From determining the most convenient rider pickup points to predicting the fastest routes, Uber uses data-driven machine learning to create seamless trip experiences. Within engineering, big data and machine learning inform decision-making processes across the board. As Uber expands to new markets, the ability to accurately and quickly use data to make predictions becomes even more important. In this case study, Uber’s Zhenxiao Luo details the company's machine learning architecture and talk about how Uber uses big data to power machine learning jobs.

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