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Discover what makes the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform the go-to choice for top-tier machine learning solutions. Written by a team of industry experts at Databricks with decades of combined experience in big data, machine learning, and data science, Databricks ML in Action presents cloud-agnostic, end-to-end examples with hands-on illustrations of executing data science, machine learning, and generative AI projects on the Databricks Platform.
You’ll develop expertise in Databricks' managed MLflow, Vector Search, AutoML, Unity Catalog, and Model Serving as you learn to apply them practically in everyday workflows. This Databricks book not only offers detailed code explanations but also facilitates seamless code importation for practical use. You’ll discover how to leverage the open-source Databricks platform to enhance learning, boost skills, and elevate productivity with supplemental resources.
By the end of this book, you'll have mastered the use of Databricks for data science, machine learning, and generative AI, enabling you to deliver outstanding data products.
Who is this book for?
This book is for machine learning engineers, data scientists, and technical managers seeking hands-on expertise in implementing and leveraging the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and its Lakehouse architecture to create data products.
What you will learn
Set up a workspace for a data team planning to perform data science
Monitor data quality and detect drift
Use autogenerated code for ML modeling and data exploration
Operationalize ML with feature engineering client, AutoML, VectorSearch, Delta Live Tables, AutoLoader, and Workflows
Integrate open-source and third-party applications, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, into your AI projects
Communicate insights through Databricks SQL dashboards and Delta Sharing
Explore data and models through the Databricks marketplace
In depth instruction about the platform with 4 specific practical examples:- A time series forecaster- A feature engineered stream of transactions- A multi-label image classifier- A RAG augmented chatbotVery good book!
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Armen R KherlopianJun 30, 2024
5
The authors have organized the book in a superb way: building up from system architecture considerations while subsequently interweaving useful projects as examples.Definitely recommend adding this book to your library as the world continues to grapple with gaining value from data.
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Steven FernandesJun 25, 2024
5
A good resource for setting up a data science workspace, monitoring data quality, and detecting drift. It covers the use of autogenerated code for ML modeling, operationalizing ML with advanced tools like AutoML, VectorSearch, and Delta Live Tables, and integrating applications like OpenAI's ChatGPT. The book also emphasizes communicating insights with Databricks SQL dashboards and Delta Sharing and exploring data and models through the Databricks marketplace. A must-read for efficiently managing and scaling AI projects.
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N/AJun 21, 2024
5
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alishaJun 15, 2024
5
This book is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to harness the power of Databricks for machine learning and data science.Here are some key takeaways:Hands-On Learning: The book offers practical examples and step-by-step tutorials, making complex concepts accessible to beginners and experienced practitioners.Real-World Applications: It dives into real-world use cases, showcasing how companies leverage Databricks to solve business problems, optimize processes, and drive innovation.Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers the entire machine learning lifecycle from data engineering and exploratory data analysis to model building and deployment.Integration and Scalability: It highlights how Databricks seamlessly integrates with other tools and technologies, ensuring scalable and efficient workflows.Expert Insights: Written by industry experts, the book provides deep insights into best practices and advanced techniques, empowering readers to elevate their ML projects.Whether you're a data scientist, ML engineer, or analyst,"Databricks ML in Action" is a valuable resource to enhance your skillset and knowledge.
Stephanie Rivera has worked in big data and machine learning for 12 years. She collaborates with teams and companies as they design their Lakehouse as a Sr. Solutions Architect for Databricks. Previously Stephanie was the VP, Data Intelligence for a global company, taking in 20+ terabytes of data daily. She led the data science, data engineering, and business intelligence teams.
Hayley Horn started her data career 15 years ago as a data quality consultant on enterprise data integration projects. As a data scientist, she specialized in customer insights and strategy, and presented at Data Science and AI conferences in the US and Europe. She is currently a Sr. Solutions Architect for Databricks, with expertise in data science and technology modernization. A graduate of the MS Data Science program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, USA, she is now a capstone advisor to students in their final semesters of the program.
Mandy Baker began her career in data 8 years ago. She loves leveraging her skills as a data scientist to orchestrate transformative journeys for companies across diverse industries as a Solutions Architect for Databricks. Her experiences have brought her from large corporations to small startups and everything in between. Mandy is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Washington.
Anastasia Prokaieva began her career 9 years ago as a research scientist at CEA (France), focusing on large data analysis and satellite data assimilation, treating terabytes of data. She has been working within the big data analysis and machine learning domain since then. In 2021, she joined Databricks and became the regional AI subject matter expert.
On a daily basis, Anastasia consults Databricks users on best practices for implementing AI projects end-to-end. She also delivers training and workshops to democratize AI. Anastasia holds two MSc degrees in theoretical physics and energy science.
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