Carlotta Castelluccio and other Microsoft AI experts present highlights from Microsoft Ignite on AI Upskilling Framework Level 3, focusing on how developers can build and implement agentic workflows using Microsoft technologies.

AI Upskilling Framework Level 3: Building Agentic Workflows from Microsoft Ignite

The Global AI Community brings an in-depth session from Microsoft Ignite on the “AI Upskilling Framework Level 3 Building,” designed to help developers accelerate their understanding and adoption of agentic workflows using Microsoft technologies.

AI Upskilling Framework Overview

  • Purpose: Address the growing need for AI skills across all roles, from sales to engineers.
  • Five-Level Framework: Developed by LinkedIn Learning leveraging insights from its global community and expert instructors; validated by LinkedIn’s AI engineering experts.
  • Goal: Provide a structured model for organizational AI upskilling, adaptable to a variety of use cases and experience levels.

Explore the five-level framework

Level 3: Building – Key Session Highlights

  • Blueprint of Agentic Workflows: Explanation of agentic workflow concepts, how agent-based systems differ from traditional, and value to organizations.
  • Understanding Agents: What defines an agent, why this architecture matters, and adoption challenges.
  • Practical Use Cases & Tools: Real-world agentic solutions were demonstrated, notably:
    • Live demo with Microsoft Foundry: Showcasing design and implementation
    • Microsoft Agentic Framework (MAF): Introduction and comparison with older workflows
  • Demos:
    • Claims Intake Workflow: Demonstrating process transformation
    • Claims Fraud Detection Workflow: Emphasizing how agentic architecture enhances fraud detection
  • Takeaways: How to translate these concepts and demos into your own projects using Microsoft resources.

Speakers

  • Alexander Wachtel: Microsoft AI MVP & MCT, CEO @ ESC Deutschland GmbH
  • Jose Luis Latorre Millas: Microsoft AI MVP, Software Architect @ Swiss Life AG
  • Carlotta Castelluccio: Sr AI Advocate @ Microsoft

Useful Resources

Further Reading & Community

  • Join online discussions
  • Engage with the Global AI Community
  • Stay informed on updates and best practices

Key Takeaways

  • Agentic workflows and frameworks like MAF can help organizations automate complex tasks, e.g., claims intake and fraud detection, using Microsoft tools.
  • Microsoft’s resources make it easier for developers at any level to learn and implement AI agent solutions.
  • Level 3 of the AI Upskilling Framework targets hands-on builders looking to move from theoretical understanding to practical, system-level AI development.

Presented by: Carlotta Castelluccio (Sr AI Advocate, Microsoft), Alexander Wachtel, and Jose Luis Latorre Millas

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