Category: AI & Machine Learning Reviews

As documented by Richard Anslow

I am a highly experienced electronic engineer with a zeal to learn and stay updated with new technologies. My goal is to become a successful CEO of a good company. I want to expand my skill set and contribute my skills and experience to lead a team of enthusiastic professionals. Simplilearn has played a huge role in my career by helping me easily learn and explore the highly popular Artificial Intelligence industry. 

The Journey 

I started my career in electronic engineering as a Boeing Structures Engineer for Boeing Commercial Airlines. I switched my job and started working for Lufthansa Technik as a Product engineer, and in the span of around 7 years, I was promoted to different positions. I am currently working as a Staff Engineer, Systems Applications Team Lead at Analog Devices. I have been working with Analog Devices for over a decade now. 

The Challenge 

I have worked in the electronic engineering industry for about 20 years. I have learned a lot of techniques and advancements during these years. As technology is expanding and evolving every day, I want to explore new areas of technology. Artificial Intelligence is quite an interesting and intriguing field of work nowadays. To keep up with this expanding technology, I wanted to learn the techniques and concepts of artificial intelligence. I tried to keep myself updated with news articles and books, but I needed a good understanding of the concepts of AI. After working in the electronic engineering industry for around 20 years and learning new skills and techniques to take a leap into a new industry like artificial intelligence, it has been very exciting and knowledgeable.

Simplilearn Solution

I wanted to add artificial intelligence to my skill set. But I did not know how and where to start. I surfed the internet looking for options for an easy way to get the best learning of artificial intelligence. I came across some online courses and programs. I started to read about them and compare them to get the best one I needed. I contacted the Simplilearn customer care office to know about the courses they were offering. The counsellor was very helpful and easily explained every course detail. I enrolled myself in Simplilearn’s Post Graduate Program in AI & Ml, Purdue University course. 

The structure of Simplilearn’s Post Graduate Program in AI & Ml, Purdue University, the course is comprehensive and includes various virtual practicals. The faculty members were industry experts who were very well-versed in the topics. Some of my favourite parts of the course were the live sessions in which I was able to have one-on-one interaction with the experts. This course benefits professionals who want to start their careers in artificial intelligence.

As documented by Maria N Nuila 

I am Maria N Nuila, a single mother, part-time worker, and technology lover. I have been working as a Retail Sales Representative, with demonstrated experience. My will to grow, aim for big, and learn new technological skills encouraged me to step forward from my comfort zone. I am glad of my choice, which earned me new projects and a path to a career change. 

The Journey 

I have experience in the telecommunication industry, where I had a successful retail sales representative career. My work experience brushed my Budgeting, Python, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, and Microsoft Word skills. I aimed to expand my online portfolio and develop more technological skills, encouraging me to look for a good educational platform. 

The Challenge 

I held expertise in previous industries, which made me look for new challenges. The prerequisite for the same is familiarity with the new domain. The prior knowledge was not a reliable and accurate source to be applied in technicality. I chose Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence as a path to tread. However, the endeavor required a certification, which further needed choosing among multiple educational platforms. 

Simplilearn Solution

I chose the Machine Learning Program offered by Simplilearn. Overall the experience was rewarding and worthwhile. It was effectively delivered in flexible hours, which helped me follow my busy and unpredictable schedule as a single mother. Highly qualified instructors shared their real-life experiences, which was a motivating and encouraging experience. Moreover, I enjoyed a lot through live projects. However, I suggest room for improvement, such as providing captions for videos, more detailed comprehension videos, along with revision books. 

As documented by Sheryar Jalil 

I am a highly experienced computer science enthusiast from Ontario, Canada. WIth over two decades of work experience, I have worked with several companies, including IBM. 

Professional Journey

My professional journey began in 1999 with Kuwait Oil Company and I have worked with various companies throughout my career. I am a former IBM employee where I worked in Technical Support Level II. I have education experience at a university level, but I was ready to restart my learning journey and find new job opportunities. I wanted to upgrade my skill set when I chose to enroll in the Professional Certificate Program in AI and Machine Learning that Simplilearn offered, which was created in collaboration with Purdue University. Currently, I am freelancing and looking forward to joining IBM again soon.

