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Karim Lalani

Karim Lalani

Contributor - Austin LangChain AIMUG

Key Contributions to Austin LangChain AIMUG: Local LLM and voice integration expert at Infinidigm LLC, specializing in Ollama implementations and WebRTC technologies. Based in Leander, TX. Notable Contributions: • Created the WebRTC AI voice chat implementation • Developed Ollama and Bakllava integration tutorials • Built the Mistral chatbot implementation • Pioneered local LLM deployment strategies LangChain Development: • Created foundational tutorials and labs for LangChain implementation • Developed practical examples for real-world applications Ollama Integration: • Implemented local LLM solutions using Ollama • Created guides for efficient model deployment Google Colab Integration: • Enhanced accessibility through Colab integration • Maintained cross-platform compatibility

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February Showcase: AI Image Generation & MCP Tool Integration

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

February Showcase Banner

Join us tomorrow evening for our February Showcase and Mixer! We're excited to present a lineup of practical AI implementations and tool integrations that push the boundaries of what's possible with modern AI workflows.

🎯 Event Details​

Date: February 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Location: ACC - RGC 3000
After Party: The Tavern
Virtual Bridge: meet.google.com/txr-rque-xst

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🌟 Featured Presentations​

Production-Ready AI Image Generation​

Learn two approaches to implementing AI image generation in your projects:

  • Cloud-Based Pipeline by Colin McNamara

    • Replicate integration for serverless deployment
    • Cost optimization strategies
    • API management best practices
    • Automated deployment workflows

  • Local GPU Optimization by Karim Lalani

    • RTX 4090 configuration tips
    • Memory management techniques
    • Performance optimization strategies
    • Local deployment considerations

MCP Tool Ecosystem & Integration​

Our hackathon team has developed powerful tools extending VSCode and Cline capabilities:

  • LangGraph Integration by Ricky Pirruccio

    • Custom MCP server implementation
    • VSCode integration patterns
    • Tool exposure through Cline

  • Extended Research Capabilities by Vaskin Kissoyan

    • DeepSeek-R1 implementation
    • Advanced document analysis
    • Context window optimization

  • Project Management Integration by Ricky Pirruccio

    • Trello MCP integration
    • Workflow automation
    • VSCode tooling

Obsidian Workflow Demo​

Colin will demonstrate how these tools integrate with Obsidian through Cline:

  • Direct MCP tool access from VSCode
  • Knowledge management automation
  • Real-world integration examples

🗓️ Schedule​

  • 6:00 - 6:20 PM: Welcome Reception
  • 6:20 - 6:40 PM: News and Updates
  • 6:40 - 8:00 PM: Showcases and Q&A
  • 8:00 PM: After Party at The Tavern

🚗 Location & Parking​

ACC - RGC 3000
1218 West Avenue, Austin, TX

  • Located in the tan brick building on your left (going north on West Avenue between 12th and 13th streets)
  • Go up the stairs to reach ACC RGC3000
  • Free parking available in the garage (closes at 9 PM)
  • Free street parking available after 6 PM

Can't make it in person? Join us virtually at meet.google.com/txr-rque-xst

🔗 Stay Connected​

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Detailed implementation notes and presentation transcripts will be added after the event.

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.