ML 171

In this episode, Michael and Ben dive deep into the intersection of education and technology with their insightful...

01:08:19

Oct 24, 2024

The Role of Open Source in Modern Development Practices - ML 170

Today, they dive deep into the fascinating intersection of open-source development and machine learning. Michael and...

01:02:12

Oct 17, 2024

AI-Powered Tools for Productivity with Artem Koren - ML 169

In this week's episode, Michael and Ben sit down with Artem Koren, Chief Product Officer at Sembly AI, to explore the...

59:06

Oct 10, 2024

The Impact of Generative AI on the Advertising Industry - ML 168

In today's episode, Michael is joined by Hikari Senju the Founder and CEO at Omneky. He starts by discussing how he...

01:01:32

Oct 03, 2024

Learning, Testing, and Mentorship: Building Autonomy and Confidence in Python Development - ML 167

Today, Ben and Michael dive into a compelling discussion on the intricate dance between challenges, feedback,...

01:06:39

Sep 26, 2024

Evaluating and Building AI Systems - ML 166

Michael Berk dives deep into the adventures of AI and machine learning with our special guest, Richmond Alake, a...

01:03:57

Sep 19, 2024

Demystifying AI Innovations - ML 165

Today, we have a special guest Abi Aryan, an accomplished founder of Abide AI and a seasoned expert in machine...

01:07:25

Sep 12, 2024

Maintaining Backward Compatibility in Software Projects: Strategies from Industry Experts - ML 164

Today, host Michael Berk and Ben Wilson dive deep into the multifaceted world of software engineering and data...

59:52

Aug 29, 2024

Building, Testing, and Abandoning Software - ML 163

In today's episode, Ben and Michael dive deep into the intricacies of software development, innovation, and team...

01:05:14

Aug 22, 2024

AI in Education: From Micro-Courses to Rigorous Training Programs - ML 162

In today's episode, Ben and Michael dive deep into the intersection of education, AI, and innovative instructional...

01:03:26

Aug 15, 2024

Transforming Recruitment with AI: Surveys, Sentiment, and Data-Driven Insights - ML 161

In today's episode, our hosts Michael, Ben, and special guest Keith Goode delve deep into the transformative role of...

56:09

Aug 08, 2024

 How AI and Deep Fakes Are Transforming Security and Customer Trust - ML 160

In today's episode, they delve deep into the intertwining worlds of technology, security, and innovation with Aaron...

01:06:42

Jul 24, 2024

AI Deployment Simplified: Kit Ops' Role in Streamlining MLOps Practices - ML 159

In today’s episode, they dive into the intricate world of MLOps with Brad Micklea, a seasoned expert with extensive...

57:33

Jul 18, 2024

Functional Programming Shift and Scalable Architecture Insights - ML 158

In today's episode, they dive deep into the evolving landscape of software development. Join us as Kirk, the CTO and...

56:20

Jul 11, 2024

Mentorship and Management: Creating a Collaborative Work Environment - ML 157

In today's episode, Michael and Ben alongside our guest Alex Levin dive deep into the evolving landscape of AI...

54:41

Jul 04, 2024

The Intersection of Success and Talent Retention in Software Development - ML 156

In today's episode, Michael and Ben dissect the process of building maintainable and impactful products, emphasizing...

01:00:21

Jun 27, 2024

Redefining Data Science Roles: Beyond Technical Skills and Traditional Job Descriptions - ML 155

In today's episode, Michael Berk and Ben Wilson dive deep into the intricacies of technical interviews for machine...

57:43

Jun 20, 2024

Balancing Theoretical Knowledge with Hands-on Experience - ML 154

Michael Berk and Ben Wilson from Databricks are joined by Brooke Wenig, who has a fascinating background in...

01:07:42

Jun 13, 2024

 AI in Security: Revolutionizing Defense and Outsmarting Attackers in the Digital Era - ML 153

Michael Berk and Ben Wilson join cybersecurity expert Daniel Miessler to delve into the cutting-edge world of AI and...

01:17:50

Jun 06, 2024

The Journey to Expertise with Fernando Lopez - ML 152

Fernando Lopez is an AI Engineer at Google. They delve deep into the realms of machine learning, documentation...

01:05:04

May 23, 2024

Unraveling the Complexities of Model Deployment in Dynamic Marketplaces - ML 151

Deeksha Goyal is the Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Lyft and Michael Sun is the Staff Software Engineer at Lyft....

