GenAI Fundamentals – Terminology & Core Concepts (Ciklum GenAI Upskill Program 2.0, 2024)

Info

Project type Public Speaking, Tech Presentation
Date 23th of October 2024
My Role Speaker, Mentor
Registered 116 participants
Topics GenAI, Tasking & Retrieval, Model Management, AI Foundations
Keywords Prompting, Retrieval, Reasoning, Knowledge, Chain of Thought, Agentic Architecture, ML/Ops, Fine tuning, Pretrained Models, Data pipeline, Generative AI, Transformer, ML/Deep Learning, Model architecture, NLP
Skills developed Presentation, Speaking
Event recording (Password protected)

Description

What makes a workplace truly attractive? Sure, things like work-life balance, good benefits, supportive colleagues, engaging projects, and challenging tasks are key.

But what about continuous learning? Staying updated is crucial—it ensures we remain competitive, no matter the industry, role, or community we belong to. In a field like software development, where technology evolves at a breakneck pace, keeping up-to-date is essential. With the rapid advances in recent years, the speed of change is only increasing.

After decades of technology revolutionizing other sectors, the software industry is now experiencing its own wave of transformation. Generative AI is reshaping society and will likely have a lasting impact on the world. These technological leaps are not just buzzwords—they’re a reality.

We are witnessing incredible times, and I couldn’t be more thrilled.

I’m fortunate to have the chance to discuss these topics with a vibrant community. The Ciklum GenAI Upskill Program 2.0 offers an excellent space for collaboration and shared learning, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve in the latest tech developments.

During this session, we dove deep into the fundamental concepts of GenAI over 90 minutes, covering a range of perspectives—from technical details to sales and delivery strategies. It’s vital that we foster a culture of continuous learning and present a cohesive approach when working with clients.

I’m thankful to work with colleagues who share the same enthusiasm and commitment to staying well-informed.

In my view, this kind of collaborative learning is one of the best ways to drive professional education forward in today’s world.

🚀 Let's discuss the GenAI Intro together

Whether you're aiming for a learning path in AI Engineering or are an AI enthusiast, understanding the fundamental concepts and terminology of GenAI is crucial for our daily work.

Clients are asking about various services and capabilities, competitors are showcasing their achievements, and major AI players are constantly releasing new innovations.

We need to ensure we can grasp these concepts, articulate ideas, and drive discussions on these topics.

This is the exact focus of this session. The Udemy recorded session provided an initial introduction to these concepts, but some may still seem confusing, or you may not see their application in real-life or business cases.

We’ll review all of these topics and address any questions to clarify them.

📑 We will talk about:

Here is a list of fundamentals, but the discussion will not be limited to these alone.

Tasking & Retrieval