Neural Networks: A Comprehensive Introduction
The presentation provides a sweeping introduction to neural networks, covering fundamental concepts from biological inspiration to mathematical implementation. Topics include an overview of network architectures, activation functions, forward propagation, Backpropagation, and training techniques. Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of how Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) and deep networks learn complex patterns from data.
- Fundamental Concepts: Introduction to artificial neurons, weights, biases, and the structure of layers (input, hidden, output)
- Network Operations: How neural networks compute outputs through forward propagation
- Learning Mechanisms: Training, loss functions, and the Backpropagation
- Non-linearity and Activation Functions: ReLU, Sigmoid, and Tanh functions
- Real-World Inferencing Applications: Sample of use-case scenarios
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- Downtown Paninos - 604 North Tejon Street
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- United States
- Starts 05 July 2026 06:00 AM UTC
- Ends 23 July 2026 06:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Randy Rannow
Neural Networks: A Comprehensive Introduction
Biography:
Randy is a condensed matter physicist by training and a lifelong innovator whose career spans some of the most complex and high‑stakes domains in modern engineering. With more than 80 issued or pending patents and dozens of publications, he has spent decades advancing the frontiers of high‑performance systems, advanced electronics, and next‑generation manufacturing.
Randy's professional path has taken him through TE Connectivity, Seagate, APIC, Silverdraft, and more than a decade in the aerospace industry. Each chapter is defined by breakthrough contributions and a reputation for tackling challenges at the edge of what’s possible. Whether developing novel interconnect architectures, shaping high‑density storage technologies, or driving innovation in mission‑critical aerospace platforms, he brings the analytical rigor of a physicist and the creativity of a seasoned engineer.
Randy has earned numerous innovation awards, reflecting his technical mastery, ability to lead teams, capacity to mentor emerging talent, and skill in shaping enduring product strategies. Across industries, Randy is recognized as an exceptional leader and prolific inventor who elevates technologies, organizations, and the people around him.