
David Tan
Lead ML engineer with over six years of experience in Lean engineering for data and AI across various sectors. Passionate about engineering effectiveness and knowledge sharing, and has spoken at conferences on Lean and continuous delivery practices for AI.
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Jan 27, 2025 • 59min
#203 - Building Effective and Thriving Machine Learning Teams - David Tan & Dave Colls
David Tan, a lead ML engineer passionate about effective engineering, and Dave Colls, a digital transformation expert, delve into building successful machine learning teams. They discuss the critical differences between ML and traditional software engineering. Learn why many ML projects struggle to deliver value and discover strategies for overcoming these challenges. The duo highlights the importance of team composition and product thinking, sharing essential best practices like automated testing and continuous delivery to ensure robust ML solutions.

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Jan 7, 2025 • 57min
Dave Colls and David Tan - Effective Machine Learning/AI Teams
Dave Colls, a data mesh and machine learning expert at Next Data, and David Tan, an engineering manager at Xero with a rich background in software and ML, discuss building effective machine learning teams. They explore the importance of multidisciplinary approaches and the unique challenges in ML projects. The duo also touches on the seven wastes in data management, integrating lean principles for enhanced productivity, and the need for a product mindset in data products. Plus, they share a light-hearted moment discussing Melbourne's coffee culture!