Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) responsible for ML systems need to focus on pipeline management for reliable services.Training ML models involves managing data ingestion, freshness, training, and deployment efficiency.ML systems' challenges include capacity planning, resource management, and cost understanding.Data freshness is crucial for ML systems' health and user experience, with varying requirements by product.Automation, SLOs, and understanding data volume are key for reliable ML pipelines.Efficient machine learning inference is vital for real-world deployment, optimizing cost effectiveness.Knowing how to efficiently use specialized hardware is essential for cost-effective AI pipelines.Automation and minimizing manual effort are crucial for building resilient data pipelines.Successful ML deployments require holistic management, including data pipelines, training, and monitoring.Using GKE for AI orchestration can further enhance ML system management and optimization.