Venkatarangan ThirumalaiTetris (2023), A Captivating Cold War TaleThe heart of the story lies in the brilliant invention of Tetris by the Russian genius Alexey Pajitnov. However, this seemingly innocent…2 min read·May 2, 2024----
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiBarbie (2023), a well-meaning but imperfect rompWhat struck me most about Barbie is the way it seamlessly blends two vastly different worlds: the whimsical, doll-filled universe of Barbie…2 min read·May 1, 2024----
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiRun Large Language Models for Free with MstyUnlock the potential of Generative AI models on your desktop with Msty, completely free! This concise 3-minute tutorial guides you through…1 min read·Apr 29, 2024----
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiShort demo video on Gemma, LLAMA2 and Phi3In this two-minute demonstration, I’ll be showing the Google Gemma, Microsoft Phi3, and Meta LLAMA3 models, all running locally on my…1 min read·Apr 27, 2024----
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiDALL-E image editor interfaceI got access to the new DALL·E image editor on my ChatGPT subscription. It lets you edit (modify) generated images easily- zoom in, select…1 min read·Apr 4, 2024----
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiThe Power of Premortem in Project ManagementDespite the rise of advanced productivity tools, AI, and people-centric workplaces, project failures remain a stark reality. New products…4 min read·Apr 4, 2024----
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiGenerative AI And Prompt Engineering For ProductivityI’m thrilled to have spoken at the prestigious Varahamihira Science Forum right here in Chennai. In my hour-long keynote, I dove deep into…2 min read·Mar 23, 2024----
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiUse ChatGPT to improve the productivity of Financial ProfessionalsIn a recent keynote, I explored the transformative impact of Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot, on…2 min read·Mar 11, 2024----
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiMission Ulja Funk (2021), a German film about kids and science that was funChildren are full of dreams and aspirations of making our world a better place. This German language film, Mission Ulja Fun (2021), lets…3 min read·Aug 3, 2023----
Venkatarangan ThirumalaiNew Amsterdam (2018 TV series)For the last few weeks, I feel like I have lived in America’s first public hospital New Amsterdam, albeit a fictitious one in New York. My…3 min read·Aug 1, 2023----