Using Machine Learning to Estimate Duration and Cost Accurately

803 11th Avenue,Sunnyvale CA 94089

27 April, 2022

Description

Estimation in Google Projects The meeting venue information will be sent directly to you after the registration before the event date or you log in the Eventbrite for more information. Join AACEISF-GOOGLE on 4/27/22 at 5 PM PST for a long waiting in person meeting. During the meeting Gulshan Ibrahim and Ranjit Samantaray from Google will discuss about "Using Machine Learning to Estimate Duration and Cost More Accurately". Description: Google Fiber deployments across 11+ metros rely on construction projects executed by contractors. There are multiple build models e.g. Last mile construction involves deploying fiber inside a building, mall, apartments etc and Outside Plant construction involves deployment of Fiber Optic cables throughout the city via underground or aerial construction. Each type of project goes through phases like survey, design, permits, construction, testing, validation etc. Some of these activities can happen in parallel whereas others are sequential. Activities have durations ranging from a few days to a few weeks. At the beginning of each project Googlers estimate the duration of such activities based on past projects and past experiences. We now have historical data from the past several years that includes estimated durations and actual durations upon completion. What if instead of relying on one or two individuals in a city and their past experiences, we could use this historical data from all the metros and come up with a model that can help estimate the duration of such projects more accurately. About the Speaker: Gulshan Ibrahim is currently a Manager-Analyst at Google. he leads a team of engineers, analysts and program managers responsible for projects controls, supply chain and manufacturing execution systems. These systems are used by Google Fiber, Loon, Makani, Verily, Waymo and other bets. Prior to Google, Gulshan worked with oracle to develop, scale and deliver business applications on Oracle Cloud. His 20+ years of diversified experience in software development, business analysis, cloud operations, customer success and sales support, has given Gulshan a well rounded perspective on running an IT business. His passion for technology has allowed him to take numerous projects to successful completion at various large and small organizations. In his leisure time, Gulshan likes to build fun gadgets with his son using Lego, Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Ranjit Samantaray is an Engineer at Google. He leads platforms and systems in project controls, supply chain, manufacturing execution and document management domain. These systems are used by Google Fiber, Verily, Waymo and other bets. He has 17+ years of experience in software development and architecture and delivered numerous digitalization programs across Investment Banking, Corporate Banking and Manufacturing. He likes to read (no fiction), cook and travel in his leisure time. Proof of vaccination is required - When you go to print out the guest badges it will ask on the kiosk if the person has been vaccinated they don’t ask for any type of physical proof. However reception will be there and they may ask to see proof of vaccination whether it be a picture of their card or The actual vaccination card. Tech Talk Timing - 5:00 PM – 06:00 (Reception will be open till 5pm in that building so if you need help with vaccination status etc please arrive early). The building reception will print the visitor's badge on site to enter the Building. Regards, AACE San Francisco Bay Area Section