How to Do Freelance AI Programming

[@chrisbeasty]

Thanks Siraj! I've just started working with a few clients, it took forever just to secure the first project as you said. Secured a big project recently, and very happy. But the challenges are tough! I'm a designer but want to build my programming skills to work on even bigger projects. Love your content, you're a big inspiration!

[@sentinelaenow4576]

Engineering the paradise we all want to live in every day with unconditional love for inspiring coexistence for good. Superb indeed.

[@triton62674]

Coexistence?

[@treyshaffer]

Geez man, how is it possible that you’re exactly the person I want to be five years from now. I’m so happy to see you thrive and I just really want to be here too one day. Does anyone else on the internet make content like Siraj does or is living a similar lifestyle because this content is great

[@kaleohao2426]

You are awesome. I’ve run my own businesses in other industries before transitioning into AI, and I’m happy and impressed that you suggest having a business account. You’ve just helped a lot of people with something they usually miss.

[@SirajRaval]

great to hear

[@hleet]

Siraj, you are a hero for others who does 9-5 hours of work

[@gustavomartinez6892]

Thank you Siraj for sharing your experience with us. Because you can find technical content in books very easily, but a book can't tell you an experience. You don't how hard it is for anyone who lives outside any city to find someone who shares his professional experience. Great work!!!

[@MachineLearningwithPhil]

Spot on analysis Siraj - one comment I would add: learn to market yourself and close the deal! AI programming is a top tier skill, so freelancers deserve top tier wages. Unfortunately, if you can't market yourself and sell the client on your value, it's very hard to capture your worth from the market. Nobody is happy when they're in a race to the bottom.

[@timothynwanwene4378]

You are officially my tech boss. I worry about fixing a right charge rate. You just help me in rating myself better. Thanks Siraj.

[@noah-uw1il]

You give me so much hope. Siraj our here building an army of a better educated youth !

[@xiaojunzhao3084]

I just graduated from Uni last month. I believe this video will totally change my life. Thank you, Siraj!

[@sennathanify]

Thanks a lot Siraj..Have been wating for something to get me started on AI freelancing and this is it!

[@piyalidutta6462]

Thank you so much.going to become ai freelancing asap......

[@mahantesh7678]

Started playing your videos at 1.5x speed, because i am used to your previous speed in all the videos which you used to make :P

[@LuisFernandoValenzuela]

You seem to post exactly what i'm interested in, just in time, every time.

[@itsbinhphan]

Hi Siraj, this video is a real game-changer for a lot of students like me. From us to you, thank you!

[@fiatkid]

So Much Value given for Free in this Video is like the Pandora Box I was always looking for!/. Thanks !

[@rjsiii3]

Siraj, you're a genius. It's like I think something and you have a video on how to do it, come out the next week. Thanks for all you do

[@gebob19]

Dude, I just recently found your channel and you are blowing me away! Keep it up!

[@pravinvedurla6787]

This video is gold. Lots of information. Thanks homie!!

[@patrickdee7365]

Dood you're humble and down to earth and your advice is always helpful, I almost instalike when I see your vids.

[@aman__gaur]

It is easier to find a mentor these days because of persons like you Siraj....thanks to you and your tube😅

[@Ezio-Auditore94]

I love you too! you're a light in mi AI journey! 😭

[@daaaniel21]

I have been doing almost all of it except creating content.I am gonna start that!!

[@SirajRaval]

exciting!

[@rodolfotelesjt]

I'm so grateful for this video! I was really in need of this content.

[@karnavell]

thanks Siraj, you are awesome!

[@empiricistsacademy7181]

This was a really useful video, I didn't realize how big the free lance economy is. Thanks for sharing.

[@omarmagdy9253]

That was dope and deep. Thank you Siraj. Thank you for sharing your treasures (ideas). Keep them coming.

[@MLwithAlva]

Hmm so tempted to become a digital nomad and travel the World after watching this 🌴

[@SirajRaval]

the time is now

[@obeb787]

That sounds so awsome! But scary! Lol

[@luigipaiano2140]

Me too, lot of work to do though

[@wargreymon2024]

And catch digimon

[@firstpersoncode6255]

Fantastic video, Siraj!

