Storing and managing data
AI/ML products run on data. Where and how you store your data is a big consideration that impacts your AI/ML performance, and in this section, we will be going through some of the most popular storage vehicles for your data. Figuring out the optimal way to store, access, and train your data is a specialization in and of itself, but if you’re in the business of AI product management, eventually, you’re going to need to understand the basic building blocks of what makes your AI product work. In a few words, data does.
Because AI requires big data, this is going to be a significant strategic decision for your product and business. If you don’t have a well-oiled machine, you’re going to run into snags that will impair the performance of your models and, by extension, your product itself. Having a good grasp of the most cost-effective and performance-driven solution for your particular product, and finding the balance within these...