Machine Learning Without the Hype

Explore the fundamentals of machine learning and artificial intelligence in this 52-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into the distinctions between AI, ML, and deep learning, and learn when to apply rule-based approaches versus machine learning techniques. Examine machine learning in the context of time-series data, understand the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning, and see a practical example using an actual dataset. Gain insights into various ML applications, including anomaly detection, visual inspections, and security event identification. Discover best practices for implementing machine learning, from data preparation and cleaning to model selection and evaluation. Analyze real-world scenarios like AWS outages and multi-cloud strategies, and learn to interpret correlations critically. By the end of this talk, acquire a solid foundation in machine learning concepts and their practical applications, free from hype and misconceptions.