Brandon Taylor
joined May 8, 2025 . Bengaluru
  • How should AI outputs be positioned within human decision-making workflows?

    I’m working on an AI project where the model performance itself isn’t the main challenge. Accuracy and validation are reasonable, and the outputs are fairly consistent. A simplified version of the logic looks like this:   risk_score = model.predict_proba(X)[0][1] if risk_score > 0.8: recommendation = “block” elif risk_score > 0.5: recommendation = “review” else: recommendation(Read More)

    I’m working on an AI project where the model performance itself isn’t the main challenge. Accuracy and validation are reasonable, and the outputs are fairly consistent.

    A simplified version of the logic looks like this:

     
    risk_score = model.predict_proba(X)[0][1]

    if risk_score > 0.8:

    recommendation = "block"

    elif risk_score > 0.5:

    recommendation = "review"

    else:

    recommendation = "approve"


    What I’m trying to reason through is what happens around this logic in practice.

    In some cases, teams treat the output as guidance. In others, it effectively becomes the decision. Over time, that line can blur, especially once this logic is embedded into workflows and automation.

    The question I’m wrestling with isn’t about model quality, but about design and accountability. How do teams decide where human judgment should remain explicit? How do you prevent recommendations from quietly becoming defaults? And how do you keep ownership of outcomes clear as systems scale?

    Looking for perspectives on how others structure AI-assisted decisions so that roles, responsibility, and intent stay clear.

  • How much statistics you need to know as a data analyst?

    I am planning to learn data analytics and i got overwhelmed by all the information at the internet so I am asking here how much statistics do you need and what are those you actually have to master to become a data analyst? Also need some advice or mentorship if any want to help.

    I am planning to learn data analytics and i got overwhelmed by all the information at the internet so I am asking here how much statistics do you need and what are those you actually have to master to become a data analyst? Also need some advice or mentorship if any want to help.

  • How do I perform inference on compressed data?

    Say I have a very large dataset of signals that I’m attempting to perform some downstream task on (classification, for instance). My datastream is huge and can’t possibly be held or computed on in memory, so I want to train a model that compresses my data and then performs the downstream task on the compressed(Read More)

    Say I have a very large dataset of signals that I’m attempting to perform some downstream task on (classification, for instance). My datastream is huge and can’t possibly be held or computed on in memory, so I want to train a model that compresses my data and then performs the downstream task on the compressed data. I would like to compress as much as possible while still maintaining respectable task accuracy. How should I go about this? If inference on compressed data is a well studied topic, could you please point me to some relevant resources? Thanks!

  • How do I get into freelance data analytics and what are the best places to start?

    I’ve been job hunting since graduating last year with no luck. I’m self-supporting and nearly out of funds, even after selling personal items. I’m now exploring freelancing to earn whatever I can to cover essentials until I land a full-time role. I’ve applied to some freelance gigs, but many were scams or required strong software(Read More)

    I’ve been job hunting since graduating last year with no luck. I’m self-supporting and nearly out of funds, even after selling personal items. I’m now exploring freelancing to earn whatever I can to cover essentials until I land a full-time role. I’ve applied to some freelance gigs, but many were scams or required strong software engineering skills, which isn’t my background.

    My core skills are in Python and SQL, and I have project work to show. Here’s a quick snapshot of my skill set:

    Tools: AWS, Outlook, Excel, Visio, Access, Tableau, Jupyter Notebook, SAP ERP, Colab
    SQL: Queries, DB design, triggers, procedures, transactions, locks, indexing, CTEs, window functions
    Python: APIs, testing, ML, OOP, analytics, ETL, stats, visualization
    Java: OOP, JavaFX GUI, file I/O

    Open to any opportunities, freelance or part-time that can help me get by.

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