Introduction to MCP Servers: The AI Integration Engine
August 29, 2025 at 06:00 PM
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a groundbreaking open standard developed by Anthropic that redefines how large language models (LLMs) interact with external tools, data sources, and applications. Acting as a universal communication layer, MCP introduces a standardized way for AI models to understand and perform complex tasks using tools, data, and prompts exposed by MCP servers.
Think of MCP as the USB-C of AI—a common interface that simplifies connections, promotes interoperability, and eliminates the need for custom integrations across different systems. This transforms LLMs from passive responders into capable agents that can fetch data, trigger workflows, and interact with software environments with contextual awareness and consistency. By exposing resources (data), tools (functions/actions), and prompts (instructions), MCP enables seamless and secure communication between models and services, unlocking scalable, modular, and intelligent AI workflows.
Some key takeaways for participants of the session include:
- Works Everywhere: MCP enables different AI tools and platforms to connect and work together seamlessly, just like plugging in a USB device.
- Smarter AI: It helps AI models understand and use information better, so they can do more useful things.
- Easier for Developers: Building AI applications becomes simpler because MCP provides a standard way to connect with tools, reducing the need for lots of custom code.
Come ready to learn how to take your AI development to the next level.
Speaker
Ravi Chandra - Senior M365 Consultant at Netwoven
About the Speaker
Mr. Ravi Chandra is a Senior M365 Consultant at Netwoven, a Dublin, CA-based company specializing in Microsoft product consulting.
Ravi Chandra focuses on designing, delivering, and implementing large-scale enterprise systems for Fortune 500 companies using M365 and Azure Cloud. His areas of expertise include Microsoft SharePoint Online, on-premises to Cloud migrations, SPFx solutions, .NET, JavaScript, React, Cloud Computing, PowerShell, and the Power Platform. With extensive experience in project delivery, he has played key roles in development, infrastructure, project management, and execution across various domains.
Ravi lives in Mountain House. Outside of work, he likes to stay active by hitting the gym six days a week and playing badminton. He's also passionate about marathons, with his personal best being a 5K completed in 28 minutes.
Location
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2311 North Tracy Blvd, Suite A, Tracy, CA 95376
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