In this episode, Doug shares his preference for composition over inheritance in object-oriented programming and his strategic use of design patterns in Visual Basic consulting. He challenges commonly held beliefs about language performance and productivity, arguing that faster languages do not always yield faster results. The conversation also explores the offline benefits of large and small language models (LLMs and SLMs) and highlights Doug's innovative use of PowerShell to create autonomous agents.

Doug shares fascinating insights on prompt engineering, the evolution of AI models, and the potential of personal AI as the next technological inflection point. Despite facing resistance from critics and the tech community, Doug remains a staunch advocate for leveraging cutting-edge tools and maintaining an unscripted, adaptive approach to technology.

07:32 Discovering GPT chat and its incredible capabilities.

14:25 Expect announcement at OpenAI Day in November.

19:41 Initial confusion, but eventually realized cross-platform potential.

25:31 Colleague makes fun of me, but impressed.

30:07 Experience of being a non-traditional engineer.

35:10 Prefer using PowerShell over Python for coding.

40:36 Discussing hallucination problem and algorithms in AI.

43:19 Using AI to generate better function names.

47:46 "Creating forms quickly with impressive results."

54:58 Recall story of new guy at whiskey distillery.

01:01:06 Microsoft focuses on smaller, efficient language models.

01:08:12 Data-driven podcast explores PowerShell and AI's fusion.

• PSAI (PowerShell AI module): https://github.com/dfinke/PSAI
• PSWeave (PowerShell module bringing OpenAI's GPT): https://github.com/dfinke/PSWeave
• ImportExcel (PowerShell module to import/export Excel spreadsheets): https://github.com/dfinke/ImportExcel
• New York PowerShell Meetup: Meetup https://www.meetup.com/nycpowershellmeetup/

In this episode, we delve into Frank’s new role at Red Hat, where he’s pioneering advancements with Rel AI, an innovative tool for training large language models. Andy shares his latest adventures in Microsoft Fabric training, reflecting on the rapid pace of tech evolution.

Along with tech talk, they touch on personal milestones, such as parenting and life’s significant changes. So, grab your favorite drink, sit back, and join us for an insightful conversation filled with tech trends, personal stories, and a touch of nostalgia. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

04:08 Limited college course options, but important financially.

09:16 Fabric data factory training, following SSIS, Azure.

10:08 Teams doing diverse work to improve services.

13:14 Adoption drama resulted in life-changing impact.

16:50 Functionality in Office 365 for family use.

21:56 Data-driven podcast episode ends with call-to-action.

Today, we're shifting gears as Frank La Vigne returns from his adventures in the Smoky Mountains.

From paternity leave to tackling poor internet connectivity, Frank sheds light on the precarious nature of our reliance on cloud services. Join us as we explore the challenges of staying connected in remote areas, ponder the implications for the future of AI, and reflect on the importance of data resilience.

Buckle up for an episode that's as much about life's unexpected detours as it is about the data revolution. Let's get data driven!

03:47 Balcony had best signal, but still slow.

08:44 Moving to technical marketing; Red Hat Summit.

09:40 Influence of living in DC on perception.

13:23 Limited internet access creates absurd and inefficient situations.

16:37 The world faces significant danger in cyberspace.

21:39 Concerns about building systems dependent on OpenAI.

24:18 Grateful for internet, signing off, podcast-ready