Enrolled Certificates
In September 2024, I enrolled in several advanced courses to further enhance my skills in cutting-edge technologies and industry practices. These courses cover a range of topics from deep learning and system design to backend communication and machine learning. Here’s a brief overview of the certificates I’m pursuing:
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Deep Learning Specialization by Andrew Ng: A comprehensive program focusing on deep neural networks, convolutional and recurrent networks, and transformers using TensorFlow and HuggingFace. This specialization provides hands-on experience with real-world projects and advanced optimization techniques.
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Cohort 1 to 100 by Harkirat Singh: An intensive course that delves into advanced backend communication, system design, and DevOps practices. It covers technologies such as Redis, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless computing, with practical projects and real-world applications.
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Machine Learning A-Z: AI, Python & R + ChatGPT Prize [2024]: This course offers in-depth knowledge of machine learning algorithms, dimensionality reduction, and natural language processing. It provides hands-on experience with Python, R, and ChatGPT, and includes real-life case studies and practical exercises.
Deep Learning Specialization by Andrew Ng
Instructor:
- Andrew Ng: Co-founder of Coursera, Stanford University Professor, and a pioneer in the field of deep learning.
Skills Gained:
- Deep Neural Networks: Build and train complex neural network architectures.
- Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs): Apply CNNs for visual detection, recognition tasks, and neural style transfer.
- Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs): Develop RNNs for NLP tasks and sequence modeling.
- Transformers: Implement transformers and leverage HuggingFace tokenizers for Named Entity Recognition and Question Answering.
- Optimization Techniques: Use strategies like Dropout, BatchNorm, and Xavier/He initialization to improve model performance.
- TensorFlow: Build and deploy neural networks using TensorFlow.
Technologies:
- TensorFlow: For building and training neural networks.
- Keras: Integrated with TensorFlow for easy model building.
- HuggingFace Transformers: For advanced NLP tasks.
Course Highlights:
- 5-Course Series: Comprehensive coverage of deep learning fundamentals and advanced techniques.
- Applied Learning Project: Real-world projects including speech recognition, chatbots, and machine translation.
- Flexible Schedule: Learn at your own pace with an estimated time commitment of 10 hours per week over 3 months.
- Shareable Certificate: Add this credential to LinkedIn and resumes.
Here’s a bullet-point summary of the Cohort 1 to 100 course by Harkirat Singh for your portfolio website:
Cohort 1 to 100 by Harkirat Singh
Instructor:
- Harkirat Singh: Founder of Kirat Technologies, specialist in WebRTC and Web3 technologies, and a mentor in real-time communication and blockchain applications.
Skills Gained:
- Advanced Backend Communication: Mastered message queues, Pub/Sub systems, and scalable backend communication strategies.
- System Design: Implemented design patterns, proxies, and load balancers for efficient system architecture.
- Database Concepts: Deep dive into advanced database techniques including indexing, normalization, sharding, and replication.
- Rate Limiting & Security: Applied rate limiting, captchas, and DDoS protection to safeguard applications.
- Scaling Techniques: Developed expertise in horizontal and vertical scaling, as well as capacity estimation for large-scale systems.
- Real-Time Communication: Gained knowledge of WebRTC basics and real-time data transmission.
- DevOps Practices: Hands-on experience with Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and advanced monitoring systems using Prometheus and Grafana.
- Serverless Architecture: Explored serverless computing with AWS constructs such as EC2, S3, CDNs, and EKS.
Technologies:
- Backend Technologies: Redis, Kafka, Proxies, Load Balancers.
- Database Technologies: Advanced SQL and NoSQL databases.
- DevOps Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic.
- Serverless Computing: AWS Services.
Course Highlights:
- Comprehensive Syllabus: Covers advanced backend communication, system design, database management, and DevOps.
- Hands-On Projects: Worked on real-world projects like Zerodha and Zapier, and contributed to open source projects.
- Real-World Application: Practical experience with complex projects and industry-standard technologies.
Instructor Highlights:
- Current Role: Founder of Kirat Technologies, specializing in WebRTC and Web3 technologies.
- Expertise: Scaling WebRTC infrastructures, real-time communication, and blockchain applications.
- Achievements: Developed the Backpack Application (a cryptocurrency mobile wallet) and serves as a mentor in Web3 and real-time applications.
Machine Learning A-Z: AI, Python & R + ChatGPT Prize [2024]
Instructors:
- Data Science Experts: Learn from experienced practitioners in the field of machine learning.
Skills Gained:
- Machine Learning Algorithms: Master algorithms for regression, classification, clustering, and reinforcement learning.
- Python & R: Proficiency in Python and R for building and deploying machine learning models.
- Dimensionality Reduction: Techniques like PCA and LDA for reducing dataset complexity.
- Natural Language Processing (NLP): Implement NLP algorithms and techniques.
- Model Selection & Boosting: Techniques like Grid Search and XGBoost for model optimization.
Technologies:
- Python & R: For coding and implementing machine learning models.
- Google Colab: Platform for coding exercises and practical applications.
- ChatGPT: Use AI tools to enhance machine learning skills.
Course Highlights:
- Comprehensive Coverage: From basic to advanced machine learning techniques including reinforcement learning and NLP.
- Real-Life Case Studies: Practical exercises and coding templates for hands-on learning.
- Flexible Learning: Full lifetime access with the option to focus on specific sections as needed.
- Certification: Certificate of completion to showcase skills on LinkedIn and resumes.
These bullet points should help you effectively communicate the skills and knowledge gained from the courses in your portfolio website.