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04/22/2025 02:00 PM
04/22/2025 03:00 PM
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Tech Talk - Next-Generation Knowledge Management: Developing Agent-Driven Systems for Enhanced User Interaction
Florida International University (FIU) is conducting a series of D&D Tech Talks focusing on D&D topics relevant to the DOE EM Complex. On April 22, 2025, FIU will feature a Tech Talk from Dr. Jayesh Soni, a Postdoctoral Associate at FIU, titled “Next-Generation Knowledge Management: Developing Agent-Driven Systems for Enhanced User Interaction”. This presentation details current methodologies and practical considerations for building and operationalizing intelligent agents designed for advanced knowledge access and interaction.
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Florida International University (FIU) is conducting a series of D&D Tech Talks focusing on D&D topics relevant to the DOE EM Complex. On April 22, 2025, FIU featured a Tech Talk from Dr. Jayesh Soni, a Postdoctoral Associate at FIU, titled “Next-Generation Knowledge Management: Developing Agent-Driven Systems for Enhanced User Interaction”. This presentation details current methodologies and practical considerations for building and operationalizing intelligent agents designed for advanced knowledge access and interaction.
Abstract
Effective knowledge management within large organizations is often hampered by the critical challenges of navigating vast, complex information repositories and presenting relevant insights efficiently. Generative AI, particularly through the development and deployment of sophisticated agentic systems, offers a powerful approach to overcome these limitations inherent in traditional KM tools. This presentation details current methodologies and practical considerations for building and operationalizing intelligent agents designed for advanced knowledge access and interaction. We will explore architectural patterns leveraging agent paradigms including agentic workflows and fully agentic systems, alongside protocols like the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The discussion covers the enabling technologies, highlighting the clear industry trend and rapid progression from Large Language Models (LLMs) towards models with increasing levels of multi-modality—including leading open and closed-source Vision Language Models (VLMs) and emerging Omni models—with continuously improving capabilities. Furthermore, critical aspects of practical implementation and deployment, including strategies for on-premise scenarios, the role of inference engines, and integration via standard interfaces will be analyzed. Finally, these development and deployment principles are illustrated through a case study of the DNDKMIT chatbot, implemented within the FIU AI Center of Excellence (faice.org), showcasing a real-world application of these techniques.
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Jayesh Soni
Postdoctoral Associate at the FIU's Applied Research Center
Dr. Jayesh Soni is a Postdoctoral Associate at the Applied Research Center (ARC) of Florida International University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Florida International University in 2022. His M.Tech. and B.E. degrees are in Computer Science and Computer Engineering respectively. His research is in the area of Applied AI modeling and development in interdisciplinary domain. His passion for this field stems from his belief that AI has the potential to revolutionize various industries and improve the quality of life for people all over the world.
His PhD thesis focused on developing novel deep learning methods for anomaly detection in sequential data. This work resulted in several publications in leading conferences and journals. In addition to developing AI models for cybersecurity, he also has a keen interest in exploring other interdisciplinary domains where AI can be applied to solve complex problems. This includes areas such as natural language processing, image and video analysis, and data privacy. By working at the intersection of AI and other fields, he aims to make meaningful contributions to both the AI and interdisciplinary communities. His article in SEDE conference was selected as the best paper. Currently, at ARC, he is involved in the DoD-TRMC research project on artificial intelligence (AI) for Cybersecurity.
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This event is sponsored by The U.S. Department of Energy