Decoding Machine Learning Interviews | Nirmal Budhathoki and Karun Thankachan

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The episode discusses how to prepare for machine learning interviews with insights from two senior data scientists.

Learn all about how a data scientists use data to solve the world's problems, one ML interview at a time. Do you really need to master the complex math behind machine learning models to ace your interview?In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds! we have two amazing Senior Data Scientists, Nirmal and Karun, helping to break down the complexities of Machine Learning careers and the essential steps for interview mastery. We dive into the evolving landscape of ML roles and their new book, Decoding Machine Learning Interviews. Highlights 🔦 • Revising your foundational ML concepts and ensuring your knowledge is future-proof. • Developing the key skill of translating complex ML concepts for both technical teams and business stakeholders. • Using targeted study guides to prepare for interviews related to ML concepts. Get the inside scoop on how to ace your next ML interview by focusing on your foundations. Where to find Nirmal and Karun Nirmal's LinkedIn Karun's LinkedIn Get the book here ****** Data Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If…

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Host: nerdnourishment

Guests: Nirmal Budhathoki, Karun Thankachan

Topics covered

• machine learning
• data science
• interview preparation
• career development
• foundational concepts

Keywords

• machine learning interviews
• data science careers
• interview mastery
• ML concepts
• study guides

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LinkedIn

Books & works: Decoding Machine Learning Interviews

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