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AI Engineer Production Track: Deploy LLMs & Agents at Scale
Rating: 4.7 out of 5(3,018 ratings)
35,994 students
Last updated 2/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Deploy SaaS LLM apps to production on Vercel, AWS, Azure, and GCP, using Clerk
  • Design cloud architectures with Lambda, S3, CloudFront, SQS, Route 53, App Runner and API Gateway
  • Integrate with Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker, and build with GPT-5, Claude 4, OSS, AWS Nova and HuggingFace
  • Rollout to Dev, Test and Prod automatically with Terraform and ship continuously via GitHub Actions
  • Deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions that are scalable, secure, monitored, explainable, observable, and controlled with guardrails.
  • Create Multi-Agent systems and Agentic Loops with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and Stands Agents

Course content

4 sections123 lectures18h 41m total length
  • Day 1 - Instant AI Deployment: Your First Production App on Vercel in Minutes13:49

    If you want to learn:

    • How to deploy AI applications to production in just minutes using Vercel?

    • What tools and setup are needed for instant AI app deployment?

    • How to create your first production-ready AI application from scratch?

    • Which cloud platform makes deploying AI agents fastest and easiest?

    • How to go from zero to a live production app without complex configurations?

    • What are the essential steps for building AI applications that scale?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This hands-on lecture walks you through deploying your first AI application to production using Vercel's powerful cloud platform. You'll learn the complete workflow for building AI applications, starting with setting up your development environment using Cursor IDE and creating a FastAPI-based AI application. The lecture covers essential deployment steps including configuring Vercel integration, setting up project dependencies, and executing LLM calls in a production environment. You'll discover how to leverage Vercel's seamless deployment process to launch conversational AI applications instantly, transforming your local AI agent into a live, scalable production app. By following the step-by-step process of creating configuration files, installing the Vercel SDK, and deploying AI agents to the cloud, you'll have a fully functional production AI application running on the internet within minutes. This practical approach to building AI applications demonstrates the fastest path from development to production deployment, giving you the foundation for creating sophisticated AI-powered SaaS applications.

  • Day 1 - From Zero to Live: Deploying Your First AI-Powered SaaS on Vercel6:29

    If you want to learn:

    • How to deploy your first AI-powered SaaS application from zero to production in minutes?

    • What are the essential steps for building AI applications using Vercel and OpenAI integration?

    • How to configure deployment settings and make your AI application publicly accessible on the internet?

    • What does it take to create scalable, secure, and monetizable AI applications for entrepreneurs?

    • How to gain enterprise-level knowledge for deploying AI agents in cloud environments?

    • What are the key skills needed to apply for AI deployment and production roles at major companies?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture walks you through the complete process of deploying AI applications on Vercel, from initial setup to live production deployment. You'll learn hands-on techniques for building AI-powered SaaS applications using OpenAI SDK integration, including configuring deployment protection settings, managing Vercel authentication, and making your conversational AI accessible to users worldwide. The session covers essential deployment workflows, from using the Vercel inspect feature to troubleshooting production issues, while demonstrating real-world scenarios for deploying AI agents at scale. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to monetize AI applications and developers seeking enterprise-level expertise in cloud-based AI deployment, this lecture provides transferable skills for implementing production-grade AI solutions across major cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Azure.

  • Day 1 - From AI Concepts to Cloud Deployment: Navigating the DevOps Landscape10:03

    If you want to learn:

    • How to transition from AI concepts and prototypes to production-ready cloud deployments?

    • What the real-world DevOps landscape looks like for AI and LLM systems?

    • How to navigate the platform engineering challenges of deploying agentic AI applications?

    • Which cloud providers and tools are essential for production AI software development?

    • How to structure your AI roadmap from development to scalable microservices architecture?

    • What the T-shaped approach means for mastering both breadth and depth in AI DevOps?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture guides you through the essential DevOps landscape for deploying AI and LLM systems to production. Led by Ed Donner, co-founder and CTO of Nebula.io and former JP Morgan MD, you'll discover that production AI deployment is 70-80% platform engineering and DevOps work.


    The session covers the complete cloud DevOps landscape with hands-on experience across AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure, while focusing primarily on AWS as the industry standard. You'll learn to deploy agentic AI applications, work with vector databases, integrate LLM APIs including Bedrock and SageMaker, and implement observability for AI-powered systems.


    Key topics include CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, microservices architecture for generative AI, MCP server deployment, and API cost control strategies for LLM systems. The lecture follows a T-shaped learning approach, providing broad exposure to multiple cloud providers while developing deep expertise in AWS platform engineering.


    Perfect for software developers ready to bridge the gap between AI prototypes and production-ready systems, this session emphasizes the critical DevOps skills needed for scalable AI agent frameworks and enterprise-grade generative AI deployments.

  • Day 1 - Course Overview: Building Production AI Systems Across 4 Weeks8:20

    If you want to learn:

    • How to build production-ready AI systems using a structured 4-week roadmap that covers everything from SaaS development to agentic AI deployment?


    • What DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure setup are essential for deploying LLMs and AI agents across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms?


    • How to implement proper authentication, subscription management, and API cost control for generative AI applications in production environments?


    • What tools and frameworks like Terraform, Bedrock, SageMaker, and MCP servers are needed for scalable AI software development?


    • How to build and deploy multi-agent systems with observability, monitoring, and security for commercial AI products?


    • What the complete production AI foundations look like from initial setup through capstone project deployment?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive course overview introduces a 4-week production AI foundations roadmap designed for software development professionals ready to deploy commercial AI systems. You'll discover the complete curriculum structure covering SaaS project development with authentication and subscription management, AWS platform engineering with infrastructure as code using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines, and multi-cloud deployment strategies across Azure and GCP.


