my original posts

  • Demystifying Al for Nonprofits - Practical Use Cases, Ethical Concerns, and How to Get Started
    Demystifying Artificial Intelligence in Non Profits - Webinar Recap

    Published on October 25, 2024
    This webinar recap demystifies AI for nonprofits, explaining core concepts like machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI with relatable analogies and practical tips. It covers AI’s potential as a tool for everyone, highlights common pitfalls like bias and the “black box” problem, and offers actionable advice on integrating AI responsibly. Learn how AI can streamline workflows, aid decision-making, and support your team without replacing human oversight. →

  • A pair of worn-out shoes at the edge of a path leading into a misty forest.
    The Job Hunt Chronicles: Month 2: Beyond the Fog

    Published on March 07, 2024
    This post delves into my second month of introspection and job hunting, exploring personal values, confronting emotional challenges, and celebrating the small joys that keep me moving forward. →

  • An AI-generated image showing some business guy standing at a crossroads, looking at a wide array of paths and opportunities floating in the sky.
    The Job Hunt Chronicles: Month 1: Discovering My Path

    Published on February 03, 2024
    My first entry into finding my next career move details the first month of meetings, television watching, and lots of reflecting on what makes me happy. →

  • Me on stage at TEDx St. Cloud
    Behind the Red Dot: Confessions of a TEDx Newbie

    Published on November 21, 2023
    Curious about the process of getting ready for and giving a TEDx talk? From conquering imposter syndrome to mastering the art of memorable speaking, this post shares lessons and personal anecdotes to inspire and guide you in your own TEDx voyage. →

  • a road along a river with full fall foliage where many people are running a race
    A Coder's Sprint: Behind The Scenes of the Twin Cities Marathon Graphics

    Published on October 03, 2023
    Ever wonder what goes on behind the flashy graphics you see during marathon broadcasts? I give a recap of everything it took to pull together a pair of leaderboard graphics for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, as well as how we're going to improve for next year's show! →

  • a cute animated bicycle using a laptop that has a helmet on it
    Blazing Trails with Rails, Strava, and ChatGPT

    Published on September 01, 2023
    People are constantly talking about how LLMs (like the one that powers ChatGPT) will take jobs, especially software engineers. I put that to the test by using ChatGPT to help build a tiny, well-defined feature for my website. →

  • a fluffy baby orange kitten with a fluffy baby puppy on its back in a grassy field with an epic sunrise in the background
    Prompt Engineering: How to Think Like an AI

    Published on May 12, 2023
    If you want to get the most out of ChatGPT and other LLM-powered tools, you need to know how to write the best possible prompts. This article will take you from "what is an LLM?" through "complex prompt chaining" and make you a prompt engineering expert in no time! →