[D] EE and ML but How?

I've seen a LOT of Machine Learning PhDs and ML Engineers who have bachelor's in Electrical Engineering/ECE and while we can say that they have enough mathematical knowledge, how on earth they are able to be in such a software-driven field? As an ECE major I can't see any EE/CE class which can help us with a career in AI/ML. I thought only math/CS majors are qualified to get a job in ML industry.

I will be happy if you …

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