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Methods in Evaluating Foundation Model Performance

2024-11-29T05:59:36+00:00

A foundation model is a large-scale, pre-trained artificial intelligence model that serves as a general-purpose system for various downstream tasks. These models, such as GPT for natural language processing or CLIP for vision-language understanding, are trained on extensive datasets and can be fine-tuned or adapted to specific applications. Foundation models are characterized by their ability to generalize across tasks, making them highly versatile and impactful in AI-driven solutions. Evaluating these models' performance is essential to understand their reliability, applicability, and potential business value. However, these models' vast scale and complexity pose unique challenges for evaluation, requiring a multifaceted approach. This article [...]

Methods in Evaluating Foundation Model Performance2024-11-29T05:59:36+00:00

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for Foundation Model Customization

2024-12-02T06:01:45+00:00

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced, pushing the limits of what machines can accomplish. However, one significant challenge remains: ensuring that AI responses are both accurate and contextually relevant while being up-to-date. This is where Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) comes in—a cutting-edge approach that integrates the capabilities of data retrieval with advanced AI generation techniques. In this blog, we will explore the details of RAG, discussing its benefits, applications, and how to implement it using AWS. Understanding Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) incorporates real-time data retrieval into the generative process. Unlike traditional models that depend solely on pre-trained data, RAG [...]

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for Foundation Model Customization2024-12-02T06:01:45+00:00

Security in AWS Data Engineering: Best Practices and Strategies

2024-11-29T00:42:48+00:00

Bookmarks The AWS Shared Responsibility Model Use AWS Data Encryption Use Identity and Access Management (IAM) Implement Network Security Monitoring and Logging Compliance Standards Data Governance Secure Data Storage Backup and Disaster Recovery Automating Security Practices Conclusion: Proactive Security Measures for Data Engineers References In today's world of Cloud Computing, data engineering security and compliance are very important for companies that manage sensitive information. Data engineers that are using Amazon Web Services (AWS) must protect their data while following regulatory standards. Many organizations now use [...]

Security in AWS Data Engineering: Best Practices and Strategies2024-11-29T00:42:48+00:00

Understanding Your API: The API-verse

2024-11-20T10:40:35+00:00

In this blog, I will guide you through understanding the various types of APIs. You'll learn about different API classifications you can use for your next project and when to implement each one. This high-level overview of API varieties will expand your knowledge and help you become well-versed in how each API functions. What is an API? (Application Programming Interface) An API or Application Programming Interface acts as a bridge between different software allowing them to communicate, share data, and functionalities effortlessly. Think of it this way: Imagine a customer, a waiter, and the kitchen. The waiter acts as the [...]

Understanding Your API: The API-verse2024-11-20T10:40:35+00:00

PartyRock: AI Python Code Checker for Tech Interview Simulation

2024-11-05T09:32:12+00:00

Bookmarks What is Party Rock? AI Code Checker Tools Comparison UI Components of our PartyRock-based Python Code Checker Python Interview Topics Covered by the PartyRock app Use-cases and Applications of PartyRock-based Python Code Checker  Hands-on Exercise: Getting Started with PartyRock Final Remarks References Are you a recent college graduate or someone transitioning into a tech career, striving to succeed in coding interviews focused on Python? Indeed, Python ranks among the most common and flexible programming languages in the tech world. Perhaps you have explored various ways to study Python [...]

PartyRock: AI Python Code Checker for Tech Interview Simulation2024-11-05T09:32:12+00:00

Implementing IP Blocking and Unblocking Using AWS Lambda, Slack, and AWS Systems Manager

2024-11-04T09:25:13+00:00

Blocking IP addresses is a crucial security measure for protecting an organization's infrastructure from various cyber threats, including DDoS attacks, brute-force login attempts, and unauthorized access. By blocking malicious or suspicious IPs, organizations can prevent system compromise, reduce unwanted traffic, and ensure that only trusted networks access critical resources. This helps maintain the performance and stability of the systems while ensuring compliance with security policies. Automating IP blocking using AWS Lambda and AWS Systems Manager (SSM) allows for a quick and efficient response to threats, securing environments with minimal manual intervention. Managing IP access is an essential aspect of securing [...]

Implementing IP Blocking and Unblocking Using AWS Lambda, Slack, and AWS Systems Manager2024-11-04T09:25:13+00:00

AWS in Bioinformatics: Biology, data, & the cloud

2024-11-02T06:42:44+00:00

Marriage of biology and tech. With the current technological advancements, how about we throw in the cloud in the tech too? Just like... Bioinformatics in AWS HealthOmics. Yes, you read that right! Are you torn between the two and want to pursue them both? To sit in a laboratory working on something new and interesting without bidding your farewell to the “Hello World!”? Then this article will introduce a field that may interest you. Maybe you are a biologist who wants to know how to use your domain expertise to move into the technological realm. Or perhaps you are a [...]

AWS in Bioinformatics: Biology, data, & the cloud2024-11-02T06:42:44+00:00

Deploy a Next.js Static Site to AWS with GitHub Actions and Bunjs

2024-12-11T16:15:36+00:00

At the AWS Community Day Philippines 2024, during the preparation for the event, the organizers assigned me the responsibility of setting up a Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) strategy for the website. Therefore, in this blog, I will explain the approach I took and how I utilized GitHub Actions and BunJs to create a swift and efficient CI/CD pipeline for deployment on Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) along with Amazon CloudFront. AWS Community Day Philippines 2024 Website Next.js is a widely-used React framework that offers a variety of features for full-stack web applications, as well as multiple rendering options, [...]

Deploy a Next.js Static Site to AWS with GitHub Actions and Bunjs2024-12-11T16:15:36+00:00

Setting up Slack notifications on Tag Modifications for EC2 Instances

2024-10-31T00:44:52+00:00

Monitoring resource configurations in a dynamic cloud environment is important, especially in production. One essential aspect of managing AWS resources, such as Amazon EC2 instances, is tracking tag modifications. Tags are not just labels but vital in organizing resources, enabling billing allocation, and enforcing compliance policies. Any unintentional tag modification can disrupt operations or mislead resource management, making timely alerts vital. This article will guide you through setting up automated Slack notifications to alert your team whenever a tag modification occurs on production EC2 instances. Using a combination of Amazon EventBridge, AWS Lambda, and Slack API, you can create a [...]

Setting up Slack notifications on Tag Modifications for EC2 Instances2024-10-31T00:44:52+00:00

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