Cost & Performance Optimization
Learn to cut AI system costs by 50% and boost performance without sacrificing quality. Master the optimization techniques, architectural patterns, and monitoring practices that keep production AI affordable at scale.
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Episode 0: Cost & Performance Optimization- Introduction
Meet the AI system that works great but costs 3x its budget — and the team tasked with fixing it.
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Episode 1: Cost Fundamentals of AI Systems
from hidden token costs to infrastructure overhead most teams never see coming.
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Episode 2: Performance Metrics and Bottlenecks
Learn to measure AI latency, throughput, and bottlenecks so you can pinpoint exactly why your system slows down under load.
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Episode 3: Model, Prompt, and Retrieval Optimization
Cut AI costs 30% with model routing, prompt compression, and smarter RAG retrieval — no architecture changes required.
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Episode 4: Architectural Optimization Patterns
Design semantic caching, request batching, and auto-scaling patterns that multiply your savings and speed up response times.
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Episode 5: Monitoring, Governance, and Continuous Optimization
Build real-time cost dashboards, budget alerts, and the optimization flywheel that keeps your AI system efficient as it scales.
