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Rakesh Kumar
Senior Staff Software Engineer at Lyft, specializing in building and scaling Machine Learning platforms. Has expertise in MLOps, including real-time feature generation, experimentation platforms, and deploying ML models at scale.
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Jul 25, 2025
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Real-time Feature Generation at Lyft // Rakesh Kumar // #334
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Rakesh Kumar, a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Lyft with a focus on Machine Learning platforms, dives into the intricacies of real-time feature generation. He discusses how Lyft evolved from naive pipelines to handling millions of events per minute, achieving low-latency delivery. Rakesh emphasizes balancing self-service and specialized data processing while navigating the challenges of geospatial data. He also shares insights on technology adoption and how YAML configurations streamline data processing efforts. This session is a treasure trove for anyone interested in MLOps and real-time data management!
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