Machine Learning at the Forefront of Telemental Health

Michael Stefferson, a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Cerebral, discusses his transition from academia to industry and the key skills he developed along the way. He emphasizes the importance of understanding metrics, learning industry-specific systems, and being able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Stefferson also shares insights on best practices for ensuring a model is ready for production, including establishing monitoring metrics and having contingency plans in place. Additionally, he highlights the challenges of working remotely and the importance of trust among team members.