Gen AI: Understanding AI Agents
In this workshop, we'll do an explanation of what AI agents are, how they work, and a survey of current AI frameworks and how to implement agents in them including LangChain, CrewAI, and Microsoft’s AutoGen. We'll also discuss writing custom tools for agents, multiagent implementations, and using datasets with agents for Agentic RAG.
Tech covered with explanations and labs for each / what attendees will learn: AI agents, agent frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen) Hugging Face datasets, Ollama
About Brent Laster
Hi, I'm Brent Laster - a global trainer and book author, experienced corporate technology developer and leader, and founder and president of Tech Skills Transformations LLC. I've been working with and presenting at NFJS events for many years now and it is always exciting and interesting.
Through my decades in programming and management,I've always tried to make time to learn and develop both technical and leadership skills and share them with others Regardless of the topic or technology, my belief is that there is no substitute for the excitement and sense of potential that come from providing others with the knowledge they need to help them accomplish their goals.
In my spare time, I hang out with my wife Anne-Marie, 4 children and 2 small dogs in Cary, North Carolina where I design and conduct trainings and write books. You can find me on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/brentlaster), Twitter (@brentclaster) or through my company's website at www.getskillsnow.com.
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