Traditional keyword search has limits — especially when users don't know the exact words to use. Enter vector search: a game-changing approach that captures semantic meaning, not just literal text. In this session, we’ll explore how InterSystems IRIS brings this powerful capability to life with native support for vector and embedding types.
You’ll see:
- How vector search enhances results by understanding context and intent
- Use cases like semantic document search and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- A high-level walkthrough of how to implement vector search in IRIS, from storing embeddings to using similarity functions like VECTOR_DOT_PRODUCT
- Tips on getting started quickly — whether you're integrating with AI models or building smart data experiences
This session is ideal for developers, architects, and technical stakeholders curious about adding intelligent search to their apps.
Speakers
Saurav Gupta
Data Platform Sales Engineering Team Lead
Data Platform Sales Engineering Team Lead
Saurav brings over 25 years of IT experience in data management and is very passionate about helping organisations solve complex data, interoperability, and analytics challenges.
Saurav joined InterSystems in 2006 and has been working in pre-sales and solutions architect roles with experience in technology and solution sales, enterprise application integration, data warehousing, business intelligence and software development. His key responsibilities include recommending technical architecture, solution design, migration, upgrade strategies, and operational best practices to InterSystems customers.
Prior to joining InterSystems, Saurav previously worked at NCR Corporation where he was responsible for establishing an off-shore enterprise data warehouse team in India, as well as Sopra Steria in software development.
Saurav joined InterSystems in 2006 and has been working in pre-sales and solutions architect roles with experience in technology and solution sales, enterprise application integration, data warehousing, business intelligence and software development. His key responsibilities include recommending technical architecture, solution design, migration, upgrade strategies, and operational best practices to InterSystems customers.
Prior to joining InterSystems, Saurav previously worked at NCR Corporation where he was responsible for establishing an off-shore enterprise data warehouse team in India, as well as Sopra Steria in software development.
Ruby Howard
Sales Engineer
Sales Engineer
Ruby is one of the newest additions to the Sales Engineering team at InterSystems, where she specialises in unlocking the AI-powered capabilities of InterSystems technologies. Her role involves direct collaboration with clients, particularly through the use of proprietary vector search software, to deliver and implement innovative, tailored solutions. With a solid academic background in mathematics and programming, Ruby approaches challenges with a disciplined, logical mindset and serves as a key contributor to the success of the wider sales team.