A course for beginner AI engineers

This introductory course for AI engineers is designed to provide a brief hands-on experience of the entire process, from data processing and model development to cloud, MLOps, and ethical considerations. It focuses on building practical skills by helping students understand the process of connecting models to actual services, rather than just creating them. The course includes hands-on exercises and examples so that even those learning AI for the first time can easily follow along.

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Python
Python
Machine Learning(ML)
Machine Learning(ML)
FastAPI
FastAPI
LLM
LLM
RAG
RAG
Python
Python
Machine Learning(ML)
Machine Learning(ML)
FastAPI
FastAPI
LLM
LLM
RAG
RAG

What you will gain after the course

  • Learning technologies used in AI development

  • Understanding the Basic Principles of Machine Learning and Deep Learning

  • Understanding the use cases and concepts of LLM and RAG


🎯 Course Overview

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is no longer a technology confined to laboratories; it plays a core role in the services we use every day and across industrial sites. From voice assistants and recommendation systems to autonomous driving, medical diagnosis, and financial risk management, AI has already become deeply integrated into our lives. However, what an "AI Engineer" actually does and what specific skills and capabilities are required may still feel ambiguous.

This course is designed for beginners who are considering taking their first steps as an AI engineer. Starting with the basics of the Python programming language and data processing, it is structured to provide a broad range of experience—from core machine learning concepts, model training, and deployment workflows to understanding LLMs and RAG, and even model operations through MLOps by building a FastAPI. Rather than simply listing theories, it vividly conveys how the role of "AI Engineering" works in the field through hands-on practice and real-world cases.


👩‍🎓 Target Audience

  • University students or job seekers interested in the AI/data field

  • Those who are currently working as developers but are considering expanding their career into the AI field

  • Those who have experience in data analysis but lack experience in model deployment or operations

  • Beginners who are curious about "exactly what an AI engineer does"


📚 Learning Objectives


  • Understanding the role and required skill set of an AI engineer

  • Acquire basics of Python and data processing libraries (Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib)

  • Experience the entire pipeline from machine learning model training to deployment


  • Understanding various cases of how AI models are utilized in actual services


📌 Learning Outcomes


  • You can gain a concrete understanding of the practical role of an "AI Engineer."

  • Going beyond simply building a model, you will directly follow the actual workflow of data collection → model training → deployment/operation.

  • Through hands-on practice and case studies, you will develop AI engineering skills that are close to real-world practice and gain experience that can be utilized in your future portfolio and career.

  • In the rapidly changing flow of the AI industry, you can set the learning direction necessary for yourself and build the fundamental strength to grow into an actual AI engineer.


👉 This course aims to go beyond simply "building a machine learning model" and instead provides a hands-on experience of the entire process of turning AI into a service. By the end of the course, you will gain a more realistic and practical understanding of the AI engineer profession, and you will be able to draw a clear picture of what technologies to learn next and what career paths you can take.

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Who is this course right for?

  • Beginners new to AI and machine learning

  • Professionals interested in data science and engineering, and developers looking to take on the challenge of cloud-based AI services.

Need to know before starting?

  • Basic Python programming experience

  • Understanding of very basic mathematics (linear algebra and statistics)

  • Interest in data analysis

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Hello. I am Simon Kim, currently working as a data engineer in the healthcare domain after completing my Bachelor's in Computer Science and Master's in Data Science in the United States.

In my current role, I design and operate ETL pipelines that collect large volumes of data daily based on AWS and Airflow. I also manage monitoring systems using CloudWatch and Splunk to ensure data stability and quality. My responsibilities include analyzing the root causes of issues, improving pipelines as needed, and directly implementing new features.

My primary technology stack includes Python, SQL, and AWS. Recently, through a large-scale migration project to GCP, I have been gaining in-depth experience in BigQuery, GCS, and GKE environments. Additionally, I continuously work in IaC environments, managing infrastructure as code using Docker and Terraform.

Furthermore, I have recently developed an interest in AI Agent systems and Harness Engineering, and I am designing and experimenting with agent-based automation systems in both my professional work and personal projects. Beyond simply using models, I am continuously contemplating how to connect multiple agents and ensure their stable execution and management—specifically focusing on "AI Agent Orchestration" and "Execution Harness" architectures.

What I have felt most strongly while working as a data engineer is that while technology is constantly changing, its essence does not differ as much as one might think. Once you deeply understand one technology, the process of expanding to others becomes much easier. Focusing on this "commonality of core principles," I want to deliver a learning experience that goes beyond a simple list of technologies to help you understand the fundamental essence.

Through this lecture, I want to generously share the practical experience and insights I have gained in the field, and serve as a guide so that you can develop the strength to solve problems on your own.

I, Simon Kim, aim to create fun and easy-to-understand lectures by breaking down difficult and complex technologies. I want to grow together with my students through constant communication.

It is my greatest reward to witness the process of your skills growing noticeably. Thank you.

 

Published Books: Introduction to AWS for Immediate Practical Use

 

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