Learning from Machine Learning
Vincent Warmerdam: Calmcode, Explosion, Data Science | Learning From Machine Learning #2
Jan 31, 2023
Vincent Warmerdam, creator of calmcode and machine learning engineer at SpaCy, discusses his career path and the role of luck and privilege. They talk about different job titles and the creation of Com Code, a free platform for data science education. Vincent's open-source projects and the importance of Python packages are highlighted. They discuss reframing problems, combining ML models with heuristics, and finding inspiration in unexpected places.
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Quick takeaways
- Building a recognizable presence and contributing to open-source projects can lead to job opportunities in the data science field.
- Considering constraints and diverse perspectives is crucial when approaching data science problems.
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Career journey and recognition
Vincent Warmerdam, a machine learning engineer at Explosion, discussed his career journey and how he got recognition in the data science community. He started by blogging and helping organize meetups, which led to people recognizing him as an authority figure in the field. Most of his job offers came from CEOs and CTOs who were familiar with his work and expertise through his blog. Vincent emphasized the importance of having a recognizable presence in the industry and the value of contributing to open source projects.
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