Category: Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

The Best Machine Learning Engineer Jobs of 2020

Machine learning is no longer a sci-fi concept, but an actual application of AI technology we use every day. Machine learning engineers focus on developing computer programs that can access data and use it to learn themselves.

Their daily work involves helping machines learn by creating and fine-tuning training datasets, developing machine learning models, and testing these datasets and models on machines. The goal is for the machine to be able to make informed decisions without the direct instruction of a human.



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Machine Learning, School of AI

What to Expect During a Machine Learning Engineer Internship

Internships are a great way to supplement your school coursework and get your foot in the door to a new career.

An internship is basically a sneak peek inside the day-to-day work of a full-time machine learning engineer, with the added bonus of getting mentorship.

Getting an internship in a tech field is incredibly useful and can help you fill out your resume when you’re looking for your first full-time job.

Plus, the projects you build as an intern go beyond what you learn in school because you will work with real data and solve actual business problems for the company.



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Machine Learning

Introducing Microsoft and Udacity’s New Training Collaboration and the Machine Learning Scholarship Program for Microsoft Azure

In line with our mission to train the world’s workforce in the careers of the future, Udacity is thrilled to announce brand new training programs with Microsoft to help professionals learn highly coveted skills with Microsoft. This collaboration kicks off with the Machine Learning Scholarship Program for Microsoft Azure, opening today, through which students will have an opportunity to earn a scholarship to the new machine learning Nanodegree program with Microsoft Azure.



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Artificial Intelligence, Career Guidance, Machine Learning

The Pathway to New Collar Jobs

As industries grow more reliant on technology and the skills needed to meet their new and changing demands, a new job category has emerged: new-collar jobs. IBM CEO Gini Rometty introduced the term “new-collar jobs” to refer to the in-demand technical skills that are obtained through vocational training, like Udacity’s Nanodegree Programs, opposed to a traditional four-year college. 

During this unprecedented time of COVID-19, we’re experiencing more job loss than ever before. New-collar jobs offer an accessible and valuable way for workers to quickly break into tech-focused industries that offer stable careers with a lot of growth potential. 



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Free Courses, Learning and Motivation, Machine Learning

Meet 10-time Nanodegree Program Graduate & Machine Learning Engineer—David Hundley | Student Story

Graduating from a Nanodegree program is no small feat and definitely an accomplishment worth celebrating. One of our students, David Hundley, has recently graduated from his 10th Nanodegree program, and is now working on his 11th!

Machine Learning Engineer Student Story

In just over a year, he was able to use the skills he learned across different Nanodegree Programs to transition into a Machine Learning Engineer role. Here’s David’s story:



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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

AI vs Machine Learning: What’s the Difference?

It’s nearly impossible to have a conversation about technology without mentioning artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML). 

These terms are cropping up everywhere in conversations about how tech is changing the world and streamlining our lives. However, AI and ML are often used interchangeably, making the difference between the two even less clear. 

In this post that explores AI vs machine learning, we’ll take a step back and examine what sets these disciplines apart and exactly how they’re shaping the future of tech. 



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