In this episode, we chat with Dashel Ruiz, whose journey spans semiconductors, machine learning, and teaching. Dashel shares how he transitioned from hardware to data science, navigated complex projects in diverse industries, and now combines technical expertise with a passion for teaching. Tune in to hear insights on building a career in data, mastering new technologies, and making an impact both in the lab and the classroom.

TIMECODES 00:00 Dashel's unique career path from music to semiconductors 06:16 The transition into data and software engineering at Microchip 11:44 Discovering machine learning to solve real problems in semiconductor manufacturing 20:40 How Dashel found and his experience with the Machine Learning Zoomcamp 29:33 The practical advantages of DataTalks.Club courses over other platforms 39:52 Overcoming challenges and the value of the learning community 48:10 Hands-on project experience: From image classification to Kaggle competitions 54:12 Staying motivated throughout the long-term course 59:55 The importance of deployment and full-stack ML skills 1:07:36 Closing thoughts on teaching and future courses

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