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Vespa Integration

With Vespa support for Gradient Boosting Decision Tree (GBDT) models, you can configure and run machine-learned ranking models in your search engine. Features extraction is also supported internally, the only thing you need to do outside is train your own ranking model.
This training illustrates how you can integrate machine learning in your Vespa search pipeline.

Recorded

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If you are not able to attend public training, this is the best option for you. You will be able to take the course at your own pace and rhythm and learn whenever it fits your schedule and mood.

  • Top expert trainers
  • Q&A by e-mail
  • Certificate of Attendance

Public classroom

£ 250,00

SCHEDULE

19th March 2024

3:00 – 7:00 PM GMT

  • Live on Zoom
  • Top expert trainers
  • Certificate of Attendance
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Private

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If you are looking for intensive sessions tailored to your (or your team’s) experience, then private training is your perfect choice!

  • In presence or Online
  • Tailored Training
  • Top Expert Trainers
  • Certificate of Attendance

Recorded

coming soon

If you are not able to attend public training, this is the best option for you. You will be able to take the course at your own pace and rhythm and learn whenever it fits your schedule and mood.

  • Top expert trainers
  • Q&A by e-mail
  • Certificate of Attendance

Private

ask for quote

If you are looking for intensive sessions tailored to your (or your team’s) experience, then private training is your perfect choice!

  • In presence or Online
  • Tailored Training
  • Top Expert Trainers
  • Certificate of Attendance

Based on experience with leading companies including

Based on experience with leading companies including

universal
BBC
Alfresco
"The training has prepared me well to tackle my own project. It helped me to understand how to set up the project and which tools or algorithms I can use for it. The content of the training is quite compact, but not overloaded, so that there was also time for individual questions. I particularly liked the fact that Alessandro shared his experiences from older projects, which allowed him to point out potential problems."
Julia Silberberg
Jobware

PREREQUISITES

  • Basic understanding of Search Engines and Machine Learning
  • Basic understanding of how Learning to Rank works

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • How to integrate Machine Learning with your Vespa Search Engine
  • How to define your features and your models
  • How to execute re-ranking queries with your updated model
  • How to extract features with Vespa

INTENDED AUDIENCE

• Technical Managers
• Data scientists
• Software Engineers
• Developers
• Machine Learning passionates

Your Trainers

Alessandro Benedetti

APACHE LUCENE/SOLR COMMITTER
APACHE SOLR PMC MEMBER

Alessandro has been involved in designing and developing search-relevant solutions from 2010.
Over the years he has worked on various projects, with various open source technologies aiming to build search solutions able to satisfy the user information needs, often integrating such solutions with machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies.

Anna Ruggero

R&D Search Software Engineer, her focus is on the integration of Information Retrieval systems with advanced Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing and Data Mining algorithms. She likes to find new solutions that integrate her work as a Search Consultant with the latest Academia studies.

The schedule

The training session is meticulously structured for optimal comprehension and retention. 

It commences with a comprehensive 1-hour theory session, followed by a brief 15-minute test to assess understanding. Subsequently, participants engage in a 45-minute Q&A segment, fostering interactive learning and clarification of concepts. The training then resumes with another 1-hour theory module, another 15-minute evaluation test, and concludes with a final 45-minute Q&A session to consolidate knowledge and address any remaining queries.

3:00-4:00 theory session
4:00-4:15 test
4:15-5:00 Q&A segment

5:00-6:00 theory session
6:00-6:15 test
6:15-7:00 Q&A segment

Topics

1. Vespa integration

In the Learning to Rank integration with Vespa section, we focus on the minimal requirements essential for seamless functionality. Explore the key elements to incorporate within Vespa, ensuring a smooth and effective implementation of the LTR approach.

2. Features Management

In the section on defining features for an LTR model in Vespa, explore the varied feature types supported and how to configure them. Learn how to effectively structure and leverage features to optimize your Learning to Rank model within the Vespa framework.

3. Ranking Models Management

Dive into Vespa’s support for diverse LTR model types. Learn how to define LTR models within Vespa, exploring associated configurations. Uncover the flexibility and capabilities Vespa offers in tailoring Learning to Rank models to your specific needs.

4. How to Rerank Search Results

In this hands-on section, discover the practical steps for reranking in Vespa. Through concrete examples, witness the transformative impact on search results. Learn how to incorporate external information at query time and implement interleaving techniques for enhanced ranking strategies.

5. Extract Features from the Results

In this section, learn to extract LTR-related features from documents at query time. Explore relevant parameters and APIs for seamless integration. Uncover the practical benefits of extracting features dynamically, enhancing the adaptability and relevance of your Learning to Rank models in real-time search scenarios.

6. Live Exercises

Embark on interactive exercises crafted to reinforce training concepts. While we guide you through each exercise, the hands-on practice will be facilitated post-training. A shared repository ensures you can delve into practical scenarios, work with code examples, and apply ranking models confidently at your own pace.

FAQ

The Learning To Rank Vespa Integration trainings will take place live on zoom!
We are working on being able to provide a recording of the training for those interested.

Everyone can participate on this training, the only prerequisites are written just over there!

Learning To Rank Vespa Integration training last 4 hours.

You will be able to ask every question you have during the training!

Your teachers will be:
  – Alessandro Benedetti, Apache Lucene/Solr committer and Apache Solr PMC member.
 – Anna Ruggero, R&D Software Engineer at Sease.

Sure, at the end of the training you will receive a certificate of attendance by e-mail.

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