Chris Carter has earned recognition as one of the world's leading SAP experts by Industry Era. His company, Approyo, has garnered attention from major publications, with CRN naming them among the "Top 10 Cloud Providers to Watch." Mirror Review acknowledged his leadership by including him in their "Top 20 Business Leaders to Follow in SAP" list. Entrepreneur Magazine praised Carter's impact by calling him the "Best thing to ever happen to Approyo," while Magnate View Magazine recognized him as one of the "5 Most Advanced Cloud Solution Providers."
Throughout his career, Carter has achieved numerous notable accomplishments. He founded what Philippe Chaudron of KPMG called "one of the Best SAP companies to work with." Mirror Review named him "One of America's Top 10 Industry Influencers," and he regularly contributes technology expertise on Newsmax-TV. Carter is also a four-time best-selling Amazon author for his "#1 Book series 'Mastering SAP'" and has won the ACQ Award for SAP services.
His expertise spans across SAP, Cloud AI, Security, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Technology. To stay updated with Chris Carter's insights and work, you can follow him on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) at @Ccarter1969 or @Approyo.
In this episode of Embracing Digital Transformation, hosted by Dr. Darren, we delve into the innovative world of Small Language Models (SLMs) with guest Chris Carter. Chris shares his journey from programming with a Commodore Vic 20 to leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud computing today. The discussion highlights the pivotal shift in focusing on smaller, efficient models rather than extensive, resource-hungry large models. Key points include the importance of data cleansing, the role of SLMs in enhancing operational efficiency within SAP environments, and actionable strategies for organizations to maximize their use of generative AI without compromising on data integrity. ## Takeaways Discover how smaller language models (SLMs) are revolutionizing the AI landscape. These models provide efficient alternatives to large models for specific tasks, ensuring quicker results and reduced data noise. Their efficiency will surely pique your interest. Understand that data cleansing and maintenance are the backbone of effective AI operation, ensuring that only the most relevant information contributes to processes. Realize the potential of generative AI to revolutionize roles across various departments, such as HR, by streamlining processes without requiring extensive programming knowledge. - Practical experimentation with SLMs fosters creativity and innovation within teams, encouraging a culture of exploration and learning. - The future of AI lies in precision and targeted solutions rather than sheer computational power, driving a shift in how teams approach AI deployment. ## Chapters - 00:00 - Introduction to the Episode - 02:35 - Chris's Origin Story in Technology - 10:15 - The Evolution of AI and Generative Models - 18:45 - The Impact of Small Language Models on SAP Use Cases - 25:30 - Importance of Data Cleansing and Maintenance - 32:00 - Operationalizing AI in Organizations