01:07:05

May 09, 2024

The Impact of AI Tools on Software Development and Quality Assurance - ML 150

Matt Van Itallie is the Founder & CEO at Sema. This episode covers a wide range of topics, from the impact of AI and...

01:13:31

May 02, 2024

Adaptive Industry ML: Challenges, Automation, and Model Applications - ML 149

Terry Rodriguez is the Co-Founder at Remyx AI. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in deploying and...

01:06:38

Apr 25, 2024

Harnessing Open Source Contributions in Machine Learning and Quantization - ML 148

Lukas Geiger is a Deep Learning Scientist, open-source developer, and an astroparticle physicist. He shares his...

01:16:09

Apr 18, 2024

Data Platform Innovation: Navigating Challenges and Building a Unified Experience - ML 147

Nick Schrock is the Founder of Dagster Labs. He is also the Creator of Dagster and the Co-creator of GraphQL. They...

01:06:25

Apr 11, 2024

The Science-Engineering Blend - ML 146

Ben and Michael dive into the dynamic relationship between engineers and scientists in the realms of software...

51:49

Apr 04, 2024

The Impact of Process on Successful Tech Companies - ML 145

Michael and Ben dive into the critical role of design in software development processes. They emphasize the value of...

01:05:41

Mar 28, 2024

Delivering Scoped Solutions: Lessons in Fixing Production System Issues - ML 144

Michael and Ben share their insights on being called in to fix issues in production systems at the last minute. They...

38:12

Mar 21, 2024

MLOps 101: Scoping, Latency, Data Curation, and Continuous Model Retraining - ML 143

Ben and Michael dive into the world of machine learning operations (MLOps) and discuss the complexities of building a...

56:39

Mar 14, 2024

Navigating Authority and Transparency in Organizations - ML 142

Ben and Michael dive into the complex world of decision-making, transparency, and truth-seeking in professional...

59:57

Feb 22, 2024

Evolution of Dlib: Addressing Challenges in Machine Learning and Computer Vision - ML 141

Davis King is the perception engineer at Aurora. They talk about Dlib, which makes real-world machine learning and...

1:17:17

Feb 08, 2024

Strategies for Improving Code Quality and Maintenance in the Python Environment - ML 140

Ben and Michael delve into the crucial aspects of coding, culture, and collaboration. From the importance of proper...

1:05:19

Jan 25, 2024

Lyft's ML Infrastructure Journey - ML 139

Konstantin Gizdarski and Jonas Timmermann are software engineers at Lyft. They dive deep into the world of machine...

1:05:11

Jan 18, 2024

From Open Source to Traditional ML with James Lamb - ML 138

James Lamb is the senior software engineer at NVIDIA. They delve into the world of open-source contributions and the...

54:04

Jan 04, 2024

Wars of AI and Justice: Handling Uncertainties and Ethical Quandaries - ML 137

Richard Berk delves into the exciting world of machine learning in a thought-provoking discussion on a wide range of...

1:28:49

Dec 21, 2023

Beyond Machine Learning - ML 136

Michael and Ben take a deep dive into the insightful journey spanning nuclear engineering, software development, and...

1:15:43

Dec 07, 2023

Unraveling AI's Impact: Computer Vision, Generative Models, and Challenges in Software Development - ML 135

Piotr Skalski is a computer vision engineer at Roboflow. They dive deep into the world of computer vision and AI...

1:15:35

Nov 30, 2023

Complexity Theory - ML 134

In today's episode, we speak with Neil Theise, a pathologist at NYU and author of Notes on Complexity: A Scientific...

1:28:24

Nov 23, 2023

Episodes

Data Watchdogs - ML 133

In today's episode we speak with Agata Checinska (Spotify) and Kasia Batko-Toluc (Citizen Network Watchdog Poland)...

1:00:25

Nov 16, 2023

Causal Analysis - ML 132

In today's episode we speak with Pierre Eliseeff, co-founder of Analyzr and causal inference expert. Expect to learn...

1:02:11

Nov 08, 2023

Data Visualization and Hugging Face - ML 131

In today's episode, we chat with Sylvain Lesage from Hugging Face, a specialist in data visualization and software...

1:07:05

Nov 01, 2023

Confidence as Data Scientist - ML 130

In today's episode, we chat with Adam Ross Nelson - a data scientist, career mentor, and writer. Our primary focus is...