    The lecture outlines hands-on projects including a healthcare SaaS application, digital twin implementation using AWS Bedrock, cybersecurity analyst tool with MCP servers, and a capstone agentic financial planner. You'll learn essential DevOps practices for AI-powered applications, including data engineering pipelines, vector databases, and API integration strategies.


    Key technologies covered include Python-based agent frameworks, open source LLMs, AWS SageMaker for machine learning operations, and prompt engineering techniques for generative AI systems. The course emphasizes production-grade deployment with proper observability, monitoring, and security implementations for agentic AI systems. By completion, you'll have the practical skills to independently deploy commercial LLM products and multi-agent microservices architectures in cloud environments.

  • Day 1 - Deploy Your First Live AI App with OpenAI and Vercel Integration12:28

    If you want to learn:

    • How to deploy your first AI application to production in minutes using Vercel?

    • What's the fastest way to integrate OpenAI's GPT models into a live web application?

    • How to set up environment variables and API keys for secure AI deployments?

    • Which Python libraries and dependencies you need for building conversational AI apps?

    • How to make LLM calls from a FastAPI application and display responses on the web?

    • What are the essential steps to go from zero to a live AI SaaS application?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This hands-on lecture walks you through deploying your first live AI application using OpenAI and Vercel integration. You'll learn to set up OpenAI API keys, configure environment variables in Vercel, and build a FastAPI application that makes LLM calls to GPT-5. The tutorial covers updating Python dependencies with the OpenAI SDK, writing code for conversational AI responses, and deploying AI agents to production instantly. By the end, you'll have a fully functional AI application live on the internet that generates dynamic content through OpenAI's API. Perfect for developers ready to launch their first AI SaaS project and experience zero-to-production deployment with Vercel's seamless integration capabilities.

  • Day 1 - Managing API Costs and Environment Setup for Production AI Systems11:57

    If you want to learn:

    • How to effectively manage API costs when building production AI systems and LLM applications?

    • What are the key differences between OpenAI's pay-as-you-go model and enterprise cloud platforms like AWS?

    • How to set up monitoring, alerts, and cost controls for your AI agent deployments?

    • What are the most common environment setup challenges when working with microservices and agent frameworks?

    • How to troubleshoot complex configuration issues in production AI systems using both traditional methods and generative AI tools?

    • What strategies can help you overcome the frustrating roadblocks that come with DevOps and software development for AI-powered applications?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture covers essential API cost management strategies and environment setup best practices for production AI systems. You'll learn how to monitor and control spending across major cloud platforms including AWS, while understanding the fundamental differences between OpenAI's capped spending model and enterprise-scale deployments. The session provides detailed guidance on setting up alerts, quotas, and monitoring systems for your AI agent applications and LLM integrations.


    The lecture addresses common DevOps challenges in AI software development, including configuration management, API key setup, and microservices architecture troubleshooting. You'll discover proven techniques for diagnosing complex environment issues, from simple typos in configuration files to architecture-specific deployment problems. Learn how to effectively use generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for debugging, while avoiding common pitfalls such as Band-Aid solutions versus root cause analysis.


    Key topics include Python environment configuration, open source LLMs integration, prompt engineering for troubleshooting, and building resilient AI-powered systems. The session emphasizes practical observability techniques and provides a realistic framework for approaching the inevitable challenges that arise when deploying agentic AI solutions in production environments.

  • Day 1 - Course Expectations and Community Support for Production AI6:02

    If you want to learn:

    • How to set realistic expectations when building production AI systems and LLM applications?

    • What kind of community support you can expect when developing complex AI agents and microservices?

    • How to navigate environment setup challenges and troubleshooting issues in cloud DevOps for AI?

    • What are the best practices for getting help with API cost control and technical problems in generative AI projects?

    • How to leverage peer support and Q&A communities when working with open source LLMs and agent frameworks?

    • What does it take to successfully complete a comprehensive AI roadmap and software development course?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This lecture establishes essential course expectations and community guidelines for your Production AI Foundations journey. You'll understand the unique challenges of troubleshooting AI-powered systems, environment setup complexities, and API integrations compared to traditional software development projects. Learn how to effectively utilize community support through Q&A platforms, leverage peer assistance for resolving technical issues with LLMs and AI agents, and build valuable connections within the generative AI development community. The session covers practical strategies for overcoming obstacles in cloud DevOps environments, managing expectations around instructor support limitations, and maximizing collaborative learning opportunities. You'll also discover how to showcase your AI projects and agentic AI implementations to potential employers and clients through professional networking, while contributing to a supportive learning ecosystem that benefits all students working with Python, microservices, and production AI systems.

  • Day 2 - Building Full-Stack AI Apps: Frontend-Backend Architecture for LLMs7:36

    If you want to learn:

    • How to build full-stack web applications that combine React/Next.js frontend with FastAPI backend architecture?

    • What's the difference between frontend and backend development, and how do they work together in modern web apps?

    • How to create production-ready web applications using Next.js and integrate them with AI and LLM services?

    • What are the key components of a scalable tech stack for building apps with Next.js and Python backends?

    • How frontend frameworks like React evolved from vanilla JavaScript to modern application frameworks?

