S6E7: TJ LaGrow

OMSCS Buzz S6E7: TJ LaGrow

Alex Duncan
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OMSCS Buzz

On this episode, host Tanmay Shah chats with TJ LaGrow. He teaches CS 7641: Machine Learning at Georgia Tech, one of the largest machine learning courses in the country. TJ is a quadruple degree holder from Tech, and prior to being a Yellow Jacket, he worked at a medical imaging startup. He’s passionate about the intersection of artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and scalable education.

Segments

0:00
Cold open
2:15
Reflection on theater days starting in high school
3:58
Decided a PhD would lead to a more stable life
10:32
Choice to go to Georgia Tech
15:33
Talks about getting into work on diabetic retinopathy
18:30
More on diabetic retinopathy, prevalent in rural areas
21:50
Advice about startup incubators
27:18What excites you about machine learning today?
33:12Talks about his favorite books about AI and ML
37:20FlexStack program

Episode Notes

  • Episode Editor: Jim Lohse

 

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