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SUMMARY:AI User Conference
DESCRIPTION:**Big News! We’re Partnering with AI User Group Conference 2025 ????** \nAfter the success of last year’s event\, AI User Group is back with a three-day conference dedicated to practical AI applications for marketers\, designers\, and developers. \n???? Fort Mason\, San Francisco\n???? April 15-17\, 2025 \nAs a partner\, we’re thrilled to offer exclusive benefits for our community: \n✅ Free Visitor Pass (Main Stage & Expo Access) – Lu.ma [Day 1](https://lu.ma/aiuc25-marketer-day?coupon=UNLOCKNOW)\, [Day 2](https://lu.ma/aiuc25-designer-day?coupon=UNLOCKNOW)\, [Day 3](https://lu.ma/aiuc25-developer-day?coupon=UNLOCKNOW)\n✅ 50% Off Pro Pass (Workshops + Recordings) – Eventbrite ([single or all days](http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1088288312639/?discount=UNLOCKNOW)) \nDon’t miss your chance to learn from top AI experts\, discover cutting-edge tools\, and connect with like-minded professionals. \n???? Claim your spot today!
URL:https://svec.org/event/ai-user-conference/
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SUMMARY:Personal Technology Open Discussion and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join with other Life Member Affiliate Group members for a social outing with lunch and a moderated discussion where you can share your experiences with technologies including such topics as:\na. bit coins\, uses and problems\nb. devices for energy efficiency including solar systems\nc. video surveillance uses and systems\nd. how are you using AI for security\, travel planning\, financial management\, irrigation management?\ne. and anything else\nAgenda:\nMeeting and included lunch. Buffet or order from menu depending on upon the number of registrants. Subsidized fee for OEB Life Members is $20\, for IEEE non-members the fee is $35.\nBldg: Golf Course Restaurant\, Beeb's Sports Bar and Grill\, 915 Clubhouse Drive\, Livermore\, California\, United States
URL:https://svec.org/event/personal-technology-open-discussion-and-lunch/
LOCATION:Bldg\, Livermore\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:General meetings have members divide into project groups.\nThis meeting will have members work on the e-bike project.\nAgenda:\nMeeting slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cxReuKa8BndIa0S79J3uuAGumdFhB0AkSKqupEiRmlI/edit?usp=sharing\nRoom: 170\, Bldg: SSB\, 5200 Lake Rd\, Merced\, California\, United States\, 95343
URL:https://svec.org/event/general-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Room: 170\, Bldg: SSB\, 5200 Lake Rd\, Merced\, California\, United States\, 95343
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SUMMARY:Prompt Engineering: Making the most out of LLMs
DESCRIPTION:Synopsis: Speakers are the authors of https://www.manning.com/books/prompt-engineering-in-action.\nLLMs are in every part of our lives. They play a vital role in increasing productivity\, improving creativity\, and bridging the technology gap between different industries. Hard-to-optimize problems have today become when to optimize because the technology is readily available. In this talk\, we will look at different aspects of Prompt Engineering\, including templates\, techniques\, and patterns that you can use while interacting with models. We will also walk through advanced techniques such as RAG and show how implementing these can solve some limitations and real-world problems that we face today. LLMs are transforming industries by enhancing productivity\, fostering creativity\, and bridging technological gaps. As AI capabilities expand\, the challenge is no longer whether problems can be optimized but how to optimize effectively. This talk explores the principles of Prompt Engineering\, covering key templates\, techniques\, and patterns to enhance model interactions. We will dive into advanced strategies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and show their real-world applications in overcoming LLM limitations.\nAttendees will walk away with actionable insights to harness the full potential of LLMs in their workflows.\nSpeaker(s): Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala\, Shivendra Srivastava \, Naresh Vurukonda\nRoom: Aspire\, Bldg: A\, ServiceNow\, 2225 Lawson Lane\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95054\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476534
URL:https://svec.org/event/prompt-engineering-making-the-most-out-of-llms/
LOCATION:Room: Aspire\, Bldg: A\, ServiceNow\, 2225 Lawson Lane\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95054\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476534
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SUMMARY:Power Without Pain: High Power MMIC PA Design\, the Pitfalls and how to Avoid Them