1:01:44

Oct 18, 2023

A Case Study: Recommendation Engines - ML 129

In today's episode, we delve into a popular topic at Databricks: building recommendation engines. We'll guide you on...

50:02

Oct 05, 2023

Maximizing Efficiency in ML Project Development - ML 128

Ben and Michael delve into the world of data science and software development. They discuss the importance of setting...

47:00

Sep 28, 2023

AI that Make You Better - ML 127

In today's episode we speak with Paul Allen, the creator of Ancestry.com. Currently, he is CEO of Soar.com, a...

1:15:09

Sep 14, 2023

Challenges for LLM Implementation - ML 126

In today's episode, we speak with Anand Das, the CTO and co-founder of bito.ai, an LLM-powered code assistant....

1:16:53

Sep 07, 2023

ML in the Cannabis Industry - ML 125

In today's episode, we speak with Shivek Sachdev, product owner at a seed-to-sale Cannabis company. Expect to learn...

53:19

Aug 24, 2023

How AI Impacts Society - ML 124

In today's episode we speak to Eric Daimler, a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow, professor at Carnegie...

1:00:52

Aug 17, 2023

LLMs on Azure - ML 123

In today's episode, we speak with Jeff Procise, founder of Wintellect, an Azure-focused software consulting company....

1:14:13

Aug 03, 2023

How to Create Team Utils - ML 122

Have you ever written code and thought, "hmm, I wonder if my teammates would use this." Well in today's episode, we...

01:04:15

Jul 21, 2023

 How to Get Sh*t Done - ML 121

In today's episode, Michael and Ben break down some surefire methods to be successful. If you follow these tips, you...

58:09

Jul 13, 2023

ML at Netflix and How to Learn Deeply - ML 120

In today's episode, we speak with Netflix ML engineer Amir Ziai. Expect to learn about building ML tools for...

1:03:22

Jun 30, 2023

How to get Promoted - ML 119

In today's episode, we dive into Ben's experience in navigating the career ladder. Expect to learn why your leveling...

48:39

Jun 22, 2023

How does Search Work? - ML 118

In today's episode, we speak with Roman Grebennikov, an expert in ranking algorithms. Expect to learn about his open...

52:41

Jun 15, 2023

How to Learn a New Tool - ML 117

In today's episode, we walk through Ben's experience creating the Hugging Face transformer flavor for ML flow. During...

58:01

Jun 08, 2023

The Innovation Cycle of AI - ML 116

Today we speak with ex-Googler, Praveen Paritosh. He has over 20 years of experience as a research scientist and has...

1:09:38

May 25, 2023

All Things Machine Learning - ML 115

Host from the Ruby Rogues podcast, Dave Kimura joins Ben and Michael for this week's crossover episode. They discuss...

1:07:40

May 11, 2023

How to Transition from Academics to Industry - ML 114

Today we speak with Noah Silbert, a former data scientist at Netflix and current data scientist at Tubi. Expect to...

56:59

May 05, 2023

How to Make your Projects Succeed - ML 113

In today's episode, we walk through a project that Michael is currently working on. Expect to learn about scoping a...

1:04:14

Apr 27, 2023

How to Think Like a Principal Architect - ML 112

Today, we do a deep dive into Ben's background. We cover his career trajectory and, more importantly, how nature and...

1:03:28

Apr 13, 2023

 How to Transition from Software Engineer to ML Engineer - ML 111

Today we speak with a software engineer who is interested in becoming an ML engineer. Expect to learn about ML roles...

55:18

Apr 07, 2023

Machine Learning for Meeting Notes - ML 110

Today we look at an applied use case for ML: developing intelligent meeting notes. Expect to learn about LLMs, AI...

1:04:12

Mar 30, 2023

 Model Serving at Databricks - ML 109

Today we deep dive into the mind of two brilliant Databricks software engineers. Their primary project was building...

54:20

Mar 26, 2023

Where ML and DevOps Meet - ML 108

Hosts of the Adventures in DevOps podcast, Jillian Rowe and Jonathan Hall, join Ben and Michael on this week's...

1:05:12

Mar 17, 2023

How Does ChatGPT Work? - ML 107

ChatGPT is the most robust free chatbot. It can answer questions, write code, and summarize text. Today we will talk...

48:19

Mar 10, 2023

Machine Learning for Movie Scripts - ML 106

Today we look at an applied use case for ML: parsing movie scripts. Expect to learn about bringing ML to new...

