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Association Tech InsiderS2E19: Retrieval, Risk, and RAG: Building Smarter AI with Better DataRetrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) AI:In this episode, host Evan Reid sits down with data strategy expert Heather Harris, PhD and developer Mohammed Afnan Waseem for an in-depth conversation on the opportunities and challenges of deploying Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI systems. The discussion begins with an exploration of data strategy, focusing on the importance of understanding proprietary data, questions around data ownership, and how RAG systems retrieve and apply information in real time. The panel then breaks down system design fundamentals, highlighting key components such as embeddings and vectorization, while also addressing infrastructure considerations using cloud platforms...2025-04-1025 min
Association Tech InsiderS2E17: Introduction to RAG – What’s All the Fuss?Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is an emerging AI approach that is gaining traction across industries. In this episode, hosts Mischa Getter, Heather Harris, PhD, and Afnan Waseem introduce RAG, explaining what it is and why organizations are increasingly adopting it. They provide a high-level definition of RAG and explore how it differs from traditional AI models, making it a valuable tool for improving response accuracy and reducing misinformation.The discussion delves into the mechanics of RAG, offering a straightforward explanation of how it retrieves external knowledge to enhance AI-generated responses. The hosts highlight real-world applications, showcasing how Big...2025-03-2426 min
Tape LettersTL Scotland 4: FAST FORWARD“Other things came, like telephones, and they stopped the tapes.”Generations of Scottish-Pakistanis sent and received Tape Letters, before new means of communication took over: from email to instant messaging, video calls to voice notes.This episode explores evolving technology. How does it impact the use of language, and linguistic identities?“Ask the younger children! What does it mean to be Pakistani for them, through their lens?”Episode creditsContributors: Kausar Ilyas, Asghar Mohammed, Mohammed Khan, Nadira Saddiq...2025-01-2020 min
Tape LettersTL Scotland 3: PAUSE“You go back and listen. People that have passed now, you can hear their voices… it just brings back memories.”Unlike a letter or telegram, or even a video on a screen, a cassette recording can feel like the person is right there in the room.This episode reflects on the deep emotional impact of Tape Letters. It also explores questions of identity, nationality, and culture.“I take pride in being Scottish, I’m Scottish-Pakistani… [but] I'm torn between two cultures, two languages, two countries.” ...2025-01-2020 min
U n’ I with Rashmi ShettyU n’ I with Rashmi Shetty ( Season 2)- Mohammed WaseemOur guest today is the vibrant and ambitious professional Mohammed Waseem.
He is determined to make a mark in the Software Industry overcoming challenges of vision. He aims
to grow a fulfilling career in the field of IT, utilizing the opportunities in the IT sector.
His unquenchable passion to help his fellow beings in the differently-abled community by sharing his experience and knowledge to help them enter the mainstream in society is laudable. He represented a group of visually challenged students in 2008 to meet Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and was chosen from the group to ask him a question.
An astute, 5 out of 5 rated IT profe...2023-04-2739 min
U n' I with Rashmi ShettyU n' I with Rashmi Shetty ( Season 2)- Mohammed WaseemOur guest today is the vibrant and ambitious professional Mohammed Waseem.
He is determined to make a mark in the Software Industry overcoming challenges of vision. He aims
to grow a fulfilling career in the field of IT, utilizing the opportunities in the IT sector.
His unquenchable passion to help his fellow beings in the differently-abled community by sharing his experience and knowledge to help them enter the mainstream in society is laudable. He represented a group of visually challenged students in 2008 to meet Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and was chosen from the group to ask him a question.
An astute, 5 out of 5 rated IT profe...2023-04-2739 min
The Firecracker DepartmentBonus Episode: 2021 Live Blaze Award Presentation to Jo VannicolaBonus Episode: the 2021 live red carpet Blaze Award presentation to screenwriter-author-advocate-and-Emmy Award-winning actor Jo Vannicola. The Blaze Award is presented to a spectacular woman or non-binary artist who has outstanding achievements in their artistic field and givebacks to their community. It was a unanimous decision to present this year’s Blaze Award to Jo. Whether they are in front or, behind the camera or at outACTRAto, they approach everything with integrity and a joyful heart that inspires others to want to create and lead with the same level of passion, vulnerability and drive. LINKS: @joannevannicola 2021-09-2224 min
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Mohammed Waseem's podcastMy very first episode with Spreaker Studio2020-12-0100 min