[@Pootergeist]

I absolutely loved this video, thanks man!

[@securetech9798]

I found some new found (glory) interest in researching Ai because of your videos...("till I put my cuz on it...") Peace Out bro...well done!!!!

[@balajik8473]

You are a gift from Heaven thank you for guiding!

[@shankar2chari]

@Siraj, This is one of the most valuable videos of recent times. Your stats on millennial, intriguing.

[@mineralt]

You are a great resource and inspiration Siraj

[@SirajRaval]

thanks

[@hamedzitoun]

Another awesome video! Really big thanks! I learn almost everyday from you!

[@milanvalera1220]

Your video always motivate for gathering more and more knowledge of every topic that you explain in video great work

[@Ahmed-oz2fn]

Thank you so much Siraj !!

Amazing Siraj!!! Outstanding content!!! Thanks

[@jafariqbalchoudhary3926]

Thanks bro from India u r my favorite .....

[@Daniel-sz2lq]

looool I've signed up for Upwork many many times using Machine Learning, AI and Data Science as my skills and all I get is: "We’ve reviewed your profile and currently our marketplace doesn’t have opportunities for your area of expertise."

[@vintechtalk1094]

Great video, really inspiring. Thanks Siraj

[@jaydattpandya2875]

The video is explained so well, I loved the way it is presented in an organised manner. Keep it going 👍👍

[@TatutKhem]

Awesome video! Great topic! Would love to see a series on this.

[@Gottii92]

you are so helpful and so useful you post actual HELP

[@danielf9110]

Just at the right time (= Great vid, keep it up!

[@aasimmukhtar7752]

Thank you very much. This was very helpful.

[@IslandLimer]

This is amazing. Thanks man

[@wolfisraging]

Bhai Bhai, bade Bhai

[@archiearchana8786]

I love you Siraj ❤️

[@RoxanaNoe]

Thank you so much for your video. Thank you so so much

[@royxss]

First 3 seconds are dope :-D

[@flaviohtaques]

Great post. Really helpful. Thank you!!!

[@Pratik0917]

Superb Content video.. Thanks Bro :)

[@motog9464]

Without even watching just liked because it's the matter of my bro 👍

[@guitarheroprince123]

👊 bro fist +Siraj Raval

[@joshsmit779]

sheep

[@malaysiaszsz.hiphop_repres6278]

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[@daksh6752]

Malaysiaszsz.Hiphop_Represent yea big one

[@guitarheroprince123]

Malaysiaszsz.Hiphop_Represent r/iamverysmart

[@zensa7076]

i'm your big fan :) . thanks

[@dj_des_u_s]

Watching on 1.5x for legacy Siraj speed

[@SirajRaval]

Tron legacy 😎

[@dude2648]

Same here

[@dude2648]

Awesome video though...

[@bernardogalvao4448]

I'm inspired

[@rajeshmagapu8710]

I like your videos . Now my favourite channels are yours and Derek Banas :').

[@neerajshrivastava5600]

Awesome content, Thank you!!!

[@marziehzargari4940]

Thanks that was really helpful

[@larryteslaspacexboringlawr739]

thank you for freelancing video

[@sashap.6633]

Your speech speed is pretty good this video

[@malikwasi9871]

i like the way you teach thanks

[@SammyHannat]

Who else got rejected from Upwork? Can't wait to throw shade at them in my autobiography

[@samuelajayi3748]

I just didn't get a verification mail... it's almost a year now.

[@maskyb3509]

Self Branding is the way to go.

[@DigaoParceiro]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@adijones869]

Siraj loves me :)

[@md.jannatultasnim2661]

You are awesome.. 😊

[@ParthDavee]

How do siraj know what kind of contact i want *Every single* video ....... MAN Great Work

[@videloco84]

Hi Siraj thx for everything!!!. Can you make a video where explaining how to do a portfolio, and how to make it known by potential clients? By the way, I admire you.

