Shop Direct: the evolution of our infrastructure toward GPU computing for deep learning

Abstract

From mail order to becoming a world class pureplay etailer, we are reimagining retail for our 4 million annual customers. Get insight into how we are leveraging cloud GPUs for deep learning to increase discovery of relevant products and transform how data scientists accelerate research. Learn how we are evolving to embrace microservices to become more agile and foster innovative ways of getting our products, services, and experiences to customers at scale. Finally, what is the future for retail technology and has the time finally come for FPGAs?

Date
23 January 2018 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Location
University of Oxford
George Cushen
George Cushen
Data Science Leader, PhD

I’m a data science leader passionate about conversational AI, augmented/virtual reality, and Graph AI. In my spare time, I enjoy CrossFit and open source. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram to be notified of new content.