I hosted and presented a session A2A, MCP, and how independently built AI agents can work together at our Nashua Cloud .NET User Group. The main idea is simple: MCP connects an agent to its tools, while A2A connects agents to each other. A2A gives agents a standard way to discover one another, understand capabilities […]
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Building Context-Aware Agents with Microsoft IQ (Foundry, Web, Work & Fabric) – Recap
I hosted and presented a session Building Context-Aware Agents with Microsoft IQ: Foundry, Web, Work & Fabric at our Nashua Cloud .NET User Group, and I wanted to jot down a few thoughts here while it’s still fresh. The topic was Microsoft IQ. I picked it because I keep running into the same wall on […]
Building Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio: From Zero to Autonomous — Presentation Recap
I recently presented a session on Building Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio: From Zero to Autonomous, focused on how organizations can move from simple low-code agents to more advanced enterprise-ready AI solutions. The presentation covered how Copilot Studio fits into the Microsoft AI ecosystem and how it can be used by both makers and developers. […]
Microsoft Agent Framework Dev Day (Hands-on) – Nashua, NH | Workshop Recap
On April 17, 2026, I co-hosted the Microsoft Agent Framework Dev Day (Hands-on) in Nashua, NH, with Bill Wilder and Jason Haley. This full-day workshop was entirely lab-driven and focused on building production-ready AI agents using real architecture patterns. Event details:👉 https://www.meetup.com/nashuaug/events/313807141/ As part of the Agent Framework Dev Project, attendees implemented end-to-end agent solutions […]
Memphis Agent Camp: Building Real-Time Voice AI: From Pipelines to Conversations
At Memphis Agent Camp, I delivered an online session on the evolution of voice AI from rigid, multi-step pipelines to real-time conversational systems. The talk highlighted how audio-first models enable fluid, human-like interactions by reducing latency and supporting continuous, interruptible dialogue. I walked through practical design patterns for building voice-enabled agents that integrate with enterprise […]
Microsoft Agent Framework Dev Day (Hands-on) – Burlington, MA | Workshop Recap
On January 16, 2026, I co-hosted the Microsoft Agent Framework Dev Day (Hands-on) in Burlington, MA, with Bill Wilder and Jason Haley. This full-day workshop was entirely lab-driven and focused on building production-ready AI agents using real architecture patterns. Event details:👉 https://www.meetup.com/bostonazureai/events/312564860/ As part of the Agent Framework Dev Project, attendees implemented end-to-end agent solutions […]
Building AI Agents with the Microsoft Agent Framework (#NashuaUG)
I recently presented “Building AI Agents with the Microsoft Agent Framework” at the Nashua Cloud .NET User Group, where we explored how AI systems are evolving from simple prompt-response interactions into fully agentic architectures. The session focused on building intelligent agents with memory, tools, orchestration, and multi-agent collaboration using the Microsoft Agent Framework, which brings […]
Boston Azure AI Meetup Recap – NLWeb and What’s New in Azure AI Search from Build 2025
I had the pleasure of being one of the four panelists at the recent Boston Azure AI Meetup (Virtual), where we discussed key takeaways from Microsoft Build 2025. My focus areas were NLWeb and the latest innovations in Azure AI Search. Introducing NLWeb NLWeb is a powerful open-source project by Microsoft that brings the capabilities […]
Recap: Global Azure 2025 – Nashua, NH (Virtual Event)
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the Nashua Cloud .NET User Group proudly hosted a virtual edition of Global Azure 2025, co-organized by myself (Udai Ramachandran) and Dan Colón. As part of the global Azure celebration, our local event brought together developers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts to learn, connect, and explore the latest Microsoft Azure technologies. […]
Nashua, NH – Scalable Multi-Agent AI with AutoGen
I had organized and presented “Scalable Multi-Agent AI with AutoGen” at Nashua CLOUD .NET User Group. This session explored the modern AI agent architectures, particularly using AutoGen. What We Covered The session was focused on demystifying modern AI agent architectures, particularly using AutoGen, an open-source framework from Microsoft designed for orchestrating multi-agent conversations with LLMs, […]