Quan Nguyen

Quan Nguyen is a Python programmer and machine learning enthusiast. He is interested in solving decision-making problems that involve uncertainty. Quan has authored several books on Python programming and scientific computing. He is currently pursuing a PhD in computer science at Washington University in St. Louis, where he does research on Bayesian methods in machine learning.

books by Quan Nguyen

Bayesian Optimization in Action

  • September 2023
  • ISBN 9781633439078
  • 424 pages
  • printed in black & white
  • Available translations: Russian, Simplified Chinese

Bayesian Optimization in Action teaches you how to create efficient machine learning processes using a Bayesian approach. In it, you’ll explore practical techniques for training large datasets, hyperparameter tuning, and navigating complex search spaces. This interesting book includes engaging illustrations and fun examples like perfecting coffee sweetness, predicting weather, and even debunking psychic claims. You’ll learn how to navigate multi-objective scenarios, account for decision costs, and tackle pairwise comparisons.