Real Life Python

Join us at our beautiful office in TLV for an evening of practical Python insights! We'll dive into real-world problem-solving at Via, where survival analysis and machine learning help understand driver retention patterns. Learn how Python simplifies complex data analysis using open source tools to extract actionable insights. Then, discover uv, a blazing-fast package manager that streamlines Python workflows, replacing multiple tools with a single, efficient solution. Whether you're into data science, machine learning, or developer productivity, this meetup will equip you with new tools and ideas!

Agenda:
18:00-18:30 - Food & Drinks

• Retaining Drivers with Survival Analysis By Lev Drucker, Data Scientist, Via.
  Survival analysis is a valuable tool for improving user retention in the gig economy by analyzing factors that influence the duration of user engagement. The talk showcases the use of the LIFELINES and XGBoost packages to evaluate the impact of features on survival. Additionally, the SHAP package, used for ML and LLM explainability, helps visualize non-linear effects, enhancing model interpretability. These techniques were applied to study the impact of habit formation and certifications on the driver activity period, providing actionable insights.
• Lightning Talk
• uv: Speed Meets Simplicity in Python Package Management By Yonatan Bitton, Senior Software Engineer, Perception Point.
  This talk introduces uv, a groundbreaking Python package and project manager built with Rust, designed to simplify and accelerate Python workflows. Python packaging, long considered complex and slow, is reimagined with uv’s innovative, unified approach. From installing Python and creating virtual environments to managing dependencies and running scripts, uv replaces tools like pip, virtualenv, and poetry with a single, fast, and efficient solution.

See you there!
Menachem Begin Road, 144, Tel Aviv
Midtown Building, 25th Floor.