Challenges and Experiences of Iranian Developers with MLOps at Enterprise

Abstract: Data is becoming more complex, and so are the approaches designed to process it. Enterprises have access to more data than ever, but many still struggle to glean the full potential of insights from what they have. This research explores the challenges and experiences of Iranian developers in implementing the MLOps paradigm within enterprise settings. MLOps, or Machine Learning Operations, is a discipline focused on automating the continuous delivery of machine learning models. In this study, we review the most popular MLOps tools used by leading technology enterprises. Additionally, we present the results of a questionnaire answered by over 110 Iranian Machine Learning experts and Software Developers, shedding light on MLOps tools and the primary obstacles faced. The findings reveal that data quality problems, a lack of resources, and difficulties in model deployment are among the primary challenges faced by practitioners. Collaboration between ML, DevOps, Ops, and Science teams is seen as a pivotal challenge in implementing MLOps effectively.