Machine Learning for Dummies - DZone Big Data

I first came across a real application of Machine Learning at work. We were supposed to prepare an application that will recognize frauds in the Zooplus shop. After months of trying different solutions: external providers, additional if statements in the code, fire-fighting scripts and such, we ended up with a conclusion that Machine Learning is the best tool for the job. Since then, we were trying to convince everyone around to invest in our education and pursue the Machine Learning path, but without any spectacular successes. Yet I had a chance to make my first step by playing a bit with Amazon's Machine Learning capabilities, so I consider myself a level 2 dummy.