[@deadshot3347]

1:10 Good One Bruh!!!!

[@kerron_]

Amazing story

[@vn-bj4dw]

Memes, a very efficient modern way to explain concepts.

[@rossinnes]

This was a great breakdown of loss functions, thank you! Could you do another video where you do some examples in python?

[@revolverkimblee]

Nice dude!

[@aigen-journey]

I've checked out of curiosity some of the listings on upwork. Well .. $200 budget for training NN for a mobile platform, offer only for experienced developers :-) No ... it's not an hourly rate, it's the budget for the whole project.

[@PatrickBateman12420]

Indeed, the supply and demand on traditional platforms have become poor. For example, in Germany, you don't find big companies on the 'web.' Sample: speech recognition job for >6 months. 20% of the time needs to spent with the client in-house. Payment similar to Silicon Valley, but it's a challenging job and not permanent.

[@SirajRaval]

dont get discouraged by just one listing on one website

[@bbonvallet]

With Upwork and Freelancer, you have to be incredibly selective of clients. Especially starting out, it's good to find clients who know what they want (even better if they can do it themselves), but simply don't have the time. They're going to have job descriptions with good details. Feel free to ask questions when applying for the job and don't accept the job until you have satisfying answers. I turn down so many more clients than I accept, which hurts at times I need the money. Bad clients happen and they'll eat more time and money than it would cost to avoid them.

[@bbonvallet]

Something else to look out for: on an international community, there are folks out there who are just as talented but have a much lower cost of living. You really cannot compete with them. Instead, use search features that restrict to your country. There are clients who would rather deal with "locals" and pay more. There are usually ways to filter for that.

[@PatrickBateman12420]

excellent points. thanks!

[@priyankrajsharma]

Nice work

[@sennathanify]

Also, a question on building the necessary skills! Should I start off with tensorflow framework or pytorch?

[@MusixPro4u]

Hearing you talk so slowly is incredibly strange.

[@yogeshpawar159]

first time I watched siraj talking normal speed

[@nithints302]

I watched it at 2x speed to get feel of Siraj

[@SirajRaval]

whatever it takes to grow

[@fastrocket]

Excellent info. Siraj definitely needs to work on his slow/normal speed talking since it sounds very stilted. Need to keep it sounding conversational rather than robotic/script.

[@julianw7097]

I preferred this speed. Though I guess I could just change the speed either way.

[@EraylsonGaldino]

Amazing Siraj! Can you make a video about procrastination?

[@EctoMorpheus]

Love the banter, didn't expect Maybelline Btw, the business card link you said would be in the description is either not there, or I'm blind

[@kyokushinfighter78]

It's very good and inspiring advice, but in my experience, freelancing can get tedious so fast. Especially if you are male with spouse and kids, for the following reasons : 1. You now have the luxury of 24 hour non-stop nagging from your wife/girlfriend. And kids.... they will disturb you. all-the-time. 2. The loneliness and no one to talk and gossiping about life and work will get you crazy. Sometimes bosses are needed to complain and bitch about. 3. You can live your life in beautiful touristic beach side area in developing country for several weeks, after that it will get dull. 4. Sometimes we just need to get out of our house, far from spouse, kids. Meet new unique characters, flirt with new hot interns etc. 5. The warm feeling of of having fixed income and health insurance cannot be replaced. My advice is try to do freelancing while you have full time job, take a month off and go to Bali to live off the beach and start doing that, see if it fits you..

[@The_Original_Hybrid]

Hi, Siraj. Do you do kaggle competitions? If so, do you use it as a portfolio? It seems like the best way to show a potential employer that you've the skills to solve these big-data problems.

[@heerthirajah1661]

very useful. BUt 4 years gone. is it same now? am learning AI and DS and DL now. can I do freeelancing ????? please reply siraj

[@roderickmckinley4738]

Thanks for awesome video! Any info on average time taken to complete projects offered to freelancers? Or whether certain kinds of problems are more likely to be offered out to freelancers rather than permanent hires?

