Posts
All the articles I have written.
⭐️ Myths About Large Language Models
Posted on:February 15, 2024 at 09:35 AMMany people believe that Large Language Models (LLMs) are difficult to learn, exclusive to developers, and limited to text generation. In this article, I debunk these myths and reveal the true potential of LLMs.
⭐️ How software developers can survive in a Brave New AI World?
Posted on:January 29, 2024 at 11:20 AMSome people say that AI could replace software developers. I argue that it might not the case if developers. In this talk, I will explain why and what to do to stay competitive in the market.
Advocating for Small Teams by 'Rework' and 'Getting real'
Posted on:January 12, 2024 at 11:20 AMWhat are the benefits of working in small teams? I would like to recap on this topic based on ‘37signals' 'Rework' and 'Getting Real'
Do LLM repeat the MOOCs' fate?
Posted on:December 5, 2023 at 04:50 PMHow astronomers use machine learning and what problems one might resolve with it
Why and How Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Matters in Business?
Posted on:November 3, 2023 at 01:00 PMIn the life of any entrepreneur, particularly for those at startups, motivation stands as a cornerstone for driving progress and producing outstanding results. How to boost it?
The power of small teams
Posted on:November 2, 2023 at 01:00 PMI advocate for small teams wherever possible. I'm of the opinion that many teams are abnormally large, which decreases their performance. Of course, building a small team is a challenge, better described as an art than a skill. Let me dig into that.
From task resolving to problem solving
Posted on:November 1, 2023 at 01:00 PMThe most important skill of an employee of a startup or any small company, in my opinion, is an ability to resolve problems instead of just executing tasks. Let me illustrate this with an example.
Open Source Data Analysis for scientific studies: why does it matter?
Posted on:October 11, 2023 at 01:00 PMThe use of proprietary tools for scientific research presents challenges in repeatability and transparency, particularly in broad fields such as statistics, where SPSS continues to dominate in social sciences. In my view, the norm in scientific fields should be open-source only.
Vision is more important than CustDev
Posted on:October 6, 2023 at 01:00 PMReflecting on @37signals' take on user feature requests that shaped my principles after reading ‘Rework’ a long time ago. The core idea: use customer feedback wisely, don't let it dictate your product vision. Great products stem from unique visions, not just user requests.
The Art of Efficient Multi-tasking
Posted on:October 4, 2023 at 01:00 PMMastering multitasking is better than avoiding it (which is not possible sometimes). I split all my tasks into 2-8 hours sprints, focusing on one problem at a time. It helps to avoid distractions and keep productivity being involved in many areas. #lifehack #scrum
Active listening as a skill
Posted on:September 29, 2023 at 01:00 PMDug into 'active listening' during my Psych degree - an important skill for leadership. It’s about understanding, validating, responding - more than just hearing. Facilitates effective comms, empathy & problem-solving. A worth-while skill for any manager.
⭐️ How to cultivate intrinsic motivation?
Posted on:September 27, 2023 at 01:00 PMAs a manager, I place high value on self-determination theory, which is rooted in the psychology of motivation and has practical implications for day-to-day actions. This article has some suggestions for boosting your own, or others', motivation, based on scientific studies.
Why and How Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Matters in Business?
Posted on:September 22, 2023 at 01:00 PMIf you're a startup entrepreneur like me, you know motivation is key. It's what pushes you forward. During my studies in Psychology, I learned about self-determination theory. Brief summary — inside.
Drinking coffee vs. Investing
Posted on:September 20, 2023 at 01:00 PMWhat's better: drinking Starbuck's coffee or investing in its stock?
auphonic — a magic tool for podcasters
Posted on:September 15, 2023 at 01:00 PMBeen podcasting for 3 yrs. Love making content, but audio editing, noise cleaning, etc. can be dull. But when I found auphonic.com, many issues were resolved automatically! It looks plain, but works wonders. Definitely recommend.
The Power of Laziness for Software Development with AI
Posted on:September 8, 2023 at 01:00 PMLLM tools are amazing! They help me daily. But, not all LLM tools are good - tools like Notion & Spark does not save time. ChatGPT is fine, but all the rest seems to be unusable. My own scripts utilising APIs perform better… Hope to see the first solid AI product soon.
Why I do not value AI-powered services?
Posted on:September 8, 2023 at 08:00 AMLLM tools are amazing! They help me daily. But, not all LLM tools are good - tools like Notion & Spark does not save time. ChatGPT is fine, but all the rest seems to be unusable. My own scripts utilising APIs perform better… Hope to see the first solid AI product soon.
AI in astronomy
Posted on:September 1, 2023 at 08:00 AMHow AI & ML could be used in astronomy?
Make life easier for Law School Students
Posted on:March 30, 2023 at 07:51 AMThe National Jurist writes about the project I'm doing
A machine-learning approach for data mining in astronomy
Posted on:June 1, 2022 at 04:50 PMHow astronomers use machine learning and what problems one might resolve with it
Product, not project development
Posted on:May 31, 2022 at 05:43 PMWhy everyone in the team should think about the product?
Pros & cons of using AWS for your product
Posted on:May 31, 2022 at 05:42 PMDiscuss advantages and disadventages of vendor lock
How to make compliance simple for your FinTech product?
Posted on:May 31, 2022 at 04:39 PMOnboarding with KYC/AML as a service for a FinTech startup
An overview of the self-determination theory in psychology
Posted on:May 31, 2022 at 09:02 AMMy public report about the self-determination motivation theory developed by Deci and Ryan
A machine-learning approach in the dynamics of asteroids
Posted on:May 31, 2022 at 08:59 AMMy public talk at the conference CelMec in Luchon
Mean motion resonances in the main belt
Posted on:May 31, 2022 at 08:58 AMMy report at the School of chaotic dynamics in Luchon
API platform and how to use it
Posted on:May 31, 2022 at 08:56 AMA brief overview of API platform pros and cons for colleguaes
About the book “It doesn’t have to be crazy at work”
Posted on:May 29, 2022 at 04:58 PMA brief review of a book written by 37signals
Symfony London 2017
Posted on:May 29, 2022 at 03:09 PMProtect your PII
Open Banking & PSD2 risks
Posted on:May 29, 2022 at 02:24 PMWhat do I think about Open Banking initiative?
⭐️ How to protect personal information in an application. Part 2.
Posted on:May 29, 2022 at 02:21 PMUseful tools and technics to improve security
⭐️ How to protect PII in software development. Part 1.
Posted on:May 29, 2022 at 02:20 PMWhy everyone should care about security?
⭐️ Scrum vs Waterfall: is an old friend better?
Posted on:May 29, 2022 at 02:18 PMWhy Scrum is not the only and best solution?
⭐️ The Art Of Management
Posted on:May 29, 2022 at 02:14 PMWhat makes management difficult?