Tips for Using APIs in Data Science and AI

APIs are a critical piece of modern data science and AI. Ryan will share tips for using APIs with Python open source tools from his book including: deploying machine learning models using FastAPI and ONNX, consuming APIs in StreamLit apps, and consuming APIs with LangChain Generative AI application.

This is also a special book launch event for Ryan Day’s new book Hands-on APIs for AI and Data Science, coming from O’Reilly Publishing in April 2025. The event will begin with refreshments, social time, and an opportunity to get copies of Ryan’s book signed by the author. If you have already purchased the book, bring your copy to get signed, or you can get specially priced books at the event.

Ryan will have a drawing for copies of other O’Reilly books that he found especially useful while researching his topic.

Speaker
Ryan Day is an advanced data scientist at the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). Previously, he led the digital services division for the General Services Agency (GSA), advancing cloud computing, data science and API development initiatives. He is the author of Hands-on APIs for AI and Data Science, which will be published by O’Reilly Publishing in April 2025.

Logistics
This event will be in person. We will try to add an online streaming and recording option for the talk if the space, WiFi, and hardware accommodate. If streaming and recording occur, they will be available on the Data Community DC YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@DataCommunityDC

Agenda
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Food and networking
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Presentation and fireside chat with Ryan
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM Book signing
7:15 PM - Close

Location
Note that this event will take place in the District of Columbia, within walking distance from the McPherson Square metro station, at 1300 I St NW Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005. There is also a parking garage nearby for those who are driving.