Arun Kumar
Associate professor at UC San Diego, researching the intersection of data management systems and machine learning/AI. Known for work on Cerebro and SortingHat.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 52min
Are Multi-Agent Systems More Complex Than They Need to Be?
Arun Kumar, Associate Professor at UC San Diego and co-founder/CTO of RapidFire AI, researches data systems, ML engineering, and agent engineering. He discusses ensembles vs multi-agent workflows. He explains memory, dynamic topologies, and tool use differences. He covers systematic evaluation, failure taxonomy, AutoML for agents, observability, and scaling experiments for robust LLM-based pipelines.
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Jan 17, 2022 • 46min
The New DBfication of ML/AI with Arun Kumar - #553
In this engaging conversation, Arun Kumar, an associate professor at UC San Diego known for his work on Cerebro and SortingHat, discusses the exciting concept of 'DBfication' in machine learning. He emphasizes how merging ML and database technologies can enhance efficiency and scalability. Arun shares insights on his innovative tools, Cerebro for optimal model selection and SortingHat for automating data prep. Their integration could significantly improve machine learning workflows, showcasing the future potential of MLOps and collaborative efforts in both fields.
