Authoring for Pluralsight – Azure Machine Learning

Off to start another set of courses for Pluralsight:

Sourcing Data in Microsoft Azure
Deploying and Managing Models in Microsoft Azure
Cleaning and Preparing Data in Microsoft Azure

If you would like to check out any of my other courses, visit my author’s profile.

Sourcing Data in Microsoft Azure

This course is for people looking to move into the data sciences. They can have an existing background in development or IT.

This course will show how to find data in Microsoft Azure, how to move and change that data, and finally how to build workflows around that data.

This course assumes the developer has an understanding of basic computer terminology and the azure portal.

Deploying and Managing Models in Microsoft Azure

This course is for people looking to move into the data sciences. They can have an existing background in development or IT.

This course introduces the audience to the different data preparation steps involved with data projects. This course will show how to clean, transform, and wrangle the data needed for a data project.

This course assumes the developer has an understanding of basic computer terminology and the azure portal.

Cleaning and Preparing Data in Microsoft Azure

This course is for data science practitioners who need to learn more about how to utilize tools for managing the models they create.

The audience will be taken through automation and DevOps to learn more about how to manage their workflows. Everything from versioning, automated deployments, automated hyper-parameter tuning, and more will be discussed.

This course assumes the data scientist has an understanding of machine learning and common terminology and integration in machine learning projects. The course also assumes the data scientist has knowledge of Azure and the Azure portal.

New Pluralsight Courses

I’ve been busy and not able to update that I have new courses available on Pluralsight:

Developing Microsoft Azure Intelligent Edge Solutions

This course targets software developers that are looking to build edge solutions that can process data and make intelligent decisions. This course will showcase how to develop those solutions using Microsoft Azure.

Over time, what was once simply Internet of Things solutions has evolved into Edge solutions. In this course, Developing an Intelligent Edge in Microsoft Azure, you will learn foundational knowledge of edge computing, how it interacts with data and messaging systems, and how to utilize both with Microsoft Azure. First, you will learn the concepts of edge and internet of things computing. Next, you will discover how to process streaming data on hot, warm, and cold paths. Finally, you will explore how real-time and batch processing can be utilized in an edge solution. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of edge and internet of things in Azure needed to architect your next edge solution. Software required: Microsoft Azure, .NET.

Building Your First Data Science Project in Microsoft Azure

This course targets software developers looking to build data science solutions that can utilize the power of the cloud. The content will also showcase how to create those solutions using Microsoft Azure.

The past five years have shown a boom in the data science field with advancements in hardware and cloud computing. In this course, Building Your First Data Science Project in Microsoft Azure, you will learn about data science and how to get started utilizing it in Microsoft Azure. First, you will learn the data science and the tools surrounding it. Next, you will discover how to create a development environment in Microsoft Azure. Finally, you will explore how to maintain and utilize that development environment. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of data science to build your first data science project in Microsoft Azure. Software required: Microsoft Azure.

Authoring for Pluralsight – Developing Microsoft Azure Intelligent Edge Solutions

Off to start another course for Pluralsight. This time its Developing Microsoft Azure Intelligent Edge Solutions. If you would like to check out any of my other courses, visit my author’s profile. The new course will cover the following topics:

Edge
- IoT Architecture
- IoT use cases and solutions
- Edge Architecture
Azure IoT Hub
- Overview of the IoT Ecosystem in Azure
- IoT Hub message routing
- Stream processing overview
Hot, Warm, and Cold paths
- Use cases for hot, warm, and cold paths
- Hot path with event hubs and log app
- Warm path with Cosmos DB
- Cold path with Azure Blob Storage
Real Time and Batch Processing
- Overview and Demos of Stream Analytics Service
- Overview and Demos of Time Series Insights

Pluralsight Course Published – Designing an Intelligent Edge in Microsoft Azure

Designing an Intelligent Edge in Microsoft Azure was just published on Pluralsight! Check it out. Here is a synopsis of what’s in it:

This course targets software developers that are looking to integrate AI solutions in edge scenarios ranging from an edge data center down to secure microcontrollers. This course will showcase how to design solutions using Microsoft Azure.

Cloud computing has moved more and more out of the cloud and onto the edge. In this course, Designing an Intelligent Edge in Microsoft Azure, you will learn foundational knowledge of edge computing, its intersection with AI, and how to utilize both with Microsoft Azure. First, you will learn the concepts of edge computing. Next, you will discover how to create an edge solution utilizing Azure Stack, Azure Data Box Edge, and Azure IoT Edge. Finally, you will explore how to utilize off the shelf AI and build your own for Azure IoT Edge. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of AI on the edge needed to architect your next edge solution. Software required: Microsoft Azure, .NET

New Pluralsight Course Released!

My new Pluralsight course Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services: Speech to Text SDK was just released! Here is the synopsis:

Abstract

This course will teach you how to create applications using Cognitive Services: Speech to Text. With it, your applications are more accessible and easier to use with a natural user interface.

