Steven Huels

In this discussion, Steven Huels, VP of AI Engineering at Red Hat, unpacks the power of small language models (SLMs) for real-world applications. He highlights the advantages of SLMs in fitting onto single enterprise GPUs and their operational capabilities. The conversation dives into self-hosting models versus relying on APIs, tackles organizational readiness, and discusses innovations in agentic systems. Steven shares real-world examples like scam detection and emphasizes the importance of customization, automated evaluation, and continuous retraining for efficient AI deployment.