SupportVectors Big-Data AI Lab

09/02/2025

Join us for a free, two-day in-person workshop designed for those interested in understanding and building with AI agents.

📅 Dates: Sept 8 & 10, 2025 (Mon & Wed)
🕖 Time: 7 PM PST
📍 Location: SupportVectors, 46540 Fremont Blvd, Suite 506 · Fremont, CA

Register here: 👉 Meetup: https://lnkd.in/gSZv6Qaf 👉 http://Lu.ma: https://lu.ma/8pm7frgh ⚡ Can’t make it? Our AI Agents Bootcamp starts this September. Details here: https://lnkd.in/g_ekxZdh

What you’ll learn:
· Foundations of AI agents—what they are, how they work, and why they matter
· Multi-agent collaboration, cooperative dynamics, and specialized roles.
· Hands-on experience with LangGraph to build intelligent assistants
· Basics of reinforcement learning in agent systems and how agents interact with their environments
· Prompt engineering techniques to communicate with AI effectively

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a clear understanding of how AI agents work and practical experience you can build on.

08/22/2025

https://www.meetup.com/supportvectors/events/310578871

FREE Gen-AI Workshop (highly rated)
- RAG to Riches (2 part Workshop) (in-person only)
- ⁠Taught by Asif Qamar & Chandar Laximarayan (IIT + PhD/US) (former SVP of Engineering at CSOD)
- ⁠Mon (Aug 25) and Wed (Aug 27)
- ⁠Time : 7pm to 9pm
- ⁠Location: Support Vectors AI Lab ; 46540 Fremont Blvd STE 506, Fremont, CA 94538 (Near Fremont Marriott)

This FREE Workshop is a teaser for the 14 week long “RAG + AI Search Bootcamp"

Join us for RAG to Riches, a two-day, hands-on workshop where we’ll dive deep into building smart AI systems using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) – one of the most ex

06/18/2025

What Makes Our AI Bootcamp Different? It’s Not Just Learning—It’s Transformation.

At SupportVectors, we’re redefining how AI is taught—with structure, substance, and soul.

Led by education veteran Asif Qamar (33+ years across UC Berkeley & UIUC), our LLM Bootcamp bridges the gap from beginner to AI specialist—empowering you to build, ship, and lead real-world AI systems.

What sets us apart?

Elaborative Lesson Plans and Weekly Recaps
Live Paper Readings & Deep Dives into real-world AI systems
Extensive Labs followed by main sessions
Quizzes + Pre-Uploaded Code before every lab
24×7 One-on-One Support—real mentorship, not just pre-recorded videos

From learning how semantic search evolved from inverted indexes to Transformers, to setting up robust Python environments with UV, every session is crafted for clarity, mastery, and real-world relevance.

Stay ahead. Build smarter. Think deeper.

Explore: https://supportvectors.ai/courses/

[email protected] | 📞 1-855-LEARN-AI

05/30/2025

SupportVectors AI Lab is offering a 3-month AP Physics C course.

Take your physics skills to the next level this summer! Whether you're aiming for a top score on the AP exam, preparing for college-level STEM, or simply passionate about how the universe works — this is the course designed for you.

Join our 3-month summer course on AP Physics C, taught by two theoretical physicists who bring deep insight and real-world experience to every lesson.

📆 3 months of deep, hands-on learning
🧠 2 days a week / 6 hours per week

You'll experience:
✅ Deep dives into Mechanics and E&M
✅ Hands-on learning with expert guidance
✅ Real-world insights from practicing physicists

Email us for more details: [email protected]

05/16/2025

We're excited to announce our Summer 2025 Courses at SupportVectors, starting the first week of June. These courses combine in-depth theoretical foundations with hands-on lab sessions, giving you a comprehensive understanding of both the principles and the practical skills needed to work with modern AI systems.

Enrollment is now open — join us this summer: https://supportvectors.ai/courses/

Courses offered:
Foundations of AI
Large Language Models Bootcamp
AI Agents Bootcamp
RAG and AI Search Bootcamp
MLOps and LLMOps

05/05/2025

FREE 4-Day Course: Intuitive Introduction to Machine Learning
🗓️ May 12, 14–16 (Mon, Wed–Fri)
🕖 7:00 PM PST
📍 Join in-person or via Zoom

Learn the core concepts of machine learning through intuitive examples.
Perfect for curious minds, career changers, or anyone looking to dip their toes into Machine Learning.

Register on
Meetup - https://www.meetup.com/supportvectors/events/307537784/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
lu.ma - https://lu.ma/mxdo2z1g

03/25/2025

Ready to Master AI and Shape the Future?

Fine-tuning machine learning models is the key to unlocking their true potential—turning pre-trained powerhouses into precision tools for real-world challenges. Want to learn how to optimize AI with cutting-edge techniques like transfer learning, prompt engineering, and neural scaling? The time is now!

Join us at SupportVectors for our LLM Fine-tuning Techniques course and level up your skills with hands-on experience in our AI Lab. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned data enthusiast, this is your chance to dive deep into AI and make an impact.

📅 Starts: April 2, 2025
🕒 Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7 PM - 10 PM PST
📍 Location: SupportVectors AI Lab, Fremont, CA (In-Person or via Zoom)
⏳ Duration: 2 Months

Why join?

✅ Master fine-tuning and model optimization
✅ Work with real datasets and industry tools
✅ Learn from experts in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment
✅ Build skills that employers and the AI future demand

Spots are limited—don’t miss out! Email [email protected] or call 1-855-LEARN-AI to secure your place.

Let’s shape the future of AI together. Who’s in? Tag a friend who’s ready to
level up!

03/18/2025

Exciting Opportunity for AI Enthusiasts! Join SupportVectors’ Spring 2025 Course on LLM Fine-Tuning Techniques!

