How can Java developers build powerful local Generative AI solutions — without cloud bills, without sending private data to third-party APIs, and without starting from scratch?
This session explores Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) using Ollama and LangChain4j: running models locally, combining them with domain-specific data, and generating accurate, context-aware responses securely and efficiently.
About the speaker
Silas Candiolli
Senior Software Engineer, PayPal
Silas Candiolli is a seasoned Software Engineer with over 16 years of experience building scalable systems across the tech industry. Currently at PayPal, he has worked with BV Bank, Sicredi, and Straumann Group, with a strong focus on Java, Spring, Quarkus, and backend architecture. He is also a host of the Java Maple Leafs community.
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And, like every CBRT event, the focus goes beyond the talk: networking is a central part of the evening. Come exchange experiences, meet other Brazilians, and strengthen our community in Calgary.
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