Deep Atlas: A Focused Journey Through AI/ML Learning Having worked as a software engineer for the past decade, I was excited by the new possibilities that the recent developments in AI have opened up. My experience at Deep Atlas has profoundly leveled up my knowledge and skillset to capitalize on these opportunities. The curriculum at Deep Atlas is efficient and effective. There’s so much educational content on the internet that it’s hard to map out a path on one’s own. It’s easy to get lost in the weeds of basic theory (e.g. linear algebra) and overwhelmed by the complexity of advanced concepts (e.g. transformers). I needed a system to take me from A to Z. The Deep Atlas curriculum trimmed the fat and delivered the highest density of educational nutrients. In order to achieve its goals, the program ran at a fast pace. We were given lectures on theory and many hands-on exercises to apply our learning. We covered so much in a relatively short period of time. Had it not been for the structured schedule, it would’ve been very easy to get sidetracked. Taking on an endeavor such as this would have been really difficult without community. I found my peers at Deep Atlas to be intelligent, passionate, and supportive. The culture was collaborative and encouraging, which greatly enhanced my learning experience. It was inspiring to be a part of a group that had technical depth. I enjoyed the wide breadth of industry experience we brought in. At the end of the program, we had a two-day capstone group project. I was so impressed by everyone’s projects. Our team built a classification model to determine whether a body of text (narrative) contained any cognitive distortions. We learned so much from the experience. Looking back, it’s pretty incredible that we gained the knowledge and skills to do that in less than two weeks. I couldn’t imagine doing this without Deep Atlas. And this is just the beginning. There’s so much more to learn, especially given the pace of new developments in this field. After Deep Atlas, I now have a map of the AI/ML terrain. I’m able to navigate my own career path through it and integrate new discoveries along the way. The tools I’ve gained allow me to solve so many more problems, and I’m excited for that!

DeepAtlas: Cultivating a Community that Catalyzes Collective Excellence As an experienced Software Engineer, my decision to delve into ML stems from a desire to be at the forefront of the AI revolution, to not just witness but actively participate in shaping the future. With the proliferation of LLMs, the boundaries of what is possible with ML have expanded exponentially. While I had dabbled in self-teaching, I yearned for a more structured and supportive environment to accelerate my growth. There is simply too much to absorb alone, and missteps exploring this space is time consuming. DeepAtlas provided crucial guidance, making my learning journey remarkably efficient and effective. What truly set DeepAtlas apart was its vibrant community, brimming with like-minded individuals passionate about machine learning. Engaging in discussions, collaborating on projects, and receiving guidance from seasoned mentors created a nurturing environment. While I have a long way to go, I feel DeepAtlas provided me a roadmap and the much needed confidence to continue my journey from here.

Polished, Comprehensive Curriculum from Expert Education Hackers Highly recommend this program. Here are the things that stood out to me: Throughout the 2 week program, I was consistently impressed by the caliber of my peers—all were highly experienced and professional software developers with a shared enthusiasm for rapidly learning ML/AI. The quality of instruction was equally noteworthy. The Deep Atlas team comprises veteran curriculum designers who have a clear knack for constructing effective educational experiences, focused on assimilating the most vital and relevant information in the most efficient manner possible, aka 2 weeks. For any seasoned software developer looking to stay relevant, I highly recommend this program. The skills acquired are quickly becoming indispensable for developers to make significant contributions and maintain a competitive edge in the job market.

Just the catch-up I needed I attended Deep Atlas because I felt like the software industry has started to go in a new direction, and I'd noticed conversations about ML and AI happening at work that I wasn't able to keep up with. Coming away from the class after two weeks, I felt ready to engage with a whole range of ML and AI topics. The class delivered on its promises for me, and I feel capable of both practical ML engineering and fighting my way through AI white-papers (e.g. "Attention Is All You Need") to learn more. Hugging Face now feels more like a useful library of tools than a pile of enigmatic repos! Deep Atlas was a big fast-forward for my learning. I might have eventually gotten there on my own, but it's hard to say how long (and how much effort) that might have taken. Learning everything in a condensed period was effective and honestly quite fun!

This program was exceptionally good This program was exceptionally good. I went from very little understanding of the latest in machine learning and AI, to a very thorough understanding in two weeks. Marcus is the best instructor I have ever learned from. I would take any class that he architects on literally any subject. So well thought out and organized. Would recommend to anyone.