Insights on Real-Time ML and Its Impact on Traffic Predictions // Ketan Umare // Podcast clip #183

MLOps podcast #183 with Ketan Umare, CEO of Union.AI, MLOps vs ML Orchestration co-hosted by Stephen Batifol Sponsored by UnionAI. So, here's the scoop from Ketan about real-time machine learning, and let me tell you, it's a wild ride. He's been diving deep into this stuff, especially during his time working on real-time traffic prediction for Lyft. You see, the big challenge they faced was getting those estimated times of arrival (ETA) spot on. To make it happen, they started tapping into real-time traffic data. But guess what? The data changes faster than you can say "Lyft." All those swift changes were making predictions go haywire. But here's the kicker: when they looked at their predictions over an entire week, things started to make sense. Turns out, those hourly predictions smoothed out the crazy fluctuations, and they were surprisingly accurate. Now, Ketan isn't just about traffic. He's also got some wisdom to drop about fraud detection. He's all about buffering and damping reactions. Why? Well, you don't want your system going berserk over a small anomaly, causing chaos and disruptions. So, it's all about finding that sweet spot and keeping things in check. So there you have it, a little peek into Ketan's adventures in the world of real-time machine learning. It's a rollercoaster, but with the right approach, you can ride it like a pro! // Abstract Let's explore the relationship between Union and Flyte, emphasizing the significance of community-driven development and the challenge of balancing feature requests with security considerations. This conversation highlights the importance of real-time data and secure data handling in orchestrating machine learning models. The Flyte community's empathy and support for newcomers underscore the community's value in democratizing machine learning, making it more accessible and efficient for a broader audience. // Bio Ketan Umare is the CEO and co-founder at Union.ai. Previously he had multiple Senior roles at