Introduction to the
AI Project Cycle
This document outlines the key steps involved in a typical AI
project cycle. From defining the problem to deploying and
maintaining a model, each stage plays a crucial role in the
success of the project.
by Kartik Yadav
Defining the Problem Statement
The problem statement defines the project's objective and the specific task the AI model will address.
Objective Task Metrics
The desired outcome or goal The specific problem the Quantifiable measures to
of the project. model will solve, e.g., assess the model's
classification, prediction, or performance.
generation.
Data Collection and Preprocessing
Data collection gathers relevant information, while preprocessing
transforms raw data into a format suitable for analysis.
1 Data Collection
Collecting data from various sources, including databases,
APIs, and web scraping.
2 Data Cleaning
Identifying and addressing errors, missing values, and
inconsistencies in the data.
3 Data Transformation
Converting data into a consistent format, scaling values, and
encoding categorical variables.
Feature Engineering and Selection
Feature engineering creates new variables from existing data, while feature selection determines the most
relevant features for the model.
Feature Engineering Feature Selection
Creating new features by combining existing ones, Identifying and selecting the most important
applying transformations, or extracting features based on statistical analysis, domain
information from text or images. knowledge, and model performance.
Model Selection and
Training
Choosing the appropriate machine learning model for the
task and training it on the prepared data.
1 Supervised Learning 2 Unsupervised
Learning
Models trained on
labeled data to predict Models that discover
outcomes or classify patterns and
data points. relationships in
unlabeled data.
3 Reinforcement Learning
Models that learn through trial and error by interacting
with an environment.
Model Evaluation and Validation
Evaluating the model's performance on unseen data to assess its
accuracy, generalization ability, and suitability for the problem.
Cross-Validation
Splitting the data into multiple folds for training and
testing to assess model performance on unseen data.
Performance Metrics
Evaluating the model using metrics relevant to the task,
such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score.
Bias and Variance
Assessing the model's tendency to underfit or overfit the
data, and adjusting accordingly.
Hyperparameter Tuning
Optimizing the model's performance by adjusting its
hyperparameters through techniques like grid search or
random search.
Hyperparameter Description
Learning Rate Controls the step size
during model training.
Regularization Strength Reduces overfitting by
penalizing complex
models.
Number of Trees In ensemble methods like
random forests,
determines the number of
trees used for prediction.
Model Deployment
Making the trained model available for use in real-world applications, often through APIs or cloud platforms.
Cloud Deployment Application Integration Database Integration
Deploying the model on cloud Integrating the model into existing Storing and accessing the model's
platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP applications or building new ones predictions within a database for
for scalability and accessibility. to leverage its capabilities. easy retrieval and analysis.
Monitoring and Maintenance
Continuously tracking the model's performance in production and addressing any issues or changes in data distribution.
Performance Monitoring Data Drift Detection
Regularly tracking key metrics like accuracy, latency, Identifying changes in the data distribution that may
and resource usage. affect model performance.
Continuous Improvement and
Iteration
Refining the model based on feedback, new data, and evolving
requirements, ensuring it remains relevant and effective over time.
1 Feedback Collection
Gathering feedback from users and stakeholders to identify
areas for improvement.
2 Model Retraining
Re-training the model with new data to adapt to changes in
data distribution and improve performance.
3 Hyperparameter Tuning
Adjusting hyperparameters to optimize the model for the new
data or feedback.
