KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHTS
Minconsult Power Talk Series
Title : Machine Learning : Introduction And Applications
Presented by : Ir. Ab Azmar bin Embi
Date : 13 December 2023
The presentation “Machine Learning: Introduction and Applications” by Ir. Ab Azmar Bin Embi, Minconsult’s VP, Technology provides an overview of how machine learning enables computers to learn from data and make predictions. It explains that machine learning involves gathering accurate data, preparing it properly, selecting a suitable model, training the model, evaluating its performance, and tuning parameters to improve accuracy. Examples such as classifying drinks, identifying flower species, and detecting faults illustrate how models learn patterns from data. The presentation also introduces neural networks and genetic algorithms, showing how they mimic human learning and evolve over time through simulations like Flappy Bird and self-driving car projects. In engineering, machine learning can be applied to estimate concrete strength and design optimal concrete mixes based on input materials and desired performance. Overall, the session highlights that with the right data and model, machine learning can be applied across many fields to automate analysis, reduce human error, and support better decision-making.
