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Patty O'Callaghan

Patty O'Callaghan

Tech Lead @ Charles River Laboratories | Google Developer Expert in AI/ML

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Patty is a Venezuelan living in Scotland. She has +20 years of experience in the tech industry and a background education in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. She is a Tech Lead at Charles River Laboratories.

In her free time, Patty is a dedicated mentor and educator, leading a Code Club for 10-15 year-olds at her local school. Additionally, she's an organiser at Google Developers Group Glasgow, serves as an Ambassador for Google's Women Techmakers, and is recognised as a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and a Google Cloud Champion Innovator.

She is very passionate about AI and loves sharing her knowledge and expertise with others, frequently giving talks and technical workshops on various technologies and topics related to it, especially Web Machine Learning.

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Area of Expertise

  • Information & Communications Technology

Topics

  • AI/ML
  • Web Development
  • Software Engineering
  • AI Ethics

Prompt Engineering: Concepts and strategies

Learn how to ask the right questions to get the best output from Large Language Models (LLMs) using plain language prompts.

This session will explore how LLMs can be 'programmed' in natural language without needing deep technical knowledge. Discover useful prompting techniques and how creativity and persistence can make you a great prompt engineer, regardless of coding experience.

The AI Governance Challenge

In this session, we will explore the fundamental principles and practices necessary for effective governance of Artificial Intelligence. We will discuss best practices in developing robust governance frameworks that can adapt to the dynamic nature of AI technologies and their diverse applications across various sectors.

The session aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the multi-dimensional aspects of AI governance, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to ensure that AI is developed and used in ways that are beneficial, ethical, and aligned with societal values. Participants will leave with insights into navigating the evolving landscape of AI regulation and the skills to contribute to or implement effective AI governance strategies within their organizations or fields.

Intro to TensorFlow.js

In this workshop we will make a smart webcam application with pre-trained Machine Learning models that runs on the browser, using the most popular Machine Learning framework for Javascript: TensorFlow.js

Garantizando calidad y seguridad en aplicaciones basadas en LLMs

En esta charla exploraremos una variedad de herramientas de código abierto diseñadas para mejorar la calidad y la seguridad en aplicaciones basadas en Large Language Models (LLMs). Usando ejemplos sencillos, aprenderemos cómo estas herramientas pueden ser utilizadas para enfrentar desafíos comunes como alucinaciones (respuestas inexactas o inventadas), jailbreaks (intentos de evadir restricciones de seguridad), toxicidad y fugas de datos. Además, discutiremos estrategias para evaluar y mitigar estos riesgos, asegurando que las aplicaciones LLM sean tanto robustas como confiables.

Introducción a la API de Gemini para web apps

En esta sesión, descubrirás cómo acceder a la API de Gemini directamente desde tu aplicación web utilizando el SDK JavaScript de Google AI. Este SDK te permite utilizar los modelos de IA Generativa de Gemini para crear funciones y aplicaciones basadas en IA.

Aprenderás, con sólo unas pocas líneas de código, a acceder a las capacidades multimodales de Gemini para generar texto a partir de la entrada de texto e imágenes.

Unlocking the power of AI: Private conversations with your docs using Langchain JS

Do you like AI, but hate sharing data? What if I told you all the fun of Large Language Models like ChatGPT is available quickly, locally, and privately? With Langchain JS, an open-source framework for developing applications powered by language models, this dream becomes reality!

In this workshop, you will go from zero to hero by learning how LLMs and Langchain work and then we will build a node.js app bringing together your data with publically available LLMs - while also preventing your data and responses from going through third parties & keeping your data private.

Love LLMs, Love Privacy, Love this workshop <3

Responsible AI: Prioritising people, values, and ethics in a data-driven world

Join me for a thought-provoking and engaging keynote that dives into the world of responsible AI. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly intertwined with our daily lives, it's crucial to ensure that the algorithms powering these systems are developed with ethical considerations in mind. We will explore the challenges and opportunities in creating AI that respects human values, promotes fairness, and ensures transparency.

Unleash your Machine Learning creativity with Google's Visual Blocks Framework

Join me for an exciting session on Google's Visual Blocks! Discover how this dynamic open-source graphical programming framework revolutionises the development and experimentation of machine learning-driven ideas. Through the seamless collaboration of developers and decision-makers, unlock the potential of reusable building blocks, enabling swift iteration and streamlined deployment. Be amazed as I demonstrate how, in just minutes, you can construct a fully-fledged machine learning pipeline, ready for collaborative exploration with your team. Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into the future of ML innovation!

La Singularidad: Un tsunami tecnológico

La singularidad tecnológica se describe a menudo como un "tsunami" que cambiará fundamentalmente nuestra forma de vivir e interactuar con el mundo.

En esta charla examinaremos las diversas previsiones e ideas en torno a la singularidad y sus posibles efectos en la sociedad, la economía e incluso en nuestras identidades individuales.

Desde la inteligencia artificial y la automatización hasta la posible fusión de humanos y máquinas, profundizaremos en las apasionantes y a veces controvertidas posibilidades de esta revolución tecnológica.

Tanto si eres un entusiasta de la tecnología como si simplemente sientes curiosidad por el futuro, esta charla te proporcionará una comprensión más profunda de la singularidad y su posible impacto en nuestro mundo.

TensorFlow.js: Use Firebase Hosting to deploy and host a machine learning model at scale

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use the Firebase infrastructure to deploy an ML model so it can be used and consumed on your website using TensorFlow.js

Ethics of AI - What can we learn from Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics?

