Pipeline Conversations

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Pipeline Conversations brings you interviews with platform engineers, ML practitioners, and technical leaders building production AI systems. We dig into the real challenges of MLOps and LLMOps: orchestrating complex workflows on Kubernetes, fine-tuning and evaluating models at scale, and shipping AI that actually works. From ZenML.

  1. Production LLM Security: Real-world Strategies from Industry Leaders 🔐

    01/15/2025

    Production LLM Security: Real-world Strategies from Industry Leaders 🔐

    Learn how leading companies like Dropbox, NVIDIA, and Slack tackle LLM security in production. This comprehensive guide covers practical strategies for preventing prompt injection, securing RAG systems, and implementing multi-layered defenses, based on real-world case studies from the LLMOps database. Discover battle-tested approaches to input validation, data privacy, and monitoring for building secure AI applications. Please read the full blog post here and the associated LLMOps database entries here.

    52 min
  2. Optimizing LLM Performance and Cost for LLMs in Production

    01/13/2025

    Optimizing LLM Performance and Cost for LLMs in Production

    In this episode, we dive deep into the world of LLM optimization and cost management - a critical challenge facing AI teams today. Join us as we explore real-world strategies from companies like Dropbox, Meta, and Replit who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with large language models. From clever model selection techniques and knowledge distillation to advanced inference optimization and cost-saving strategies, we'll unpack the tools and approaches that are helping organizations squeeze maximum value from their LLM deployments. Whether you're dealing with runaway API costs, struggling with inference latency, or looking to optimize your model infrastructure, this episode provides practical insights that you can apply to your own AI initiatives. Perfect for ML engineers, technical leads, and anyone responsible for maintaining LLM systems in production. Please read the full blog post here and the associated LLMOps database entries here.

    34 min
  3. The Evaluation Playbook: Making LLMs Production-Ready 🧪📈

    12/15/2024

    The Evaluation Playbook: Making LLMs Production-Ready 🧪📈

    A comprehensive exploration of real-world lessons in LLM evaluation and quality assurance, examining how industry leaders tackle the challenges of assessing language models in production. Through diverse case studies, we cover the transition from traditional ML evaluation, establishing clear metrics, combining automated and human evaluation strategies, and implementing continuous improvement cycles to ensure reliable LLM applications at scale. Please read the full blog post here and the associated LLMOps database entries here.

    33 min
  4. Prompt Engineering & Management in Production: Practical Lessons from the LLMOps Database

    12/11/2024

    Prompt Engineering & Management in Production: Practical Lessons from the LLMOps Database

    Prompt engineering is the art and science of crafting instructions that unlock the potential of large language models (LLMs). It's a critical skill for anyone working with LLMs, whether you're building cutting-edge applications or conducting fundamental research. But what does effective prompt engineering look like in practice, and how can we systematically improve our prompts over time? To answer these questions, we've distilled key insights and techniques from a collection of LLMOps case studies spanning diverse industries and applications. From designing robust prompts to iterative refinement, optimization strategies to management infrastructure, these battle-tested lessons provide a roadmap for prompt engineering mastery. Please read the full blog post here and the associated LLMOps database entries here.

    30 min
  5. LLM Agents in Production: Architectures, Challenges, and Best Practices

    12/09/2024

    LLM Agents in Production: Architectures, Challenges, and Best Practices

    An in-depth exploration of LLM agents in production environments, covering key architectures, practical challenges, and best practices. Drawing from real-world case studies, this article examines the current state of AI agent deployment, infrastructure requirements, and critical considerations for organizations looking to implement these systems safely and effectively. Please read the full blog post here and the associated LLMOps database entries here.

    33 min
  6. Building Advanced Search, Retrieval, and Recommendation Systems with LLMs

    12/06/2024

    Building Advanced Search, Retrieval, and Recommendation Systems with LLMs

    Discover how embeddings power modern search and recommendation systems with LLMs, using case studies from the LLMOps Database. From RAG systems to personalized recommendations, learn key strategies and best practices for building intelligent applications that truly understand user intent and deliver relevant results. Please read the full blog post here and the associated LLMOps database entries here.

    13 min
  7. Building LLM Applications that Know What They're Talking About 🔓🧠

    12/03/2024

    Building LLM Applications that Know What They're Talking About 🔓🧠

    Explore real-world applications of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) through case studies from leading companies. Learn how RAG enhances LLM applications with external knowledge sources, examining implementation strategies, challenges, and best practices for building more accurate and informed AI systems. Please read the full blog post [here](www.zenml.io/blog/building-llm-applications-that-know-what-theyre-talking-about) and the associated LLMOps database entries here.

    21 min
  8. Demystifying LLMOps: A Practical Database of Real-World Generative AI Implementations

    12/02/2024

    Demystifying LLMOps: A Practical Database of Real-World Generative AI Implementations

    The LLMOps Database offers a curated collection of 300+ real-world generative AI implementations, providing technical teams with practical insights into successful LLM deployments. This searchable resource includes detailed case studies, architectural decisions, and AI-generated summaries of technical presentations to help bridge the gap between demos and production systems. Please read the full blog post here and the associated database entries here.

    15 min
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Pipeline Conversations brings you interviews with platform engineers, ML practitioners, and technical leaders building production AI systems. We dig into the real challenges of MLOps and LLMOps: orchestrating complex workflows on Kubernetes, fine-tuning and evaluating models at scale, and shipping AI that actually works. From ZenML.

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  • Creator
    ZenML GmbH
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    34
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