Forecasting Impact
Forecasting Impact is a monthly podcast that aims to disseminate the science and practice of forecasting alongside prominent academics and practitioners in the field. Our vision is to grow the forecasting community, foster collaboration between academia and industry, and promote scientific forecasting and good practice. We’ll discuss a variety of topics in economics, supply chain, energy, AI, data analytics, healthcare, and more.
Podcast Team: Dr. Mahdi Abolghasemi, Dr. Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi, Michał Chojnowski, Dr Laila Akhlaghi, George Boretos, Mariana Menchero, Dr. Faranak Golestaneh, Arian Sultan Khan.
Future guests: if you have something interesting on forecasting to share with our audiences, please send an email to forecastingimpact@gmail.com
Forecasting Impact
Eric Siegel, on Mastering the rare art of machine learning deployment
In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the intricate world of machine learning (ML) deployment with Dr. Eric Siegel, author of the book AI Playbook, Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment.
Dr. Siegel, once an avid advocate of ML, now approaches the field with a disciplined yet optimistic perspective. He shares invaluable insights on how businesses can effectively implement ML strategies. Our discussion revolves around a range of compelling topics, from the inspiring story of Jack from UPS, who leveraged his psychology background to revolutionize parcel delivery, to the common pitfalls that cause many ML projects to fail.
Eric elucidates the six crucial steps for ML deployment, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in this rapidly evolving field. Whether you're a student, a business leader, or just an AI enthusiast, this episode offers a treasure trove of knowledge and strategies to navigate the complex landscape of machine learning deployment.