The TRUTH About AI/ML Jobs - What it Takes to Succeed in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
- There's a lot of hype these days about Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, "AI/ML" is a hot field to get into. In this video, I talk about the different types of AI/ML jobs that are out there and what skills you really need to be successful in this field - Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra and Python Programming.
0:00 Introduction
1:04 What is AI/ML?
2:45 Types of AI/ML Jobs
5:16 What it Takes - Mathematical Background
6:02 Calculus
6:37 Probability & Statistics
7:07 Linear Algebra
8:26 Study.com
8:57 Python Programming
10:11 Summary
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I appreciate you sharing your knowledge on the subject, and actually telling the truth about AI systems. Too many people are parroting CEOs saying that AI will create as many jobs as it's replacing when this is obviously not the case.
Yep. AI will create some jobs for really smart people who can build AI systems.
Thank you, Mr. Nolan.
I just began my third year in CS, and want to start documenting my journey to reach the field of AI/ML engineer.
I'm going to WGU which is an online university, so I feel like I'm teaching myself most of the time, however, I feel like this has made me a disciplined person. Wish me luck!!
Awesome! Best of luck to you. Glad I can help a bit.
Great informative video!
very informative and entertaining, thank you
Thank you for sharing the truth of AI/ML!
I am sharing with younger generations who are confused with these fields 👌
Very clear and understandable thank you very much
Glad it was helpful!
A big thank you to you, sir, for making such a very well-informed, in-depth analysis. I was searching everywhere for this information and you have clarified my doubts. I have a question though, would a PhD path be absolutely necessary for AI ML research or would a master's suffice?
Thanks! I want to begin by saying that I myself don't have a PhD or Masters, so reluctant to comment on their value. But I have noticed that the few top innovators who develop the new models, architectures and algorithms in AI tend to have advanced degrees. I don't think the degree is necessary per se. What I think is necessary is the passion and talent to be at the cutting edge of math and computer science for innovate and build new tech. Those types of people tend to pursue advanced degrees.
Thanks for the video Sir!
I have a question that confuses me later, do you think it's a good idea to use complex concepts as a black box( let's say like the optimizer Adam,transformer architecture, hybrid architectures) or is it important to understand the hell of the theory behind stuff? Is that what makes an ML engineer vs ML scientist ? I'm super interested in understanding the details yet sometimes I just feel like I need to get the job done. I sometimes feel like understanding the theory is a waste of time since it is a abstracted away in coding, yet I also feel like I'm missing a whole landscape by doing so and not giving enough time reading papers? What do you think? Your feedback would be highly appreciated.
TL;DR : I've learned and applied the fundamentals from linear regression to optimization to neural nets
You don't always need to understand the theory under the hood in order to get the job done. For example, you don't need to be an auto mechanic to know how to drive a car. However, if you need to decide between two similar tools or solutions, it then helps to understand the theory and what's going on under the hood.
That said, it can only help to understand the concepts behind how things work. But there is so much knowledge out there, but we all have to pick and choose what we want to fit into our finite brain.
@homeschoolnolan Absolutely! Thanks for the feedback.
Very helpful sir. Love fom India😊
Hi Nolan, I like you being straight about the current opportunities in AI & ML . The internet is full of AI & ML programs promising Jobs in this field. I think it's important we evaluate our current experience in this field. So i have a quick query with my ongoing struggle of thoughts, whether I should opt for AI & ML or not, now having a deep sense of AI & ML and my passion for making sense of Mathematics , I am interested in pursuing a career in this field. But with over 13 years of experience in Telecom Domain, I am not sure if pursuing MSC in AI & ML will benefit me getting into this field. I am trying to stay positive here, but your thought and advise on this matter would really mean a world to me. Cheers Amit K
Do you know specifically what you want to do with AIML? Design new algorithms and models?(very hard). Or build exciting new AIML applications? There are probably more opportunities if you pursue the latter. You will also have more luck if you have knowledge of a particular domain/industry that can benefit from this new tech.