[@pal999]

Hey Siraj, great content and awesomeness as usual. Re: publishing work (articles, code, etc.) - I stop myself because I don't think there is anything original in learning something off the internet and then spitting out a different version of the same. But I see a lot of blog posts explaining basic concepts, even though there are more authoritative content already. I can never catch myself doing that. How do I go about creating content and sharing, while also not being a copy cat?

[@aleksilepisto4822]

Can you make video about generative graph neural networks or graph neural networks in general? I would be super happy. Thank you. :)

[@JB-ub9uj]

I'm curious why you posted Bunq? It has a 1.5% charge for non-euros (payments or withdrawals within the US). Was this directed to viewers in the EU or am I missing something? Cool concept, but seems best for the euro zone. Also, cofounders lab was acquired by "Business RockstarsTV". I can't even tell what that business does from their website. Short video promos? Anyway, interesting links but there are probably more helpful ones out there.

[@hariharvarshan6359]

Hi , Siraj it's been really excited watching your videos one more good video... Can any one please guide me. If I choose NLP as specific in artificial intelligence then how should we move about.... More interested in chatbot ... Stuck helpless Thanks Hari

[@luvsuneja]

Great stuff, Siraj. I wonder if there are mentors who can help you to transition to this kind of lifestyle.

[@SirajRaval]

thanks, yes me. ask me anything

[@harishsingh5225]

Hey. What do you think about acquisition of github by microsoft?

[@harendrasingh_22]

you just plugged in every brand you could land a deal with !

[@SirajRaval]

Not a single sponsorship here. Ask any brand I mentioned.

[@sharangowdapatil8453]

I thought I'm on 0.5x playback speed, you usually speak fast

[@rooster443]

Sharangowda patil And that's ok, I was going to say on the last video he talked way to fast

[@SirajRaval]

the slower the bigger the audience gets

[@BeaST129H]

Hi Siraj, I am an amateur coder and want to get into the field of A.I., what's a realistic expectation I should have of my skills so that I can consider myself up to par for freelance work? And as always, thank you for your videos!

[@Mikkysam52]

Thank you so much for this video, really inspiring I have a question please, is it absolutely necessary to be a math wiz in order to learn AI?

[@CarlosRedman3]

Is google colab good enough to start freelancing ?

[@FernandoZafe]

do a tutorial for self-discipline!

[@lucav4045]

What about freelancing as a student under 18 years? I want to turn my knowledge into money but I can't find a good way

[@keshavtulsyan7515]

Luca Vill good to hear, wt actually can you ?

[@lucav4045]

Keshav Tulsyan I have experience with computer vision and seq2seq. But I think I'm not yet good enough in these fields to actually work as a freelancer, so I would prefer just simpler tasks like implementing stuff in Python or setting up a WordPress website etc.

[@ivoriankoua3916]

Really , you're goon enough with CV , that's great cause I also learn ML and DL applied specifically to CV so if instead of begin a freelancing you're interested to build a Start-up , let me now ....(I'm 20)

[@ivoriankoua3916]

lord Lancelot name Great to see that , I'm still learning , how can I contact you ? I also like ML and have a bunch of idea

[@bacemtayeb326]

@@ivoriankoua3916 Ivorian Koua I am 17 and I have already done great work with AI and computer vision. check my github : github.com/bacemtayeb or medium : medium.com/bacemtayeb. Contact me if you are interested about the startup thing : [e-mail]

[@Abhishek-lz5uy]

Thanx

[@DKL997]

My experience on Upwork has been that most people want to pay effectively less than $10/hr, and a surprising number of them are just wanting you to do their university homework for them. Once you take out crazy self-employment taxes, Upworks 25% fee, and the fact that sometimes they end up not paying, I earn significantly more with a proper minimum wage job. How can people actually earn $20+ take-home pay doing freelance ML without having contacts inside big companies?

[@BFBCIE2]

You sell books? Where can I check those out??