Batch Data Ingestion Simplified in AWS
Today's tech industry is dominated by Big Data and Cloud Computing. It is crucial for companies and organizations to efficiently manage large volumes of data. To address this important need, AWS offers robust solutions for handling these chunks of large data, particularly through batch data ingestion. This process involves collecting and importing bulk or big data into storage or other processing systems at regular intervals or specific events. Batch data ingestion is crucial for [...]
Data Ingestion in AWS: Handling Homogenous and Heterogenous Data
The phrase "data is the new oil" or "data is the new gold" may sound like a cliche, but it captures the fact that data is a critical asset for modern businesses. Companies have long used data to inform strategic decisions, especially in today's tech industry. Many organizations now build dedicated data analytics teams to harness information gathered from various sources. Yet, for an average Joe, the process of transforming data into actionable insights [...]
Generative AI and Reinventing with Amazon Q
The Journey to Amazon Q AWS re:Invent 2023 recently concluded, and there has been some exciting news around data, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. One of the big announcements was Amazon Q, currently under Preview release. Amazon Q is a generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered conversational assistant. Announced during the keynote by AWS CEO Adam Selipsky, he spoke about various things that AWS is doing to support its customers. The value of constant [...]
Building Code-Free GenerativeAI Apps with PartyRock
What is PartyRock? It has been two weeks since Amazon announced PartyRock, an Amazon Bedrock Playground. It comes with the tagline “Everyone can build AI apps”. According to Amazon President and CEO, Andy Jassy, it was just an internal tool created by AWS developers to experiment with Foundation Models from Amazon Bedrock. The name PartyRock was in reference to it being a fun and collaborative way to experience Amazon Bedrock. I joined the party [...]
How I Prepared for the AWS Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Exam as a Data Scientist
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the pursuit of knowledge and skills is not just a choice but a necessity, especially for professionals like data scientists. This realization led me to embark on a journey towards achieving the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 certification, a decision that not only expanded my technical horizons but also underscored the importance of continuous learning in the tech industry. As a data scientist, my daily encounters with vast [...]
Amazon AI Fairness and Explainability with Amazon SageMaker Clarify
Introduction In the rapidly evolving domain of machine learning, ensuring fairness and explainability in model predictions has become crucial. With Amazon SageMaker Clarify, these critical aspects are not just an afterthought but integral components of the model development and deployment process. This article delves into the world of SageMaker Clarify, offering a comprehensive guide to its capabilities and practical applications. We commence our journey with a high-level understanding of what SageMaker Clarify is and [...]
The AI Revolution: An Overview of Generative AI and Foundation Models
The recent biggest trends in technology revolve around this buzzword that exploded in popularity: Generative AI. After the initial public release of ChatGPT from OpenAI around November 2022, plenty of other chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs), like Google’s PaLM powering Google Bard and Meta’s LLaMa model, took the world by storm. These LLMs have empowered millions of users and developers, affecting various areas of work and thus reshaping the industry. In this [...]
Personal ML Projects with Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Comprehend, Amazon Forecast and Other ML Services
Machine learning and artificial intelligence have been powering many of the technologies we use daily, some of which we may not actively pay attention to, and they have become second nature to us. Suppose we actively look for the presence of ML/AI. In that case, we can find them everywhere: natural language processing in our AI Assistants, recommender engines in e-commerce, social media, and music, and fraud detection in finance, among many other technologies. [...]
Automating Binary Classification Model Building with Amazon SageMaker Autopilot
Introduction In the ever-evolving world of machine learning, binary classification stands out as one of the most fundamental and widely used techniques. At its core, binary classification involves categorizing data into one of two groups based on certain features. This method is crucial in various applications, such as spam detection, medical diagnosis, and customer churn prediction. However, building an effective binary classification model can be a complex and time-consuming process, requiring extensive knowledge in [...]
Leveraging Amazon CloudFront with S3 and Route 53 for Subdomain Configuration
Amazon S3 and Route 53, both provided by AWS, offer a comprehensive solution for managing and deploying web content. Route 53 allows you to create alias records that direct to the website endpoint of your S3 bucket. Meanwhile, Amazon S3 is a robust service for hosting static websites. These services, when used together, provide a powerful toolset for web content management. However, there's a key requirement when using these services together: the bucket name [...]