In this episode of My Data Guest, Miguel Otero Pedrido — physicist turned machine learning engineer and founder of The Neural Maze — shares his journey from physics to data science and software engineering.

We discuss the transition from traditional ML to deep learning, the hype around generative AI, and the importance of building practical AI solutions that solve real business problems. Miguel also reflects on public speaking, career transitions, and the future of agentic AI in shaping technology trends.

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In this special Ask Me Anything edition of My Data Guest, host Rosaria Silipo welcomes an outstanding panel of AI leaders:

• Alessandro Romano – Senior Data Scientist and public speaker

• Luis Serrano – AI educator and author, creator of Luis Serrano Academy

• Joshua Stramer – Machine learning practitioner and community builder (StatQuest)

• Miguel Otero Pedrido – Machine Learning Engineer and founder of The Neural Maze

Together, they answer audience questions and share insights on the future of artificial intelligence — from real-world applications to the challenges and opportunities driving the next wave of AI innovation.

Expect a lively exchange of ideas, practical advice, and thought-provoking perspectives from some of the brightest minds shaping the field.

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The new My Data Guest is more than just a podcast – it’s a learning experience.
We’re building a space to explore AI and Data Science across multiple platforms, including Substack, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

This is the new face of the podcast: together, Rosaria and Alessandro will guide you through the latest trends in AI and Data Science – cutting through the hype and buzzwords, and focusing on what really matters.

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