    • What role does server-side rendering and API integration play in full-stack web development?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture covers the fundamentals of building full-stack LLM applications using modern web development architecture. You'll learn how frontend and backend systems work together, with frontend code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) running in the user's browser while backend business logic handles database access, API calls, and LLM integrations on the server. The session explores the evolution of web development from vanilla HTML to sophisticated JavaScript frameworks like React, and finally to application frameworks like Next.js that provide routing, data fetching, and server-side rendering capabilities. You'll understand how to create scalable web applications that make API calls between frontend and backend systems, handle real-time data streaming, and deploy production-ready solutions. The lecture provides practical insights into building apps with Next.js, integrating AI algorithms, and creating responsive UI components that work seamlessly with Python-based backend services like FastAPI for comprehensive full-stack development workflows.

  • Day 2 - Building Full-Stack AI Apps with React, FastAPI, and NextJS12:39

    If you want to learn:

    • How to build production-ready web applications using React and Next.js for the frontend?

    • What makes FastAPI the ideal Python backend framework for modern full-stack development?

    • How to set up a complete tech stack that combines JavaScript frontend with Python backend APIs?

    • Why Next.js and FastAPI architecture is perfect for scalable AI applications?

    • How to structure full-stack web applications for deployment on platforms like Vercel?

    • What are the key differences between React components, props, and state management?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture covers building full-stack web applications using the powerful combination of React, Next.js, and FastAPI. You'll discover how React's component-based architecture enables you to create dynamic user interfaces through declarative programming, where components automatically update based on state changes. The session explores Next.js as the production-ready framework built by Vercel, covering both Pages Router and App Router implementations for different project needs.


    On the backend, you'll learn why FastAPI has become the go-to Python framework for modern web applications, offering async capabilities and built-in Pydantic integration for robust API development. The lecture demonstrates how this tech stack creates scalable, production-ready web applications perfect for AI and LLM integration.


    You'll understand the complete workflow from frontend JavaScript and TypeScript development to backend Python APIs, including essential concepts like JSX/TSX syntax, component libraries, server-side vs client-side rendering, and the transpiling process that converts modern code into browser-compatible JavaScript. The session also covers practical project structure and repository management for deploying full-stack applications to production environments.

  • Day 2 - Building Your First Full-Stack AI SaaS with NextJS and FastAPI10:21

    If you want to learn:

    • How to build full-stack AI applications using Next.js and FastAPI?

    • What's the best tech stack for creating production-ready web apps with LLMs?

    • How to set up a complete development workflow from GitHub to deployment?

    • Which tools and frameworks work best for scalable AI SaaS applications?

    • How to integrate React frontend with Python backend APIs effectively?

    • What are the essential steps to create your first full-stack web application?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This hands-on lecture walks you through building your first full-stack AI SaaS application using Next.js and FastAPI. You'll learn to set up a complete development environment with Cursor IDE, clone and manage GitHub repositories, and create a modern React frontend with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS. The lecture covers essential workflow practices including proper project directory structure, terminal navigation, and Node.js setup. You'll discover how to use create-next-app to scaffold a production-ready web application, configure ESLint for code quality, and implement the pages router architecture. By following this step-by-step guide, you'll master the foundational tech stack needed for building scalable AI applications that integrate LLM capabilities with modern web technologies. The lecture emphasizes practical implementation, showing you exactly how to structure your full-stack development environment for deploying AI-powered SaaS applications to production platforms like Vercel.

  • Day 2 - Building Your First FastAPI Backend for Production LLM Deployment9:13

    If you want to learn:

    • How to set up a Next.js project with FastAPI backend for full-stack LLM applications?

    • What's the best tech stack for building production-ready web apps with AI integration?

    • How to create scalable backend APIs using Python and FastAPI for AI workflows?

    • Which files and folder structure you need for deploying full-stack web applications on Vercel?

    • How to integrate OpenAI's API with your FastAPI backend for real-time AI responses?

    • What are the essential steps to build apps with Next.js and Python backend architecture?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive tutorial walks you through building a production-ready FastAPI backend integrated with Next.js frontend for LLM deployment. You'll learn to create a scalable full-stack web application using the powerful combination of Next.js and FastAPI tech stack. The lecture covers essential backend APIs setup, proper project structure for Vercel deployment, and seamless integration of AI algorithms with your web applications.


    You'll discover how to configure your development environment, set up the correct folder architecture, install required Python packages including FastAPI and OpenAI, and create your first backend route that connects to LLM services. The tutorial demonstrates practical implementation of data and AI integration, showing you how to build production-ready web apps that can handle real-time AI responses.


    Perfect for developers looking to master full-stack development with modern JavaScript frameworks and Python backend services, this lecture provides hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and deployment workflows essential for building scalable AI-powered web applications.

  • Day 2 - Deploying Full-Stack AI Apps with Next.js Frontend and FastAPI Backend10:42

    If you want to learn:

    • How to build full-stack AI apps with Next.js frontend and FastAPI backend?

    • What's the best way to deploy production-ready web applications on Vercel?

    • How to integrate LLM APIs with your React applications for real-time AI features?

    • How to set up scalable workflow between Python backend and JavaScript frontend?

    • What are the essential steps to create apps with Next.js that connect to AI services?

    • How to configure environment variables and API keys for your full-stack web app?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive tutorial demonstrates how to build and deploy full-stack LLM apps using Next.js and FastAPI architecture. You'll learn to create a complete AI-powered web application with a React frontend that communicates with a Python FastAPI backend. The lecture covers essential full-stack development concepts including setting up Next.js pages with TypeScript, implementing real-time streaming UI components, and configuring API routes for seamless frontend-backend communication. You'll discover how to leverage Vercel's deployment platform to host production-ready web applications, manage environment variables for OpenAI API integration, and implement the AI SDK for LLM functionality. The tutorial walks through creating TSX components, handling state management with React hooks, and building scalable workflow patterns for data and AI applications. By the end, you'll have deployed a fully functional business idea generator that showcases modern web development practices using the powerful combination of Next.js, FastAPI, and cloud deployment on Vercel.