I have loved your video and channel
It's great channel to learn the truth
Thanks!
Hi thanks for great information, is that true that there is no entry level postions for ai/ml jobs ? I dont have progrraming experience so how should we land our first job in this carrer
Good question! To get into this field you may have to do more intense self-study with little or no pay before you land your first job. “Entry level” jobs will probably be more challenging than before with fewer openings. This is why many are already concerned about the impact of AI on jobs.
Here's what i did to break into the industry before the layoffs: A LOT of side projects related to AI/ML. By having a lot of side projects (ranging from reinforcement learning on robot arms to self driving AI), I was able to land lots of internships. But sadly, even having 3 years of prior experience isn't helping me get any AI/ML job in this market. But back when it was good, that is how I landed them.
Thank you; that's great news! I have decided that after finishing my master's degree, I'm going to apply for a PhD at a US university in AI-related fields. I believe that after obtaining a PhD, it will be easier to find a job in the industry. Let's see what happens, and I may also have a chance to immigrate to another country
I am from india , and took admission in an undergrad 3 year degree in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ( SPECIALISING AI ) . In our college the first they are starting with C LANGUAGE, PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS, eventually going into ML / DEEP LEARNING IN 2ND YEAR ,ETC .
Sir would be helpful if you can provide a roadmap on what can i do, myself being an fresher ( and no experience), if i want to build my career in AI !
Sounds like you’re already off to a good start! After learning C I suggest also learning C++. C/C++ skills are what you need to use APIs to program GPUs for machine learning. Once you know C/C++ it will be easy to learn Python which you will need to use most AIML software frameworks
@@homeschoolnolan thank you sir , and i prepared for medical for 2 years now dropping the plan , so is disjointed with maths for 1-2 years , except some calculus required in physics .
I learned maths (calculus , probability, stats , matrices, determinants) in +2 (2 years back) but very much our of touch , according to you , should I start to polish my maths skills from now only , or master C programming first then shifting my focus to maths or "parallely" and what are the important chapters regarding the same. Thanks again sir ❤️
I would try to learn both math and C in parallel. Math will give you the theoretical foundation. C/C++ will give you tool to put your knowledge to good use.
@@homeschoolnolan ok sir , ready to start my journey
Sir , I would really appreciate your answer to my problem
I'm a normal guy from India who have finished his high school this month, I want to pursue my career in ML/AI but neither do I know any computer language, not I have any knowledge about how to do projects which can get you jobs and which can help in your career .
I would start with learning Python first if AI/ML is your goal. There are lots of good books and online classes not just on Python but also on how to use Python to do Machine Learning.
I would also study the math courses I talk about in the video: Calculus, Probability & Statistics and Linear Algebra.
You can still work in AI/ML without mastering these math subjects, but those jobs are mostly likely to be related to data preparation and running iterative training jobs which AI/ML itself is increasingly taking over as well. Understanding the mathematical foundations will make you better equipped to make good decisions when it comes to selecting the right ML algorithms and training models.
You don't need to learn anything anymore. The AI will do that for you. All you need to know is how the AI is fed with image data.
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@@caterpillar4153That’s the thing. You need to learn as much as you can about emerging technologies. There will be an immense intellectual, economical gap in our society because of AI. I like to think that human being’s biggest weakness is conveniency. AI will create both laziness and intellectual inaptitude AND proactive learning adaptation and overall intellectual increase. If you have the mindset that you don’t have to learn anything anymore you will be part of the useless part of society because everything has become convenient for you,it’s not worth making any effort. You need to pivot from your field of expertise if you want to still be employed in 10 years from now.
I am accepted to do a master degree in AI in Germany . I am confused if it's a good field
AI is definitely a hot field right now. But hard to tell how hot it will still be 5-10 years from now? Will it become a field where only a few elite/smart people at the top reap most of the rewards and opportunities? I think as long as your program requires you to master the underlying mathematics and fundamentals (i.e. Linear Algebra, Calculus and Prob & Stats) you will be fine getting this degree.
