Intro to LLMs: Embeddings, Attention, and Beyond

Ayleen Nazario

Accomplished Software Engineer with experience from Spotify and LinkedIn

Date

February 11th, 2025

Time

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Location

The Hub at Office Logic

Event Description

πŸŽ™ Join GPTuesdays for an exciting session on "Intro to LLMs: Embeddings, Attention, and Beyond" featuring Ayleen Nazario, an accomplished Software Engineer with experience from tech giants Spotify and LinkedIn! 🎟 Register Here (Seats running out fast!): https://lu.ma/6qi0fd81 πŸ’‘ In this comprehensive session, we'll explore the fascinating world of Large Language Models (LLMs) and uncover the core mechanisms that power today's most advanced AI systems. From the evolution of traditional rule-based systems to breakthrough achievements like AlphaGo and ChatGPT, we'll trace the remarkable journey of AI advancement, with this session's content powered in collaboration with Codesmith. πŸ’₯ Key Highlights: - πŸ” Deep dive into fundamental LLM concepts: tokenization, embeddings, and attention mechanisms - πŸš€ Exploration of AI evolution from rule-based systems to self-learning models - 🎯 Essential prompting techniques for effective AI interaction - 🌐 Real-world applications and impact of LLMs in modern technology - πŸ’» Practical insights for both experienced developers and AI enthusiasts πŸ‘€ About Ayleen Nazario: Ayleen is a forward-thinking leader in the engineering space, known for delivering innovative solutions that drive business impact at scale. With a unique ability to bridge technical depth with strategic vision, she has consistently transformed complex challenges into actionable outcomes that enhance system performance, improve data accessibility, and streamline infrastructure. Her work spans optimizing data workflows, leading architectural redesigns, and building resilient platforms that empower both internal teams and end-users at global companies such as Spotify and LinkedIn. Ayleen's contributions have not only advanced engineering excellence within her teams but have also played a pivotal role in shaping product adoption, operational efficiency, and long-term business growth. πŸ“… Date: February 11th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM πŸ“ Location: AI Center, Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Building 2 πŸ—ΊοΈ Event Venue: https://lnkd.in/gehazNHg πŸš— FREE Parking (mention "AI Center Attendee"): https://lnkd.in/gQ6DbKEp 🎟 Register Here (Limited Tickets!): https://lu.ma/6qi0fd81 πŸ“© Want to be a speaker? Fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/gnBBiQwq πŸ€— Follow us on all our socials: https://lnkd.in/gSmyihfF Don't miss this opportunity to understand the foundational concepts driving the future of AI technology! πŸš€πŸ€–

Ayleen Nazario

Ayleen Nazario

Experienced Software Engineer, Spotify and LinkedIn Alum