Machine Learning Challenges: What to Know Before Getting Started

The rewards of machine learning can be compelling, and it may make you want to get started, now. At the same time, however, you'll want to consider machine learning challenges before you start your own project. This article isn't meant to scare you away; rather, it's meant to ensure you're prepared and that you're carefully thinking about what you'll need to consider before you get started. We spoke with Brian MacDonald, Data Scientist on Oracle's Information Management Platform Team, about the pitfalls he's seen and what companies can do to avoid them. The biggest difficulty, of course, is the skills gap that lies with using machine learning in a big data environment.