From Model T to Machine Learning: Ford's MLOps and Hybrid Infrastructure Strategy
Explore Ford Motor Company's journey in building an AI/ML platform from inception to present day in this 35-minute conference talk from MLOps World: Machine Learning in Production. Join speakers Naiel Samaan and Valmir Bucaj, AI Platform Product Owners at Ford, as they share valuable lessons learned while establishing a platform within an organization steeped in tradition. Gain insights into crucial decision-making processes for product strategy, including customer persona identification, technical stack selection, buy vs. build considerations, on-premises vs. cloud deployment, and centralized vs. decentralized approaches. Discover the reasoning behind Ford's evolving product strategy, the challenges faced in achieving product-market fit, and the various organizational hurdles encountered along the way. Learn how this iconic automotive company is transitioning from its Model T roots to embracing machine learning and MLOps in the modern era.