Description

Creating and integrating advanced artificial intelligence into any application is a monumental task for most developers. In this course, Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services: Speech to Text SDK, you will gain the ability to create applications with Cognitive Services: Speech to Text. First, you will learn how to use the C# SDK. Next, you will discover the extensibility and customization options. Finally, you will explore how to integrate with Azure Functions and batch processing. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Cognitive Services: Speech to Text needed to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into any application.

Authoring for Pluralsight – Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services: Speech to Text SDK

I am creating a new course or Pluralsight titled – Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services: Speech to Text SDK. If you would like to check out my other courses, they can be found in my author’s profile. Here is the breakdown for the course:

Audience Profile

This course targets software developers who are looking to get started with Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services: Speech to Text API to build modern AI solutions and want to get started building an AI solution with a simple REST interface and a robust set of device SDKs.

Abstract

With AI becoming more and more ubiquitous, it is important to quickly and easily integrate with AI services. This course will show how to create modern applications using Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services: Speech to Text API and SDKs.

Prerequisites

This course assumes viewers are familiar with C# and understands REST APIs and JSON.

Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services: Text to Speech API – Published!

My new Pluralsight course, Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services: Text to Speech API, has just been published. You can find it here. If you would like to check out my other courses, you can find them on my author’s profile. Here is the course synopsis:

Short description:

In this course, you will gain a foundational knowledge of the Text to Speech API that will help you move forward with your overall understanding of the Microsoft Cognitive Services Suite.

Long description:

With AI becoming more and more ubiquitous in application development, it is important to quickly and easily integrate intelligence into your application. In this course, Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services: Text to Speech API, you will learn how to understand, configure, and utilize the Text to Speech API. First, you will discover how to use out of the box voices. Next, you will explore how to use machine learning-based voices in your app. Finally, you will learn how to create and use custom voices for your application and brand. When you are finished with this course, you will have a foundational knowledge of the Text to Speech API that will help you move forward with your overall understanding of the Microsoft Cognitive Services Suite.

Tags for this course:

Audience/Roles: software-development

Topics/Subjects: cloud-platforms

Tools: azure-cognitive-services

Authoring for Pluralsight – Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services: Text to Speech API

I’m excited to announce that I am authoring another course for Pluralsight. This course targets software developers who are looking to get started with Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services: Text to Speech API to build modern AI solutions and want to get started building an AI solution with a simple REST interface. This course continues from the other Cognitive Services courses created and being created for the Cognitive Services track.

Abstract

Prerequisites

This course assumes viewers are familiar with C# or Java or JavaScript or Python or C++ and understands REST APIs and JSON.

Description

Contoso is an insurance company that has decided to integrate text to speech for multiple consumer facing applications. This course will take a look at utilizing the following features of Cognitive Services – Text to Speech API:

Default API interface through multiple SDKs: JavaScript, C#, Java, C++, and Python
Creating custom voice fonts
Popular scenarios and use case for Text to Speech

Pluralsight Course is out!

My Pluralsight course, Identifying Existing Products, Services, and Technologies in Use for Microsoft Azure, is out an available here. Check it out, here is the short and long descriptions:

Short description:

Microsoft Azure can host almost any application, but understanding how to use it with existing workflows is a must. In this course, you will learn how to integrate existing workflows, technologies, and processes with Microsoft Azure.

Long description:

Knowing how to integrate Microsoft Azure with an existing app’s workflow is essential to using Azure to host that application. In this course, Identifying Existing Products, Services, and Technologies in Use for Microsoft Azure, you will learn foundational knowledge of and gain the ability to navigate the Microsoft Azure documentation and utilize the tools for Microsoft Azure. First, you will discover how to navigate through the Microsoft Azure documentation. Next, you will learn how to utilize the different guides and tutorials of the Microsoft Azure products. Finally, you will explore how to work with Microsoft Azure using your existing tools and workflows. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Microsoft Azure tools and documentation needed to use the products, services, and technologies provided.

Authoring for Pluralsight

Coming soon I will be authoring a course for Pluralsight titled – “Identify Existing Products, Services and Technologies in Use For Microsoft Azure” . This course targets software developers who are looking to get started with Microsoft Azure services to build modern cloud-enabled solutions and want to further extend their knowledge of those services by learning how to use existing products, services, and technologies offered by Microsoft Azure.

Microsoft Azure is a host for almost any application, but determining how to use it within existing workflows is paramount for success. In this course, Identify Existing Products, Services and Technologies in Use, you will learn how to integrate existing workflows, technologies, and processes with Microsoft Azure.

We explore Microsoft Azure with the following technologies:

Languages, Frameworks, and IDEs –
- IntelliJ IDEA
- WebStorm
- Visual Studio Code
- .NET Core
- C#
- Java
- JavaScript
- Spring
- NodeJS
- Docker
Microsoft Azure Products
- Azure App Services
- Azure Kubernetes
- Azure Functions
- Azure IoT Hub

Hopefully we can take a developer familiar with the languages, frameworks, and ides available and make have them up and running on Microsoft Azure after this short course.