Course Highlights

Prior to starting the program, I didn’t have high expectations as it was an online course, but after taking live classes, my education experience was extremely positive. The quality of interaction within the course was simply amazing. I really appreciate the wide variety of courses that Simplilearn offers and the reputed universities it has partnered with. The teaching staff is also commendable and they are very experienced. 

Career Impact

After completing this course, my knowledge expanded multi-fold. I was offered new projects and it also helps me with my freelancing work currently. The course has benefited me immensely by updating my coding skills in Python. I am currently in the process of getting re-hired and I believe that with this certification in my portfolio, I have a very strong professional identity. Also, I am planning to start an AI based start-up, and I am confident the knowledge I gained from this program will be especially beneficial during the process. The program has added a new dimension to my professional career and I am thrilled I chose to upskill with Simplilearn. 

As documented by Marco Chan

As Vice President of Technology at Wise Ally International Holdings Limited, I have proven my engineering and management expertise. With the work requirements and the will to learn and explore new career domains, I started looking for a reliable platform to gain knowledge. 

The Journey 

My professional journey started in 1998 as a Project Manager at Kombo Development Ltd. In 2001, I co-founded a start-up called Tech-Vision. It was a Start-up company emerging into ODM supply for cellphones and design services in software and hardware. I worked on my start-up for over a decade and joined CTT Tech in 2012 as the Chief Technical Officer. In 2016, I moved my work outside Hong Kong and joined a company in China as a Product Development Manager. I worked there for three years before joining my company, Wise Ally International Holdings Limited, as the VP of Technology. I am looking for new work opportunities or a change in my career path as I wish to explore the AI domain further. 

The Challenge 

I have gained a lot of experience in the engineering domain, especially product and technical development, and I want to explore entrepreneurship options in the future. I have planned it to be an AI product based, which requires thorough knowledge of the same. However, managing efficiency at work and giving my best to learn was challenging. 

Simplilearn Solution

The need to learn made me look for a solution I found at Simplilearn. Enrolling in the Artificial Intelligence Engineering Master’s Program, I got the opportunity to meet with industry experts. Their method of interaction gave a lot of insightful understanding of the concepts. The schedule flexibility also helped me a lot, as I could balance my work and learning simultaneously. 

My favorite feature about the course is the blended learning approach, where one can engage in live classes with the convenience of learning at his own pace. The entire learning experience is very well designed and delivered.

As documented by Anthony Palomba

I am currently working as an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business. I hold a Ph.D. in Journalism and Communication from the University of Florida, and I have also pursued an MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. 

I recently started my upskilling journey in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. I took the Professional Certification Program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in association with Purdue University from Simplilearn. Coming from a background in media and entertainment, I realized that the technology has advanced to measure the outcomes of the media business and audience response with proper analytics and tools.

The Need for Upskilling

While working in the media and entertainment industry, I realized that the business output and audience response could be analyzed with the help of AI and machine learning techniques. In today’s era, it is necessary to be up-to-date with science and technology that can help you improve your performance in the market. Therefore, I chose to upskill myself with the Professional Certificate Program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from Simplilearn, with Purdue University and IBM. I am delighted with my decision to get certified and wished I had done it earlier. 

Initially, I enrolled in Simplilearn’s course to start my upskilling journey. I realized that I needed to upgrade, level up, and acquire skills and knowledge in Power BI, machine learning, Python, and other areas to have the ability to analyze current market trends using AI technology. I explored various other platforms to upskill myself. 

Upon Course Completion

Simplilearn’s course turned out to be the best decisions of my life. The course taught me different aspects of AI and machine learning, like Power BI, Python, and other skills from scratch. After completing the course, I was offered a promotion with a 35 percent salary increase and a new advisory role at a marketing firm as a consultant since I had certification in AI and ML. Moreover, I can execute my knowledge in my teaching and research.