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Vector Databases & Knowledge Graphs

Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, Neo4j

Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, Neo4j

9h total15 modulesFreshness 58Refreshed 95d ago
What you'll master

Learning objectives

  • 01Design and implement vector databases for semantic search and similarity matching applications
  • 02Build knowledge graphs using Neo4j to model complex enterprise data relationships
  • 03Compare Pinecone, Weaviate, and Qdrant architectures for optimal embedding storage solutions
  • 04Integrate vector databases with LLMs for enhanced retrieval-augmented generation workflows
  • 05Optimize query performance and indexing strategies across multiple vector database platforms
Skills gained
Vector EmbeddingsSemantic SearchGraph ModelingNeo4jPineconeRAG ImplementationDatabase Optimization
Curriculum

15-module program

01FreeVector Database Fundamentals & Architecture

Build foundational understanding of vector embeddings, similarity search algorithms, and storage architectures that power modern semantic search systems.

  • 1.Embedding Models in Production: OpenAI, Cohere, and Open-Source Alternatives10m
  • 2.Distance Metrics & Index Types: HNSW, IVF, and Product Quantization10m
  • 3.Evaluating Vector Search Performance: Recall, Latency, and Cost Trade-offs10m
02PremiumImplementing Vector Databases: Pinecone, Weaviate & Qdrant

Deploy and optimize vector databases for RAG pipelines, evaluating architecture decisions across managed and self-hosted solutions.

  • 1.Building RAG Pipelines with Pinecone: Namespaces, Metadata Filtering, and Hybrid Search10m
  • 2.Weaviate Schema Design: Multi-Tenancy, Cross-References, and Generative Search Modules10m
  • 3.Qdrant Collections & Payloads: Filtering Strategies and Quantization for Cost Optimization10m
03PremiumKnowledge Graphs with Neo4j

Design and query property graphs for enterprise knowledge management, combining graph algorithms with vector search for contextual retrieval.

  • 1.Cypher Query Language: Pattern Matching, Aggregations, and Path-Finding for Business Logic10m
  • 2.Graph Data Modeling: Entity Resolution, Relationship Design, and Schema Evolution Patterns10m
  • 3.Neo4j Vector Index Integration: Combining Graph Traversal with Semantic Search10m
04CertificationHybrid Architecture Design & Enterprise Deployment

Architect production systems combining vector databases and knowledge graphs with monitoring, security, and scaling strategies for enterprise AI applications.

  • 1.Hybrid Search Architecture: Combining Vector, Lexical, and Graph Retrieval for Complex Queries10m
  • 2.Production Monitoring & Optimization: Latency Profiling, Cache Strategies, and Reranking Pipelines10m
  • 3.Enterprise Security & Compliance: Access Control, Data Residency, and Audit Logging Patterns10m
05FreeVector Search Optimization & Performance Tuning

Master indexing strategies, query optimization, and performance benchmarking for production vector databases.

  • 1.Understanding Vector Indexing Algorithms10m
  • 2.Query Optimization and Filtering Strategies10m
  • 3.Performance Benchmarking and Monitoring10m
  • 4.Cost Optimization and Resource Planning10m
06PremiumEnterprise Integration Patterns & Multi-Modal Retrieval

Master production-grade integration patterns connecting vector databases with LLMs, orchestration frameworks, and multi-modal data pipelines.

  • 1.LLM-Vector Database Integration Architecture10m
  • 2.Multi-Modal Embeddings & Cross-Format Retrieval10m
  • 3.Retrieval Evaluation Metrics & A/B Testing10m
  • 4.Security, Compliance & Data Governance Patterns10m
07PremiumAdvanced RAG Pipelines with Vector & Graph Fusion

Build production-grade retrieval-augmented generation systems combining vector databases and knowledge graphs for enterprise AI.

