Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn 811: Scaling Data Science Teams Effectively, with Nick Elprin
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Aug 20, 2024 
Nick Elprin, a data science expert and co-founder of Domino Data Lab, shares his insights on scaling data science teams effectively. He discusses the importance of tailored AI solutions, emphasizing that there's no one-size-fits-all approach. The conversation covers when to integrate AI tools into businesses and the significance of community in navigating the complexities of generative AI. Elprin also reflects on his journey in launching a data science startup and the critical role of mathematics in achieving commercial success.
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Domino's Three-Layer AI Platform
- Domino Data Lab provides a comprehensive platform enabling mission-critical AI at enterprise scale.
- It layers infrastructure access, a data science workflow suite, and a system of record for maximizing productivity and reuse.
Navy and Pharma Use Cases
- The Navy uses Domino's platform for complex underwater mine detection leveraging diverse data sources.
- A pharmaceutical company applies deep learning to cell imagery for faster, cost-effective diagnosis over genome sequencing.
Traditional AI Still Dominates Value
- The hype around generative AI often overshadows traditional but valuable data science and ML models.
- Most business value still comes from tried-and-true modeling beyond flashy GenAI applications.