Introduction: From Buzzwords to Business Value It always starts the same way. A casual message in a team channel.Someone drops a link to a GenAI demo.Another chimes in: “Can we do this for support?”A third wonders if marketing could use it to generate campaigns.Then someone asks, half-seriously, “What if our product had a copilot too?”…
Getting Started with AI – A Practical Guide for Engineers Who Don’t Want to Be Left Behind
Not long ago, artificial intelligence felt like a distant frontier — the realm of research labs, academic journals, and sci-fi speculation. Today, it’s suddenly everywhere: powering customer service bots, writing code, summarizing meetings, and reshaping entire industries in its wake. For engineers watching from the sidelines, the shift can feel less like a gradual evolution…
AI for CEOs: How to Start, Where to Focus, and What Actually Matters
AI isn’t just another tech trend — it’s a strategic imperative. The CEOs I’ve spoken with recently are still at the beginning of their AI journey. They’re not yet asking, “How do I use AI to grow revenue or reduce cost?” They’re asking, “What should I even be doing here?” And that’s completely fair —…
Driving Growth in High-Growth Technology Companies: Balancing Innovation and Execution
In high-growth technology companies, the challenge isn’t just about scaling rapidly — it’s about scaling intelligently. Growth is exhilarating, but it demands a careful balance between driving innovation and ensuring disciplined execution. This balance is essential to sustaining momentum, achieving strategic goals, and creating long-term value. As a leader currently navigating this balance at…
Understanding DeepSeek-R1: A Game-Changer for Reasoning in AI
The AI landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, and one of the latest models garnering attention is DeepSeek-R1, a reasoning-focused large language model (LLM) developed by the Chinese AI company DeepSeek. Designed with precision for reasoning tasks, this model represents a significant leap forward in AI’s ability to handle complex logical and mathematical…
Unlocking the Power of Machine Learning in Insurance: A CTO’s Perspective
Machine Learning (ML) is no longer just a buzzword; it’s the engine driving innovation across industries. For insurance, ML has become indispensable in areas such as fraud detection, risk assessment, dynamic pricing, and customer retention. As a CTO, understanding the landscape of ML algorithms and their applications in the insurance industry is critical—not just to…
Bridging Sales and Engineering: Unlocking Spectacular Results in Product Companies
The Challenge: Misaligned Teams, Missed Opportunities Imagine this scenario: A high-growth software company is gaining traction, and the sales team is aggressively bringing in deals. But cracks begin to appear. Engineers feel blindsided by unrealistic deadlines and unfeasible promises. Sales, on the other hand, is frustrated by the lack of feature delivery and delayed timelines.…
What Mountains Teach Us About Building Businesses: Lessons from Mammoth
In the past few days, I had the privilege of visiting the majestic Mammoth Mountain, and it was nothing short of awe-inspiring. The snow-covered peaks stretched endlessly into the sky, offering a humbling reminder of nature’s grandeur and resilience. As I soaked in the breathtaking scenery and engaged in exhilarating activities, I couldn’t help but…
Realizing success with team accountability
Accountability is one of the key pillars that brings success to any team. Let’s delve a bit into it. Here’s a simple definition of accountability. It is the cornerstone of a successful team, representing the commitment of individuals to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes. It goes beyond mere task completion; it’s about owning the…
Evolve the architecture, keep it beautiful!
Earlier in the week, I had a Neal treat at the City by the Bay, the beautiful San Francisco. Neal Ford, a long-time Thoughtworks leader was scheduled to do a session on Evolutionary Architecture. I have always been fascinated by what Neal had to say. Be it Functional programming, Technology Radar, or Architecture skills amongst the…