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MLOps as a Team - Raphaël Hoogvliets
Nov 8, 2024
Raphaël Hoogvliets, a leader in MLOps with a background in data science, discusses his transition from sustainable agriculture to tech. He highlights Dutch agricultural challenges and the importance of addressing technical debt in MLOps. The conversation emphasizes the delicate balance between speed and quality in team dynamics. Key roles like tech translators are explored, alongside best practices such as data versioning. Raphaël also shares success and failure stories, underscoring the complexity of deploying machine learning in real-world environments.
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- Rafael's transition from sustainable agriculture to MLOps highlights the importance of effective data management and innovative technologies in enhancing operational efficiency.
- The success of MLOps heavily relies on a well-structured team that includes diverse roles to bridge technical and business needs for better collaboration.
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Rafael's Career Journey
Rafael has over ten years of experience in the data space, beginning his career as a data scientist after transitioning from sustainable agriculture. His initial work showcased the importance of data management in agriculture, highlighting inefficiencies in how farmers managed data. This shift led him to explore innovative technologies, eventually working with data science and machine learning. He faced challenges in learning the necessary IT concepts but persevered, eventually becoming a lead data scientist and embracing MLOps as he adopted best practices in model deployment and management.
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