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(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:06) How did he get into machine learning
(00:12:13) How to Reduce Overfitting
(00:22:15) Technology in Brainome
(00:24:13) Brainome vs auto ML
(00:27:08) Measurement of a data-centric approach
(00:27:32) Data Drift
(00:32:28) Courses to take
(00:34:33) Information theory
(00:38:06) Advice for students in grad school
(00:42:43) Dealing with failure and stress
(00:44:05) The underdog story
(00:49:12) Who is Gerald Friedland
(00:50:00) Inspiration of Gerald
(00:51:08) Future of machine learning
(00:52:36) Tips for asking the right questions
(00:53:40) Question your assumptions
(00:54:10) Favorite books and courses
(00:56:34) Advice on machine learning
(00:57:52) Ideal qualities of an ML engineer
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