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What are the best ways to learn advanced Machine Learning outside academia? Carlos Guestrin, Amazon Professor of Machine Learning in Computer Science & CEO of Dato, Inc. 274 votes Learn machine learning by getting your hands dirty with it. Find something you are passionate about… think about the cool app that’s going to change the world… or just some...  Read More »

Which books you will recommend to start with Machine learning? Carlos Guestrin, Amazon Professor of Machine Learning in Computer Science & CEO of Dato, Inc. 84 votes Unfortunately, there is a significant gap here... I don’t think there is a great book to get started in machine learning, if you don’t have a technical background. And, it ...  Read More »

What are Carlos Guestrin's future plans in MOOCs? Carlos Guestrin, Amazon Professor of Machine Learning in Computer Science & CEO of Dato, Inc. 48 votes Working on UW’s Machine Learning Specialization on Coursera has been one of the most exciting (and time-consuming :)) things I’ve done.  I love: Connecting with folks around ...  Read More »

Which is your favorite Machine Learning Algorithm? Carlos Guestrin, Amazon Professor of Machine Learning in Computer Science & CEO of Dato, Inc. 166 votes Like with movies, I don’t have one favorite machine learning (ML) algorithm, but a few favorites, each for its own reason. Here are some of my top few algorithms and models...  Read More »

What are good research topics in machine learning in 2016? Carlos Guestrin, Amazon Professor of Machine Learning in Computer Science & CEO of Dato, Inc. 98 votes I strongly believe we’ve only scratched the surface of what’s possible with machine learning… so there is no shortage of good research topics. Here are four I think are par...  Read More »

What's the salary range for someone who does machine learning without a master's degree? Carlos Guestrin, Amazon Professor of Machine Learning in Computer Science & CEO of Dato, Inc. 13 votes Machine learning practitioners and data scientists are amongst the most sought-after professionals in the tech industry today. With this growing demand, salaries are sky-ro...  Read More »

How does the startup scene in Seattle compare to Silicon Valley? Carlos Guestrin, Amazon Professor of Machine Learning in Computer Science & CEO of Dato, Inc. 35 votes I think both places are great homes for a new startup. But, they are very different. Here are some important differences in key aspects to consider when starting a company:...  Read More »