Algorithms present a major opportunity to improve processes and analyze vast amounts of data. This guide teaches you to design algorithm architectures and publish them as commercial data refining services at the Cloud'N'Sci.fi Algorithms-as-a-Service marketplace.

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The Beginner’s Guide for
ALGORITHM
ARCHITECTS
by Pauli Misikangas,
the CEO of Cloud’N’Sci Ltd
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Software project is a Great Adventure…
…and everybody
In the beginning,
has a different idea
nobody knows the
where to go.
exact starting point...
Starting Target?
Point?
The only sure thing is that
there will be unknown dangers
and delays on the way.
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So, the length of the journey is a MYSTERY
Starting Target?
Point?
That’s why
estimating the
cost of a
software
project is so
difficult....
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...especially when developing ALGORITHMS
QUALITY Possibility of
Rapid Success
Good Enough
Risk of
Failure
Algorithms simply
cannot be developed
as normal software!
COST
Fair Estimate Max
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Algorithms refine your data
All digital information Desired output
needed for the task with clear benefits
Input Data Refining Benefit
Data refining steps needed to
generate the desired output
based on the given input
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Algorithms are the Brain of Software
PACKET
Even your favorite software
may include complex
algorithms doing all kind of
”magic” behind the scenes.
You don’t have to be aware
of them, but you’d certainly
notice if they were missing.
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Algorithms DO matter!
If the data is complex,
Manual work or smart algorithms may
inefficient data be the only possible
DATA HANDLING TIME
processing way to reach the
desired outcome!
The lack of Smart
algorithmic Algorithm
power wastes
a lot of time
and money!
AMOUNT OF DATA
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Complex task requires multiple steps
Algorithm Architecture
Output Data
Input Data
Data Refining Step 1
Data Refining Step 3
Data Refining Step 4
Data Refining Step 2
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Innovated by Algorithm Architects
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Algorithm Architects are skilled
computer scientists who can:
a) divide the overall challenge
into solvable sub-problems
b) find a suitable algorithm or
developer for each step
c) combine pieces together to
achive the desired solution
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Wanna become an Algorithm Architect?
NOW YOU CAN!
?!? Anyone can become an
algorithm architect and
create commercial data
refining solutions at the
Cloud’N’Sci.fi
Algorithms-as-a-Service
Marketplace!
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Stairway to the Cloud
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1. Clarify the mission
Reveal the True
Deeply understand Customer Need(*
the current and specify the
situation - what desired output
information is
available/missing?
GOAL
*) Might not be what the customer asks for
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2. Identify possible steps
GOAL
Find plausible
sub-goals
from both
directions
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3. Explore and prune
GOAL
X
Explore paths
further step by
step and reject
dead-ends
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4. Complete solution paths
GOAL
X
Continue until
solution paths
finally meet.
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5. Create solution candidates
GOAL
Every path from
START to GOAL is a
possible solution
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6. Select with wisdom
This might be an
INVENTION…
This is a possible
SOLUTION…
...but THIS is an
INNOVATION!
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+
- t
Overall Business Benefit Estimate
(Expected Benefit vs Cost)
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7. Define algorithm modules
(check the Cloud’N’Sci.fi Developer Guide first)
Algorithm Architecture
Module 1
Module 4
Module 3
Module 2
Output
Input
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8. Define input/output formats
Algorithm Architecture
Output Data
Input Data
Output 1
Output 2
Output 4
Output 3
Input 3
Input 1
Input 2
Input 4
Module 2
Module 1
Module 4
Modules can be
Module 3
Check the existing
chained if output specifications at
and input match Cloud’N’Sci.fi before
writing your own
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9. Find algorithms and developers
Algorithm Architect (You)
Algorithm Architecture
Output Data
Input Data
Module 2
Module 4
Module 3
Module 1
Output 1
Output 2
Output 4
Output 3
Input 3
Input 1
Input 2
Input 4
Academic publications,
algorithm libraries,
open-source projects,
commercial tools... Cloud’N’Sci.fi Forum
Algorithm Module Developers & Provider Network
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10. Offer modules to Cloud’N’Sci.fi
( Does not affect IPR ownership! You still own your modules )
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11. Agree on profit sharing
Potential
Solution Sales
at the Cloud’N’Sci.fi
Marketplace
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12. Start business with Cloud’N’Sci!
Business Applications
Sales
Support
API
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Hosting
Algorithm Architecture
Output Data
Input Data
Module 2
Module 4
Module 1
Module 3
Output 1
Output 2
Output 4
Output 3
Input 1
Input 4
Input 2
Input 3
maintenance
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