How to build Local LLM RAG applications | In person San Francisco Meet
Did you know? Over 70% of enterprises are exploring LLM-powered solutions, yet many struggle with privacy, latency, and reliability when relying on cloud-based models. The answer? Local LLMs with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).
Imagine having a self-contained AI assistant, retrieving and generating precise responses without depending on remote servers. Sounds exciting? Join us at The Test Tribe’s 1st San Francisco Meetup to explore how testers can build their own Local LLM RAG applications!
📅 Date: February 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Venue: Personalis Inc., 6600 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, CA 94555, USA
Speaker: Jyoti Prakash
With 17+ years of software engineering expertise, Jyoti Prakash is a Quality Engineering Architect who seamlessly bridges development and testing domains. His deep understanding of AI, software quality, and automation makes him the perfect guide for this hands-on session.
Key Takeaways:
• What is RAG? Learn the fundamentals and why it’s a game-changer for local LLM applications.
• Setting up your Local LLM with providers like Ollama—run AI without cloud dependency.
• Building a local retrieval system using embeddings for fast, relevant document searches.
• Optimizing performance by tweaking chunk size, embedding models, and retrieval settings.
• Reducing bias and errors by anchoring AI responses to verified external data sources.
• Customizing responses for more precise, context-aware answers.
• Continuous evaluation & improvement—ensuring your RAG system evolves over time.
Who Should Attend?
• Testers & QA Professionals looking to leverage AI in testing.
• Developers & AI Enthusiasts eager to explore Local LLMs.
• Tech Leaders interested in privacy-first AI solutions.
📅 Mark your calendar & be part of this insightful session!
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