Exploring Ideas: A Blog on Technology, Startups, Food, and More
Welcome to my blog where I share thoughts and insights on technology, startups, and life in Atlanta. Browse through the articles below or explore by topic.
Perplexity 101: How Language Models Measure Surprise
June 11, 2025
The Mystery of “Too Perfect” Text You’ve probably heard the term “perplexity” thrown around in discussions about language models, but what does it actually mean? Think of it as a confidence meter for how well a language model can predict the next word in a sequence. Low perplexity means the model finds the text predictable. What Perplexity Actually Measures At its core, perplexity measures uncerta...
Testing the Waters: Explore Career Paths Without Burning Bridges
June 10, 2025
The question I get asked most often isn’t about technical problems or specific tools. It’s this: “How do I know if I should go into management?” Or product. Or consulting. Or stay technical and aim for staff/principal roles, or go found a startup. The honest answer? You probably don’t know until you try. But here’s the thing: you can try without making permanent decisions. You can test the waters ...
Launching Atlanta AI Dinner: Just Good People and Better Conversation
June 9, 2025
I’ve been to enough “AI networking events” to know the drill. You walk into a room full of people clutching business cards, half-listening to conversations while scanning name tags for their next mark. Someone inevitably corners you to pitch their revolutionary data platform that’s “totally different from everything else out there.” I’ve had fantastic conversations at these, met great people, and ...
Moroccan-Inspired Spiced Chicken Thighs with Couscous: One-Pan Magic
June 8, 2025
Here’s a killer way to turn your chicken thighs and couscous into something flavorful, comforting, and a little bit fancy without much effort. This dish combines the warmth of North African spices with the convenience of a braised finish in the oven, a technique that prevents the couscous from burning while ensuring everything cooks evenly. 🍗 Spiced Chicken Thighs with Couscous and Vegetables 🛒 In...
Microwave Egg Fluff: The Weird Technique That Actually Works
June 7, 2025
When Weird Actually Works Look, I know what you’re thinking. Mayonnaise in scrambled eggs? In the microwave? This sounds like the kind of thing someone would suggest at 2 AM after too many drinks. But hear me out, because it works. The secret here is that mayonnaise is eggs and oil already. When you whisk it with a fresh egg, you’re creating this airy, emulsified mixture that puffs up beautifully ...
Consumption vs. Creation: Finding Balance in Your Leisure Time
June 6, 2025
The Two Faces of Free Time After a long day, sometimes all I want is to collapse on the couch and let Netflix, YouTube, or the endless scroll of Instagram Reels wash over me. This is what I call consumption-based leisure: relaxing by passively taking in content, entertainment, or information. It’s easy, it’s everywhere, and it’s designed to be as frictionless as possible. Content producers are ama...
AI for Small Business: Real-World Ways to Get Started
June 4, 2025
If you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably heard that AI is going to “revolutionize everything.” But what does that actually mean for your day-to-day? Spoiler: it’s not about replacing your team with robots or building a self-driving delivery van (unless you really want to). The Everyday AI Toolkit for Small Business AI used to be a very niche technology: mainly for startups and large compa...
Tinto de Verano: Spain's Perfect Summer Drink
June 3, 2025
While tourists in Spain order sangria, locals drink something better and infinitely simpler: tinto de verano. Tinto de verano literally translates to “summer red wine” - red wine mixed with lemon soda. That’s it. No chopped fruit, no brandy, no sugar. Just wine, lemon soda, and maybe a lemon slice. The lemon soda adds just enough sweetness and fizz to make any red wine refreshing on a hot day, and...
From Data Scientist to Manager: Models to Mentorship
June 2, 2025
Transitioning from data scientist to manager is a profound shift: one that extends far beyond a change in job title. It is a move from technical execution to organizational stewardship, from optimizing models to enabling people. This journey is both challenging and rewarding, demanding new skills, deeper self-awareness, and a broader perspective on what it means to create value. Letting Go of the ...
Hainanese Chicken Rice: The Ultimate Comfort Food Trinity
June 1, 2025
Some dishes are more than the sum of their parts, and Hainanese chicken rice is the perfect example. It’s deceptively simple-poached chicken, fragrant rice, and a trio of sauces-but when done right, it achieves that magical balance where every component enhances the others. I first encountered proper Hainanese chicken rice at a hawker center in Singapore, where old-school vendors have been perfect...
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