We all watched the movie "The Wild Robot," and as you think you understand it, your kid asks what it's really about. One such conversation happened at my home. But this time, rather than explaining it in a kid's way, I tried explaining it to my son with the concepts I know. And if a … Continue reading Decoding Roz, The Wild Robot, Through the Lens of AI
Author: Shankar Kumarasamy
Digital leader and technology enthusiast with experience in varied functional areas specializing in mobility and cloud backend.
Areas of specialization include:
1) Solutions architecture - Enterprise-scale solution consulting to determine major IT investments,
2) Technical architecture - End-to-end system and integration architecture including hardware and software,
3) Applications architecture - Multi-cloud native server-less application architecture,
4) Data architecture - Canonical data architecture and design including support to multi-tenancy data models,
5) Identity architecture - Different LoB identity management solutions involving SSO for customer 360 experience,
6) Security architecture - Eliminate digital risk by designing the flow of data between people, systems, and things with granular and only the needed access
Verifiable Credentials: A Deep Dive for the Agentic AI Era
Imagine a future where AI agents seamlessly handle tasks and transactions on our behalf. But how do we make sure these autonomous systems are acting responsibly and with proper authorization? Establishing trust and accountability in AI-driven interactions is a monumental challenge. We will look into how Verifiable Credentials are offering a crucial part of the … Continue reading Verifiable Credentials: A Deep Dive for the Agentic AI Era
Amazon Bedrock: Serverless Gateway to Generative AI
AWS Bedrock is a powerful serverless platform that provides a comprehensive framework for building generative AI applications from scratch. It allows you to choose, customize, and consume pre-trained foundation models (FMs) from leading AI providers like AI21 Labs, Amazon, Anthropic, Cohere, Meta, Mistral AI, and Stability AI. This means you can leverage cutting-edge AI capabilities … Continue reading Amazon Bedrock: Serverless Gateway to Generative AI
AI Tools and Products Released in 2024
2024 was a groundbreaking year for artificial intelligence, with new AI tools and products emerging every month. From AI assistants to AI-powered security tools, the advancements in AI technology have been remarkable. This blog post will explore some of the most interesting AI tools and products launched in 2024 that got my attention, organized by … Continue reading AI Tools and Products Released in 2024
Time Series Database Simplified: AWS Timestream Guide
Imagine a city that never sleeps. It's always buzzing with activity. Cars are moving, people shop online, and digital thermostats check home temperatures. This creates tremendous information like a giant notebook always written in. This "notebook" has special information. It tells us not just what happened. It tells us exactly when it happened. This information … Continue reading Time Series Database Simplified: AWS Timestream Guide
The Future of Streaming: AI’s Transformative Role
AI is changing the landscape of every application we commonly use in our day-to-day lives. We all know it is just the beginning. AI gives everyone the ability to utilize the content as they would like. Entertainment apps are one area that can benefit from AI as an industry. They can start by reaching out … Continue reading The Future of Streaming: AI’s Transformative Role
Optimizing AI with Small Language Models (SLMs) for On-Device Applications
In the fast-moving world of AI and language models, it's easy to think that bigger is always better. However, smaller language models (SLMs) can often offer a more strategic and effective entry point for businesses and enterprises that are just starting to explore this groundbreaking technology. From cost-efficiency to enhanced customization and easy deployment, SLMs … Continue reading Optimizing AI with Small Language Models (SLMs) for On-Device Applications
Augmented AI-Human Review Loop: Crafting Effective Workflows
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool, seamlessly integrating into our daily workflows and making tasks easier and more efficient. However, despite its impressive capabilities, AI isn't a perfect replacement for human intelligence. Instead, it excels at augmenting human capabilities, enhancing our ability to perform complex tasks and make informed decisions.The key to unlocking … Continue reading Augmented AI-Human Review Loop: Crafting Effective Workflows
Firebase App Check: Strengthening Backend Security & Compliance Assurance
Securing data is a primary consideration for any application. However, as we increasingly enforce security measures for users, it often leads to a diminished user experience due to the need for extensive interactions. For instance, the transition of reCAPTCHA from v2 to v3 improved user experience by eliminating the need for front-end selections. Therefore, when … Continue reading Firebase App Check: Strengthening Backend Security & Compliance Assurance
The Future of Workplace: AI-driven workplace
Everyone is curious about what AI can do for them. The AI revolution is the biggest since the inception of the Internet. Everyone is eager to know what AI can do for them, from teachers to inventory managers to tech enthusiasts and to the countless different job roles we have heard of. Much of the … Continue reading The Future of Workplace: AI-driven workplace
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