
MLOps Specialist
Prema Roman
Distributed Systems Engineer
Prema Roman is a distributed systems engineer and MLOps specialist at Rotational Labs and a professor at Georgetown University, with over a decade of experience in software, data, and machine learning engineering. She has a proven track record of building high-quality software applications and data products.
At Rotational Labs, Prema has led the development of globally distributed systems and machine learning data products, enhancing the company’s capabilities in delivering scalable AI solutions. Her passion for continuous learning has driven her to transition from her start as a data analyst to tackling complex challenges in AI engineering.
Prema has also contributed to the field through insightful publications, and is co-author of Real-time Machine Learning (Manning, 2025).
Blog Posts Written by Prema
The AI Paradox: Why More Technology Means More Humanity
AI is rapidly transforming the workplace, but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s as simple as replacing workers. If you want to stay ahead of the curve, try a human-centered approach.
Jan 27, 2025Product Development in the AI Era
Last month, we spoke to a panel of expert product managers who have successfully implemented AI solutions in their organizations. This post recaps some of the key strategies and insights they shared.
Nov 27, 2024How to build a text-to-sql LLM application
As industry races for use cases of Large Language Models, software devs have emerged as early adopters. Can LLMs help us translate between tech and talk? Let’s build a text-to-SQL application with Vanna and Streamlit!
Jun 7, 2024To LLM or Not to LLM (Part 2): Starting Simple
Sick of hearing about hyped up AI solutions that sound like hot air? 🧐 Let’s use boring old ML to detect hype in AI marketing text and see why starting with a simple ML approach is still your best bet 90% of the time.
May 20, 2024To LLM or Not to LLM: Tips for Responsible Innovation
We’re seeing a proliferation of Large Language Models (LLMs) as companies seek to replicate OpenAI’s success. In this post, two AI engineers respond to LLM FAQs and offer tips for responsible innovation.
May 8, 2024How to Plan and Scope LLM Projects
Move over ChatGPT, here come the Large Language Models (LLMs). More and more companies are incorporating LLMs into their operations. Are you ready? Here’s the guide to how Rotational plans and scopes our LLM projects.
Feb 1, 2024