In this episode, Saurav Dhakad, a machine learning engineer, shares his inspiring journey from India to the United States, and his experiences working in the tech industry. Saurav discusses his unexpected path to Columbia University, obtaining an internship at Unity Technologies, and his transition to working at Genies. He delves into the challenges of 3D machine learning, the importance of wearing multiple hats in a startup environment, and provides valuable advice for aspiring individuals looking to break into the field of machine learning. Tune in as Saurav provides insightful tips and shares his expertise in this engaging episode of TechGuide.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Discovering possibility of studying in the states.

04:55 Indian universities lag in machine learning education.

09:16 Unpaid internships and research added to resume.

10:43 Independence in project work, diverse responsibilities.

14:06 Valuable career experience in diverse roles, sales focus.

16:54 Unity research team had no time constraints. Genie's rapid R&D focuses on quick problem-solving.

20:15 Consult colleagues, search online, create working solution.

24:17 Utilize resources, find mentor, explore ML fundamentals.