Mario Pilija - Past Speaking Engagements

Mario Pilija

Comminus d.o.o.

CTO/COO

Croatia

Past Speaking Engagements

Started as an application development rookie over fourteen years ago, journey through IT world led me through many roles. From application development consultant over traditional project management and Team leads to todays CTO/COO. Even today my occupation is more in bussines and organization domain, technology is my passion so this certified Microsoft trainer, Azure Solution Architect and Azure DevOps Expert is helping organizations uplift their solutions to modern cloud workloads.

Building Intelligent AI Assistants: Unleashing the Power of Microsoft’s Semantic Kernel

Sinergija 24

ai

net

generative-ai

semantic-kernel

03/12/2024

Crowne Plaza Belgrade

Beograd, Serbia

Let's Chat with Our Enterprise Data: Exploring New Possibilities with AI and Azure Services

Advanced Technology Days 18

azure

openai

chatgpt

azurecognitiveservices

29/11/2023

CineStar Arena IMAX Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia

Handling events and messages in Azure

Advanced Technology Days 2022

azure

messaging

big-data

event-hub

29/11/2022

CineStar Arena IMAX Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia

Mario can deliver sessions in

English

Croatian

Sinergija 24

Sinergija 24

03/12/2024, Crowne Plaza Belgrade
Beograd, Serbia

Building Intelligent AI Assistants: Unleashing the Power of Microsoft’s Semantic Kernel

ai

net

generative-ai

semantic-kernel

In today's AI landscape, developers have a range of frameworks at their disposal for building intelligent assistants, with popular options like LangChain leading the way. Recognizing the need for robust and versatile solutions, Microsoft has developed Semantic Kernel - initially for internal use - to simplify and elevate the creation of complex AI applications. This session will showcase how Semantic Kernel not only streamlines the development of intelligent, context-aware assistants but also makes it easier to implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications. Furthermore, developers can leverage this framework to seamlessly integrate these assistants with external systems ensuring a more connected and functional AI solution. Join us as we explore: Microsoft’s Strategic Innovation: Learn how Semantic Kernel, developed by Microsoft for internal purposes, emerges as a powerful alternative in the AI development ecosystem. Simplified AI Development: Discover how Semantic Kernel reduces the complexity of building advanced AI solutions, enabling developers to create powerful, context-sensitive assistants with greater ease. Seamless Integration: Understand how Semantic Kernel allows for easy integration of AI assistants with external systems, such as APIs, to build more connected and functional solutions. Efficient RAG Implementation: Explore how Semantic Kernel simplifies the incorporation of RAG techniques, enhancing the accuracy and relevance of your AI-driven interactions. Real-World Scenarios: See how businesses are leveraging Semantic Kernel to solve challenges, integrate systems, and drive innovation across various industries. Practical Implementation Tips: Gain actionable insights on integrating Semantic Kernel into your existing infrastructure, particularly within the Azure ecosystem using Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Services. This session is tailored for developers, IT professionals, and business leaders eager to expand their AI capabilities. Join us to discover how Microsoft’s Semantic Kernel can revolutionize the way your enterprise builds and deploys intelligent AI solutions, from sophisticated assistants to seamlessly integrated, RAG-powered applications.