About Sam S Gill
At SF State Since:
Bio:
Academic and Professional Pursuits in Technology and Education
My scholarly and vocational endeavors are deeply rooted in both the academic and professional spheres.
Academic Focus: I am dedicated to advancing the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), with a particular emphasis on Generative AI and the proliferation of open-source web development methodologies.
Professional Concentration: My professional activities are centered around a suite of innovative technologies, including Gemini, Vertex AI, ChatGPT, Copilot, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft SharePoint Online. I am adept at developing robust applications using both Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code, and I actively engage with the Microsoft Power Platform to enhance business solutions.
Teaching Engagements:
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Fall Semester 2024: ISYS 475 - Open-Source Development I instruct a course that delves into the design and implementation of business applications leveraging the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js), with a focus on cloud-based deployment. The curriculum integrates Generative AI to enrich the Q&A experience within applications.
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Spring Semester 2025: ISYS 573 - Gen AI and LLMs for Business. This course examines the technologies behind Generative AI (Gen AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) to plan and implement innovative business solutions.
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Fall Semester 2025: ISYS 574 - AI/ML for Business Applications This course explores the practical applications of AI, with a focus on deep learning and its culmination into Generative AI. Concurrently, it covers ML techniques, emphasizing models pertinent to both supervised and unsupervised learning paradigms.
Latest Award: Foster City AYSO - Referee of the Year 2023
Education:
MBA, San Francisco State University, 1972
PhD, UC Berkeley, 1975
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