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Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend a meetup at GetYourGuide’s offices in Berlin, focusing on the practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the business environment. The theme was particularly centered around the recent developments in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), which piqued my interest due to my professional background and personal curiosities in similar technologies. About the talks The meetup featured three distinct talks, each shedding light on different facets of AI in production:...

In the grand, unpredictable theater of life, an undeniable truth shadows our every step: the possibility of our existence’s abrupt end. This realization, far from being a morbid fixation, serves as a profound reminder to cherish and make the most of the time we are granted. In this exploration, we delve into the implications of life’s inherent uncertainty and propose a mindset geared towards appreciating every fleeting moment. The Unpredictable Nature of Life Life, in all its beauty and complexity, operates on the whims of unpredictability....

Redefining Computing Through Reliability In an era when downtime could spell disaster for businesses, Tandem Computers Inc. introduced a groundbreaking solution: the NonStop system. Designed for unparalleled reliability, these systems ensured continuous operation, setting a new standard in computing. Tandem’s NonStop Systems Founded in 1974, Tandem Computers shipped its first system, the Tandem/16, to Citibank in 1976, marking the beginning of fault-tolerant computing. The NonStop systems were built on a unique architecture that allowed them to operate continuously, even in the event of component failures....

In January 2024, I had the opportunity to demystify the buzz around Large Language Models (LLMs) for my fellow software developers through a presentation titled “LLMs without the hype: How to leverage LLMs as a software developer.” My journey in the software development industry spans over 15 years, and in the recent months, I’ve been deeply involved in building applications powered by LLMs. My goal was to share my experiences and learnings, moving past the initial excitement to offer a grounded perspective on how these powerful tools can be practically applied in our daily work....

Today, I learned about the fascinating and influential figure of Queen Margaret I, who reigned over Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. A woman of formidable intellect and diplomatic skill, her story intertwines with the intriguing myths surrounding her son, Olaf. Margaret I: A Trailblazer in Scandinavian History Born in 1353, Margaret was the youngest daughter of King Valdemar IV of Denmark. She married Haakon VI of Norway at the age of ten and gave birth to their son, Olaf....