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We are excited to continue the Orange County Computer Society (OCCS) Global Emerging Technologies (GET) Series—a monthly platform dedicated to spotlighting transformative innovations in computer science and technology. Hosted by the IEEE Orange County Computer Society Chapter, this series brings together professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts to explore the cutting edge of what’s possible.

Following a highly engaging March session filled with thought-provoking conversations on Advancement in Digital healthcare , we’re thrilled to bring you a powerful double-feature this April—exploring both the strategic and technical sides of artificial intelligence.

Curious about Generative AI? This hands-on lab simplifies core concepts—from tokens and LLMs to RAG, Agents, and MCP—while showing how they work together in real systems. By the end, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to build your own AI-powered applications.

Session 1: Understanding Generative AI — Core Principles and Industry Impact (40 mins)

1. What is GenAI

Understand how AI generates content and why it’s transforming every industry.

2. Tokens & How LLMs Think

Learn how text is broken into tokens and how that impacts cost, speed, and output.

3. Models & Ecosystem

Explore key GenAI players and choose the right model for your use case.

4. Prompting (Vibe Programming)

Master the art of guiding AI using structured, effective prompts.

5. RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

Enhance AI accuracy by grounding responses in your own data.

6. Agents (Automation Layer)

Move beyond chatbots to AI systems that can reason, plan, and take actions.

7. MCP (Tool Integration Layer)

Enable AI to securely discover and interact with real-world tools and APIs.

Session 2: GenAI in Action — From Prompt to Working Prototype (60 mins)

1. Hands-On Build

Follow along in a live demo as we integrate concepts and build an AI-powered application in real time using Visual Studio Code and Python notebooks

2. Architecture & Best Practices

Understand how all components fit together in a real-world AI system.

3. Next Steps

The journey doesn’t end here—stay with us for what’s next.

Gora Datta  

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Chair IEEE Computer Society – OC Chapter

Chair IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) – OC Chapter

Chair & Board Member IEEE Blockchain Technical Community

Founding Chair IEEE P3271.01 Working Group – Standard for Recurring Transactions Using Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs)

📧 gora.datta@ieee.org 
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/goradatta