I Tested Local LLMs to Triage My Gmail. Here's What Worked.
I tested several local LLMs on my M2 Pro to build a Gmail triage agent. Here's what I learned about choosing the right model for real agentic use cases.
2026, Mar 31 — 8 minute(s) readPrincipal Software Engineer
Building in the open
I ship code, kick-start projects, and get on stage to talk about it. Open source is how I build, learn, and grow.
Devoxx Belgium : MCP in Action: Connecting AI to Enterprise Systems
Recap of my talk at Devoxx Belgium about MCP, Wanaku, Quarkus and LangChain4j
2025, Oct 13 — 1 minute(s) readCommunauté, tu aideras. Sagesse et force, tu gagneras !
Retour sur notre conférence à Riviera Dev sur la contribution aux communautés tech
2025, Sep 22 — 2 minute(s) readThank you Red Hat, hello IBM
Transitioning from Red Hat to IBM to continue working with my team on Open Source, Apache Camel, Quarkus and AI
2025, Sep 01 — 2 minute(s) readCréer des Applications Intelligentes avec Quarkus et LangChain4j
Retour sur notre conférence à Devoxx France sur la création d'applications infused-AI avec Quarkus et LangChain4j et Wanaku MCP server
2025, Jul 28 — 2 minute(s) readEnterprise Integration Is Dead! Long Live AI-Driven Integration with Apache Camel at Devoxx UK
Markus Eisele and Bruno Meseguer present AI-driven integration with Apache Camel, LangChain4j and Wanaku at Devoxx UK
2025, Jul 23 — 2 minute(s) readIf This Then Dev: MCP Servers
Mon passage dans le podcast If This Then Dev pour parler de MCP Servers
2025, Jul 21 — 1 minute(s) readLeading Beyond Code - My Journey as a Staff Engineer
My talk at Blabla conf about the Staff Engineer role, challenges, and my path to Principal Software Engineer
2025, Jun 12 — 1 minute(s) readTronche de Tech: Vivre d'Open Source
Mon interview sur Tronche de Tech : parcours, open source, licenciement, retour au code
2025, Feb 13 — 1 minute(s) readQuarkus et Langchain4j : les clés pour intégrer les LLMs dans vos applications Java
Ma conférence à Open Source Experience sur l'intégration des LLMs dans les applications Java avec Quarkus et LangChain4j
2025, Jan 21 — 1 minute(s) readQuarkus Insights #187: Camel with AI
Co-presentation with Otavio Piske on integrating GenAI with Apache Camel, LangChain4j and Quarkus
2024, Dec 04 — 0 minute(s) readQuarkus meets AI: Build your own LLM-powered application
Co-presentation with Dimitris Andreadis at Devoxx Greece on building LLM-powered applications with Quarkus and LangChain4j
2024, Jul 11 — 2 minute(s) readFinding My Voice: 3 Tips for New Tech Speakers
Overcoming stage fear and finding joy in public speaking. Sharing my journey and advice for those ready to take the stage.
2024, Jun 20 — 0 minute(s) readHow Dancing Unlocked My Professional Potential
Think hobbies are just for fun? Discover how dancing helped me overcome perfectionism, embrace teamwork, and build the confidence to lead and speak in public.
2024, Jun 19 — 2 minute(s) readMastering Integration: 3 Common Pitfalls and Why Apache Camel is the Solution
Stop wasting time on protocol implementation. Discover the 3 most common integration mistakes and how Apache Camel helps you focus on business logic through flexibility and robust monitoring.
2024, Jun 18 — 2 minute(s) readGraduating from Red Hat Engineering Leadership Accelerator (ELA)
Reflecting on nine months of growth, strategic collaboration, and leadership insights following my graduation from the Red Hat Engineering Leadership Accelerator (ELA).
2024, Jun 12 — 1 minute(s) readEpisode #177 of GeeksBlabla: DevRel and Tech Talks Insights
Joining a Moroccan panel on GeeksBlabla to discuss tech speaking, DevRel and conference tips
2024, May 23 — 1 minute(s) readConnecting disparate systems in a lightweight way
My talk on integrating microservices with external systems using Apache Camel and Quarkus
2024, Mar 01 — 1 minute(s) readMessage à caractère informatique at Devoxx Morocco - Clever Cloud podcast
My appearance on the Message à caractère informatique podcast episode 93 at Devoxx Morocco
2023, Oct 23 — 1 minute(s) readBeyond REST and CRUD - Integration patterns in Microservices
Co-presentation with Erin Schnabel on Microservices Integration Patterns using Apache Camel
2023, Sep 20 — 1 minute(s) readRunning Quarkus and Camel Quarkus on Microshift
A quick POC to run Quarkus and Camel Quarkus applications on Microshift for edge computing
2023, Apr 07 — 3 minute(s) read2022, That's a Wrap!
A look back at my 2022 highlights: Apache Camel PMC, conferences, communities and personal growth
2023, Feb 03 — 4 minute(s) readWorkshop Getting started with Camel Quarkus
A workshop to get started with Apache Camel and Camel Quarkus, created with Alexandre Gallice
2023, Jan 27 — 1 minute(s) readGetting started with Camel Quarkus - Part 1 - Create your first application
Step by step guide to create and run your first Camel Quarkus application with the Timer extension
2021, Dec 23 — 5 minute(s) read