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Topic

Comparing Deep Learning Frameworks

Abstract

Machine learning covers many approaches. The talk will briefly cover the different types, such as support vector machines, logistic regression, etc. and will then focus on neural networks. It will cover business uses of neural networks and four of the main systems (eg, Tensor Flow) that are open sourced.

Profile

Founder of 21 SP, Inc., a start-up working on genetic-based medicine software. Before that, held business positions (eg, Strategic Planning) at Elan Phamaceuticals (previously Athena Neurosciences) and DrugAbuse Sciences. Also, held technical computer programming positions at Hewlett-Packard and Texas Instruments. Holds an MA in Business Economics (UC Santa Barbara), a BS and MS in Management Information Systems (Colorado State University), and has completed one-year’s full-time study in biology and pharmacology (UC Berkeley & UC Santa Cruz).