AI Agents 인텐시브 코스를 통한 나의 변혁적인 여정
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Introduction
Hello Kaggle Team,
My name is MEKALA VIJAY. Participating in the 5‑Day AI Agents Intensive Course conducted by Google and Kaggle was a truly life‑changing experience.
Before starting the course
- I had no coding experience.
- I had very limited knowledge of AI.
- Being deaf, I could not attend live audio sessions.
Despite these challenges, I successfully completed the course, submitted my Capstone Project, and experienced a major turning point in my life.
The Challenges I Faced
At first, the world of AI felt completely overwhelming. The obstacles were many:
- No foundational knowledge of programming.
- Every concept felt entirely new.
- Missing live classes meant I had to learn concepts step by step on my own.
- Code errors often left me completely confused.
- Understanding each tool and its purpose took a lot of time.
I never gave up. This journey taught me that determination is everything.
My Emotional Journey
- This course was more than just a technical experience; it was an emotional journey that rebuilt my self‑belief.
- Being deaf, I often felt slower or left behind compared to others.
- Each small victory—understanding a single concept, writing a prompt that worked perfectly, fixing a stubborn error—fueled me with immense motivation.
- Some days were extremely challenging, but I kept reminding myself:
“Opportunities are given by the world; belief is ours to hold. Defeat only comes when we give up.”
This mindset pushed me forward.
Gemini AI – My True Support System
Completing the course without Gemini AI would have been impossible. It helped me by:
- Explaining concepts in text format, compensating for my inability to attend live audio.
- Providing step‑by‑step debugging whenever I faced errors.
- Teaching me how to write effective prompts.
- Offering instant guidance on every doubt during the Capstone Project.
- Breaking down complex coding and English concepts into simple, understandable steps.
For learners like me, Gemini AI is a support system I will never forget.
Key Learnings
In just 5 days, my entire perspective shifted:
Prompt Engineering
I learned how to guide AI effectively and obtain precise answers.
Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)
I understood how to connect external data to AI and generate accurate, contextually relevant results.
Function Calling
I learned how to link AI responses to real‑world actions.
Agent Architecture
I understood how tools, memory, and planning come together to form a fully intelligent system.
Multi‑Agent Systems
- I witnessed how multiple AI agents can collaborate to solve complex problems.
- Before this course, AI was intimidating.
- Now, it fills me with confidence.
My Capstone Project Experience
The Capstone Project was the highlight of my journey:
- I learned the importance of well‑structured prompts.
- I integrated multiple tools.
- I patiently debugged errors.
- I successfully built and submitted a fully working AI agent.
- Even without a coding background, creating my own AI agent felt like an extraordinary achievement.
Life Lessons from the Course
This intensive journey taught me three invaluable lessons:
- No matter the obstacles, determination must always be stronger.
- Any concept can be mastered with patience and consistent effort.
- Belief in oneself is the ultimate key to achieving the impossible.
Beyond learning AI, the greatest gift I received was renewed faith in my own abilities.
Conclusion & Gratitude
This course guided me from fear → courage, and from doubt → hope. I am deeply grateful to:
- Google AI Team
- Kaggle Team
- Everyone who made this journey possible
Being deaf and having no coding background, this course proved to me that I too have the right and ability to learn AI.
— MEKALA VIJAY