Model Context Protocol (MCP): Connecting AI Models to Real-World Systems

At the Nashua Cloud .NET User Group, we explored the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and why it is becoming the execution layer for real AI agents. The session focused on moving beyond prompt-only demos to secure, governed, and reusable tool access for enterprise systems. We covered how MCP introduces a standard client–server model where the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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