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Lead AI Researcher Engineer & Developer Relations at Comet<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Vincent Koc is a globally recognized lecturer, futurist, and keynote speaker known for his work as an artificial intelligence engineer and technical leader. With over two decades of experience across industries such as finance, telecommunications, travel, and FMCG, he has led data-driven projects for major organizations including Qantas, McDonald\u2019s, Cisco, and the Australian Federal Government. Vincent frequently presents at prestigious conferences worldwide and serves as a guest lecturer and mentor at universities in Australia and the U.S., sharing expertise in areas from data governance to generative AI. He was named one of IAPA\u2019s Top 25 Analytics Leaders in 2020 and has received accolades from the Content Marketing Association and Content Marketing Institute for his impactful consumer-facing projects. A fellow at the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia, Vincent is dedicated to advancing the field of data, mentoring future professionals, and informing the public about rapid technological change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Precision Prompting: Tuning LLM Performance Through Algorithmic Optimization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the era of foundation models and agentic systems, prompt engineering has emerged as a crucial skill\u2014but one that remains a dark art and not well understood. This talk introduces a range of concept tied to precision prompting, a systematic approach to optimizing prompts using algorithmic techniques drawn from evolutionary computation, bayesian search, and LLM-guided reasoning. Showcasing the Opik Optimize SDK and learnings in building optimization algorithms, we\u2019ll explore how in-the-loop evaluation, trace feedback, and structured optimization strategies can dramatically improve LLM performance across a range of tasks. You\u2019ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to move beyond handcrafted prompts and toward reproducible, data-driven, and production-grade tuned LLM prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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