Writings
Below you can find my writings on machine learning, data science, and technology. Enjoy!
Steelcase Gesture Review: A Disappointing Upgrade
I spent eight months with the highly-rated Steelcase Gesture, only to be disappointed. In this review, I break down why this expensive ergonomic chair didn't work for me.
I spent eight months with the highly-rated Steelcase Gesture, only to be disappointed. In this review, I break down why this expensive ergonomic chair didn't work for me.
My Favorite Books of 2023
After abandoning social media in 2023, I read books instead. Read on for my favorites.
After abandoning social media in 2023, I read books instead. Read on for my favorites.
Using Large Language Models To Clean Data
Manually fixing messy data is tedious and slow. But thankfully, LLMs are pretty good are piecing together mangled text. Read on to find out how!
Manually fixing messy data is tedious and slow. But thankfully, LLMs are pretty good are piecing together mangled text. Read on to find out how!
A 1850-mile Review of the RadWagon 3
The RadWagon electric cargo bike was a savior during lockdown family rides, but frustrating maintenance and support issues disappoint. Read on for my in-depth review.
The RadWagon electric cargo bike was a savior during lockdown family rides, but frustrating maintenance and support issues disappoint. Read on for my in-depth review.
Machine Learning Deployment:
Return Actions, Not Scores
A poorly designed machine learning model API will leave you trapped. Properly hiding your implementation will make life much easier!
Return Actions, Not Scores
A poorly designed machine learning model API will leave you trapped. Properly hiding your implementation will make life much easier!
Claude Solves SAT Analogies
Word2Vec failed to solve SAT analogies, can modern language models do better? A small test of Anthropic's Claude LLM.
Word2Vec failed to solve SAT analogies, can modern language models do better? A small test of Anthropic's Claude LLM.
When Are Large Language Models Useful?
Large language models (LLMs) are incredibly valuable tools, but they're not for everything. Here's a simple rule to know when to use them and when to avoid them.
Large language models (LLMs) are incredibly valuable tools, but they're not for everything. Here's a simple rule to know when to use them and when to avoid them.
How I Write with ChatGPT
OpenAI's ChatGPT is viewed as entertaining but not useful because it makes up facts. But I find it incredibly valuable for writing. Here is how I use it.
OpenAI's ChatGPT is viewed as entertaining but not useful because it makes up facts. But I find it incredibly valuable for writing. Here is how I use it.
AI, Artists, and Technology
AI generated art took off with the open-source release of Stable Diffusion, leaving some artists worried. As an artist and machine learning engineer, here is my take.
AI generated art took off with the open-source release of Stable Diffusion, leaving some artists worried. As an artist and machine learning engineer, here is my take.
SWITRS: Pedestrian Safety on Halloween
Halloween can be a dangerous time for pedestrians. In this post, I explore the statistics on pedestrian-vehicle collisions, including when these incidents are most likely to occur.
Halloween can be a dangerous time for pedestrians. In this post, I explore the statistics on pedestrian-vehicle collisions, including when these incidents are most likely to occur.
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