spring ai

Enterprise RAG with Spring AI

Build secure RAG systems with Spring AI. Learn to import data from databases and documents via vectors and similarity search.

Expected Outcome

The ability to build a flow that transforms business data into searchable context and delivers accurate answers via an LLM.

Target Audience

Java developers needing to build AI solutions based on proprietary company data from both databases and internal files.

Prerequisites

Knowledge equivalent to 'Spring AI Jumpstart: Professional' is required to handle the data layer in AI applications.

Curriculum & Highlights

RAG Architecture & Patterns
VectorStore & Embedding Models
Data Import & Vectorization
Similarity Search & Context
QuestionAnswerAdvisor Integration
PGVector & SQL Connections
Structured vs Unstructured Data
Document Handling & Chunking

Challenges we address

"How do I transform both database records and documents into searchable AI context?"

"How do I implement a portable VectorStore that works with different databases?"

"How do I ensure my AI retrieves the right information and bases its answers on internal data?"

Detailed Description
For AI to create genuine business value, it needs access to unique company data, whether stored in SQL databases or documents. The challenge lies in retrieving the right information and presenting it as relevant context to the language model at exactly the right time. Without a well-functioning RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecture, you risk both incorrect answers and the insecure handling of sensitive information. This workshop focuses on the practical implementation of a data layer for AI through Active Learning. We build solutions that ensure your AI stops guessing and instead delivers answers grounded in the organization's actual data. The goal is to provide the team with a clear methodology for managing data flows from your existing systems in a way that is both scalable and vendor-agnostic. We navigate the implementation of the VectorStore abstraction and see how to use solutions like PGVector to store and search vectorized data. During the day, we build flows that import data and split it into manageable pieces (chunking) so the model can read it effectively. We explore similarity search and see how the QuestionAnswerAdvisor can automate the process where the model retrieves relevant information from your internal sources to deliver high-precision answers for the end user. Actlea's core philosophy is that data is the single greatest differentiator in an AI strategy; the model is just the engine, but your internal data is the fuel. Experience shows that the ability to integrate existing databases with AI models is the foundation for all secure Enterprise solutions in 2026. A key insight for modern teams is that controlling the information flow to the model determines whether an AI service actually creates value. This workshop provides the essential tools to transform database records and files into a living, searchable knowledge base on the Java platform.
Recommendation & Next Steps

Once your AI has access to your data, the next natural step is letting it act proactively in the 'Spring AI: Agents & Tools Foundations' workshop.

Format Workshop
Duration 1 day
Level Professional
Instructor Andreas Olsson
Price per group $2,900

Standard price per group (up to 12 participants) for remote delivery. Additional costs apply for onsite delivery.

Tech Stack
RAG VectorStore Spring AI PGVector Database AI Chunking
Andreas Olsson

Your Instructor

Andreas Olsson

Expertise through Active Learning

Java and the Spring Framework have been my core focus for over 20 years. Today, my mission is primarily to help organizations step into the future by integrating intelligent agents and AI-driven features into modern Java systems.

Actlea stands for Active Learning – the philosophy that programming is best learned by writing code, not by watching slides. My workshops focus on intensive, hands-on exercises designed to solve real-world problems.

I deliver proven training concepts globally across all timezones. While I specialize in remote delivery, I love to travel for onsite workshops. My modules are ready for immediate impact but can be tailored to your team's specific requirements.

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