EP26: Building AI Agents with Java and Semantic Kernel with Bruno Borges
simplyblockAugust 23, 202400:30:09

EP26: Building AI Agents with Java and Semantic Kernel with Bruno Borges

In this episode of simplyblock's Cloud Commute Podcast, we dive into the intersection of Java, AI, and cloud technology with Bruno Borges, a principal product manager at Microsoft. Bruno talks about how there are millions of Java instances at Microsoft and the Microsoft Java team. He also introduces Semantic Kernel, a Java library designed to integrate AI capabilities into business applications, highlighting its role in orchestrating AI functions using large language models. Tune in to explore how Microsoft is shaping the future of development and AI integration across platforms.

Cloud Commute is your weekly 25-30 minutes podcast, talking about all things cloud, technology, storage, security, Kubernetes, and more. Joined by veteran guests from the industry, host Chris Engelbert explores new tools, ecosystem developments and upcoming releases. If you’re a tech enthusiast, working in DevOps, SecOps, DevSecOps, or engineering, this is the podcast for you. Make your commute worthwhile and join us on the journey of technology.

Show notes:
Guest links & episode links:
► Bruno's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunocborges
► Bruno's X/Twitter: https://x.com/brunoborges
► Bruno's GitHub: https://github.com/brunoborges
► Java At Microsoft (X/Twitter): https://x.com/JavaAtMicrosoft
► Semantic Kernel (GitHub): https://github.com/microsoft/semantic-kernel
► Semantic Kernel Introduction: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/semantic-kernel/overview/
► J# (J-Sharp): https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/J-Sharp
► Microsoft Coffee: https://www.microsoftcoffee.org/
► Bill Gates / Steve Ballmer dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9L_cvnU7Eo
► Log4j / Log4shell / Brian Vermeer / Snyk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW-g_VSBfFs
► Visual Studio Code (VSC): https://code.visualstudio.com/
► WSL2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Subsystem_for_Linux#WSL_2

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