The Beginner's Guide for Algorithm Architects
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The document is a beginner's guide for aspiring algorithm architects, detailing the essential steps required to develop algorithms as a service. It emphasizes the complexity of software projects, the importance of algorithms in processing data, and provides a structured methodology for creating effective algorithm solutions. Key processes include clarifying customer needs, exploring solution paths, and selecting appropriate algorithms and developers.
The Beginner's Guide for Algorithm Architects
- 1. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ The Beginner’s Guide for ALGORITHM ARCHITECTS by Pauli Misikangas, the CEO of Cloud’N’Sci Ltd 1
- 2. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ Software project is a Great Adventure… …and everybody In the beginning, has a different idea nobody knows the where to go. exact starting point... Starting Target? Point? The only sure thing is that there will be unknown dangers and delays on the way. Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 2
- 3. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ So, the length of the journey is a MYSTERY Starting Target? Point? That’s why estimating the cost of a software project is so difficult.... Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 3
- 4. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ ...especially when developing ALGORITHMS QUALITY Possibility of Rapid Success Good Enough Risk of Failure Algorithms simply cannot be developed as normal software! COST Fair Estimate Max Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 4
- 5. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ Algorithms refine your data All digital information Desired output needed for the task with clear benefits Input Data Refining Benefit Data refining steps needed to generate the desired output based on the given input Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 5
- 6. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ Algorithms are the Brain of Software PACKET Even your favorite software may include complex algorithms doing all kind of ”magic” behind the scenes. You don’t have to be aware of them, but you’d certainly notice if they were missing. Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 6
- 7. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ Algorithms DO matter! If the data is complex, Manual work or smart algorithms may inefficient data be the only possible DATA HANDLING TIME processing way to reach the desired outcome! The lack of Smart algorithmic Algorithm power wastes a lot of time and money! AMOUNT OF DATA Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 7
- 8. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ Complex task requires multiple steps Algorithm Architecture Output Data Input Data Data Refining Step 1 Data Refining Step 3 Data Refining Step 4 Data Refining Step 2 Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 8
- 9. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ Innovated by Algorithm Architects ! Algorithm Architects are skilled computer scientists who can: a) divide the overall challenge into solvable sub-problems b) find a suitable algorithm or developer for each step c) combine pieces together to achive the desired solution Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 9
- 10. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ Wanna become an Algorithm Architect? NOW YOU CAN! ?!? Anyone can become an algorithm architect and create commercial data refining solutions at the Cloud’N’Sci.fi Algorithms-as-a-Service Marketplace! Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 10
- 11. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ Stairway to the Cloud Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 11
- 12. CLOUD’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 1. Clarify the mission Reveal the True Deeply understand Customer Need(* the current and specify the situation - what desired output information is available/missing? GOAL *) Might not be what the customer asks for Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 12
- 13. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 2. Identify possible steps GOAL Find plausible sub-goals from both directions Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 13
- 14. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 3. Explore and prune GOAL X Explore paths further step by step and reject dead-ends Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 14
- 15. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 4. Complete solution paths GOAL X Continue until solution paths finally meet. Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 15
- 16. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 5. Create solution candidates GOAL Every path from START to GOAL is a possible solution Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 16
- 17. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 6. Select with wisdom This might be an INVENTION… This is a possible SOLUTION… ...but THIS is an INNOVATION! € + - t Overall Business Benefit Estimate (Expected Benefit vs Cost) Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 17
- 18. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 7. Define algorithm modules (check the Cloud’N’Sci.fi Developer Guide first) Algorithm Architecture Module 1 Module 4 Module 3 Module 2 Output Input Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 18
- 19. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 8. Define input/output formats Algorithm Architecture Output Data Input Data Output 1 Output 2 Output 4 Output 3 Input 3 Input 1 Input 2 Input 4 Module 2 Module 1 Module 4 Modules can be Module 3 Check the existing chained if output specifications at and input match Cloud’N’Sci.fi before writing your own Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 19
- 20. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 9. Find algorithms and developers Algorithm Architect (You) Algorithm Architecture Output Data Input Data Module 2 Module 4 Module 3 Module 1 Output 1 Output 2 Output 4 Output 3 Input 3 Input 1 Input 2 Input 4 Academic publications, algorithm libraries, open-source projects, commercial tools... Cloud’N’Sci.fi Forum Algorithm Module Developers & Provider Network Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 20
- 21. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 10. Offer modules to Cloud’N’Sci.fi ( Does not affect IPR ownership! You still own your modules ) 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 5. 4. 8. Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 21
- 22. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 11. Agree on profit sharing Potential Solution Sales at the Cloud’N’Sci.fi Marketplace Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 22
- 23. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ 12. Start business with Cloud’N’Sci! Business Applications Sales Support API CLOUD Agreements .fi ’ N’ Hosting Algorithm Architecture Output Data Input Data Module 2 Module 4 Module 1 Module 3 Output 1 Output 2 Output 4 Output 3 Input 1 Input 4 Input 2 Input 3 maintenance Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 23
- 24. CLOUD ’ .fi Algorithms-as-a-Service cloudnsci.fi N’ Copyright © Cloud'N'Sci Ltd 2012 24