Ludum Dare Classification (w/ LightGBM + Image & Text Processing)

Ludum Dare is an online game development competition, where submissions receive a rating from 1-5 stars. This project aims to predict the rating of a project using a set of 32 diverse parameters. To achieve this, a model was developed centred around LightGBM as a multiclass classifier. In addition, images were assessed for their number of colours, and the project name and description were given a classification separately using PyTorch text classification. With tuning, this approach achieved a 94.15% accuracy, placing 1st on the class leaderboard (at the time of writing). It also demonstrated the value of practical machine learning.

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The Walk-Up Experience Post COVID-19

Walk-up is a key channel in IT Service Management, where end-users can approach a service desk and get live support as needed. The walk-up channel has experienced a renaissance as IT teams have sought to balance goals of operational efficiency with an emphasis on outstanding user experience.

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Co-op #3, Month #4: Goodbyes

The weather’s getting warmer, and with that comes the end of another Winter co-op term. As quickly as it started, it comes to an end, and my third co-op term is complete. How did goal setting impact my decisions? What did I learn by working on a new initiative? And how was I able to ensure a smooth transition?

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Co-op #3, Month #2: Back To The Office

Just like that, another month has gone by, and I’m now more than halfway through my third co-op term. Let’s see what I’ve been doing and learning! What’s it’s like being in the office for the first time? What new projects have I been involved with? And how have I been able to take ownership of my work?

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Co-op #2, Month #4: Final Mile

Wow, time flies! In the blink of an eye, I’ve got the final month of my second co-op term under my belt. Where was I able to make an impact in this last month? What new opportunities were brought to light? How did it feel to bring the term to an end? And what’s next in my journey?

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