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Introduction to Applied Machine Learning

  • Statistical learning versus Machine learning
  • Iteration and evaluation processes
  • The Bias-Variance trade-off
  • Supervised vs. Unsupervised Learning
  • Problems addressed through Machine Learning
  • Train, Validation, and Test sets – ML workflow to prevent overfitting
  • General Machine learning workflow
  • Overview of Machine learning algorithms
  • Selecting the appropriate algorithm for the problem at hand

Algorithm Evaluation

  • Evaluating numerical predictions
    • Accuracy measures: ME, MSE, RMSE, MAPE
    • Stability of parameters and predictions
  • Evaluating classification algorithms
    • Accuracy and its limitations
    • The confusion matrix
    • Addressing unbalanced classes
  • Visualizing model performance
    • Profit curve
    • ROC curve
    • Lift curve
  • Model selection techniques
  • Model tuning – grid search strategies

Data preparation for Modelling

  • Data import and storage methods
  • Understanding the data – basic exploratory steps
  • Data manipulations using the pandas library
  • Data transformations – Data wrangling techniques
  • Exploratory data analysis
  • Missing observations – detection and resolution
  • Outliers – detection and handling strategies
  • Standardization, normalization, and binarization
  • Recoding qualitative data

Machine learning algorithms for Outlier detection

  • Supervised algorithms
    • K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)
    • Ensemble Gradient Boosting
    • Support Vector Machines (SVM)
  • Unsupervised algorithms
    • Distance-based methods
    • Density-based methods
    • Probabilistic methods
    • Model-based methods

Understanding Deep Learning

  • Overview of the Basic Concepts of Deep Learning
  • Differentiating Between Machine Learning and Deep Learning
  • Overview of Applications for Deep Learning

Overview of Neural Networks

  • Defining Neural Networks
  • Neural Networks vs. Regression Models
  • Understanding Mathematical Foundations and Learning Mechanisms
  • Constructing an Artificial Neural Network
  • Understanding Neural Nodes and Connections
  • Working with Neurons, Layers, and Input/Output Data
  • Understanding Single Layer Perceptrons
  • Differences Between Supervised and Unsupervised Learning
  • Learning Feedforward and Feedback Neural Networks
  • Understanding Forward Propagation and Back Propagation

Building Simple Deep Learning Models with Keras

  • Creating a Keras Model
  • Understanding Your Data
  • Specifying Your Deep Learning Model
  • Compiling Your Model
  • Fitting Your Model
  • Working with Your Classification Data
  • Working with Classification Models
  • Utilizing Your Models

Working with TensorFlow for Deep Learning

  • Preparing the Data
    • Downloading the Data
    • Preparing Training Data
    • Preparing Test Data
    • Scaling Inputs
    • Using Placeholders and Variables
  • Specifying the Network Architecture
  • Using the Cost Function
  • Using the Optimizer
  • Using Initializers
  • Fitting the Neural Network
  • Building the Graph
    • Inference
    • Loss
    • Training
  • Training the Model
    • The Graph
    • The Session
    • Train Loop
  • Evaluating the Model
    • Building the Eval Graph
    • Evaluating with Eval Output
  • Training Models at Scale
  • Visualizing and Evaluating Models with TensorBoard

Application of Deep Learning in Anomaly Detection

  • Autoencoder
    • Encoder - Decoder Architecture
    • Reconstruction loss
  • Variational Autoencoder
    • Variational inference
  • Generative Adversarial Network
    • Generator - Discriminator architecture
    • Approaches to AN using GAN

Ensemble Frameworks

  • Combining results from different methods
  • Bootstrap Aggregating
  • Averaging outlier score

Requirements

  • Experience with Python programming
  • Basic familiarity with statistics and mathematical concepts

Target Audience

  • Software Developers
  • Data Scientists
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