  • Day 2 - Adding Real-Time Streaming and Professional UI to Your LLM App10:17

    If you want to learn:

    • How to add real-time streaming capabilities to your full-stack LLM apps with Next.js and FastAPI?

    • What's the best way to implement professional UI components with Markdown formatting in React applications?

    • How to deploy production-ready web applications to Vercel with multiple environments?

    • Which Node.js packages and Python libraries work best for building scalable AI-powered web apps?

    • How to integrate streaming responses from AI algorithms like Llama 3 into your frontend workflow?

    • What are the essential steps to create a polished full-stack web application with professional styling?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This hands-on lecture demonstrates how to enhance your full-stack LLM apps with real-time streaming and professional UI components using Next.js and FastAPI architecture. You'll learn to implement streaming responses from AI models, integrate React Markdown components for elegant content display, and deploy scalable web applications to Vercel's production environment. The tutorial covers installing essential Node.js packages, updating backend APIs with FastAPI streaming responses, and creating production-ready web interfaces with Tailwind CSS styling. You'll discover how to build a complete AI-powered business idea generator that streams responses in real-time, formats output with professional Markdown styling, and deploys seamlessly to multiple Vercel environments. By the end, you'll have a fully functional full-stack web app showcasing modern JavaScript frameworks, Python backend integration, and professional UI design patterns essential for building scalable AI applications.

  • Day 3 - Adding User Authentication to Your Production AI Application11:15

    If you want to learn:

    • How to add user authentication to your AI application in production?

    • What is Clerk and how does it simplify user management for web applications?

    • How to integrate social authentication (Google, GitHub) into your Next.js app?

    • What are JWT tokens and how do they secure your application's backend?

    • How to set up environment variables and API keys for authentication services?

    • What steps are needed to deploy authenticated applications to production?

    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture demonstrates how to implement robust user authentication in your production AI application using Clerk, a powerful authentication platform. You'll learn to set up user sign-in functionality with email and social authentication options (Google, GitHub) for your Next.js React application. The tutorial covers creating a Clerk account, installing the necessary SDK, configuring environment variables, and securing API keys. You'll discover how JWT tokens work to authenticate users between your frontend and FastAPI backend, ensuring only signed-in users can access your AI-powered business idea generator. The lecture includes practical steps for integrating Clerk's authentication system, managing user sessions, and maintaining security best practices in production environments. By the end, you'll have a fully authenticated web application deployed on Vercel with seamless user management capabilities, preparing you for enterprise-level application development with AWS, GCP, and Azure in upcoming sessions.

  • Day 3 - Adding User Authentication to Production AI Apps with Clerk9:20

    If you want to learn:

    • How to add user authentication to your AI applications using Clerk?

    • What steps are needed to implement protected routes in production apps?

    • How to integrate social authentication without weeks of custom development?

    • How to configure authentication between frontend and backend components?

    • What's the process for deploying authenticated AI apps to Vercel?

    • How to manage user sessions and credentials in production environments?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive tutorial demonstrates how to implement robust user authentication in production AI applications using Clerk. You'll learn to wrap your React application with ClerkProvider, create protected routes that restrict access to authenticated users only, and transform your existing AI business idea generator into a secure, production-ready application.


    The lecture covers essential implementation steps including configuring the ClerkProvider in your _app.tsx file, creating protected pages with authentication checks, and building a professional landing page with sign-in functionality. You'll discover how to integrate social authentication capabilities that would traditionally require weeks of custom development, now accomplished in minutes using Clerk's pre-built components.


    Key technical aspects include updating backend dependencies with fast-api-clerk-auth, implementing JWT token validation, configuring environment variables for production deployment, and setting up Vercel environment configurations. The tutorial demonstrates real-world authentication flow testing, user session management, and the seamless integration between frontend React components and backend API routes.


    By the end of this lecture, you'll have a fully functional authenticated AI application with professional sign-in/sign-out capabilities, protected routes, user account management, and production-ready deployment configuration on Vercel.

  • Day 3 - Adding Subscription Billing to Your Production AI SaaS Application7:11

    If you want to learn:

    • How to add subscription billing to your production AI SaaS application?

    • What steps are needed to deploy a secure SaaS app with user authentication to production?

    • How to integrate Clerk's billing platform with subscription management features?

    • How to set up subscription plans and payment gateways for your SaaS business?

    • What's the process for transforming a free app into a paid subscription model?

    • How to configure deployment protection and production settings in Vercel?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture demonstrates how to deploy a production-ready AI SaaS application with integrated subscription billing functionality. You'll learn to configure Vercel deployment protection settings, deploy your authenticated SaaS app to production using Clerk's security architecture, and implement a complete subscription management system. The tutorial covers setting up Clerk's billing platform, creating subscription plans with both free and premium tiers, configuring payment gateways including Clerk Payment Gateway and Stripe integration options, and establishing monthly and annual pricing structures. You'll discover how to transform your business idea generator from a simple free application into a monetized SaaS product with user authentication, secure API routes, and subscription-based access control. The lecture includes hands-on configuration of the Clerk dashboard, subscription plan creation with specific pricing models, and production deployment workflows that enable you to rapidly launch and monetize your own AI-powered SaaS applications online.

  • Day 3 - Adding Authentication and Billing to Production AI Applications10:51

    If you want to learn:

    • How to add user authentication with social login (Google, Apple) to your AI applications?

