The Joe Reis Show Simba Khadder - Feature Stores, Reinforcement Learning, and More
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Jan 2, 2025 Simba Khadder, Founder and CEO of FeatureForm, shares his expertise in building feature stores and large-scale recommender systems. He discusses the evolution and significance of feature stores in machine learning, the challenges of applying large language models, and innovative data management practices with Iceberg. Simba also reflects on the transformative impact of AI tools on coding and the tension between modern technology and tradition. Plus, he offers insights on surfing as a mindfulness practice, sharing personal stories from his adventures.
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Comfortable Swag
- Simba Khadder praised Joe Reis's comfortable swag t-shirt.
- He jokingly suggested Reis had a future in streetwear if ML Ops didn't work out.
Feature Store Confusion
- The term "feature store" lacks clarity, causing confusion about its purpose.
- Many companies initially viewed machine learning as model-centric, overlooking the crucial role of data.
ML in Production
- Production machine learning resembles data engineering more than traditional data science.
- The shift requires a change in approach, moving from experimental notebooks to robust production pipelines.