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Disclaimer: This response was generated by Notion AI, but it was based on an original draft typed by me. So, if there are any typos or mistakes, let's just blam

Disclaimer: This response was generated by Notion AI, but it was based on an original draft typed by me. So, if there are any typos or mistakes, let's just blame it on AI ! Anyway, to answer your question about job requirements in machine learning, it seems that SQL and other coding skills are often necessary. But don't worry, I hadn't heard of them either!

graypegg 3y ago
Just an honest point from a human that's reading what you're saying, mentioning you're using a LLM tool every time you write something is just annoying. I wouldn't fault you for a typo, nor do I fault you for using an LLM. However, I don't think this is even a response to my comment at all. :( I didn't ask a question about job requirements in machine learning, I asked a question about if you personally have any red lines about jobs you are setting but not mentioning. If knowledge of a specific programming language is a red line you won't cross, let me be the first person to tell you: it's easy to learn a programming language, especially for a grad of computational biology.
- eigenscribe 3y ago
  First of all, the disclaimer was kinda a troll but also a for the record. Its my personality. I'll be d**ed if I don't put a disclaimer when I don't generate the content lol. You know what's also annoying? Reference sections? But I digress. ANYWAY. What do you mean red lines? Like I'm definetly down to learn whatever it is I need to learn. I just want to know what would be most optimal to learn before I put in the time and energy if that makes sense. For example, about a year ago, I put all this time and energy into a free JavaScript coding course. In hindsight I feel like the only thing I learned from that was I hate JavaScriot lol. I'm most comfortable with MATLAB (guilty), and working on getting comfortable with python. I suppose one of my questions that comes to mind is, is it worth spending any money on any online classes/certifications?
  - graypegg 3y ago
    Ahhhh I understand! Again I'd reiterate, no one successfully plans their career beyond a year or two. If you're seeking a roadmap of technologies to "learn", you will be taken advantage of someone willing to sell you short IMO. You could be interviewing right now. Based on your description, I don't see why the very large ML hiring market wouldn't have positions available for someone like you. If you spend time obsessing over the best thing to learn, you're wasting time IMO. You currently have valuable skills (understanding of the nitty gritty of ML) and the means in which to use them (getting comfortable with python) meaning: the person holding back your career currently is yourself. There is no course that advances your career alone. There are courses that open new opportunities, but there are no quick hacks to career fulfillment in education. You just need to start making things. (As an employee or even a founder!) You will find out what you like and don't like quickly. To use a ML concept, it's a lot better to find the local maxima by recursing many times (just jump in and accept failure may happen many times), than it is to find the ideal solution globally.

graypegg 3y ago

Just an honest point from a human that's reading what you're saying, mentioning you're using a LLM tool every time you write something is just annoying. I wouldn't fault you for a typo, nor do I fault you for using an LLM. However, I don't think this is even a response to my comment at all. :( I didn't ask a question about job requirements in machine learning, I asked a question about if you personally have any red lines about jobs you are setting but not mentioning. If knowledge of a specific programming language is a red line you won't cross, let me be the first person to tell you: it's easy to learn a programming language, especially for a grad of computational biology.

eigenscribe 3y ago
First of all, the disclaimer was kinda a troll but also a for the record. Its my personality. I'll be d**ed if I don't put a disclaimer when I don't generate the content lol. You know what's also annoying? Reference sections? But I digress. ANYWAY. What do you mean red lines? Like I'm definetly down to learn whatever it is I need to learn. I just want to know what would be most optimal to learn before I put in the time and energy if that makes sense. For example, about a year ago, I put all this time and energy into a free JavaScript coding course. In hindsight I feel like the only thing I learned from that was I hate JavaScriot lol. I'm most comfortable with MATLAB (guilty), and working on getting comfortable with python. I suppose one of my questions that comes to mind is, is it worth spending any money on any online classes/certifications?
- graypegg 3y ago
  Ahhhh I understand! Again I'd reiterate, no one successfully plans their career beyond a year or two. If you're seeking a roadmap of technologies to "learn", you will be taken advantage of someone willing to sell you short IMO. You could be interviewing right now. Based on your description, I don't see why the very large ML hiring market wouldn't have positions available for someone like you. If you spend time obsessing over the best thing to learn, you're wasting time IMO. You currently have valuable skills (understanding of the nitty gritty of ML) and the means in which to use them (getting comfortable with python) meaning: the person holding back your career currently is yourself. There is no course that advances your career alone. There are courses that open new opportunities, but there are no quick hacks to career fulfillment in education. You just need to start making things. (As an employee or even a founder!) You will find out what you like and don't like quickly. To use a ML concept, it's a lot better to find the local maxima by recursing many times (just jump in and accept failure may happen many times), than it is to find the ideal solution globally.