Workshop Title: Abracadabra for GenAI Models: Learn How Prompt Engineering Works
Presenters: Prashant Gupta: Software Development Manager at Amazon; Arpit Chaudhary: Senior Software Engineer at Apple; Seema Bansal: Product Manager at Microsoft
Abstract:
During this workshop, you will dive into the fascinating world of prompt engineering for generative AI models. Prompt engineering is designing and refining inputs to effectively guide the output of AI models to achieve desired responses. Speakers will guide you through the principles of how prompts work and demonstrate strategies for crafting effective ones. You will learn various techniques and methods to enhance your understanding and skills in prompt engineering. Through interactive activities and hands-on exercises, you’ll have the chance to design and build your own prompts, applying the concepts discussed during the session.
Hands-on: Yes
Takeaways:
- Understanding the mechanics of prompts in generating content
- Skills to design and deploy effective GenAI workflows
- Insights into real-world applications and use cases
Prerequisite:
- A laptop
- Beginner-level coding experience
- Access to internet
Presenter Bios:
Prashant Gupta: Software Development Manager at Amazon
Prashant is a seasoned leader currently serving as a Software Development Manager at Amazon where he leads a team of engineers to deliver scalable software solutions for Amazon’s vast network of warehouses. With a Master’s in Computer Engineering from UC Davis and over 9 years of professional experience, Prashant specializes in software development and management, utilizing state-of-the-art cloud solutions. As a cross-functional leader, he fosters global collaboration to ensure the quality and reliability of their projects. Prashant’s contributions extend beyond Amazon; he also serves as a reviewer for Elsevier, where he contributes to advancing research in computer science. His overarching mission remains consistent: to innovate, delight customers, and drive growth. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashantgupta16/
Arpit Chaudhary: Senior Software Engineer at Apple
Arpit is a Software Engineer at iCloud Team. Before Apple, Arpit has worked in diverse teams at Amazon, Philips and Adobe. He is a proponent of learning on the job and is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with future professionals. In his leisure time, he enjoys hiking and camping. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/arpit-chaudhary/
Seema Bansal: Product Manager at Microsoft
Seema Bansal is a Microsoft Product Manager with over 8 years of international PM experience. She is currently building features for 300M users of Microsoft Teams. Before working on Teams, she was managing security product in Cloud and AI within Microsoft Azure. Her computer science engineering & visual design academic background matched with her entrepreneurial endeavors has framedhow she approaches building and scaling products. It’s through her empathy-driven product building approach, curiosity, and incredible mentors that have helped her grow into a seasoned product leader. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/seema-bansal/