45:36

Mar 03, 2023

ChatGPT and the Divine - ML 105

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Today, Michael and Ben talk about the broad...

51:34

Feb 23, 2023

 Deep Learning for Tabular and Time Series Data - ML 104

Today we speak with a staff data scientist at Walmart who specializes in forecasting. He has built an open-source...

1:08:33

Feb 16, 2023

Notebooks vs. IDEs With Fabian Jakobs - ML 103

How do you develop ML code? Do you use notebooks or do you use IDEs? In this episode, we get some practical advice...

45:33

Feb 09, 2023

How To Think About Optimization - ML 102

In this week's episode, we meet with Micheal McCourt, the head of engineering at SigOpt. He is an industry expert on...

50:01

Feb 03, 2023

Protecting Your ML From Phishing And Hackers - ML 101

Have you ever wondered how to secure a cloud deployment? Well, today we talk to the president at a cloud security...

41:48

Jan 27, 2023

The Disruptive Power of Artificial Intelligence - ML 100

Have you ever wondered about the most promising industries in Machine Learning? Today we will learn from Avi...

1:00:50

Jan 19, 2023

How to Edit and Contribute to Existing Code Base - ML 097

Let's be honest. We've all copy and pasted code from the internet. There are many great code sources and in this...

54:33

Dec 15, 2022

Should you Context Switch when Writing Code? - ML 095

Do you multitask? If so, you'll want to check out this episode. We'll cover...

31:02

Nov 24, 2022

Important Questions To Ask When Scoping ML Projects - ML 094

Have you ever wondered how to prioritize your ML projects? Today we will talk about...

47:47

Nov 17, 2022

How To Do Research Spikes - ML 093

Have you ever wondered how to efficiently learn topics? In this episode, we discuss how to conduct a research spike...

46:58

Nov 10, 2022

How to Simplify Data Science with DagsHub Founders - ML 092

Have you ever wondered why data science is hard? Well, in this episode we cover some common data science challenges...

48:02

Oct 27, 2022

How to Test ML Code - ML 091

In this show, we cover some practical tips for writing reliable ML code. Here are some of the questions we look to...

44:32

Oct 20, 2022

AGI, Neuron Simulators, and More with Charles Simon - ML 090

Charles Simon, BSEE, MSCs is a nationally recognized entrepreneur and software developer who has many years of...

1:04:07

Oct 06, 2022

Complex ML Models with Data Scientist Fernando Lopez - ML 089

Fernando Lopez joins the show today to share his ML insights with a video interview recruiting platform for candidate...

57:05

Sep 29, 2022

Distributed Time Series in Machine Learning - ML 088

Today the panel discusses high level distributed time series models, using a hot dog stand company as the case study...

47:15

Sep 22, 2022

 Time Series Models in Machine Learning - ML 087

Today on the show, the panel discusses time series models, practical tips and tricks, and shares stories and examples...

53:16

Sep 15, 2022

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Machine Learning with Ahmad Anis - ML 086

Optical character recognition, or OCR for short, is used to describe algorithms and techniques (both electronic and...

53:36

Sep 08, 2022

 Innovation and AI Strategies with Award Winning Data Science Leader Vidhi Chugh - ML 085

Award winning data evangelist, AI strategist, and innovation leader Vidhi Chugh joins the show today to share her...

58:35

Aug 25, 2022

Machine Learning on Mobile Devices and More with Aliaksei Mikhailiuk - ML 084

Enjoy this intellectually stimulating conversation with Michael Berk and guest on the show, Aliaksei Mikhailiuk,...

39:44

Aug 18, 2022

Leveling Up in your Data Science Career with Adam Ross Nelson - ML 083

Adam Ross Nelson helps current and aspiring data professionals enter and level up in the field by uncovering and...

52:25

Aug 04, 2022

Bioinformatics and Programming with Ken Youens-Clark - ML 082

Michael Berk interviews Ken Youens-Clark today to discuss various topics including bioinformatics and programming,...

53:40

Jul 29, 2022

 Building AI Data Responsibly with Edouard d’Archimbaud - ML 081

Data excellence is the foundation of better AI. Today on the show, Michael Berk interviews Edouard d’Archimbaud,...

41:18

Jul 21, 2022

Hyperparameter Tuning for Machine Learning Models - ML 079

When developing ML models, defining and selecting the model architecture will be fundamental to ensure the best...

