Ultimate Llama for Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Build, Scale and Optimize Cutting-Edge NLP with Llama for Next Gen AI.

Key Features

● Explore Llama’s evolution and innovations for next-gen NLP.
● Implement real-world NLP tasks with step-by-step examples.
● Fine-tune, optimize, and deploy Llama at enterprise scale.

Book Description

Llama models have rapidly emerged as a cornerstone in natural language processing, redefining how AI systems understand and generate human language. From their efficient architecture to the cutting-edge advancements in Llama 4, these models enable enterprises, researchers, and developers to build powerful, scalable, and responsible NLP solutions.

This book, Ultimate Llama for Natural Language Processing (NLP), takes you on a structured journey through the evolution and applications of Llama. It begins with the foundations of the Llama series and its architecture, before progressing to core NLP tasks such as classification, summarization, sentiment analysis, and conversational AI. Subsequent chapters cover fine-tuning, transfer learning, optimization, and deployment at enterprise scale, with practical insights into real-world industry use cases. The book also addresses troubleshooting, ethical AI, and the future of multimodal and sparse Mixture-of-Experts models. Thus, by the end, readers will be well-equipped to train, adapt, and deploy Llama models across domains such as healthcare, finance, and customer engagement.

What you will learn

● Understand Llama’s evolution, architecture, and unique innovations in NLP.
● Implement core NLP tasks like classification, NER, and summarization.
● Fine-tune Llama for custom domains using advanced transfer learning.
● Optimize inference speed, and deploy Llama models at enterprise scale.
● Troubleshoot, monitor, and continuously improve Llama model performance.
● Apply Llama 4 to real-world industry use cases and multimodal AI.

Who is this book for?

This book is tailored for data scientists, AI engineers, NLP practitioners, software developers, ML researchers, cloud architects, solution engineers, product managers, and technology leaders who want to leverage Llama models in real-world applications. Readers should know Python, and have a foundation in Machine Learning (ML) or NLP.

1. Introduction to Llama Series
2. The Architecture of Llama Models
3. Evolution of Llama
4. Implementing NLP Tasks with Llama
5. Fine-Tuning Llama for NLP
6. Real-World Use Cases of Llama
7. Performance Tuning for Llama Models
8. Deploying Llama Models at Scale
9. Troubleshooting and Improving Llama Models
10. Transfer Learning Techniques with Llama
11. Ethical Considerations in NLP with Llama
12. Practical Applications of Llama4
13. Future Directions and Advancements in Llama
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Gaurav Singh is a visionary leader and accomplished professional in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI Cloud Technologies, with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions that drive transformative business impact. With deep expertise in LightGBM, TensorFlow, Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, Agentic AI, NLP, Prompt Engineering, and Responsible AI, he bridges cutting-edge research with practical enterprise applications. Renowned for his Python-driven AI development, he builds intelligent systems leveraging Azure Gen AI, Databricks,Vertex AI, GCP, Synapse, and Snowflake to enable automation, accelerate decision-making, and deliver actionable insights.

Gaurav has mastered gradient boosting for tabular data, deep learning for large- scale AI, and advanced machine learning pipelines, ensuring models are robust, scalable, and production-ready through CI/CD deployment. He has successfully led high-performing Data Science teams, mentored upcoming AI professionals, and delivered measurable ROI across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, and digital operations. A strong advocate of Responsible AI, he integrates fairness, accountability, and sustainability into every solution, while driving thought leadership in Agentic AI frameworks, autonomous ML systems, and LLM-driven innovations.

About the Technical Reviewer

Anup Das is a problem-solver who operates at the intersection of data, code, and AI. With over four years of experience, he has worked as a data scientist across diverse industries, including telecom, retail, healthcare, and finance. His expertise lies in designing systems that transform raw data and research ideas into practical, user-friendly tools.

Currently at EY, Anup focuses on integrating large language models into real-world engineering workflows. He has developed platforms that automate the generation and validation of Infrastructure-as-Code, which significantly reduces deployment errors and compliance issues. He has also designed Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to make knowledge from sources like GitHub, Confluence, and PDFs instantly searchable. Additionally, he has deployed custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that enable AI agents to communicate directly with enterprise APIs and tools. His work is centered on helping teams transition from managing systems to building with them.