Neural Network Architectures

Understands basic neural network architectures: MLP, CNN, RNN/LSTM and their applications. Knows components: layers, activations, optimizers, loss functions. Creates simple architectures in PyTorch/Keras for typical classification and regression tasks.

Knows main neural network architectures: MLP, CNN, RNN, Transformer. Understands Transformer architecture specifics for language models: self-attention, positional encoding, feed-forward layers.

Designs and implements modern architectures: Transformers, U-Net, ResNet, EfficientNet. Applies attention mechanisms, skip connections, residual learning. Selects optimal architecture based on task, data, and production requirements.

Independently analyzes and modifies neural network architectures for LLM tasks: adapter layers, custom attention patterns, mixture of experts. Implements architectural modifications in PyTorch.

Designs custom architectures for specific business tasks. Applies neural architecture search (NAS), progressive growing, modular design. Optimizes architectures for latency/accuracy trade-off in production deployment.

Designs custom neural network architectures for LLM: efficient attention mechanisms, sparse transformers, multi-modal architectures. Conducts ablation studies to optimize architectural decisions.

Defines architectural guidelines for the team's deep learning projects. Establishes model zoo with pre-validated architectures. Coordinates research directions and evaluation of new architectural approaches for production use.

Defines architectural standards for the LLM team. Establishes architecture selection guidelines, conducts architectural decision reviews, coordinates R&D on new architectures.

Shapes neural architecture development strategy for the organization. Defines research direction, evaluates state-of-the-art. Publishes research on new architectures and shapes the organization's scientific leadership.

Shapes organizational architectural research strategy. Defines R&D directions for neural architectures, evaluates state-of-the-art approaches, and mentors leads on architectural design.