Join us at our first in-person conference on June 25 all about AI Quality: https://www.aiqualityconference.com/ Demetrios Brinkmann is the founder of the MLOps Community. Brinkmann fell into the Machine Learning Operations world, and since, has interviewed the leading names around MLOps, Data Science, and Machine Learning. Huge thank you to Weights & Biases for sponsoring this episode. Weights & Biases - https://wandb.ai/site MLOps podcast #220 with our very own Founder of MLOps Community, Demetrios Brinkmann, Looking Back on 4 Years of the MLOps Community. // Abstract In this lively podcast episode, Mihail Eric hosts Demetrios Brinkmann, the founder of the MLOps Community, discussing its origin, structure, and challenges. Demetrios shares amusing tales of job hunting on LinkedIn and building the community despite lacking technical expertise, emphasizing the value of sharing and humor. They delve into the practicalities of hosting events, transitioning from self-funded to sponsorship-based, and tease upcoming activities with renowned speakers. Mihail and Demetrios explore job dynamics, the importance of sustained relationships, and diverse engagement methods like newsletters and volunteering. Demetrios reflects on his journey to Germany post-company closure, envisioning a global hub for AI learning, embodying the community's mission. // Bio At the moment Demetrios is immersing himself in Machine Learning by interviewing experts from around the world in the weekly MLOps.community meetups. Demetrios is constantly learning and engaging in new activities to get uncomfortable and learn from his mistakes. He tries to bring creativity into every aspect of his life, whether that be analyzing the best paths forward, overcoming obstacles, or building Lego houses with his daughter. // MLOps Jobs board https://mlops.pallet.xyz/jobs // MLOps Swag/Merch https://mlops-community.myshopify.com/ // Related Links AI Quality in Person Conference in collaboration with Kolena: https://www.aiqualityconference.com/ Weights & Biases Free Course: https://wandb.ai/telidavies/ml-news/reports/Introducing-W-B-MLOps-Courses-Free-Course-Effective-MLOps-Model-Development--VmlldzozMDk2ODA2What Does Best in Class AI/ML Governance Look Like in Fin Services? // Charles Radclyffe // MLOps #2: https://youtu.be/l52sRMVPVk0 --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Mihail on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihaileric/ Timestamps: [00:00] Demetrios preferred coffee and bizarre listening [01:44] The MLOps Community Brainchild [04:22] The MLOps Community today [07:15] AI Quality in Person Conference on June 25th! [08:42] Community Quality [10:00] Community Learnings and the Genesis [17:55] The 600 Mark [20:15] The Feedback form [22:52] Demetrios' Journey and Learnings [29:01] Building full tolerance [29:55] Weights & Biases Free Course Ad [34:52] Building community involvement for professional success and networking [38:52] Balance in Community Growth [43:56] Collection of volunteers [49:00] Events Challenges [53:28] The future of MLOps Community [59:40] "Caveman" lifestyle choice [1:00:45] Stronger Hallucinogen [1:02:30] Wrap up

Looking Back on 4 Years of the MLOps Community // Demetrios Brinkmann // #220

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