Daniel Costea

Daniel Costea is a veteran software engineer with over two decades of experience in enterprise solutions. A Microsoft MVP since 2019, he specializes in .NET technologies, IoT, machine learning, and generative AI. Daniel is a frequent speaker at technology events, has trained hundreds of students, and developed multiple courses on cutting-edge topics.

books by Daniel Costea

Microsoft Semantic Kernel in Action

  • MEAP began January 2025
  • Publication in Fall 2025 (estimated)
  • ISBN 9781633435568
  • 450 pages (estimated)
  • printed in black & white

Microsoft Semantic Kernel in Action teaches you to create AI applications and integrate AI into existing software using C# and the lightweight Semantic Kernel SDK. The book covers both proprietary AI models like OpenAI's GPT and open-source options like Llama and Phi. As you work hands-on through several interesting and relevant projects, you'll explore assorted connectors and AI services, orchestrate complex tasks, and implement long-term memory using RAG.