Overview
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Embark on a journey into Natural Language Processing (NLP) with this insightful live talk that shares personal experiences and practical advice for aspiring NLP engineers and researchers. Discover the speaker's path to becoming an NLP professional, including learning resources, research strategies, and tips for staying current in the rapidly evolving field. Explore topics such as developing a personalized NLP curriculum, honing research and engineering skills, navigating publication processes, and engaging in open-source collaborations. Gain valuable insights on mentoring opportunities, overcoming challenges, and identifying your passion within NLP. Learn how to approach NLP problems effectively, balance research and engineering skills, and leverage various resources to advance your career. This comprehensive presentation covers everything from the initial steps of formalizing research topics to practical advice on time management and networking in the NLP community.
Syllabus
Intro
About Elvis
About the NLP Initiative
Agenda
How did this start
Research interests
Curriculum
Do you need to study
What are you passionate about
Identify and formalize topic
Research
Research Skills
Engineering Skills
Research Tips
Things to do
Donts
Opportunities
Resources
General Tips
Challenges
Connect
Question on Time
Taught by
Elvis Saravia