Yuri Plotkin

Yuri Plotkin is a prominent Machine Learning Scientist and Biomedical Engineer based in the United States, currently serving as a Principal ML Scientist at Consultant. He has a strong academic background, holding a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego.1

Plotkin is recognized for his contributions to the field of machine learning, particularly in the areas of generative AI, diffusion models, and large language models (LLMs). His recent work includes authoring The Variational Book, which explores significant concepts in machine learning and aims to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications.14 His career spans over a decade, during which he has developed projects that integrate medicine, life sciences, and machine learning technologies.1

In addition to his scientific pursuits, Yuri is active in the MLOps community, participating in discussions and podcasts that focus on the intersection of machine learning operations and practical implementations.2 He maintains an engaging presence on LinkedIn, where he shares insights related to data science and machine learning trends.3