Navigating MLOps: Insights into Maturity, Lifecycle, Tools, and Careers
Jasper Stone, Raj Patel, Farbod Ghiasi, Sudip Mittal, Shahram Rahimi · 2025
The adoption of Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) enables automation and reliable model deployments across industries. However, differing MLOps lifecycle frameworks and maturity models proposed by industry, academia, and organizations have led to confusion regarding standard adoption practices. This paper introduces a unified MLOps lifecycle frame-work, further incorporating Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps), to address this gap. Additionally, we outlines key roles, tools, and costs associated with MLOps adoption at various maturity levels. By providing a standardized framework, we aim to help organizations clearly define and allocate the resources needed to implement MLOps effectivelv,