    • How to implement subscription billing and payment processing in production apps?

    • How to protect premium features behind subscription paywalls?

    • How to integrate Clerk authentication and billing systems with your existing code?

    • How to deploy AI applications with complete user management and payment flows?

    • How to set up test billing environments before going live with real payments?

    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture demonstrates how to implement production-ready authentication and billing systems for AI applications using Clerk. You'll learn to integrate social authentication (Google, Apple ID) with subscription-based access controls, protecting premium AI features behind payment walls. The tutorial covers updating React/TypeScript components with authentication checks, implementing subscription verification logic, and configuring billing workflows with test payment processing. You'll see live deployment of a complete AI business idea generator with user signup flows, subscription management, and premium feature access. The lecture includes hands-on coding examples for protecting routes, setting up pricing tables, handling payment processing, and managing user subscriptions. By the end, you'll have deployed a fully functional AI application with authentication, billing integration, and subscription management - transforming what traditionally takes months of development into hours of implementation using modern authentication and billing platforms.

  • Day 4 - Building Your First Commercial AI App: From Prototype to Business6:07

    If you want to learn:

    • How to transform your AI prototype into a commercial business application?

    • What are the essential steps for deploying AI apps in production environments?

    • How to build a healthcare SaaS application using AI for medical practice automation?

    • What challenges should you expect when setting up production deployments and environment configurations?

    • How to create AI-powered tools that generate professional medical communications and administrative workflows?

    • What troubleshooting strategies work best when debugging complex environment issues in commercial AI projects?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This hands-on lecture guides you through building your first commercial AI application - a healthcare SaaS tool designed for medical practices. You'll learn to create an AI-powered system that transforms doctors' consultation notes into actionable to-do lists and professional patient emails, automating administrative workflows in healthcare settings.


    The session covers essential production deployment skills including environment configuration, platform engineering setup, and troubleshooting techniques for commercial AI applications. You'll discover how to handle the technical challenges of moving from prototype to business-ready application, with practical strategies for debugging environment errors and API integrations.


    Using modern development tools and cursor-based coding environments, you'll build a foundation healthcare app that processes medical consultation notes and generates structured outputs for medical practices. The lecture emphasizes real-world commercial application development, covering server-side routing, secure API connections, and production-ready deployment configurations.


    You'll gain practical experience with the setup-intensive nature of commercial AI development, learning to navigate platform engineering challenges while building a scalable SaaS solution. The healthcare application serves as a springboard for more sophisticated medical AI tools, demonstrating how simple AI implementations can solve real business problems in professional medical environments.

  • Day 4 - Building Healthcare AI Apps with FastAPI and Structured Prompts7:39

    If you want to learn:

    • How to build production-ready healthcare AI applications using FastAPI and Python?

    • What are the best practices for implementing structured prompts in clinical AI systems?

    • How to create streaming LLM endpoints for real-time medical consultation summaries?

    • How to integrate Pydantic models with FastAPI for robust healthcare data validation?

    • What's the complete workflow for deploying AI-powered SaaS applications to production?

    • How to build full-stack healthcare applications with React components and API integration?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive Python tutorial demonstrates building a complete healthcare consultation assistant using FastAPI and structured prompts for clinical-grade AI applications. You'll learn to implement a robust API architecture with Pydantic data validation, create streaming LLM endpoints for real-time medical summaries, and integrate OpenAI's GPT models with healthcare-specific prompting strategies. The lecture covers essential DevOps practices including POST endpoint configuration, React component integration with date pickers and form handling, and full-stack development techniques for early stage startup environments. Perfect for senior DevOps engineers and full stack engineers, this hands-on session walks through the complete protocol for building production-ready healthcare AI SaaS applications, from backend API development to frontend React implementation, preparing your application for Vercel deployment and clinical use cases.

  • Day 4 - Deploying Your Complete AI Healthcare App to Production on Vercel5:59

    If you want to learn:

    • How to deploy a complete AI healthcare application to production using Vercel?

    • What are the essential steps for integrating FastAPI with a full-stack healthcare SaaS platform?

    • How to implement professional landing pages and user authentication for clinical-grade applications?

    • What are the key considerations when building streaming LLM applications for healthcare environments?

    • How to structure Pydantic models and API endpoints for production-ready healthcare AI systems?

    • What deployment protocols do senior DevOps engineers follow when launching AI applications to production?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive Python-focused lecture demonstrates the complete deployment process of a professional healthcare AI application called MediNotes Pro to production on Vercel. You'll learn the essential DevOps protocols for deploying FastAPI-powered applications, including proper Pydantic model integration, requirements.txt configuration, and production deployment commands. The lecture covers implementing a professional landing page template with Tailwind CSS, integrating user authentication and billing systems, and building a full-stack consultation notes application that transforms casual medical notes into professional summaries and patient emails. As a senior DevOps engineer would approach it, you'll see the complete API workflow from frontend POST requests to FastAPI server processing, demonstrating streaming LLM integration for clinical-grade SaaS applications. The session includes practical deployment troubleshooting, SDK integration patterns, and scalable architecture considerations for early-stage startup healthcare applications, making it essential viewing for full-stack engineers building production-ready AI healthcare solutions.

  • Day 4 - Building a Production Healthcare AI SaaS with Streaming LLMs5:29

    If you want to learn:

    • How to build a complete healthcare AI SaaS application from scratch using Python and modern web technologies?

    • What's the fastest way to deploy a full-stack application with FastAPI backend and Next.js frontend to production?

    • How to implement streaming LLMs in a clinical-grade application that can handle real healthcare workflows?

