RAG Agent with Azure AI | AVD & AI | Azure AI Foundry

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Agenda

Topic 1: AVD & AI: More than just proactive monitoring
Description: coming soon.
Speaker: Shahrad Alerasoul
Azure Infrastructure Architect With a combined 2 decades of exposure in cloud infrastructure and virtual desktop. Back in my day, Cloud still meant grey-sky only and you needed Windows to see Azure, proud to be a Azure Veteran!

Topic 2: Build a RAG Agent with Azure AI Search
Description: Discover how to supercharge your AI apps with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) using Azure AI Search. In this session, I'll show you how to build intelligent agents that combine the power of large language models with enterprise-grade search to deliver accurate, contextual, real-time answers from your data.
Speaker: Cihan Cinar, Software & AI Architect | Technical Lead
I am a Software Architect passionate about designing innovative solutions and exploring cutting-edge technologies. I have extensive experience working with multiple cloud providers and pioneering new ways to develop and deploy applications. My recent focus has been on Generative AI, integrating intelligent solutions into projects to solve real-world challenges.
I enjoy sharing knowledge through university courses, technical training sessions, and participating in web conferences. Staying connected with the latest trends in architecture and AI inspires me to push boundaries and embrace global perspectives.

Topic 3: Getting Started with Azure AI Foundry
Curious about how AI projects go from concept to production?

In this introductory session, we’ll explore Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft’s new platform designed to make building and managing AI solutions easier than ever.
You’ll get a tour of its key features — from discovering models and creating prompt flows to testing and deploying your own AI apps — all within a secure, collaborative environment.
Whether you’re a developer, student, or just interested in how AI is built, this session will give you a clear, hands-on understanding of how Azure AI Foundry brings innovation to life.
Speaker: Kaan Turgut
Kaan Turgut is a passionate tech professional who loves turning cutting-edge ideas into reality. As a Senior Cloud/DevOps/AI Engineer with deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, Kaan thrives on designing scalable cloud solutions, building smart AI-driven applications, and streamlining development workflows. His mission? Helping organizations unlock the full potential of the cloud to drive innovation and growth.

But Kaan’s impact goes beyond code and infrastructure. He’s a huge believer in the idea that “you get as much as you give.” That’s why he’s always sharing his knowledge with the tech community—whether it’s through mentoring up-and-coming developers, hosting hands-on workshops, or speaking at industry events. He’s even on YouTube, sharing tips, tutorials, and insights to help others grow. For Kaan, it’s all about making a meaningful impact on the ecosystem and the lives of those around him.

Want to explore how cloud and AI can transform your business? Or just swap ideas and stories? Reach out to Kaan—he’d love to connect!