In this episode, Andrew Brown, founder of Exam Pro, joins the podcast to discuss his background in educational technology and his current endeavors in teaching tech certifications and coding boot camps. Andrew shares his excitement about generative AI and how developers can stay updated with rapidly evolving innovations like Deepseek and the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA), the importance of understanding foundational concepts, and the role of open models in democratizing AI technology. The conversation also covers the relevance of deploying custom models, integrating reliable educational strategies, and ensuring developers have the knowledge to use AI applications effectively. Andrew shares insights on his courses and offers practical advice for developers keen on diving into generative AI.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:19 Andrew Brown's Background and Current Work
01:10 Exciting Trends in Tech Education
02:20 Deep Dive into Generative AI
05:23 DeepSeek and AI Model Costs
07:44 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Development
09:22 Open Source AI and Developer Training
11:00 Practical Advice for Aspiring Developers
13:00 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Development
18:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Resources:
FREE GenAI Boot Camp
Exam Pro Resources on GitHub
Andrew on GitHub
Guest:
Andrew Brown is the founder of Exam Pro where he creates training materials for developers. He also creates free cloud certification courses for freeCodeCamp.