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I apply the rigour of a writer to ensuring that your organization and community has access to the information and knowledge they need when they need it. Artificial intelligence is overwhelmingly leveraged in service of large institutions and my hope is to make these tools available to others committed to a purpose and to making a home in this volatile world. Reach out for a free consultation.

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAGs)

  • The Problem

    There is a wealth of knowledge and information about your issue and community, but it is scattered and fragmented. Lessons are learned repeatedly, wasting scarce resources. Certain forms of knowledge (institutional) are in greater use than others (lived experience).

  • The Insight

    A customized AI solution (Retrieval Augmented Generation) offers highly accurate and contextually relevant information. This hybrid approach leverages diverse data sources, enabling you and those you provide access with a wide range of knowledge and expertise that would otherwise be inaccessible. Additionally, RAGs are adaptable and scalable, allowing for continuous optimization and alignment with ethical standards and cultural sensibilities.

  • What is Retrieval Augmented Generation?

    Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) is an advanced AI technique that combines retrieval-based methods with generative models. By retrieving relevant information from a large corpus of data and integrating it with AI-generated content, RAG provides comprehensive and contextually accurate responses. This approach enhances the quality and relevance of information, making it an invaluable tool for organizations seeking to leverage AI for decision-making and knowledge management.

  • Enhanced Decision Making

    Access to Expertise: For-purpose organizations often lack the resources to access advanced AI capabilities and expert knowledge. RAG services bridge this gap, providing organizations with the intelligence they need to make informed decisions.

    Diverse Knowledge Integration: Jerrold McGrath’s unique approach integrates multiple ways of knowing and various forms of knowledge, ensuring a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of complex issues.

    Citation: Models can reference the sources of their evidence and/or arguments allowing for confirmation and verification.

  • Increased Efficiency

    Automated Information Retrieval: RAG frameworks automate the process of retrieving relevant information from vast data sources, saving you time and effort.

    Accurate and Contextual Responses: By combining retrieval methods with generative models, RAG provides highly accurate and contextually relevant information, enhancing the quality of your outputs.

  • Scalability and Adaptability

    Tailored Solutions: Our services are customized to meet your specific needs, ensuring that the RAG framework is adaptable to various contexts and scalable as activity grows.

    Continuous Improvement: Through iterative testing and refinement, the RAG framework is continuously optimized for performance and accuracy.


  • Ethical and Cultural Sensibility

    Ethical Alignment: We ensure that the RAG framework aligns with your values and ethical standards, addressing potential biases and ensuring responsible use of AI.

    Cultural Sensitivity: Our approach centres cultural sensibilities, making the solutions relevant and effective across different contexts.

  • Strategic Advantage

    Innovative Edge: Implementing advanced AI solutions like RAG provides you with a competitive edge, positioning you as an innovative leader in your field.

    Data-Driven Insights: You can leverage data-driven insights to drive strategic initiatives, improve service delivery, and achieve better outcomes.

  • Resource Optimization

    Cost-Effective: RAG services can be a cost-effective solution for organizations looking to harness advanced AI capabilities without investing heavily in infrastructure and specialized talent.

    Maximized Impact: By effectively utilizing RAG frameworks, you can maximize impact, achieving your mission and goals more efficiently.

  • Why me?

    Expertise and Experience: With a strong track record in AI and for-purpose work, I have applied RAGs in strategy, program evaluation, education, and public-facing projects.

    Holistic Approach: My commitment to integrating diverse knowledge forms ensures a well-rounded and effective solution.

    Client-Centric: I prioritize your values, needs, and goals, delivering tailored solutions that drive real results.

  • About

    I focus on the design, development, delivery, and testing of localized and customized cutting-edge Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) services. My focus is to empower for-purpose organizations with intelligence and expertise that are typically beyond their reach. By consolidating diverse lessons and knowledge within a RAG framework, I enable you to make informed decisions and achieve your mission more effectively.

  • Approach

    I combine a tested and proprietary approach to developing RAGs with a commitment to integrating multiple ways of knowing and different forms of knowledge within your RAG framework(s). I understand that valuable insights can come from a variety of sources, and I ensure coherence within the overall model while incorporating this diverse data. This holistic approach allows for solutions that are both comprehensive and contextually rich and that can support values and goals outside the market economy.

Services

  1. Needs Assessment (~ 5 days) I begin by conducting a thorough needs assessment to understand the specific challenges and goals of your organization. This step ensures that solutions are customized to meet your unique requirements.

  2. Development of the RAG Framework (~ 15 days)

    • Framework Design: We create a robust RAG framework that leverages advanced AI techniques to retrieve and generate relevant information from vast data sources.

    • Technical Advice and Development Support: Our team provides expert technical guidance and concrete development support to ensure the framework aligns with ethical standards and cultural sensibilities.

    • Collaboration with Stakeholders: We work closely with your team and other project stakeholders to ensure the framework is adaptable and scalable.

  3. Iterative Testing and Refinement (~ 20 days)

    • Optimization of Performance and Accuracy: We conduct iterative testing to refine the RAG framework, incorporating additional data provided by the client to enhance performance.

    • Integration Testing: We test the integration of the RAG framework into a Large Language Model (LLM) and/or Natural Language Understanding (NLU) system, carefully evaluating ethical implications.

  4. Evaluation and Feedback (10 days)

    • Assessment Committee Review: The framework is tested and evaluated by an assessment committee to gather feedback and make necessary refinements.

  5. Dissemination and Deployment (5 days)

    • Online Presentation and Beta Launch: We participate in an online dissemination event to present our findings and launch the beta version of the educational resource, including a prototype of the RAG framework.

  6. Ongoing Support and Strategy Formulation (continuous)

    • Ethical and Cultural Alignment: We provide ongoing technical advice, development support, and strategic guidance to ensure the framework aligns with ethical standards and cultural sensibilities.

Day rates vary based on task, but range from $500 USD to $750 USD (software development) per day.