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The Applied Machine Learning Playbook: Engineer the Data
Hardcover
Technology & EngineeringGeneral Computers
ISBN13: 9781041003526
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: Feb 24 2027
Pages: 720
Language: English
Modern engineering is no longer just about building physical infrastructure; it is the art of solving complex physical problems through a data-driven feedback loop. We build robust systems, deploy sensors to reliably capture the physical reality, and train data-driven models to advance human productivity, comfort and security. Yet, in this rush to deploy Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the field has fallen into a trap: treating data as a mere commodity. Feeding raw, chaotic noise into sophisticated algorithms guarantees failure, producing results that are mathematically precise yet physically meaningless. The Applied Machine Learning Playbook: Engineer the Data is the definitive correction to this crisis. It serves as both a manifesto and a manual for engineers who refuse to trade physical truth for algorithmic convenience, providing the framework to transform unrefined reality into high-fidelity, machine-ready intelligence.
This book is a masterclass in developing the engineering intuition that AI cannot replicate. Across fourteen rigorous chapters, it moves beyond automated script generation to master the full lifecycle of data-driven discovery. You will learn to diagnose data quality, implement robust imputation strategies, and apply high-performance dimensionality reduction--all while ensuring every transformation remains consistently grounded in physical, logical and statistical foundations. Through real-world case studies and modular Python workflows, you will gain the discipline to extract meaningful signals from background noise, structure data with clear intent, and build models that provide actionable, verifiable truth.
The Applied Machine Learning Playbook: Engineer the Data is crafted for the next generation of engineers, scientists, decision makers, and data practitioners who demand technical depth. It is an indispensable resource for university students pushing the frontiers of science, professionals looking to transition into the data era without abandoning their domain expertise, and technical leaders responsible for the success of corporate AI initiatives. If you are an architect of the physical world--whether in energy, manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or high-performance computing--this book will sharpen your diagnostic skills and provide the professional-grade toolkit needed to synthesize fragmented information into wisdom.
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