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Colin McNamara

Colin McNamara

Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG

Engineer 🔧 | Entrepreneur 💼 | Sustainability Champion 🌱 | Supply Chain Strategist 🔗 | Private Label Pioneer 🏷️ | Build a Better Tomorrow 🌍 Currently at Always Cool Brands in Austin, TX. Key Contributions to Austin LangChain AIMUG: Core maintainer and founder of Austin LangChain AIMUG. Established the project's foundation and learning path structure from LangChain 101 through advanced implementations. Notable Contributions: • Created the initial LangServe and Streamlit integration labs • Developed the LangGraph introduction and customer support tutorials • Implemented Neo4j graph database integration examples • Pioneered the Google Colab integration strategy for accessible learning LangChain Development: • Created foundational tutorials and labs for LangChain implementation • Developed practical examples for real-world applications RAG Implementations: • Built advanced retrieval-augmented generation systems • Integrated RAG with various data sources and storage solutions LangGraph Projects: • Developed complex LangGraph applications • Created tutorials for graph-based AI implementations Streamlit Applications: • Built interactive web interfaces for AI applications • Created user-friendly demonstration platforms Google Colab Integration: • Enhanced accessibility through Colab integration • Maintained cross-platform compatibility

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January 23rd Community Call Recap: Local AI Development & Innovation

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Colin McNamara
Colin McNamara
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG

When a group of seasoned developers, film enthusiasts, and dedicated tinkerers convenes in a buzzing city like Austin, big ideas tend to flourish. During our most recent Austin LangChain community call, we dove deep into the technical nitty-gritty—from local language-model deployments and bridging AI tools to text-to-video experimentation and 3D modeling. Here's a conversational look at the exciting progress and revelations shared during the meeting.

January Hacky Hour: AI Innovation at Kinda Tropical

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Colin McNamara
Colin McNamara
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG
Riccardo Pirruccio (Ricky)
Riccardo Pirruccio (Ricky)
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG
Karim Lalani
Karim Lalani
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG

The Austin LangChain AI Middleware User Group gathered at Kinda Tropical for our January Hacky Hour, bringing together AI enthusiasts for an evening of creativity, collaboration, and community building. The relaxed atmosphere provided the perfect setting for members to share their latest projects, exchange ideas, and explore new possibilities in AI development.

Building Customized AI Workflows - Distilling Models, Managing Tools, and Exploring Open Web UI

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Colin McNamara
Colin McNamara
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG

Building Customized AI Workflows: Distilling Models, Managing Tools, and Exploring Open Web UI​

Executive Summary​

This week's Austin LangChain AI Group Office Hours focused on advancing AI development workflows through three key areas: model distillation techniques, tool management strategies, and the emerging Open Web UI ecosystem. Participants shared experiences with running large language models locally, discussed the benefits of model distillation for practical applications, and explored how Open Web UI is revolutionizing the way we build AI-powered applications. The session highlighted a growing trend toward more efficient, customizable AI solutions that can run on consumer hardware while maintaining enterprise-grade capabilities.

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Austin LangChain AI Group - January Meeting Recap

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Colin McNamara
Colin McNamara
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG
Riccardo Pirruccio (Ricky)
Riccardo Pirruccio (Ricky)
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG
Ryan Booth
Ryan Booth
Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG

The January meeting of the Austin LangChain AI Group was nothing short of eventful, with discussions ranging from real-world applications of AI to cutting-edge tools for building agentic infrastructure. Held on January 8, 2025, at the Austin Community College Rio Grande Campus, the meeting brought together a vibrant community of learners, developers, and innovators dedicated to exploring the ever-evolving landscape of AI.