    • Which deployment strategies work best for early stage startup founders building AI-powered SaaS products?

    • How to integrate user authentication and subscription management into your healthcare AI application?

    • What are the key differences between rapid PaaS deployment and industrial-grade cloud infrastructure for AI applications?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture demonstrates building a production-ready healthcare AI SaaS application using streaming LLMs, FastAPI, and modern deployment practices. You'll learn to create a full-stack solution with a TypeScript Next.js frontend, FastAPI backend with Pydantic models, and seamless Vercel deployment workflow. The session covers implementing streaming LLM responses for clinical applications, integrating Clerk authentication with subscription management, and deploying through dev, preview, and production environments using simple command-line protocols. Perfect for senior devops engineers and full stack engineers at early stage startups, this lecture provides a complete template for monetizable healthcare AI applications. You'll discover how to structure APIs using FastAPI's automatic JSON parsing, implement secure SSL deployment, and build scalable AI-powered tools that medical offices would pay for. The lecture also prepares you for transitioning from rapid PaaS deployment to industrial-grade AWS infrastructure, giving you the complete toolkit for building and scaling healthcare AI SaaS products.

  • Day 5 - AWS Setup and IAM for Production AI: Your First Cloud Deployment10:57

    If you want to learn:

    • How to set up your first AWS account for production AI deployment?

    • What is AWS IAM and why is it crucial for cloud security?

    • How to create and configure IAM users with proper permissions?

    • What are the essential AWS security credentials you need to know?

    • How to implement multi-factor authentication for your AWS root account?

    • What steps should a senior DevOps engineer follow for secure cloud setup?

    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture guides you through the essential AWS setup and Identity Access Management (IAM) configuration needed for deploying production-grade AI applications. You'll learn to create your first AWS account, understand the critical distinction between root users and IAM users, and implement proper security protocols that senior DevOps engineers use in real-world scenarios. The session covers hands-on configuration of security credentials, multi-factor authentication setup, and budget monitoring to protect your cloud resources. You'll discover why AWS IAM is more granular than other cloud providers and master the foundational skills needed for scalable AI deployments. This practical tutorial prepares you for industry-standard cloud practices, teaching you to work with Amazon Resource Numbers (ARNs) and establish the secure foundation required before deploying FastAPI applications and AI services to production environments. Perfect for full stack engineers transitioning to cloud deployment and anyone building clinical-grade SaaS applications with proper security protocols.

  • Day 5 - Setting Up AWS Cost Monitoring for Production AI Deployments8:25

    If you want to learn:

    • How to set up AWS cost monitoring and budgets for production AI deployments?

    • What are the best practices for tracking AWS spending and avoiding unexpected charges?

    • How to configure zero-spend alerts and monthly budget notifications in AWS?

    • Why AWS doesn't offer spending caps and how to manage unlimited liability risks?

    • How to navigate AWS Billing & Cost Management console for cloud computing projects?

    • What monitoring and observability tools should you use for AWS infrastructure cost control?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture walks you through setting up essential AWS cost monitoring for production LLM applications and cloud computing deployments. You'll learn to configure AWS Budgets using the Billing & Cost Management console, including creating zero-spend alerts that notify you when costs exceed one cent and monthly budget thresholds. The lecture covers AWS infrastructure cost management best practices, explaining why AWS doesn't provide spending caps and how to mitigate unlimited liability risks through proper monitoring and observability. You'll discover how to navigate the AWS console, set up email notifications for budget alerts, and establish a routine for tracking your AWS service spending. The session emphasizes the critical importance of cost monitoring as part of production deployment workflows, covering real-world scenarios where costs can escalate unexpectedly. By the end, you'll have implemented a complete cost monitoring system with multiple alert thresholds and understand how to maintain ongoing visibility into your cloud computing expenses for AI application deployments.

  • Day 5 - Setting Up Secure IAM Users for Production AI Deployments on AWS10:28

    If you want to learn:

    • How to set up secure IAM users instead of using risky root accounts for daily AWS work?

    • What are the best practices for implementing least-privilege access in production cloud deployments?

    • How to create user groups and assign proper permissions for AI engineering projects on AWS?

    • Which specific AWS service permissions are essential for production LLM applications?

    • How to properly configure IAM policies for cost monitoring and secure cloud infrastructure management?

    • What's the correct way to sign in and manage different AWS regions as an IAM user?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture guides you through creating secure IAM users for production AI deployments on AWS infrastructure. You'll learn to implement least-privilege security best practices by setting up a dedicated "AI Engineer" user with carefully configured permissions instead of using your root account for daily work. The tutorial covers creating user groups, assigning essential AWS service policies including AWS App Runner Full Access, Amazon EC2 Container Registry Full Access, CloudWatch Logs Full Access, and IAM User Change Password permissions. You'll discover how to configure proper access controls for cost monitoring through budgets and Cost Explorer, understand AWS region management, and establish secure authentication workflows. This hands-on deployment guide demonstrates real-world cloud computing security practices essential for production LLM applications, including integration with monitoring and observability tools like CloudWatch. By the end, you'll have a properly secured IAM user configured with the exact permissions needed for AI engineering work while maintaining security best practices for your AWS infrastructure.

  • Day 5 - Containerizing AI Apps with Docker for Cloud Deployment10:08

    If you want to learn:

    • How to containerize AI applications using Docker for seamless cloud deployment?

    • What are the essential AWS services needed for your first cloud deployment?

    • How to package your healthcare AI app into portable Docker containers?

    • What's the difference between Dockerfiles, images, and containers in practice?

