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Essays and longer notes. Many will start life as rough drafts and sharpen over time.

Evolution of Large Language Models and AI Systems

A storytelling-driven reflection on how transformers, scaling laws, RLHF, reasoning systems, and agents transformed AI from next-token prediction into the foundation of modern intelligent systems.

Apr 1, 2026 LLMs AI transformers agents history GenAI
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What Is It That AI Really Unlocks?

From layoffs and fear to intent, abundance, and a new surface area of possibility AI lowers the cost of turning human intent into sustained outcomes

Jan 1, 2026 Generative AI AI FutureWithAI
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Research Papers Are Not Supposed to Be Boring

A reflective essay on research writing, storytelling, clarity, and why the best research papers communicate ideas instead of trying to sound academic.

Dec 1, 2025 research writing academia communication technical writing learning
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Evolution of Deep Learning Techniques and Tools

A technical reflection on how deep learning moved from theory to traction - 2016.

Jun 1, 2016 deep learning AI history
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The 5 C’s That Shaped My Life

A reflective essay on the five qualities that shaped my personal and professional journey — competence, courage, confidence, connection, and conscience.

Jun 1, 2014 Growth Life Lessons Engineering Self Discovery Reflection Personal Growth
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