Serial entrepreneur and seasoned software engineer, specializing in software development, architecture design, and generative AI.
Sacramento Metropolitan Area
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After years on Google, poor customer support and constant privacy changes forced me out. I put together an escape plan, migrating my productivity tools, building local media storage, and deploying self-hosted infrastructure. #DeGoogle #SelfHosted
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3 months with Proton's Lumo. Not the best "AI slop generator" on the market, and apparently it has a lying problem. Glad this confession is end-to-end encrypted:
#GoogleAnalytics has played a key role in helping businesses monitor, measure, and optimize their online presence. But this powerful tool didn’t always exist in its current form. medium.com/@vpodk/google-ana…
Python 3.15 Beta release introduces major features: Python 3.15 enters beta with lazy imports, new immutable data types, and significant performance upgrades to the built-in JIT compiler. vpodk.com/the-best-new-featu…
Teradata launches Autonomous Knowledge Platform for AI agents: Teradata introduces the Autonomous Knowledge Platform to help enterprises manage, govern, and deploy AI agents across hybrid and cloud environments. vpodk.com/teradata-launches-…
MongoDB addresses large language model memory gaps: New features from MongoDB include persistent memory and integrated re-ranking to help developers build reliable agentic AI systems. vpodk.com/mongodb-targets-ai…
The procedure to turn on read replicas instances within #Django is quite straight-forward. medium.com/data-science/conf…
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I love how open the Codex app is, you can run any model you want, even local.
These are the only configs you need to use the app with Gemma 4 via Ollama.
Modern frontend applications rely on cloud services, making frontend reliability directly dependent on cloud reliability. This guide explores designing interfaces that remain usable and understandable when cloud services encounter issues. vpodk.com/designing-front-en…
UI and UX are two terms often used interchangeably. Although there are some important fundamental differences between both. Learn more about #UI vs #UX. medium.com/datamart/ui-vs-ux…
Modern Database Design Removes Disk Bottlenecks: Explore how diskless database architectures decouple compute from storage to enable real-time data processing for aerospace and industrial AI applications. vpodk.com/diskless-databases…
Strategies for Small Language Model Implementation: Discover how small language models offer specialized performance, lower costs, and enhanced data privacy for modern enterprise AI architectures. vpodk.com/small-language-mod…
Maintain AI Quality Through Rigorous Eval Hygiene: Anthropic recently faced quality regressions in Claude Code, highlighting the necessity for strict evaluation protocols in AI development and production. vpodk.com/making-ai-work-thr…
🍔 Simple lightweight react hamburger navigation drawer.
#React #JavaScript #Programming #Coding #OpenSource #100DaysOfCode github.com/vpodk/react-hambu…
J.P. Morgan Analyzes Artificial Intelligence Impact on White-Collar Jobs: Strategists at J.P. Morgan challenge dire unemployment forecasts by identifying physical and regulatory hurdles slowing the integration of AI in the workforce. vpodk.com/j-p-morgan-examine…
🛡️ Don't let layoffs take you by surprise. Stay proactive and informed by checking your employer's plans.
#JobShield #layoffs #laidoff #jobloss #career #job #work jobshield.us/
Disable AI data training on major chatbot platforms: Protect your personal information and corporate secrets by learning how to opt out of data training programs on ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity. vpodk.com/stop-letting-chatg…
