Welcome to our in-person monthly ML meetup in New York City, in collaboration with Google Developer Group NYC. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI/ML, food/drink, networking with speakers&peers developers.

Agenda (EST):
* 4:00pm~4:30pm: Checkin
* 4:30pm~5:30pm: Food/drink and networking
* 5:30pm~5:40pm: Welcome/community update
* 5:40pm~7:30pm: Tech talks
* 7:30pm~8:00pm: Open discussion and Mixer

Tech Talk 1: ML Product Development Process In Practices
Speaker: Funmi Doro, formerly ML Platform Lead @Spotify (on Sabbatical now)
Abstract: Many product teams are accustomed to the lean, agile, iterative approach to product development, where continuous value is delivered to users using a Build, Measure, Learn Loop. While this iterative approach is well-suited to many applied ML problems, it can take some effort for ML product teams to adapt this to their ways of working.
During this talk, we will explore tips for validating assumptions, minimizing risks, and delivering value to users quickly and collaboratively.

Tech Talk 2: Getting started with KerasNLP
Speaker: Shilpa Kancharla @Google
Abstract: KerasNLP is a natural language processing library that allows you to use easily customizable components to produce state-of-the-art NLP models.
In this workshop, you will begin with using pre-trained Transformers (including BERT) to classify text, then you will learn to fine-tune them on your own data, and finally work up to building your own Transformers from scratch.
Regardless of where you are in your NLP journey, we will cover concepts that relate to your skill level and pave the way for future learning paths. This workshop starts with content for total beginners, then works up to intermediate and advanced developers, so you will be sure to learn something along the way. All skill levels are welcome!

Venue:
Google NYC
Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 Google Map
How to find us: BTWN 15th & 16th street. Enter the Chelsea Market building at 75 9th Avenue. There are 2 elevators on the immediate right hand side (near Security station). Take either elevator to the 2nd floor where Google Reception will be located.

Covid-19 Policy:
Government issued ID and fully vaccinated proof are required at Checkin. Guests who are not able to provide visual proof of vaccination will not be permitted to enter Google NYC buildings.

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