Are you ready to take your AI skills to the next level? Whether you're an AI engineer, data scientist, or machine learning enthusiast, this hands-on course will empower you with the latest strategies to fine-tune large language models (LLMs), boost accuracy, and customize AI for real-world applications.

📅 Starts: April 2, 2025

🕒 Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7 PM - 10 PM PST

📍 Location: SupportVectors AI Lab, Fremont, CA (In-Person or via Zoom)

⏳ Duration: 2 Months
What You’ll Master:

✅ Model Fine-Tuning & Optimization
✅ Prompt Engineering & Advanced AI Techniques
✅ Evaluation Metrics for Model Performance
✅ Fine-Tuning Text & Image Classification Models
✅ LoRA & PEFT for Optimized Training
✅ Time Series, Causal Language, Multi-Modal & Diffusion Models
✅ Model Quantization & Synthetic Data Generation

Why Join?

🔹 Live Sessions with industry leaders Asif Qamar (Chief Scientist & Educator) and Chandar Lakshminarayan (Head of AI Engineering)
🔹 Hands-On Labs: 10 guided labs for practical, real-world applications
🔹 Hybrid Format: Join in person at our Silicon Valley lab or remotely via Zoom
🔹 Be part of a thriving AI community with over 2,000 professionals who’ve advanced their careers with SupportVectors!
📩 Enroll Now: supportvectors.ai

📞 Contact Us: [email protected] | 1-855-LEARN-AI

Don’t miss this chance to learn cutting-edge LLM fine-tuning techniques and elevate your career in AI!

03/10/2025

Reflecting on an insightful AI research paper reading session at SupportVectors! Last Wednesday, we explored “Chain of Draft: Thinking Faster by Writing Less”, a novel approach to improving LLM efficiency by reducing unnecessary verbosity while maintaining high accuracy.

🔍 Key Takeaways:
30-50% reduction in inference cost & latency while keeping performance strong.
More efficient token usage, making LLMs more scalable and sustainable.
Real-world impact: Great potential in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and AI agent development.

🗣️ Speaker: Krishnan Ramaswamy
(Principal Architect @ Cisco, GenAI Product Development)
📖 Read the paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.18600
🎥 Watch the talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3U9ISOYrOE

It was fantastic to engage with fellow AI enthusiasts, researchers, and practitioners, discussing the future of LLM efficiency and its impact on real-world applications. A huge thank you to everyone who joined, whether in person or over Zoom! Special thanks to Krishnan Ramaswamy for breaking down the paper so effectively.

Looking forward to more exciting discussions in the coming weeks! If you’re interested in joining our weekly AI paper reading sessions, feel free to reach out. Let’s keep the conversation going!

Speaker:Krishnan RamaswamyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnan-ramaswamy/Gen AI Product Development & Principal Architect @ Cisco for, AI, ML, and ...

02/26/2025

Join Us for This Week’s AI Research Paper Reading!

This week, we’ll dive into the paper:
📄 Large Language Models as Theory of Mind Aware Generative Agents with Counterfactual Reflection
(https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.15355)

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
💻 Online: Zoom link available upon RSVP

💡 What We’ll Cover:
ToM-agent, a framework that enhances large language models' ability to simulate Theory of Mind by tracking and interpreting mental states.

👨‍🏫 Speaker: Krishnan Ramaswamy – Principal Architect, Gen AI Product Development @ Cisco

Whether you're an AI researcher, practitioner, or enthusiast, this is a great opportunity to learn, discuss, and connect with like-minded professionals.

🔗 RSVP now to join us or online!
Meet up - https://www.meetup.com/supportvectors/events/306098343/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
or
Lu.ma - https://lu.ma/z0ozd2p8

02/11/2025

Join Us for an Exciting Paper Reading on Agentic RAG!

Are you fascinated by how AI can retrieve and generate information in real time? Let’s dive into Agentic Retrieval-Augmented Generation (Agentic RAG)—a fresh take on how AI agents are making RAG systems smarter, more adaptable, and scalable.

📄 Paper: Agentic Retrieval-Augmented Generation: A Survey on Agentic RAG
- https://lnkd.in/gWQYUKtS

📅 Date: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST
📍 Where: SupportVectors AI Lab, 46540 Fremont Blvd, Suite 506, Fremont, CA
💻 Virtual Option: Zoom (link shared after RSVP)

What’s in store?
✅ A breakdown of the key ideas—no jargon overload!
✅ Industry impact: How Agentic RAG is shaping healthcare, finance, and education
✅ Ethical debates & future possibilities
✅ Open Q&A + networking over snacks & soft drinks 🍪🥤

Speaker:
🎙️ Asif Qamar – Tech Leader | AI/Data Scientist | Theoretical Physicist | Educator

This is part of our weekly AI research reading group, where we explore cutting-edge papers, exchange ideas, and grow as a community. Whether you're deep into AI or just curious, you’re welcome!

🔗 RSVP here:
👉 Meetup - https://lnkd.in/gFWrPSdi
👉 Lu.ma - https://lu.ma/cmtm2cox

Looking forward to an insightful discussion—see you there!

02/11/2025

We are excited to announce our FREE 3-day workshop: An Intuitive Introduction to RAG and AI Search

This course offers a hands-on, intuitive approach to help a broad technical audience gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI Search.

This course explores the core concepts of RAG and AI Search, highlighting their key applications and dominant use cases in enterprises.

📅 Dates: Feb 12-13 & 19 (Wed & Thurs)
⏰ Time: 7 PM PST
📍 Join in-person or via Zoom

Register now:
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/supportvectors/events/306096817/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

Luma: https://lu.ma/hzdatc97