    • How to use AWS App Runner, ECR, and CloudWatch for monitoring and observability?

    • What are the best practices for deploying containerized applications to AWS infrastructure?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This hands-on lecture teaches you how to containerize AI applications with Docker and deploy them to AWS cloud infrastructure. You'll learn the fundamental concepts of Docker containers, including creating Dockerfiles, building images, and running containers locally before deployment. The session covers essential AWS services including App Runner for easy container deployment, Elastic Container Registry (ECR) for storing Docker images, and CloudWatch for monitoring and observability of your applications.


    You'll discover best practices for cloud computing deployment, including how to configure auto scaling, integrate with application load balancers, and implement proper lifecycle management. The lecture demonstrates practical use cases by walking through containerizing a healthcare AI application, testing it locally, and deploying it to AWS infrastructure. You'll also learn about selecting appropriate instance types, configuring AWS Step Functions for workflow management, and setting up comprehensive monitoring solutions.


    By the end of this session, you'll have hands-on experience with Docker containerization, understand key AWS service integrations, and successfully deploy your first containerized AI application to the cloud with proper monitoring and observability in place.

  • Day 5 - Migrating Your AI App from Vercel to AWS for Production Scale8:55

    If you want to learn:

    • How to migrate your AI application from Vercel to AWS for production-scale deployment?

    • What steps are needed to containerize your Next.js app using AWS App Runner and Amazon ECR?

    • How to configure static exports and modify API endpoints for AWS Lambda integration?

    • Which AWS services work best for auto-scaling live production LLM applications?

    • How to set up health checks and CORS middleware for cloud deployment?

    • What configuration changes are required when moving from serverless to container-based architecture?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture guides you through migrating your AI application from Vercel to AWS App Runner for production-scale deployment. You'll learn to transform your Next.js SaaS application into a containerized solution using Amazon ECR for container image management and AWS Lambda for serverless functions. The session covers essential configuration changes including static site generation, API endpoint modifications, and CORS middleware setup. You'll discover how to build and push container images to Amazon ECR, configure AWS App Runner for auto-scaling capabilities, and implement health check endpoints for reliable cloud deployment. The lecture demonstrates practical steps for setting up environment variables, managing AWS regions, and preparing your application architecture for production using AWS services. By the end, you'll have a complete understanding of container-based deployment strategies and the tools needed to scale your LLM applications effectively in the AWS cloud environment.

  • Day 5 - Containerizing Your AI App: Docker Images for Production Deployment9:00

    If you want to learn:

    • How to create a production-ready Docker image for your AI application using multi-stage builds?

    • What is the step-by-step process for containerizing LLM applications with Docker?

    • How to write an effective Dockerfile that packages both frontend and backend components?

    • How to use Docker containerization for deploying AI applications in production environments?

    • What are the best practices for building Docker images that include dependency management for AI apps?

    • How containerization with Docker prepares your LLM application for cloud deployment and CI/CD pipeline integration?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive tutorial demonstrates the complete process of containerizing your AI application using Docker for production deployment. You'll learn to create a multi-stage Dockerfile that efficiently packages both your frontend and backend components, including proper dependency management for LLM applications. The lecture covers building Docker images from scratch, implementing best practices with .dockerignore files, and running containerized AI applications locally. You'll discover how Docker containerization enables seamless deployment of AI containers to cloud platforms like AWS, while preparing your application for Kubernetes orchestration and continuous integration workflows. By the end, you'll have hands-on experience creating production-ready Docker images that can be easily deployed using CI/CD pipelines, making your LLM application ready for scalable cloud deployment.

  • Day 5 - Deploying Dockerized AI Apps to AWS with ECR and App Runner11:51

    If you want to learn:

    • How to deploy Dockerized AI applications to AWS using modern container services?

    • What's the step-by-step process for pushing Docker images to Amazon ECR?

    • How to migrate from Vercel to AWS App Runner for better scalability?

    • How to configure AWS CLI and set up container registries for production deployments?

    • What are the best practices for deploying LLM applications using AWS container services?

    • How to handle cross-platform Docker builds for Apple Silicon when deploying to AWS Lambda and App Runner?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture demonstrates the complete deployment workflow for migrating Dockerized AI applications from development to AWS production environments. You'll learn hands-on techniques for using AWS App Runner and Amazon ECR to build scalable container-based applications in the cloud.


    The lecture covers essential AWS container deployment processes, including setting up the Elastic Container Registry, configuring Docker image builds for cross-platform compatibility, and establishing AWS CLI authentication. You'll discover how to properly tag and push container images to ECR, then deploy them using AWS App Runner with optimal configuration settings.


    Key technical aspects include handling Apple Silicon compatibility issues when building container images for Linux-based AWS infrastructure, setting up IAM security credentials, and configuring environment variables for production deployment. The tutorial walks through creating App Runner services with appropriate CPU and memory allocation, implementing manual deployment settings, and establishing service roles for secure application access.


    By the end of this lecture, you'll have successfully deployed a live production LLM application on AWS infrastructure, understanding the complete pipeline from local Docker development to scalable cloud deployment using AWS container services.

  • Day 5 - Deploying Your AI App Live on AWS App Runner with Auto-Scaling5:29

    If you want to learn:

    • How to deploy your AI application live on AWS App Runner with proper configuration?

    • What are the essential steps for migrating from local development to AWS cloud deployment?

    • How to set up auto-scaling and health checks for your containerized applications?

    • How to configure AWS App Runner to work with Docker containers from Amazon ECR?

    • What are the key settings needed for production deployment using AWS services?

