What is an AI PC with Stephen Foskett
Stephen Foskett’s Ignite Talk at AppDev Field Day explores the concept of AI PCs, highlighting the integration of AI hardware and software in personal computers. He explains that while AI hardware like tensor cores and neural processing units have been present in devices for years, the true potential of AI PCs lies in their ability […]
Application Developers are Part of a Bigger Picture with Jack Poller
In his Ignite talk at AppDev Field Day, Jack Poller, an analyst and founder of Paradigm Technica, emphasizes the importance of recognizing that application developers are part of a larger ecosystem. Poller points out that the nature of the tech industry often leads developers to focus narrowly on their specific tasks, such as designing, deploying, […]
The DevOps Loop is Not How Software Gets Built with Mitch Ashley
In his Ignite talk at AppDev Field Day, Mitch Ashley challenges the conventional depiction of the DevOps loop as a circular, continuous process, arguing that it inaccurately represents how software development actually occurs. He reminisces about his early career experiences with the waterfall model, where extensive planning preceded any coding, leading to numerous issues upon […]
Innovate with AI – Build Chat GPT-like Apps with Calvin Hendryx-Parker
In his Ignite talk at AppDev Field Day, Calvin Hendryx-Parker, CTO and co-founder of Six Feet Up, describes the process he uses to built AI applications, particularly focusing on data quality and management. He discusses the use of retrieval augmented generation for enhancing chatbot functionalities, emphasizing how poor data quality often hampers AI effectiveness. Calvin […]
DevRel’n For Dollars with Josh Atwell
In his Ignite talk at AppDev Field Day, Josh Atwell, a seasoned DevRel leader, delved into the intricate value of developer relations (DevRel) in enhancing business outcomes. Atwell highlighted common misconceptions about DevRel, emphasizing that beyond the visible activities like speaking at conferences and engaging with the community, DevRel plays a crucial role in driving […]
DevOps on the Menu with Chrystina Nguyen
In her Ignite talk at AppDev Field Day, Chrystina Nguyen shared her unique perspective on DevOps, drawing parallels between her extensive experience in the restaurant industry and the principles of DevOps in technology. She highlighted the similarities in teamwork and process optimization between running a successful restaurant and implementing DevOps practices. Chrystina emphasized that DevOps […]
GKE Autopilot with Michael Levan
In his Ignite Talk at AppDev Field Day, Michael Levan discussed GKE Autopilot, which he refers to as “serverless Kubernetes” due to its management of both the control plane and worker nodes, unlike standard GKE where only the control plane is managed. He highlighted that while Autopilot simplifies the setup process, reducing the complexity and […]
The Evolution of the CI CD Pipeline – Bridging the Gap from Heritage to Modern Apps with Paul Nashawaty
In his Ignite presentation, Paul Nashawaty discussed the evolution of the CI/CD pipeline, emphasizing the need to balance the allure of new, cutting-edge technologies with the imperative to modernize heritage applications. He highlighted the challenges organizations face in this modernization process, particularly the integration of DevSecOps across various environments and the importance of the software […]
Transmitting a Single Frame Across the RF Medium from Keith R. Parsons
In his Ignite Talk, Keith R. Parsons delves into the intricate process of transmitting a single frame of data across a wireless access point, emphasizing the significant overhead involved. He explains that while factors like channel width and modulation coding schemes (MCS) can affect the payload portion of the transmission, the majority of the process […]
Probability of Collisions with Troy Martin
In this Ignite Talk, Troy Martin delves into the probability of collisions in Wi-Fi networks, drawing parallels to the unpredictability of lineups at theme parks. He explains that despite adding more capacity, the variability in arrival times still leads to congestion, similar to how Wi-Fi frames contend for transmission opportunities. Martin introduces the concept of […]
Falling Down a LLM Rabbit Hole with Ben Young
In this Edge Field Day Delegate Ignite Talk, Ben Young shares his journey into building a chatbot web interface, with a specific focus on creating a chatbot for the Veeam knowledge base articles using OpenAI models. Along the way, he delves into the concept of retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and the challenges of relying solely […]
Generative AI Tools – What Could Go Wrong? with Gina Rosenthal
In this Edge Field Day Delegate Ignite Talk, Gina Rosenthal discusses the promising growth of generative AI technology, which leverages machine learning to generate predictive data and discern patterns. However, she emphasizes the potential pitfalls associated with generative AI. The technology can perpetuate bias, particularly when trained on data from the internet, which may have […]
Leveraging Generative AI for Accurate Career Path Predictions with Jim Czuprynski
In this Edge Field Day Delegate Ignite Talk, Jim Czuprynski introduced an innovative tool developed by his team that harnesses generative AI within Oracle databases. This tool draws from a data pool of 600,000 IT professionals’ profiles, offering not only predictive insights into an individual’s IT career but also a glimpse into how colleagues perceive […]
Bridging the IT Security Gap With Brian Knudtson
In this Edge Field Day Delegate Ignite Talk, Brian Knudtson discussed the communication challenges between IT and security teams in businesses. Typically, IT focuses on maintaining efficient information flow, while security prioritizes data protection and preventing breaches, often leading to the misperception of the security team as a “Department of No.” To foster effective collaboration, […]
A Real-World Approach to Intent-Based Networking and Service Orchestration
Intent-based networking is something that has a lot of mystique and buzz-words surrounding it. This talk explores the approach that ESnet took to build our service orchestration software suite as well as giving a few demonstrations of the software in action. This presentation is not an exhaustive explanation of how to build your own intent-based […]
Ignite Gestalt IT – Your Personal Brand by Janice Le
“What is your personal brand? Have you thought about who you are? Or what you stand for? What is your personal story? Join Janice Le as she talks about her own journey and life defining moments and how it has helped her build her own personal brand.”