51:58

Jul 07, 2022

Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Host Ben Wilson - ML 078

Enjoy this engaging AMA conversation with Michael Berk asking Ben Wilson various questions related to industry,...

47:33

Jun 30, 2022

Optimizers in Machine Learning, Featuring Maciej Balawejder - ML 077

Ben and Michael interview Maciej Balawejder, a mechanical engineering student passionate about AI, ML, and robotics. ...

48:22

Jun 23, 2022

Part 2: Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) Next Steps - ML 076

After ensuring your data has surpassed the hyper parameter tuning phase, what is the next step in your EDA protocol?...

50:05

Jun 16, 2022

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) in Machine Learning - ML 075

EDA is primarily used in machine learning to see what data can reveal beyond the formal modeling or hypothesis...

49:21

Jun 09, 2022

Apache Spark (Pt. 2): MLlib - ML 074

MLlib is Apache Spark's scalable machine learning library. Today, Ben and Michael discuss the ease of use,...

52:29

Jun 02, 2022

Apache Spark Integration and Platform Execution for ML - ML 073

Apache Spark is a lightning-fast unified analytics engine for large-scale data processing and machine learning. In...

45:41

May 26, 2022

Two Case Studies: Production ML infrastructure and Recommendation Engines - ML 072

Ben and Michael walk through two different cases studies relative to production ML infrastructure and recommendation...

53:00

May 18, 2022

AutoML Discovery and Approach - ML 070

AutoML (automated machine learning) has become a hot topic over the past few years. Abid Ali Awan joins the show to...

43:49

May 04, 2022

For Sports and Beyond: Robotics and Advanced Cognitive Computing-Based Video Processing Algorithms - ML 069

Video is considered the most complicated data to process and the volumes of video production are growing from day to...

50:48

Apr 28, 2022

How to Beef Up Your Resume - ML 068

Michael and Ben talk about how to pick extra projects to build up your resume and become recognized as more of an...

50:11

Apr 21, 2022

Training Bots, The Stock Market, and Hypotheticals - ML 067

Machine learning is getting bigger by the second, so it’s good to know how to leverage it. In this episode, Michael...

49:31

Apr 07, 2022

How to Teach Kids Science with Kathryn Hulick - ML 066

What happens when you teach ML and data science to kids? You learn a whole lot, too. In this episode, Ben and Michael...

53:40

Mar 17, 2022

Business Infrastructure in ML with Joe Reis - ML 065

Even an amazing algorithm can’t fix communication problems. In this episode, Ben and Michael sit down with Joe Reis,...

1:00:12

Mar 09, 2022

Data Feeds and KDNuggets with Maria Zentsova - ML 064

Ever feel like you can’t see the forest through the trees? We get it. In this episode, Michael sits down with Maria...

41:46

Mar 03, 2022

Rethinking ML Monitoring Part 2 - ML 063

In this episode, Ben and Michael cover more of Shreya Shankar’s deep dive into ML monitoring, including the biggest...

54:56

Feb 24, 2022

Accurate Predictive Modeling with Maarit Widmann - ML 061

Ready to dive DEEP into predictive modeling? You’ve come to the right podcast. In this episode, Ben and Michael sit...

44:17

Feb 10, 2022

Rethinking ML Monitoring - ML 060

Mo’ advancements mean mo’ problems, and today, Michael and Ben are diving into the biggest issues of ML monitoring in...

35:47

Feb 03, 2022

Solving the Real Issues with the MLflow Team - ML 059Weichen Xu

If you’re looking for a team that actually cares about the issues you’re facing, look no further than Databricks, and...

48:34

Jan 27, 2022

Cows, Camels, and the Human Brain - ML 058

What do cows and camels have to do with the human brain? The latest developments in machine learning, of course! In...

44:38

Jan 20, 2022

Business Objectives and KPIs with Michael Berk

Want to know how businesses are measuring their success nowadays? In this episode, Ben talks with Michael Berk about...

42:47

Jan 06, 2022

Prediction Intervals - ML 056

Michael and Ben talk about Prediction Intervals. They discuss how to put intervals around your predictions and then...

34:54

Dec 16, 2021

Tools, Tricks, and Learning in Machine Learning ft. Aliaksei Mikhailiuk - ML 054

Aliaksei Mikhailiuk joins the Adventure to discuss the tools he wishes he'd mastered before getting his PhD in...

55:29

Nov 18, 2021