    • How to ensure your LLM application runs reliably in the cloud with proper monitoring?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture demonstrates the complete process of deploying your AI application live on AWS App Runner with auto-scaling capabilities. You'll learn how to configure essential deployment settings including port configuration (8000), create auto-scaling configurations with concurrent request limits, and set up health check protocols using HTTP endpoints. The lecture covers the critical steps of connecting your container image from Amazon ECR to AWS App Runner, implementing proper health monitoring with timeout and interval settings, and configuring scaling parameters for production environments. You'll discover how to build and deploy containerized applications using AWS services, establish reliable cloud deployment workflows, and ensure your application runs smoothly with automated scaling. The session includes hands-on configuration of AWS App Runner services, setting up authentication systems, and testing live deployment functionality. By the end, you'll have successfully deployed a fully functional AI application with proper auto-scaling, health checks, and production-ready configuration on AWS infrastructure.

  • Day 5 - From Vercel to AWS: Deploying Production LLM Apps at Scale5:38

    If you want to learn:

    • How to migrate your LLM application from Vercel to AWS for production-scale deployment?

    • What's the step-by-step process for containerizing and deploying applications using AWS App Runner?

    • How to push Docker container images to Amazon ECR and configure auto-scaling for live production apps?

    • Why AWS deployment is more complex than Vercel but offers industrial-strength scalability?

    • How to build a complete SaaS product with React, FastAPI, and LLM integration for production use?

    • What are the essential AWS services like ECR, App Runner, and CloudWatch for container deployment?


    Then this lecture is for you!


    This comprehensive lecture walks you through the complete migration process from Vercel's simple deployment to AWS's robust, production-ready infrastructure. You'll learn to build a full-stack LLM application using React with Next.js and FastAPI, package it into a Docker container, and deploy it at scale using AWS services.


    The lecture covers the entire deployment pipeline: building your container image, pushing to Amazon ECR (Elastic Container Registry), and deploying on AWS App Runner for automatic scaling. You'll master essential AWS configuration including IAM permissions, user policies, and CloudWatch monitoring for your live production LLM apps.


    Through hands-on demonstration, you'll understand why AWS deployment requires more initial setup compared to Vercel, but provides industrial-strength scalability and monitoring capabilities. The lecture includes practical guidance on cost management, billing monitoring, and best practices for container deployment in the cloud.


    By the end, you'll have deployed a fully functional, scalable SaaS application with LLM integration that's ready for real-world production use, complete with user authentication, subscription management, and robust AWS infrastructure.

Requirements

  • While it’s ideal if you can code in Python and have some experience working with LLMs, this course is designed for a very wide audience, regardless of background. I’ve included a whole folder of self-study labs that cover foundational technical and programming skills. If you’re new to coding, there’s only one requirement: plenty of patience!
  • The course runs best if you have a small budget for APIs and Cloud Providers of a few dollars. But we monitor expenses at every point, and it's always a personal choice.

Description

This is the course that more of my students have asked for than any other course — put together.

One student called it:

“The missing course in AI.”

This course is for:


  • Entrepreneurs

  • Enterprise engineers

  • …and everyone in between.


It’s not just about RAG — although we’ll work with RAG.

It’s not just about Agents — but there will be many Agents.

It’s not just about MCP — but yes, there will be plenty of MCP too.


This course is about:

RAG, Agents, MCP, and so much more… deployed to production.

Live.

Enterprise-grade.

Scalable, resilient, secure, monitored — and explained.

You’ll ship real-world, production-grade AI with LLMs and agents across Vercel, AWS, GCP, and Azure, going deepest on AWS.


Across four weeks you’ll take four products to production:

Week 1

You’ll launch a Next.js SaaS product on Vercel and AWS,

with AWS App Runner and Clerk for user management and subscriptions.


Week 2

You’ll become an AI platform engineer on AWS,

deploying serverless infrastructure using:

  • Lambda, Bedrock, API Gateway, S3, CloudFront, Route 53

  • Write Infrastructure as Code with Terraform

  • Set up CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions

    — for hands-free deployments and one-click promotions.


Week 3

You’ll gain broad industry skills for GenAI in production:

  • Deploy a Cyber Security Analyst agent with MCP to Azure & GCP

  • Stand up SageMaker inference

  • Build data ingest to S3 vectors

  • Deploy a Researcher Agent using OpenAI OSS models on Bedrock + MCP


Week 4

You’ll go fully agentic in production:

  • Architect multi-agent systems with:

    • Aurora Serverless, Lambda, SQS

    • JWT-authenticated CloudFront frontends

    • LangFuse observability

    • Overview of AWS Agent Core


By the end, you’ll know how to:

  • Pick the right architecture

  • Lock down security

  • Monitor costs

  • Deliver continuous updates


Everything needed to run scalable, reliable AI apps in production.


Course sections (Weeks & Projects)

Week 1

SaaS App Live in Production with Vercel, AWS, Next.js, Clerk, App Runner

Project: SaaS Healthcare App


Week 2

AI Platform Engineering on AWS with Bedrock, Lambda, API Gateway, Terraform, CI/CD

Project: Digital Twin Mk II


Week 3

Gen AI in Production with Azure, GCP, AWS SageMaker, S3 Vectors, MCP

Project: Cybersecurity Analyst


Week 4

Agentic AI in Production: Build and deploy a Multi-Agent System on AWS (Aurora Serverless, Lambda, SQS),

with LangFuse and Bedrock AgentCore

Capstone Project: SaaS Financial Planner


Who this course is for:

  • If you're excited about the idea of deploying Gen AI and Agents live in production - then this course is for you.