MIDOTNET - Randy Pagels - AI-Driven Development with Azure, OpenAI, and GitHub

Agenda

• 5:30 - 6:30pm Networking
• 6:30 - 7:30pm Presentation
• 7:30 - 7:45pm Closing

Abstract
Step into the future of app development, where AI meets the cloud to transform your projects from concept to reality. This session will bring you up to speed with Azure OpenAI, Cosmos DB, and Container Apps, creating an intelligent Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application.
Discover how GitHub’s Advanced Security and Copilot work in unison to boost your productivity while keeping your code secure. Through real-world examples and practical exercises with the LangChain framework, you'll learn the ins and outs of building scalable, AI-enhanced applications. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to redefine app development with cutting-edge AI integration.

• Key Takeaway 1: Learn to combine Azure OpenAI, Cosmos DB, and Container Apps to create a powerful AI-driven RAG application.
• Key Takeaway 2: Discover how GitHub Advanced Security and Copilot streamline workflows and safeguard your codebase.
• Key Takeaway 3: Gain practical skills with LangChain and CodeSpaces to build and deploy scalable AI applications.

Bio
I am a seasoned DevOps Architect and Trainer at Xebia USA, with over three decades of experience driving cloud adoption, application modernization, and DevOps excellence. Specializing in GitHub technologies like Advanced Security, GitHub Copilot, and GitHub Actions, I bring a deep focus on Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipeline management. I am passionate about educating and empowering clients through strategic consulting and hands-on training, helping organizations enhance their development practices on Azure and scale their cloud operations efficiently.