Build Reliable AI apps with Observability, Validations and Evaluations

Description

As generative AI moves from experimentation to enterprise deployment, reliability becomes critical. This session outlines a strategic approach to building robust AI apps using Monocle for observability and the VS Code Extension for diagnostics, and bug fixing. Discover how to create AI systems that are not only innovative but also predictable and trustworthy. Resources • Okahu - https://www.okahu.ai/ • Hoc Phan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hocphan/ About the Speaker Hoc Phan has 20+ years of experience driving innovation at Microsoft, Amazon, Dell, and startups. In 2025, he joined Okahu to lead product and pre-sales, focusing on AI observability and LLM performance. Previously, he helped shape Microsoft Purview via the BlueTalon acquisition and led R&D in cybersecurity and data governance. Hoc is a frequent speaker and author of three books on mobile development and IoT. #computervision #ai #artificialintelligence #machinelearning