46 posts tagged with "azure"

Lucky to get #1 🎖️ on Microsoft Azure Collectives Monthly Leaderboard on StackOverflow ! 🚀 And #3 overall weekly contributor last week! 🎉

I've been diving deep into answering questions, sharing knowledge, and - let's be honest - chasing bounties 💰 (SUPER FUN). Lucky enough to strike 3 BIG bounties in a row: AI Speech service, Python FunctionApp & webjob. And now I feel like a bounty hunter … just like Mandalorian 😎

If you're wondering how come my account is only 5 months old … Well, like many of us on the internet, I was taking but not giving. But that changes now. ✨

More than the rankings, I enjoyed the process of learning, problem-solving, and helping the community tackle real-world development challenges. A big shoutout to everyone contributing and making the dev community stronger every day! 🚀 'This is the way.' 🙌

Being part of the Microsoft Innovation Hub tour in North Sydney with MVPs & RDs tonight was an incredible and inspiring experience! 💡 This hub is a dynamic space showcasing game-changing AI and technology in action.

The presentation on agentic AI were truly fascinating. 🤖 My inner tech geek especially liked the deep dives into SemanticKernel, AutoGen, Magentic-One, and AzureAIFoundry. The demo on medical research using GraphRAG 🔍 is a brilliant example of AI driving real-world impact!

The InnovationHub tour was also eye-opening, featuring innovations across industries: 🏥 Smart hospital bed that monitors patient vitals, enhanced with HoloLens-powered medical visualizations for teaching 🛍️ AI-driven retail solutions tracking stock levels and providing staff with instant insights 📚 Personalized learning AI app designed to help students focus and tailor their education 👀 Accessibility tool using eye-tracking to control computer actions

The future of AI is exciting, transformative, and full of endless possibilities! 🚀 Can't wait to see how these innovations shape the world! ✨

Earned my Gold badge at Microsoft SummerBootcamp!🥇 It was an amazing online experience exploring AI and Azure through informative sessions and practical industry use cases.

A huge thanks to Microsoft and the amazing speakers for such an inspiring event! 🙌 Sessions that got me most excited and inspired: 🚀 Boost Developer Productivity with AI 📈 Accelerate Business Growth with AI Apps 🔦 AI Spotlight on ANZ 🏗 AI Ready Infra 🔥 Ignite 2025 Recap

Eager to bring these skills to life through real-world innovation!

🌟 It's not just learning - it's about showcasing your commitment to growth and expertise.

Showcase your achievements by exclusive badges from Microsoft SummerBootcamp! 🌟 It's not just learning - it's about showcasing your commitment to growth and expertise.

Day 1 of the Bootcamp was packed with 5 amazing sessions, and there's still 2 more days of learning ahead! Whether you're starting fresh or catching up, it's not too late to join the online sessions and earn your badge. 🎖

'AI Ready Infrastructure' & 'Boost Developer Productivity with AI' are my two top picks! Check out all the online sessions here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/anzmicrosoftsummerbootcamp/

One last AIAppInOneDay workshop in 2024 at the Microsoft Canberra office to wrap up the year! On what turned out to be a record-hot day🔥, the energy in the room was even hotter (and no, it wasn't just because one of the A/C units went down in the morning 😅).

We dove into building AI apps using Azure AI Services, and the excitement was contagious! 🎉 We discussed questions on topics like evaluating LLM responses using AIFoundry and dove into experiments with GraphRAG from Microsoft Research.

The session was filled with insightful questions, innovative ideas, and collaborative problem-solving ✨, highlighting the transformative power of AI in reshaping how we think and develop.

A huge shoutout to all the participants for your curiosity and engagement that made this workshop a remarkable success! 🙌 We did it again, Ahmed Youssef! 💡 Special thanks to Tracey, Michelle, and Ross for organizing this fantastic workshop!

Fun day at the Microsoft AI Tour @ Sydney! Lucky I made it back from Auckland ✈️ just in time to be one of the 6000+ participants!

I absolutely loved the keynotes, workshops, breakouts, and interactive sessions! Each one packed with valuable insights and inspiration. And let's not forget the Microsoft photo booths, such a fun and creative way to capture the day with friends like Saadullah! 📸

Especially thrilled to see PetAI being showcased in multiple occasions. Such a proud moment for our Insight team!

From cutting-edge Azure AI tools to real-world success stories, the event showcased the power of AI to drive transformation and innovation. Plus, the chance to connect with industry peers and experts was the cherry on top. 🍒

Innovation overload in Auckland! 🚀 Just rounded off another unforgettable AIAppinOneDay workshop in Microsoft office with Ahmed, and it was all about getting our hands dirty with Azure AI services.

Yep, we built a RAG chatbot from scratch 💬 - embedding generations, vector searches, LangChain orchestration. It was like taking OpenAI models to the next level, with a vibe that screamed: "Let's build cool stuff!"

The best bit?💡Realizing we can make AI apps for literally anything. Work? Sorted. Fun? Oh yeah. What about an app to predict the next lottery numbers (an idea from crowd) ! Are we coding or dreaming? Who cares - it's genius.

Shoutout to everyone in the room who brought the energy, ideas, and what if moments. 🤝

4am wakeup and 7am flight - totally worth it for an wonderful day at DDD Brisbane last Saturday! I'm so flattered and grateful that so many people joined me for my talk about LEGO AI and FLL.

Thank you for agreeing that I earned the cape in the end! 🦸‍♂️ Appreciate the interest and great chats afterward, Andrei and Gerald.

The only downside? Wishing I could clone myself to attend every talk! Huge shoutout to Joel (I did not tag you on social), Michelle (it is not luck but hard work from the girls!), Jason (C# & .Net will always be my favorite), Bryden & Luke (cool hats & photos!), Julian (I wrote RSA at uni as assignments) for your insightful talks - I walked away with new ideas and inspiration!

And of course, it was so lovely to catch up with new & old friends like Fabrizio, and Insight teammates. DDD events are as much about the community as they are about the content. To top it all off, look what I found at the airport on my way back to Sydney: a life-sized LEGO Captain! (last photo)

Thanks again, DDD Brisbane (especially Chris & Bronwen), for such a rewarding and enriching experience.

Will DDD Sydney come back one day? I will definitely sign up for volunteering!

🎉 I've been accepted into the Microsoft MVP Program (Azure AI Services)! Yes, I'm as surprised as you are! 😊

Here's what happened: when I joined Insight, Saadullah said to me, "You've got to keep an eye on Simon, he's doing amazing work in the community." So, I did! Like many MVPs, he's basically a walking RSS feed for user groups, conferences, and tech meetups. One day, on a whim, I submitted a talk and told him, "Hey, I did it, now that?" 🙃 He replied: "well, the chance to get in is pretty slim but don't give up, keep trying."

That small nudge set everything in motion.💥 After a few goes, I got my first public tech talk, things just started flowing – more events, more opportunities, and deeper involvement with tech and school community. The past six months have been incredibly intense. Just last week, I attended five events in ten days - early bird and red-eye flights to get there (a personal record for me 😅!). It's been a whirlwind of incredible experiences and unforgettable moments.

To anyone thinking about starting your community journey – take that first step. You never know where it might lead.

Incredible Microsoft AI AppinaDay Workshop in Wellington, my first time to the lovely city!

It's fantastic to see so much enthusiasm in the room as we dive into the capabilities of Azure AI services. The questions and engagement from everyone attending are truly impressive. Really great running the session with my Insight teammates Ross and Ajay!