Connecting AI, vector search, CMS, CRM and analytics

Location: 🇺🇸 University of Maryland, Washington D.C., USA, DrupalGovCon 2025

In this talk, I explore connecting AI, vector search, and existing systems to create smarter digital experiences. Most organizations have capable systems that remain disconnected, missing opportunities for personalization and insights.

I’ll share how to bridge these systems using lightweight orchestration layers, vector search, and open-source LLMs. I cover practical approaches for connecting your existing stack—Drupal CMS, CRM, analytics, and mobile tools, through modular, context-aware architecture. The session includes live demos and real-world implementation strategies using open-source tools like Drupal, Supabase, Ollama, and vector databases (Qdrant, Weaviate).

Key topics include:

  • How LLMs and vector search personalize content across disconnected systems
  • Architecting context layers between CMS, CRM, analytics, and mobile tools
  • Open-source tools (Supabase, Qdrant, Weaviate, Ollama) for lightweight orchestration
  • How vector embeddings and multimodal search work
  • Real-world use cases with intent-based AI workflows
  • Practical playbook to integrate AI without rebuilding your stack