Practical AI Orchestrating agents, APIs, and MCP servers
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Apr 14, 2025 
Pavel Veller, Chief Technologist at EPAM Systems, shares his extensive expertise in orchestrating AI agents and agentic architectures. He dives into the complexities of connecting disparate systems and highlights the challenges of making AI assistants truly useful despite the ease of API connections. Pavel also discusses the vital role of MCP servers in bridging traditional software and language models, and the innovative Dial platform that enhances team collaboration and efficiency in AI applications. Prepare for insights that finely balance innovation with real-world application!
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EPAM's Custom Software
- EPAM, a 32-year-old professional services company, builds custom software for its internal operations.
- This approach allows them to apply AI to their own workflows, like project management and team deployment.
Gen AI Orchestration
- Generative AI orchestration platforms, like DIAL, help connect AI agents and disparate systems.
- DIAL acts as a central hub, enabling conversational AI applications and integrating business processes.
MCP: Bridging LLMs and Software
- The Model Catalog Protocol (MCP) connects LLMs with existing software, enabling LLMs to use external tools.
- LLMs can leverage tools like file system searches or CRM interactions via MCP servers, expanding their capabilities.