I'm Sebastian: a machine learning & AI researcher, programmer, and author.
As Staff Research Engineer Lightning AI, I focus on the intersection of AI research, software development, and large language models (LLMs).I used to hold a position as an Assistant Professor of Statistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (on a tenure track from 2018-2025). However, with a heavy heart, I recently resigned in 2023 to concentrate fully on my work at the Lightning AI startup, which I had joined in January 2022.Moreover, I love open-source software and am a passionate contributor. Next to coding, I also love writing and covering the latest deep learning & AI research in Ahead of AI.I also have a passion for education and am the author of several books!News
Feb 8, 2024
I'll be giving a 3.5 hour deep learning workshop at PyCon 2024 in May. This tutorial is aimed at Python programmers new to PyTorch and deep learning. However, even more experienced deep learning practitioners and PyTorch users may be exposed to new concepts and ideas when exploring other open source libraries to extend PyTorch.
It's my first PyCon, and I'm very excited!
Dec 12, 2023
Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch) is now available via Manning's Early Access Program.
In this book, I'll guide you step by step through creating your own LLM, explaining each stage with clear text, diagrams, and examples.
Dec 07, 2023
I am looking forward to attend the NeurIPS 2023 Large Language Model Efficiency Challenge: 1 LLM + 1GPU + 1Day workshop on Dec 14 in New Orleans. I'll be giving a talk on "LoRA in Action: Insights from Finetuning LLMs with Low-Rank Adaptation".
Nov 4, 2023
My new book, Machine Learning Q and AI is now available for preorder at No Starch Press and Amazon!
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