Episode 5 - Vanya Valindria
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Vanya Valindria is a machine learning researcher and research scientist based in London. Vanya also has a PhD degree from Imperial College London. Besides having extensive experiences in the field of machine learning, especially medical image analysis, Vanya is also passionate in tech and music.
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Vanya Valindria is a machine learning researcher and research scientist based in London. Vanya also has a PhD degree from Imperial College London. Besides having extensive experiences in the field of machine learning, especially medical image analysis, Vanya is also passionate in tech and music.
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- Deep learning
- Neural network
- Graphics processing unit (GPU)
- Picture archiving and communication system (PACS)
- Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)
- Computer-aided diagnosis (CADe)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- CT Scan
- Laparoscopy
- TensorFlow
- Keras
- MatLab
- C++
- UK Biobank
- Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
Segments
0:40 - Vanya’s introduction
1:40 - Vanya’s background
2:46 - Why interested in technology?
4:04 - How is the application of AI so far
6:48 - Difference between machine learning researcher and research scientist
7:36 - Challenges in applying AI in Indonesia, especially in the medical field
11:26 - Difference between image processing and biomedical image analysis
13:22 - Steps in conducting biomedical image analysis
15:05 - Technology used for biomedical image analysis
16:00 - How much data is needed to train a deep learning model?
16:55 - Other tech projects that Vanya has worked on
20:01 - Considerations in pursuing master’s and PhD
22:37 - Tips to make your college/scholarship application stand out
25:00 - Managing time between family, career, and hobbies
27:20 - Vanya’s music hobby