Xavier Portilla Edo

Spain Spain

Xavier borned in Valencia, but currently living in Madrid. He has several years of experience. He has a focus on Cloud, k8s, DevOps, Q&A, microservices, and Conversational AI. He is organizer of Madrid DevOps, DevopsDays Madrid, The Alexa community in Spanish and the Google Developer Group Madrid. In his spare time, he enjoys music, beer, and friends. Author of the book "The Revolution of Alexa".

Community Contributions

Introduccion a Firebase Genkit con Github Models - Charlas con mantenedores

Discover Firebase Genkit in this introductory workshop. We'll explore how this versatile framework empowers developers to build AI-driven applications with ease. Learn to deploy Genkit's open-source applications for Node.js and Go, integrate with generative AI models, and run independently of Google services. Perfect for those looking to streamline their AI development process. We will talk about Github, Azure and Google Models too.
Speaking (conference/usergroups) / 10-25-2024

GitHub Uncharted II: Repos recomendados por Xavier Portilla Edo

We will explore some of the most valuable repos recommended to us by Xavier Portilla Edo, a leading figure in the technology community. Xavi, born in Valencia and currently residing in Madrid, has more than seven years of experience in areas such as Cloud, Kubernetes, DevOps, Generative AI and much more. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP, GitHub Star, Alexa Champion, and Google Developer Expert, among others. In addition, Xavi is an ambassador for Codemotion, where he helps connect developers with the latest technological trends.
Article/Publication / 10-21-2024

Open Source Fridays - Genkit and Github Models

🌟 This #OpenSourceFriday, we’re excited to have Xavier Portilla Edo, GitHub Star and creator of genkitx-github, showcase his community plugin that integrates GitHub models with Firebase Genkit. With expertise in Cloud, Kubernetes, DevOps, and Conversational AI, Xavier will demonstrate how genkitx-github simplifies the development of innovative applications. We’ll dive into the tool’s impact on modern software development and explore its practical uses.
Video/Podcast / 10-18-2024

Simplifying Generative AI Development with Firebase GenKit & GitHub Models

Join Mark and Xavier on Two Voice Devs as they dive into the world of generative AI development with Firebase GenKit and GitHub Models. Xavier, a Google Developer Expert in AI, Microsoft MVP in AI, and GitHub Star, shares his insights on these emerging technologies and his open-source project that bridges the gap between them. Discover how Firebase GenKit offers a simpler, more modular approach to building GenAI applications compared to frameworks like LangChain. Learn about GitHub Models and how they provide easy access to various LLMs for experimentation and prototyping. Xavier also discusses the challenges and rewards of open-source contribution and how community feedback fuels innovation. This episode is a must-listen for developers looking to explore the exciting landscape of generative AI.
Speaking (conference/usergroups) / 10-11-2024