  • 1.Hybrid Retrieval Strategies for RAG Systems10m
  • 2.Embedding Model Selection and Fine-Tuning Strategies10m
  • 3.Security, Access Control, and Compliance Patterns10m
  • 4.Evaluation Frameworks and Continuous Improvement Pipelines10m
08PremiumProduction Vector Operations & Governance Frameworks

Operationalizing vector infrastructure with monitoring, security, versioning, and compliance for enterprise deployments.

  • 1.Vector Database Monitoring & Observability Strategies10m
  • 2.Vector Index Versioning & Blue-Green Deployment Patterns10m
  • 3.Vector Security: Encryption, Access Control & Data Residency10m
  • 4.Retrieval Quality Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Loops10m
09PremiumReal-Time Vector Streaming & Event-Driven Knowledge Systems

Architect streaming vector pipelines with Kafka, Flink, and event-driven graph updates for dynamic enterprise knowledge.

  • 1.Streaming Vector Ingestion with Kafka & Flink10m
  • 2.Event-Driven Knowledge Graph Updates with Neo4j & Debezium10m
  • 3.Hybrid Real-Time RAG with Vector-Graph Stream Joins10m
  • 4.Operational Resilience & Observability for Streaming Systems10m
10PremiumVector Database Security, Compliance & Audit Frameworks

Implement enterprise-grade security, access control, encryption, and compliance for vector databases and knowledge graphs.

  • 1.Access Control & Authentication in Vector Systems10m
  • 2.Encryption, Data Masking & Privacy-Preserving Embeddings10m
  • 3.Compliance Auditing: GDPR, HIPAA & SOC 2 Controls10m
  • 4.Threat Modeling & Incident Response for Vector Systems10m
11CertificationEnterprise Vector & Graph Capstone: Multi-Domain Case Studies

Advanced real-world implementations across financial services, healthcare, retail, and legal verticals.

  • 1.Financial Services: Fraud Detection with Hybrid Vector-Graph10m
  • 2.Healthcare: Clinical Decision Support with Multi-Modal Knowledge Graphs10m
  • 3.Retail & E-Commerce: Personalization with Streaming Vector Updates10m
  • 4.Legal Tech: Contract Intelligence & Precedent Discovery10m
12CertificationAdvanced Vector-Graph Fusion & AI-Native Data Platforms

Architecting next-generation hybrid platforms combining vector, graph, and agentic workflows for enterprise scale.

  • 1.Multi-Index Vector Architectures for Global Enterprise10m
  • 2.Graph-Augmented Retrieval for Complex Reasoning Tasks10m
  • 3.Agentic Knowledge Systems with MCP & AutoGen10m
  • 4.Future-Proofing Vector Infrastructure: Embeddings Evolution & Migration10m
13CertificationVector-Graph Systems for Vertical Industries

Advanced domain-specific implementations across finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and legal sectors.

  • 1.Financial Services: Fraud Detection & Risk Analysis10m
  • 2.Healthcare & Life Sciences: Clinical Decision Support10m
  • 3.Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Predictive Maintenance10m
  • 4.Legal & Compliance: E-Discovery & Contract Intelligence10m
14CertificationVector-Graph Intelligence for Financial Services & Risk

Advanced vector-graph architectures for fraud detection, regulatory compliance, and portfolio intelligence in banking.

  • 1.Real-Time Fraud Detection with Hybrid Vector-Graph Systems10m
  • 2.Regulatory Compliance Intelligence: Vector RAG for Policy Search10m
  • 3.Portfolio Intelligence: Multi-Asset Knowledge Graphs with Semantic Search10m
  • 4.Credit Underwriting: Vector-Enhanced Entity Resolution & Graph Analytics10m
15CertificationCapstone: Enterprise Vector-Graph Intelligence Platform

Design and present a production-ready vector-graph system for a Fortune 500 multi-industry conglomerate.

  • 1.Capstone Brief: GlobalTech Industries Architecture Challenge10m
  • 2.Technical Architecture Deliverable & Infrastructure Design10m
  • 3.90-Day Implementation Roadmap & FinOps Analysis10m
  • 4.Executive Presentation & Business Value Articulation10m
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