•AI
An upgrade to my current chatbot
I upgraded my chatbot Sydney to test Weaviate's hybrid search and query structuring—features I need to scale my financial chatbot across 500+ companies.
Blog
493 posts about AI, learning, and building products
•AI
Building a Self-Evaluating Financial Chatbot: A Journey Through Data, Code, and Struggles
I built a financial chatbot that answers S&P 500 questions using SEC data—with a self-critique agent that improves answers before you see them.
•AI
My 4-Week Journey: From Frontend Upgrades to Docker Struggles and Breakthroughs
I rebuilt my site's frontend with AI, upgraded my chatbot's intelligence, and discovered continuous deployment—all because Docker refused to cooperate.
•AI
Chatbot v2.10 Unveiled: Elevating User Experience with Enhanced Speed, Scalability, and Simplicity
I rebuilt my chatbot with FastAPI and async processing, cutting response times while simplifying the interface—here's how targeted optimizations transformed user experience.
•AI
How I Emerged From Coding Quicksand With an AI Agent
I dove into building a chatbot with zero coding skills and enthusiasm—only to discover my v0.1 was a disaster of CSV databases and primitive chunking, until AI agents pulled me out.
•Expats in the US
From the World's Tallest Tree to Ancient Volcanic Remains: Unveiling the Secrets of America's Beloved Western National Parks
Join me as I unveil the hidden wonders of the West—from fox sightings after a century of silence to volcanic lakes so pristine they redefine clarity.
•AI
One year later: My search habits confirm the rise of AI assistants and the transforming future of SEO
After a year of using AI for everything from road trip planning to product research, my search habits reveal a seismic shift—and a warning for publishers.
•Expats in the US
Petrified Forest National Park, US - A First-Timer's Family-Friendly Guide
We discovered this underrated national park offers something truly unique: a 200-million-year-old landscape where colorful badlands meet ancient petrified forests.
•Expats in the US
What I am (still) grateful for after 2 years in the US
After moving from Southeast Asia's perpetual haze to California's blue skies, I've explored 12 national parks and discovered what truly makes life here extraordinary.
•Geopolitics
Beyond Headlines: Exploring CNA Insider's Insightful YouTube Content
What I watch to stay connected to Asia while living in America — CNA Insider's documentaries on economic crises, burnout culture, and the stories Western media barely covers.
•Expats in the US
Zion National Park Guide for First-Timer Families with Kids
Our family's first-timer guide to Zion National Park — updated for 2026 with new fees, trail reopenings, the Angels Landing permit lottery, and a major heads-up for international visitors.
•AI
My Journey Through 7 Andrew Ng Courses on Machine Learning and AI
I completed 7 Andrew Ng courses in months—from ML fundamentals to building GenAI apps. Here's my roadmap for going from zero to shipping your first LLM application.