talks + workshops
Introduction to using LLMs in Education (MGIS, 2024)
January 13, 2024
I went back to my alma mater, Mahatma Gandhi International School to lead a workshop on using LLMs for Education. As part of the workshop, we also built custom GPTs. One example is a GPT that teachers can bounce-off ideas with for lesson plans according to the school's unique pedagogy that is inspired by constructivist ideas.
From Prototype to Production: Building at University Scale (NUS, 2023)
October 27, 2023
In this talk at Friday Hacks, I share my journey building systems that scaled to thousands of users—from NUS class attendance bots to COVID food delivery systems. I cover behind-the-scenes stories, transitioning from prototypes to real-world applications, and even earning academic credit for 'failed' experiments.
Introduction to Building with LLMs (NUS, 2023)
October 11, 2023
Workshop introducing students to building applications with Large Language Models.