ML Archives - Kai Waehner

Online Feature Store for AI ML with Data Streaming using Apache Kafka Flink FlinkSQL Confluent Cloud at Wix

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Online Feature Store for AI and Machine Learning with Apache Kafka and Flink

ByKai Waehner
15. September 2025

Real-time personalization requires more than just smart models. It demands fresh data, fast processing, and scalable infrastructure. This blog post explores how Wix.com rebuilt its online feature store using Apache Kafka and Flink, turning their AI architecture into a real-time powerhouse that supports personalized experiences for millions of users.

Real-Time AI ML Model Inference Predictive AI and Generative AI with Data Streaming using Apache Kafka and Flink

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Real-Time Model Inference with Apache Kafka and Flink for Predictive AI and GenAI

ByKai Waehner
1. October 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming business operations by enabling systems to learn from data and make intelligent decisions for predictive and generative AI use cases. Two essential components of AI/ML are model training and inference. This blog post explores how data streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink enhances the performance and reliability of model predictions. Whether for real-time fraud detection, smart customer service applications or predictive maintenance, understanding the value of data streaming for model inference is crucial for leveraging AI/ML effectively.