How did you get that? Did you do internships or projects or passed an exam?
Thanks a lot for this useful video, you deserve a lot of recognition!!
Thanks!
can you give me a suggestion please. I want to pursue AI and ML. But before that I think of becoming a front end web developer , to have a part- time/freelance job for paying my expenses. Will there be a problem , that my web-designing job will affect my AI and ML learning journey ?
Of course not! If anything having web-design skills can only help you, especially if you combine it with other skills like AIML. You may even be able to design a cool web app that uses AIML on the back end.
I was waiting for your reply. And thanks for it.
But I am still having a fear that while learning AI and ML, doing web-designing-works may confront with my learning.
thank you once again, have a nice journey in your career. @@homeschoolnolan
Meanwhile, Jensen Huang says that no one should learn to code because the A.I. will do it for them...
"No jobs are safe from A.I., but you still should learn to make your own"
...and then have A.I. simply train itself.
I just don't know what to think, at this point. It's ridiculous.
Only the people who are rich enough to control the development of these things are profiting from everyone else.
I think he was probably speaking to the masses. I’m sure he will keep hiring elite CUDA programmers.
@@homeschoolnolan I'm very doubtful of that, considering none of the recent NVIDIA hardware/software could have been made without A.I.
Can I get into a job in AIML without any master's degree or Phd? What's the entry level? What if i start as a fresher in this field? I want to become one of those who are good at maths and use python. Or if I should become a software engineer instead?
Yes you can get a job without advanced degree. But these fields are becoming increasingly competitive due to global competition. You will have more opportunities if you can combine these skills with knowledge of a particular industry or domain where you can apply AIML to solving particular business problems.
Thank you, for replying to my message and taking time out of your schedule to write this comment. Can you explain it a little more pretty please it would be a big help. Thank you😊
@@sabazi4497 Certainly. Learning Python is not hard these days. Anyone around the world with motivation and access to a computer can learn Python. So getting a high paying job is tough unless you're really good, much better than average. However, if you can combine Python/AIML skills with knowledge of a particular industry, (i.e. finance, law, etc.) you can have an edge over others who may only be skilled in one area.
@@homeschoolnolan Thank You, it would help a lot. 🙏
Hi, I am a Mathematics lecturer turning 40 next year. Is it too late for me to tranaition my career to AI engineer ?
Of course not. Your mathematics background should give you a edge.
To get jobs in ml/ai do we need to master in programming..
I mean not only python
You should know how to program. Python is probably the most practically useful language for AIML as most of the major frameworks and software libraries are in Python.
I heard it’s all about your real world projects
No substitute for real world experience
Learning inherently more structured and statically tired languages such as C++ or Java will bring a sense for the structuring, which you can then transfer to Python.
There's so many things around just coding in the software engineering space, which is needed to build production grade systems.
I come from that field now working with data scientists, developing both proof of concept and production applications, and generally they are weaker in code structure and maintainability but know stats, maths and the craft of training models well. So combined we can build better systems.
Can u please discuss the relevancy of studying AI in Africa as of now?
Good question! I’ve never been to Africa so hard for me to comment specifically for Africa. However I think in our globally connected world AI is just as relevant anywhere you have access to a laptop and connection to the Internet. I think someone with AI skills in Africa may actually be more valuable and competitive in the job market versus people in USA and Europe.
@@homeschoolnolan the issue was I am applying for scholarship abroad but as u know after the studies, one has to come back to their country. Personally am from Uganda but of course these are third world countries and so am afraid I might suffer with my bachelor's degree afterwards.
I am curious why you think you might suffer with a bachelor degree? Maybe it won’t automatically land you a dream job but it shouldn’t make you any worse off.
@@homeschoolnolan with low development in IT and machine learning, yet little progress, it's very hard to predict where my country will be in 5 or 10 years. Yes I admire the field but my roots leave me with unanswered questions over the future of AI in Africa
I think AI will touch every continent and country. Sounds like you might have opportunity to be one of the few early experts in AI in Uganda if/when it takes off there!