Technology is embedded in our lives, and Artificial Intelligence will have an ever greater impact on the development of humanity.

As creators of technology, are we prepared for the responsibility that this entails, as we try to create machines that emulate human reasoning and behaviour?

Let's find out what Isaac Asimov, one of the greatest science fiction writers, had to said about it when he wrote the Three Laws of Robotics, considered by many to be the historical starting point of the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.

Ética en IA: ¿qué podemos aprender de las leyes de la robótica de Asimov?

La tecnología está integrada en nuestras vidas y la Inteligencia Artificial tendrá un impacto cada vez mayor en el desarrollo de la humanidad. Como creadores de tecnología, ¿estamos preparados para la responsabilidad que esto conlleva, mientras tratamos de crear máquinas que emulen el razonamiento y el comportamiento humano? Averigüemos lo que Isaac Asimov, uno de los más grandes escritores de ciencia ficción, dijo al respecto.

The Singularity: A Technological Tsunami

The technological singularity is often described as a 'tsunami' that will fundamentally change the way we live and interact with the world.

In this talk, we will examine the various forecasts and ideas surrounding the singularity and its potential effects on society, economics, and even our individual identities.

From artificial intelligence and automation to the potential merging of humans and machines, we will delve into the exciting and sometimes controversial possibilities of this technological revolution.

Whether you are a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the future, this talk will give you a deeper understanding of the singularity and its potential impact on our world.

Web Machine Learning: Intro to Tensorflow.js

In this talk, I will show how to make a smart webcam application that recognises common objects, based on a pre-trained Machine Learning model that runs on the browser and using the most popular ML framework for Javascript: TensorFlow.js

Machine Learning en la web: creando un bot que reacciona a nuestras emociones 🤖

En esta divertida charla introductoria, vamos a aprender a usar TensorFlow.js para crear un sitio web donde un bot reconocerá nuestras emociones a través de la webcam y reaccionará a ellas.

Let's create an emotion recognition bot! 🤖

In this fun workshop, we will learn how to use Google's Teachable Machine to create a web-based robot that will recognise our emotions from a webcam stream and act accordingly.

Get started with the Gemini API in web apps

In this session, you'll discover how to access the Gemini API directly from your web app using the Google AI JavaScript SDK. This SDK provides a straightforward approach for integrating Gemini models into your web application without the need for direct engagement with REST APIs or server-side code like Node.js.

Ensuring quality and safety in LLM-based applications

In this talk we will explore a variety of open source tools designed to improve the quality and security in applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs). Using simple examples, we will learn how these tools can be used to address common challenges such as hallucinations (inaccurate or made-up answers), jailbreaks (attempts to evade security restrictions), toxicity, and data leaks. Additionally, we will discuss strategies to evaluate and mitigate these risks, ensuring that LLM applications are both robust and reliable.

Advancing Generative AI integration with Vertex AI Node.js SDK

This session explores the Vertex AI Node.js SDK, which allows developers to integrate Google's advanced generative AI models, such as Gemini, into their applications. It offers a comprehensive guide on leveraging these technologies for creating AI-powered features.

Glasgow JS Meetup

Intro to TensorFlow.js and Web Machine Learning

March 2024

GDSC DevFest 2023 Sessionize Event

February 2024 Leeds, United Kingdom

Devfest Ireland 2023 Sessionize Event

December 2023 Dublin, Ireland

DevFest London 2023 Sessionize Event

November 2023 London, United Kingdom

Women In Architecture (WIA) takes over BIL-T Sessionize Event

November 2023

NodeConf EU 2023 Sessionize Event

November 2023 Kilkenny, Ireland

GDG Barcelona DevFest 2023

Introducción a Visual Blocks: la herramienta visual de Google para Machine Learning

October 2023 Barcelona, Spain

Codemotion Milan 2023 Sessionize Event

October 2023 Milan, Italy

GDG Nantes DevFest 2023

Unlocking the power of Web Machine Learning: Hands-on TensorFlow.js workshop

October 2023 Nantes, France

The AI Summit London

Workshop: Web Machine Learning: Introduction to TensorFlow.JS

June 2023 London, United Kingdom

I/O Extended 2023 Sessionize Event

June 2023 Glasgow, United Kingdom

Google I/O Extended Edinburgh 2023 Sessionize Event

May 2023 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Codemotion Madrid 2023 Sessionize Event

May 2023 Madrid, Spain

SciFiDevConMayTheFourthEvent 2023 Sessionize Event

May 2023

IWDLondon2023 Sessionize Event

March 2023 London, United Kingdom

WTM Scotland - International Women's Day 2023 Sessionize Event

March 2023 Glasgow, United Kingdom

Global AI Bootcamp - London 2023 Sessionize Event

March 2023

Global AI Bootcamp Latinoamérica 2023 Sessionize Event

March 2023

Devfest London 2022 Sessionize Event

December 2022 London, United Kingdom

Modern Frontends Live! 2022 Sessionize Event

November 2022 London, United Kingdom

DDI Camp 2022 Sessionize Event

September 2022

SciFiDevConMayTheFourthEvent Sessionize Event

May 2022

Global AI Bootcamp 2022 Sessionize Event

March 2022 Madrid, Spain

Global AI Bootcamp [London] Sessionize Event

March 2022

Patty O'Callaghan

Tech Lead @ Charles River Laboratories | Google Developer Expert in AI/ML

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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