GEEQ talk: The Impact of Generative AI

Join us at Microsoft Reactor on Thursday, 5 December 2024 at 5:30pm for an in-depth exploration of Generative AI with our three expert speakers, each tackling different aspects of this technology. Whether you're in tech or simply curious about AI's impact, this event will provide valuable insights into how Generative AI is shaping industries and unlocking new opportunities.

Three speakers, three topics

Talk 1 – From Chatbots to AI Agents
Ima Miri shares her journey from building a customer service chatbot using Apache NLP to the rise of AI agents powered by large language models (LLMs). We'll discuss how chatbots have evolved into AI agents with broader capabilities, shaping the future of work, and the key considerations for implementing these technologies. We will also explore use cases that go beyond traditional chatbots and discuss how businesses can adapt to this new era of intelligent automation.

Who is Ima Miri?
With over 17 years of experience as a Technical Team Lead, Solutions Architect, and Tech Entrepreneur, Ima has worked with companies like eBay, The Trade Desk, and various SMBs. Throughout her career, she has helped businesses of all sizes build robust solutions using emerging technologies that lead to success.

As the founder of AI Point, she helps individuals and businesses innovate with AI Solutions on AWS Cloud through training and consulting services and our products.

Talk 2 - GraphRAG: Enhancing LLM Accuracy and Organizational Knowledge Integration
Dr. Nasser Ghadiri's talk covers the evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their integration into organizational workflows, with a focus on addressing hallucination through Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). We'll explore the limitations of traditional RAG and introduce GraphRAG, a more advanced approach that leverages structured knowledge for improved accuracy and context. Real-world examples will showcase how GraphRAG enhances knowledge management and decision-making, revolutionizing AI use in enterprise settings.

Who is Dr. Nasser Ghadiri?
Dr. Nasser Ghadiri is a leading AI and data science expert with over a decade of experience applying AI, machine learning, and natural language processing to real-world challenges. He has held key roles, including Research Fellow at Western Sydney University, Senior Researcher at Ingham Institute, and Senior Data Engineer at NSW Health. With a PhD in Computer Science focused on human-centric AI, Nasser has authored over 40 publications and led production-ready AI projects, while also mentoring the next generation of data scientists.

Talk 3 - Navigating End-to-End Machine Learning Projects: Roles and Key Insights from Industry
In this talk, Dr. Shaila Pervin will share their experiences as a machine learning engineer working on end-to-end data science projects. We'll explore the various roles involved, from data engineering to deployment, and I'll provide practical guidelines for successfully navigating industry projects.

Who is Dr. Shaila Pervin?
Dr. Shaila Pervin, originally from Bangladesh, is a PhD graduate from Monash University. Currently she works as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Foxtel Group, where she works on Personalised Search and Recommendation systems. She also has experience in AI Research at IBM and strategic consulting at Capgemini. Dr. Pervin is committed to leading AI initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring they deliver tangible business impact.