•About Chandler Nguyen
Andrew Ng's Coursera Courses: My Dive into Machine Learning
I went from zero coding knowledge to building AI applications with ChatGPT API by completing Andrew Ng's ML courses—here's how I overcame the learning curve.
Blog
486 posts about AI, learning, and building products
•AI
Coursera Unveiled: My Expedition into Boundless Learning Horizons
I transformed from a 40-year-old ad professional into a certified cybersecurity analyst and Python programmer through Coursera—and the self-paced freedom changed how I work daily.
•Expats in the US
Yellowstone National Park: Tips for first timer, family with children
We cracked the code for visiting Yellowstone with kids: fly to Salt Lake City for a dual destination trip, stay in West Yellowstone for easy access, and time it for fall's lighter crowds.
•About Chandler Nguyen
Ad Man turns Code Man? My Python Adventure
I went from knowing zero code to building my own chatbot and automating my 450+ blog posts—here's how learning Python opened doors I didn't know existed.
•Expats in the US
A First-Timer's Guide to Visiting San Francisco for Family
Navigate SF's microclimates, safety concerns, and changing neighborhoods with insider tips on where to stay, how to get around, and what to expect.
•Uncategorized
Hello world!
WordPress gives you a blank canvas to share your voice with the world—what you create from here is entirely up to you.
•AI
A Week in Review: My Experiences and Learnings with Google's Gen App Builder
I spent a week testing Google's Gen App Builder and discovered the key to better chatbot responses: feeding it unstructured data AND using chatGPT to wrangle 450+ blog posts into the right format.
•AI
Google Generative AI agent is live on my site
I integrated Google's generative AI agent on my site in under 2 hours—here's what worked, what didn't, and why I eventually replaced it with my own chatbot.
•About Chandler Nguyen
40-year-old advertising professional completed Google's cybersecurity certificate: Ask Me Why
After deploying my first AI chatbot triggered 200+ security warnings I couldn't understand, I knew I needed cybersecurity fundamentals before building more apps.
•Expats in the US
Dancing with Quirks: A Whimsical Journey in the Land of the Free
I transformed my quirky observations about American culture into a whimsical poem with ChatGPT—from giant food portions to bathroom gaps, it's a playful ode to the USA's delightful oddities.
•Geopolitics
A Deep Dive into Singapore's Reserves with Prime Minister Lee: A Must-Watch Series
PM Lee reveals Singapore's reserves generate 20% of the government budget—more than all personal income tax and equal to defense, education, or health spending combined.
•Expats in the US
The Asian Expat's Handbook: Navigating Your Move to the United States
After two years in the US, I'm sharing updated insights on timing your move, choosing where to live, and navigating finances—lessons I wish I knew before relocating.