Building an AI Copilot: Harnessing Microsoft Azure for Scalable Cloud Services with Naveen Krishnan

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Steve Hamoen welcomes Naveen Krishnan to discuss Microsoft's Azure as a single source of truth and its role in building an AI Copilot. They explore the benefits of using Azure for scalable cloud services, providing a step-by-step guide on Azure setup and backend configuration. The episode delves into setting up a baseline for AI applications and compares GPT with Azure in AI development. They discuss deploying a web application with Azure, understanding message parameters, and practical uses of system messages. The conversation also covers Copilot and Copilot Studio for database and application creation. Resources for troubleshooting Azure deployment are shared, followed by closing remarks and a promotion of the guest's blog.

About Naveen Krishnan Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navintkr/ https://medium.com/@AIWithNaveenKrishnan

Bio Naveen Krishnan renowned for his passion and innovation in Technology. His expertise in AI is not merely a profession but a driving force for exploring and advancing this dynamic field. Naveen is known for designing systems that boost operational efficiency and open new avenues. His AI work is deeply rooted in a commitment to harnessing its capabilities to address real-world challenges, making technology accessible and advantageous for everyone.

Solutions Architect at Microsoft, driven by a passion for technology and innovation. My expertise in AI goes beyond a profession—it’s a driving force that fuels my exploration and advancement in this dynamic field. I specialize in designing systems that enhance operational efficiency and unlock new opportunities. My work in AI is deeply rooted in a commitment to leveraging its capabilities to solve real-world challenges, making technology accessible and beneficial for everyone. At the core of my mission is aligning business goals with IT strategies, a commitment deeply rooted in the culture of Microsoft. My multidisciplinary approach and insights contribute to a diverse and innovative team, pushing the boundaries of AI.

(0:00) Introduction to Azure's single source of truth and guest Naveen Krishnan (2:04) Building an AI Copilot with Microsoft Azure (4:29) Benefits of using Azure for scalable cloud services (7:34) Step-by-step Azure setup and backend configuration (13:41) Setting up the baseline in Azure for AI applications (16:46) Comparing GPT with Azure in AI development (18:40) Deploying a web application using Azure (24:21) Understanding message parameters, tokens, and response controls (30:55) Practical uses of system messages in Azure AI (32:18) Exploring Copilot and Copilot Studio for database and application creation (35:41) Resources and troubleshooting for Azure deployment (37:06) Sponsor: TechTools (37:36) Closing remarks and guest's blog promotion