Today, I want to take you on a journey into the world of machine learning – a journey that I embarked on just a few short weeks ago.
It all started with the ML Bootcamp 2023 Phase 1, a two-week workshop that promised to take us from coding novices to machine learning experts. As I stepped into the workshop on the first day, I was greeted by a sea of unfamiliar faces, all eager and excited to learn. There was a buzz in the air, a feeling of anticipation and nervousness that seemed to envelop us all.
But as the coordinators kicked off the workshop with warm smiles and welcoming words, I felt my nerves begin to dissipate. The first few days were filled with the basics – Python syntax, numpy, pandas – but even those seemingly mundane topics were infused with a sense of wonder and creativity.
As the days went on, we delved deeper into the world of machine learning – exploring the intricacies of regression models, decision trees, and clustering algorithms. The datasets we worked with were complex and varied, but with each passing day, we became more adept at extracting insights and making predictions.
Of course, it wasn’t all work and no play – there were plenty of moments of levity and fun to be had. From the daily quizzes that challenged our knowledge to the impromptu question-answer sessions, there was never a dull moment.
But perhaps the most memorable part of the workshop was the sense of camaraderie and community that developed among us. We came from all walks of life – different backgrounds, different experiences, different goals – but we were united by a shared passion for machine learning. We worked together, helped each other, and cheered each other on every step of the way.
The ML bootcamp that began with a participation of 55 ended with 15 and me being the only girl. I wish I could see more enthusiastic girls who were actively participating during the start of the workshop remain with us till the end. Anyways, I am hopeful that things will change.
In the end, the fruitful session from Mala Deep Upadhayay was really inspiring. I feel fortunate to have received this opportunity to be a part of the ML community. Sometimes I shock myself with the kind of plots I am able to visualize using the datasets and all this credit goes to our ML coordinators.
Hats off to Anish Manandar and Anurag Timalsina for the successful completion of ML boot camp. Also, Thank you Aadarsha Dhakal for always being there helping us with the technical difficulties and adding enthusiasm to the bootcamp.
In short, the ML Bootcamp 2023 was a life-changing experience – one that I will always treasure.
