Satish Ramakrishnan

🚀 Ramki, Prime Focus Technologies 🚀Excited to share the latest episode of 'The Vitrina Podcast', where I had the privilege of interviewing my good friend and industry visionary, Ramki Sankaranarayanan, CEO of Prime Focus Technologies. 🏆 Ramki and his team are true trailblazers in the media supply chain, driving profound and lasting changes that are shaping the future of the industry. Their work epitomizes innovation, efficiency, and the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies and data to deliver their software solutions and services. 🌎 In our conversation, Ramki delves into the incredible journey of Prime Focus Technologies, a pivotal part of the Prime Focus and DNEG family. They are committed to ensuring premium content reaches every corner of the globe. Their end-to-end solutions span content localization, mastering, compliance, packaging, fulfillment, and marketing, all powered by their revolutionary CLEAR platform. 💡 CLEAR is a game-changer, offering a multi-vendor supply chain software that enhances task management, collaboration, and trackability along with their pioneering use of AI to streamline workflows, create content highlights, and automate video creation. 👉 We discussed their major bets and investments in AI, the necessity of productivity and efficiency tools, and the boundless potential of generative AI. Despite the challenges faced by the industry, Ramki’s optimism for the future is truly inspiring. ☢ Tune in to hear about these incredible innovations and gain insights from one of the industry's leading minds. #Leadership #Innovation #MediaTechnology #AI #Efficiency #Inspiration #globalsupplychains #filmproduction #tvproduction #postproduction #localization Listen here:

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Happening today at Empowering Beyond 2024! 2024 is the year of #GenerativeAI for the Enterprise! Join me for the panel discussion on 'Leveraging GenAI for Enabling Enterprise Transformation' with Amit Srivastav, Vikrant Karnik and Chris Donahoe #EmpoweringBeyond2024 #PanelDiscussion #Enterprise #GenerativeAI #GCP #GoogleCloud #VertexAI

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Substack recently moved their ML and AI pipelines over to Modal, from AWS SageMaker. We've had a lot of fun working with them and we just wrote about it on our blog. “Using SageMaker just felt like a very convoluted process. It felt very removed from a normal engineering workflow. With Modal, it’s a lot faster. You don’t feel like you have to wait for notebooks to spin up or remember to turn them off or any of that type of stuff.” – quote from Mike Cohen, Head of AI & ML Engineering at Substack In the process, we actually made several improvements to Modal's system latency, since Substack's use case is very latency-sensitive. These optimizations now benefit all Modal users. Take a look: https://lnkd.in/e8yMCiti

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This is gold. Vijay knows what's up. Accuracy is key The data your AI model is trained on (and using for RAG) needs to be trustworthy and current Models need to have a thought about an answer before answering (is this question about German law or Swiss law?) People need to be able to search for insights in their data without waiting for the data analytics team backlog to clear We need to be measuring the quality of our models and recognizing when they fall short.

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If you are attending Kafka Summit Bangalore on May 2nd 2024, dont miss out on the below session on how Kafka, Flink and Druid can be leveraged to build data analytics applications by vijay narayanan and Tijo Thomas. #druid #druidio #kafka #flink #implyio

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Can you make an outdated car more modern? I’ve started reading Gregor Hohpe ‘s Platform Strategy book (https://lnkd.in/gZJ2YRy7) and got to the part of API platforms… needless to say this area is near and dear to my heart and I have a lot to say 😉 Quick thought: I think about these “API platforms” referred to in the book (p80)... That the full-stack vendor API platform products are not adequate for the very internal developer platforms that orgs wish to build to improve developer productivity. In fact the vendors used to illustrate the API platforms are exactly outdated. Now you might go through the product brochure of these vendors and see a lot of shiny things in there, and buzzwords used to dilute the value of the real thing, but these bolt on, cloud/modernization washing is not akin to the real thing. And to use a car example for Gregor… taking an 1985 Buick Century and washing, it, shining it, and adding a cassette adapter to play music from our phones does not make it a modern car. I’ll be speaking more about this topic in Boston on Tuesday: Reducing developer overload: give auth, policy, and resilience to the platform https://lnkd.in/gAmT_swJ I’ve written more about it here: https://lnkd.in/g8SSeyrs A burst of many thoughts generated by the book Gregor, thanks for writing it. #Istio #APIPlatform #APIManagement #PlatformEngineering

