Workshop Title: Build your own Copilot using Microsoft Azure AI Studio
Presenters: Ankit Masrani and Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri, Microsoft
Abstract:
Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence by learning to build your own AI-powered assistant, or Copilot, using Azure AI Studio Service. This workshop provides a hands-on opportunity for attendees to create customized copilots that can answer questions based on their unique knowledge bases and data sources.
We will explore two primary approaches to building your Copilot:
1. Low-Code Tools and Out-of-the-Box Features: Ideal for those who prefer a simplified approach, this option leverages intuitive, user-friendly tools to quickly create and deploy your AI assistant with minimal coding.
2. Code-Heavy and Extensible Configurations: For those looking to harness more advanced capabilities, allowing for greater flexibility and extensibility in your Copilot’s functionality.
By the end of this workshop, participants will have the skills and knowledge to build and integrate their own AI-powered assistants into applications, enabling personalized interactions and smarter solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Level of Knowledge Required:
- Low code tools – Basic to none
- Code heavy and extensive Configuration – Python required
Equipment to bring: Laptop + Internet
Presenter Bios:
Ankit Masrani, Principal Software Engineer, Microsoft Security
Ankit Masrani is a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft with over a decade of experience in building scalable and secure distributed systems. He has been instrumental in the development of various software products from the ground up across various global organizations like Amazon and Microsoft, earning recognition and patents for innovative contributions. His latest significant contribution has been leading an engineering team to build the first-ever AI solution for Cybersecurity which not only reduces the time to threat detection and mitigation but also addresses the shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the industry.
Additionally, Ankit has been part of the Microsoft hiring panel and actively mentoring new and junior engineers, fostering their growth and success. Ankit is a IEEE Senior Member, participates as an industry expert judge in hackathons, conducts workshops at conferences and contributes to research articles.
Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri, Senior Software Engineering Manager, Cloud + AI Division, Microsoft
Naga Santhosh Reddy Vootukuri, is a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft with over 16+ years of experience spanning India, China, and the USA. Leading the Azure SQL Database team, he focuses on optimizing deployment processes to enhance efficiency and scalability for millions of databases globally. Santhosh is an active speaker, He spoke at multiple conferences including Microsoft tech ready. Santhosh has been instrumental in developing Master Data Services, earning recognition for his impactful solutions. He has authored numerous research articles and is a Senior IEEE member, contributing to DZone and serving on the editorial board of Science journal. Santhosh is deeply committed to mentoring, actively participating in Microsoft’s SQL Hiring Committee and guiding junior engineers. He is a technical reviewer for APress, Packt, and Manning publications, and Pearson where he reviewed multiple books. He also participated as a Judge for Devpost, Geekle and Microsoft AI Hackathon. Beyond his technical responsibilities, Santhosh is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion.
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/naga-santhosh-reddy-vootukuri-5a67a133/
Speaker profile: https://sessionize.com/naga-santhosh-reddy-vootukuri/