The Second Workshop on Applied Machine Learning Management

Dmitri Goldenberg, Chana Ross, Shir Meir Lador, Lin Lee Cheong, Panpan Xu, Elena Sokolova, Amit Mandelbaum, Irina Vasilinetc, Ankit Jain, Amit Weil Modlinger, Saloni Potdar

Abstract: Machine learning applications are rapidly adopted by industry leaders in any field. The growth of investment in AI-driven solutions created new challenges in managing Data Science and ML resources, people and projects as a whole. The discipline of managing applied machine learning teams, requires a healthy mix between agile product development tool-set and a long term research oriented mindset. The abilities of investing in deep research while at the same time connecting the outcomes to significant business results create a large knowledge based on management methods and best practices in the field. The Second KDD Workshop on Applied Machine Learning Management brings together applied research managers from various fields to share methodologies and case-studies on management of ML teams, products, and projects, achieving business impact with advanced AI-methods.