Michael McCourt

Michael McCourt, Head of Engineering at SigOpt, dives into the world of optimization and its pivotal role in machine learning. He shares his journey from theoretical mathematics to practical applications, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and intelligent experimentation. The conversation touches on the intricacies of optimizing ML models, the synergy between active learning and optimization, and the exciting interdisciplinary work emerging from the latest NeurIPS conference, particularly in areas like drug discovery and climate modeling.