🤖 AI for the Office, Family and Coding... All on a Budget

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm UTC-04:00

Collaboratory | Fort Myers

SWFL Coders
Publisher/HostSWFL Coders
\ud83e\udd16 AI for the Office, Family and Coding... All on a Budget
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In this talk, we'll explore how to use AI effectively without breaking the bank. We'll start with a practical solution that works for almost everyone, then move into tools and workflows that can be deployed locally or on a VPS.
While we won't be running LLMs locally, the approach demonstrated can be adapted to local models if you have the necessary hardware.
We'll also discuss costs, tradeoffs, and the key factors to consider when selecting the right model for the right task, helping you get the most value from AI while keeping expenses under control.
👨🏻‍💻 SPEAKER: Ron Garlit
Ron has a long history in electronics, ranging from digital electronics to microprocessor technologies. His journey began with his father, who introduced him to vacuum tube-based stereos. This foundation led Ron to work with digital electronics and microprocessor technologies in the military and to specialize in biomedical electronics at a major northeastern hospital.
Throughout his career, Ron has worked with both distributed and mainframe computer systems, experiencing the foundational years of computer programming. He has since become an Enterprise Software and Data Architect with extensive experience in software and database development. Ron's expertise spans various fields, including medical, pharmaceutical, logistics, financial, payment processing, and business intelligence. Ron has successfully architected and implemented software systems across these industries.
🗓 AGENDA:
6:30 PM: Arrival /Networking
6:40 PM: Announcements by organizers
6:50 PM: AI for the Office, Family and Coding... All on a Budget
8:15 PM: End of meeting
8:30 PM: Exit to after party celebration at Patio de Leon (courtyard behind Downtown House of Pizza)
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Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson Street,Fort Myers, Florida, United States

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