Getting started with a POC

Implementing AI Solutions in Business

Jacob H. Marquez

Data Scientist

What is a proof of concept?

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Definition: small realization of an idea to demonstrate its feasibility and potential

Car proof of concept.

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Phases of a POC

Identify and confirm.

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Phases of a POC

Goals and characterize.

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Phases of a POC

Profile the data.

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Phases of a POC

Architect and design

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Phases of a POC

Develop and test.

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Phases of a POC

Deploy and evaluate.

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Phases of a POC

Scale and govern.

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A successful POC

Clear goals and exit criteria.

Available and representative data.

Efficient infrastructure.

Skilled workers.

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Defining clear goals

Clear goals. Value proposition.

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Defining clear goals

Clear goals. End-user.

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Defining clear goals

Clear goals. Timelines.

Implementing AI Solutions in Business

Defining clear goals

Clear goals. Funding.

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Defining clear goals

Clear goals. Business metrics.

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Understanding the end-user

  • Who will be using this solution?
  • How many people will be using the POC? The full solution?
  • How will they be using it?
  • What decisions will be made based on the solution?
  • How interpretable does it have to be?
  • Why would this AI solution bring more value to them?

An end-user using a computer product.

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Understanding timelines

  • Is there a pending deadline which requires an outcome from this POC?

  • If so, how much time is available?

  • What would be the important milestones?

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Understanding costs and funding

 

  • Will you be buying vs. building some or all of the components?
  • Will it be cloud-based or on-premises?
  • Is appropriate funding available?
  • Who is funding the POC?

 

Funding for AI.

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