DESCRIPTION:This presentation discusses high power monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) power amplifier (PA) design in Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) and Gallium Nitride (GaN). At a high level\, GaN versus GaAs semiconductor technology from the perspective of power amplifier design metrics is analyzed to help determine the relative advantages and disadvantages of each technology. This is followed with an introduction of the most prevalent MMIC design topologies for the bulk of microwave applications which include reactively matched\, non-uniform distributed\, balanced\, push-pull\, Doherty and serially combined. Following introduction of the main topologies\, the presentation focuses on the potential pitfalls the MMIC designer can encounter with detailed discussion on how to avoid them with the goal of first past design success. The presentation relies on experience from the author’s career with over 20 years of experience in the defense and commercial industries as well as academia. MMIC designers will appreciate the candid explanation of the design topologies and pitfalls while non-designers will come away with a good working knowledge of what can be achieved and what to watch out for.\nSpeaker(s): \, Michael\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472102
URL:https://svec.org/event/power-without-pain-high-power-mmic-pa-design-the-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them/
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SUMMARY:Patented tech for high-speed\, high-res insights into network infrastructures
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION ADDRESS (Hybrid\, in person or by zoom\, you choose)\nValley Research Park\n319 North Bernardo Avenue\nMountain View\, CA CA 93043\nIf you want to join remotely\, you can submit questions via Zoom Q&A. The zoom link:\nhttps://acm-org.zoom.us/\nJoin via YouTube:\nhttps://youtube.com/live/\nAGENDA \n6:30 Door opens\, food and networking (we invite honor system contributions)\n**7:00** SFBayACM upcoming events\, introduce the speaker\n7:15 speaker presentation starts\n8:15 – 8:30 finish\, depending on Q&A \nJoin SF Bay ACM Chapter for an insightful discussion on: \nAbstract\nQuantea began as a pioneer in **network traffic data analytics**\, leveraging our **patented technology** to deliver high-speed\, high-resolution insights into network data traffic. Over the years\, this core expertise Quantea has evolved to optimize **AI workload performance monitoring** and support **advanced intrusion detection systems**\, ensuring robust security for modern AI enterprises. Its mission is to *“Democratize AI for All.”* \nToday\, Quantea stands as a leading provider of **AI infrastructure**\, offering end-to-end solutions that include: \n* **High-performance storage** for seamless data handling\,\n* **Advanced networking** for uninterrupted data flow\,\n* **Robust security measures** to protect critical AI workloads\, and\n* **Continuous monitoring** to maximize performance and scalability. \nWhether you’re looking to accelerate AI training\, deploy real-time inferencing\, or safeguard sensitive data\, Quantea’s scalable solutions are tailored to meet the demands of modern businesses. \n*Join us in redefining AI infrastructure—accessible\, secure\, and built for the future.* \nSpeaker Bio: \nNan Liu\, Founder and CEO of Quantee. With over 25 years of experience in IT\, software\, networking\, cybersecurity\, and data storage\, Nan Liu is proud to serve as the CEO of **Quantea**\, a trailblazing company in network packet data analytics for AI infrastructure. his mission is simple yet impactful: to *“Democratize AI for All.”* Quantea is empower businesses of all sizes to own AI training and inferencing clusters that are **affordable\, scalable\, and customized to their unique needs**—because his believe that cutting-edge AI infrastructure should be accessible to every enterprise ready to harness its transformative potential. \nBeyond technology\, Nan Liu has a deep passion for **classical music and film scores**\, finding inspiration in their artistry. He is also an enthusiast of **martial arts**\, which keeps him grounded and disciplined as he navigate the fast-paced world of innovation. \n**Michael Francisco** is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Quantea Corporation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University. Since co-founding Quantea in 2011\, he has led the development of cutting-edge network packet capture and analysis technologies\, earning a U.S. patent. Under his leadership\, Quantea has served prominent clients such as FedEx\, CarMax\, Softbank\, NTT Docomo\, Fujitsu\, and Singapore Telecom. \nMichael has successfully integrated Quantea’s proprietary network performance monitoring and intrusion detection technology into AI training and inferencing infrastructures. This innovative approach enhances AI processing speed and security\, positioning Quantea as a strong alternative to traditional cloud-based and proprietary infrastructure solutions. \nOutside of his work at Quantea\, Michael serves as president of the Union City Tennis Club and is a board member of the Fremont\, Union City\, and Newark Rotary Clubs. He is also a part of a team that will complete their first Spartan Race. \n— \nValley Research Park is a coworking research campus of 104\,000 square feet hosting 30+ life science and technology companies. VRP has over 100 dry labs\, wet labs\, and high power labs sized from 125-15\,000 square feet. VRP manages all of the traditional office elements: break rooms\, conference rooms\, outdoor dining spaces\, and recreational spaces. \nAs a plug-and-play lab space\, once companies have secured their next milestone and are ready to expand\, VRP has 100+ labs ready to expand into.\nhttps://www.valleyresearchpark.com/
URL:https://svec.org/event/patented-tech-for-high-speed-high-res-insights-into-network-infrastructures/
LOCATION:Valley Research Park\, 319 N Bernardo Ave\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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