Reflections on a Skyscraper Evening: Data Bytes Event for AI Engineers
Our Co-Founder, Inese Pritchard, had a fantastic evening at our recent Data Bytes event for AI engineers!
“It was an excellent opportunity to connect with developers and non-developers alike and discuss the latest trends in the industry. As I reflected on the night, I couldn’t help but feel excited about the potential of Snowflake and Cortex AI to revolutionise the field.
Check out my latest blog post to learn more about the key takeaways from the event and how we are unlocking the power of Cortex AI.”
Inese Pritchard, IPGN Solutions
Key Takeaways: Unlocking the Power of Cortex AI
Snowflake’s program, Cortex AI, was the centrepiece of the evening, and it provided a deep dive into some groundbreaking tools and use cases tailored for those working with data at scale:
- Automated BI with Cortex Analyst
Cortex Analyst aims to democratise data access within enterprises, enabling business users to tap into Snowflake without needing deep technical expertise. The system uses a semantic model to generate SQL queries from natural language inputs, providing both answers and the SQL code behind them. Notably, it can handle ambiguous questions by suggesting improvements, ensuring high accuracy. - Enhanced Search Capabilities with Cortex Search
Cortex Search combines semantic and lexical search methods to offer more precise results, which is especially useful for unstructured data. Medtronic, a leading medtech company, utilises this feature to efficiently sift through lengthy supplier contracts, underscoring its potential in real-world applications. - Advanced Text Processing and Summarization with Document AI
Snowflake’s Document AI provides powerful tools for text extraction and structuring, enabling more effective analytics on previously unstructured data. Integrating these capabilities into Snowflake is as simple as using an SQL function, offering seamless access to complex AI-driven functionalities. - Fine-Tuning Models with Cortex AI
The event also highlighted how users can fine-tune models like Mistral and Meta models directly within Snowflake using SQL, Python, or their AIML studio. Once trained, these models can be registered and used like any other model, offering flexibility and ease of integration. - Building Reliable, Scalable Applications
Cortex AI’s streamlined integration with Snowflake’s data ecosystem means businesses can create scalable and reliable applications with minimal effort. Whether it’s replacing outdated dashboards or enhancing search functionality, the platform is designed to make complex data operations more accessible and efficient.
Looking Ahead: Affirmation and Inspiration
As I made my way home, the reflective mood of the foggy sky matched the contemplative thoughts running through my mind. The evening had not just been a technical showcase but also a reaffirmation of the evolving landscape of AI and data engineering. It was a reminder of the incredible things we can achieve with the right tools at our disposal and how events like these not only sharpen our skills but also inspire us to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Stay tuned to hear my final thoughts from my visit to San Francisco.
Inese Pritchard, Co-Founder, IPGN Solutions