Barry Stahl
Barry (he/him) is a .NET Software Engineer who has been creating enterprise solutions for more than 30 years. Barry is also an Election Integrity Activist, baseball and hockey fan, husband of one genius and father of another, and a 30+ year resident of Phoenix Arizona USA. Barry spends his days as a Solution Architect for Carvana and his nights thinking about the next AZGiveCamp where software developers come together to build websites and apps for some great non-profit organizations.
Montreal 2025 sessions
Crafting AI: A Developer's Guide to Machine Learning
English session - Intermediate
Unlock the power of Machine Learning by coding your own models from scratch! In this session, we’ll break down complex ML concepts into easy-to-understand steps. You'll start with a simple linear regression and move on to neural networks without relying on pre-trained models like GPT. By the end, you'll have the skills and confidence to implement Machine Learning in your projects. Join us to demystify ML and empower your ML journey!
The Future of Information Retrieval: A Deep-Dive into RAG
English session - Intermediate
RAG is transforming information retrieval by integrating the pre-training of LLMs with your data, leading to novel insights and real opportunities for application features. This session aims to equip you with the knowledge to effectively implement RAG within your line-of-business apps. We'll focus on C# code samples, utilizing the Microsoft OpenAI Client to demonstrate building applications that will delight your users.