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I am excited to share the latest blog, co-authored by myself, Junhwi Kim and Vyas Sekar, detailing how we managed to successfully localized and improved LLM by combining Fine-Tuning and RAG. https://lnkd.in/gKDkgGPq

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Hi folks, I am conducting a sequel live streaming session on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook on Thursday July 18th at 12 pm PST (approximate duration: 1.5 hours). EVENT: "Practical concepts on how to determine if you are in the right place within your professional career" LIVESTREAM (on the platform of your choice): LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gHqWiesP Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g2zYVmCP YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gQ8SFcDe Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gg3utmms TikTok: https://lnkd.in/gBKNQvvf AGENDA:  + I will share my personal experience and what I have done to uncover my new path (talents, epiphanies, obtaining feedback from others, etc) + Some misperceptions about the whole approach of change - will  answer questions from the previous recorded session https://lnkd.in/gd4PZE8y  + Why it is important to "wake up" and to recognize a reality vs. an illusive state of being - how this is a path to a train rack sooner or later  + For those who want to take next steps: what are the options? Where to go and what to do? +Why traditional methods: motivational, psychological, medicinal, meditation and energetic practices, even physical activities or change of environment works for a minute! I call it a "dose of happiness' '. + What am I proposing alternatively - an easier path to balancing all facets of one's life (happiness, realization of one's full potential). Sharing my personal experiences. LIVESTREAM (on the platform of your choice): LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gHqWiesP Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g2zYVmCP YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gQ8SFcDe Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gg3utmms TikTok: https://lnkd.in/gBKNQvvf Everyone is welcome! Since this is a live session, the approximate duration is 1.5 hours. You should be able to place your comments and interact with me. #technology #growth #empathy #transparency #anxiety #stress #awakening #communication #customerobsession #selfdiscovery #balance #inclusivity #humility #love #trust #success #improvement #inspiration #empowerment #fear #greatness #fullpotential

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At the core of effective engineering leadership is the ability to stay connected with your team. This is perhaps the most challenging aspect because retaining the respect of your people is difficult unless you remain technically involved yourself. In my journey as an engineering leader, staying true to the individual contributor role that originally earned their respect has kept me close. This approach extends beyond technical expertise; it's about maintaining a deep connection with the core activities that propel product development forward at Gearflow. One of my biggest professional fears is becoming irrelevant or disconnected from my team and our work. This fear motivates me to continually reinvent and retool in response to market demands. Next month, I'll be sharing about my adventures generating synthetic data recently. And while I'm no expert when I start preparing for these talks, the process is incredibly valuable. It's less about delivering a perfect talk and more about how the preparation expands my thinking and exposes me to new capabilities. This helps me connect the dots to opportunities at Gearflow that bring real innovation to our customers. Speaking regularly holds me accountable and pushes me to learn ahead of the curve, ensuring I remain relevant and impactful day-to-day. Every talk is a journey of discovery, helping me to lead with humility, communicate clearly, and inspire a culture of innovation through a deep, technical understanding of our work.

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I had an enriching conversation with Solomon Kahn - reflecting on my journey as a data leader turned operator, and sharing what we are building at HelloTrace However, it’s not until 25 minutes in that we actually get to Trace! We first discuss key changes in the industry over the past decade: - The rise and “professionalization” of the data engineering discipline. - A (related?) shift in data teams’ focus on efficient production versus effective consumption. - A potential regression in the ascent of C-suite leaders with data backgrounds. Expanding on the latter two points, I add that: - We’ve made remarkable progress in constructing complex data pipelines with better technology and leaner resources. - We’ve lowered the bar for accessing data and generating dashboards, BUT - Getting to the “what’s happening” via dashboards is just the beginning of the data team’s role on the consumption side. - For sustained value creation, the data team has to be integral to reviewing business performance, answering the “why” questions, and shaping the tactics and strategy. And that's where metric trees enters the picture! Thanks for having me on, Solomon Kahn 🙏

