Join us as our technical guru Greg Levenhagen dives into the technical aspects of designing solutions for generative AI projects!
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 5:00pm Doors open, food & networking
• Come hungry! Plenty of hors d’oeuvres (veggies, fruit, wings and pizza) will be served
5:45 pm Welcome & Speaker Presentation, additional networking to follow
Event location: Holidays Pub & Grill, Appleton, 3950 N. Richmond Street, Appleton WI
Cost: $0 Members (free), $20 non-Members, $10 Students with school ID
5:45pm Session – Mastering Solution Design in Generative AI Projects
This session dives into the technical aspects of designing solutions for generative AI projects. Without resorting to code walk-throughs, Greg will provide a comprehensive understanding of the underlying concepts critical for success in this domain. Participants will explore the intricacies of generative AI, dissecting terminology, patterns, and frameworks essential for crafting effective strategies and solutions. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical examples, the session seeks to equip attendees with the knowledge to make informed decisions and drive innovation in their generative AI initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
- In-depth Understanding of Generative AI Concepts: Gain a solid grasp of the key terminologies and operational mechanics of generative AI, enabling a deeper comprehension beyond the basic definitions.
- Strategic Frameworks and Patterns: Learn about the strategic frameworks and design patterns specific to generative AI, facilitating more structured and effective solution design.
- Decision-Making Insights: Acquire insights into critical decision-making processes in generative AI project management, from conceptualization to execution.
- Innovative Solution Design: Understand how to leverage the unique capabilities of generative AI to design innovative solutions that address complex problems.
- Future Trends and Implications: Explore the future trajectory of generative AI technology and its implications for strategy and solution design in various industries.
Presenter: Greg Levenhagen
Greg Levenhagen is a Technical Fellow with Core BTS, a Microsoft Regional Director (http://rd.microsoft.com) and an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Helping make people’s lives better through technology and software. Having spent significant time in Linux, UNIX, Apple and Microsoft stacks, along with the big three cloud providers in Amazon (AWS), Microsoft (Azure) and Google (GCP), believes strongly in a best tool for the job/solution approach.
A true enthusiast of computer science, with passions and interests including AI (several subcategories of Artificial Intelligence – neural networks, machine learning, and vision), data science, AR/MR/VR, mobile, User Experience/User Interaction, architecture, distributed computing, 3D/games, cloud, security, devops/devsecops, automated testing, web, agile, languages and much more. Greg speaks at conferences like THAT Conference, CodeMash, VSLive, Code PaLOUsa and various Code Camps.
He has a great passion for giving back to the community and teaching. He volunteers through TEALS and code.org to get computer science into schools, and sits on several non-profit and education boards. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), board member of THAT Conference, president of the Milwaukee Code Camp, president of the Northeast WI Code Camp, president of the Northeast WI Developers User Group (NEWDUG), co-organizer of the Fox Valley Game Development Meetup, co-organizer of the Northeast Wisconsin Cloud User Group (NEWCUG), organizer of MobileMKE, cofounder of the Northeast WI Agile User Group, INETA speaker and IEEE and ACM member.
Along with being a life-long geek, Greg enjoys golfing, football, woodworking, philosophy and stimulating conversation.