Max Ryabinin is a Distinguished Research Scientist at Together AI, specializing in efficient deep learning methods and leading the development of training infrastructure for various Together products. Prior to this, he was a Senior Research Scientist at Yandex Research and earned a Ph.D. in decentralized deep learning from HSE University in July 2023. In addition to his research work, he teaches Efficient Deep Learning Systems at HSE University and the Yandex School of Data Analysis (with materials in English) and also teaches Deep Learning at HSE University (primarily in Russian). His research interests focus on addressing new problems in natural language processing and making cutting-edge deep learning technologies more efficient and accessible to a wider audience.