Burr Sutter

Burr Sutter, a Red Hat expert on large language model integration, shares his knowledge on marrying Java with AI. He discusses the hurdles of non-deterministic outputs in enterprise applications and emphasizes the need for specialized models. The conversation dives into using LLMs for managing unstructured data, generating code from business requirements, and ensuring effective user interactions. Burr also speculates on the future of AI models and the importance of balancing custom solutions with off-the-shelf options.

Burr Sutter, a software engineer at Red Hat, shares his journey from a theater enthusiast to a programming expert, inspired by his family's Kona coffee farm. He dives into Java's evolution, contrasting it with C# while highlighting the impact of Docker and Kubernetes. Burr discusses Quarkus' fast startup capabilities, its compatibility with legacy apps, and Java's enduring appeal, showcasing its 'write once, run anywhere' principle. He also explores his current interests in language models and GenAI, connecting technology and heritage in a memorable conversation.