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So much fun talking about the power of LLMs with Amazon Bedrock and Anthropic Claude. In summary, the ever-evolving landscape of GenAI, it's becoming clear that there won't be a single LLM (Large Language Model) to rule them all. The rise of application-specific LLMs heralds a new era, where various models will carve out niches to excel in. This diversity opens up a wide playing field for innovation and tailored solutions. When it comes to deploying AI models, striking the right balance in evaluation is paramount. We must weigh factors like cost, speed, and precision to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization. Finding this equilibrium ensures that our GenAI solutions are not just efficient but also effective in real-world scenarios. Anthropic Claude emerges as a frontrunner in the realm of LLMs, distinguished by its exceptional capabilities and groundbreaking advancements. Boasting unparalleled scale, efficiency, and adaptability, Anthropic Claude represents a pinnacle of GenAI innovation. Its ability to seamlessly integrate with Amazon Bedrock amplifies its prowess, providing users with an unparalleled ecosystem for knowledge integration and generation. With state-of-the-art architecture and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, Anthropic Claude stands as a testament to the transformative potential of GenAI in shaping the future of technology and beyond. Prompt engineering holds the key to maximizing the potential of applications. Crafting prompts that consider persona, context, tags, and positioning can significantly enhance the model's ability to comprehend and generate relevant responses. This strategic approach empowers AI systems to better serve their intended purposes. In the realm of GenAI architectures, a robust knowledge base is essential. Amazon Bedrock stands out as a key component for architectures like RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), providing a solid foundation to fuel intelligent decision-making and content generation. As we march towards AI integration, bridging the gap with legacy applications is crucial. Agents equipped with open APIs offer a seamless way to facilitate communication and interoperability, ensuring a smooth transition into the AI-driven future. Let's continue to explore, innovate, and collaborate as we navigate the exciting frontier of GenAI together! #aws #LanguageModels #Innovation #TechTrends #AIIntegration #webdevcon #claude #bedrock

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Last month I met with Andy Serwer, Editor at Large at Barron's, for coffee.  As usual, we discussed a wide range of topics, both professional and personal.  While no conversation in Silicon Valley is complete without #AI, I suspect Andy is beginning to tire of it, given the number of tech gurus he meets with every week! However, we did discuss AI’s effect on the #sustainability of technology, an issue we should certainly elevate. Most people assume that existing data centers are entirely based on modern technology. Not so. Over 80 percent of digital information in data centers still sits on spinning mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs). This energy-intensive technology, celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, requires enormous amounts of power, cooling, and space, and creates significant e-waste.  What other technologies invented in the 1950s are still around today in their same form?  Pure DirectFlash can save upwards of 20% of existing data center power and space for similar cost.  Why are we not doing this?

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Unlocking Throughput & Flow, from the book "The Goal" written by Eliyahu Goldratt In this video, I'm diving deep into the goldmine of insights from Eliyahu Goldratt's "The Goal." We'll explore powerful concepts like Throughput (the money your system generates), Bottlenecks (the weak link slowing you down), and the magic of Flow (getting things done efficiently). Discover how to: Measure what truly matters: I'll explain the difference between inventory (money tied up in stuff) and Throughput (money coming in). Identify your bottleneck: Find the slowest link in your chain and optimize for it, not local efficiencies. Master the art of Flow: I'll show you how to reduce batch sizes, minimize wait times, and keep things moving smoothly. Implement powerful tools: I'll delve into Kanban systems and Drum-Buffer-Rope (DBR) to improve flow and prevent overproduction. #eliyahu goldratt, # the goal eliyahu goldratt, # business book summary, # business book review, # productivity tips, # bottleneck theory, # throughput accounting, # kanban system, # drum buffer rope, # business efficiency, # business growth, # throughput, # inventory management, # operational expenses, # dependent events, # statistical fluctuations, # batch size reduction, # lead time reduction, # theory of constraints, entrepreneurship, # small business, # manufacturing, # operations management, # project management, # supply chain management

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If you are attending DEVCON24 - Please connect with Adithya K. to understand how Skyserve can help deliver spatial intelligence for your application!

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I recently came across a Facebook post from a small restaurant chain in the Bay Area that piqued my interest. The chain's owner has recognized the strategic value of AI in their operations. Cost-effective and accessible AI solutions for small-scale industries hold great promise. In this instance, the ability to effectively handle 47 calls during peak hours while achieving a favorable return on investment represents a significant success. Additionally, ensuring an excellent customer experience for the diverse population served is of paramount importance in this scenario. #ai #aiml #genai

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Last day at #finopsx and, as usual, learned more about how to optimize your AI workloads across your available GPUs listening to AJ Nish and Chandrasekhar (Chandra) Narayanaswami during their breakout session. If you missed it, come find these two gentlemen to learn how you can take advantage of these approaches and strategies to reclaim and optimize GPU capacity!

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An insightful piece by Akash Gupta on Position Market fit versus Product-Market fit delves into the transition from Software Scarcity to Software Abundance. It offers strategies for pricing and positioning in this evolving landscape. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ewDgaYjy

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