In this discussion, Noah Gift, MLOps leader and executive in residence at Duke University, shares insights from his 30 years of experience, including building data pipelines in the film industry. He emphasizes the crucial role of MLOps and the software engineering skills essential for data scientists. Noah contrasts Python and Rust, advocating for flexibility in choosing tools. He delves into the differences between MLOps and LLMOps, discussing security concerns and the future of deployment strategies, making a compelling case for adapting to the tech landscape.