Technology

Welcome to the Technology section of my website, where innovation meets everyday life. Here, I delve into how tech shapes our experiences, solves problems, and sparks change. From groundbreaking ideas to practical solutions, I explore it all. Check out my first post, ‘The Gym Needs an Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Overhaul,’ where I discuss how modern technology can revolutionize fitness and enhance our daily routines. Join me as I explore the intersection of tech and the world around us!

The AI-Enhanced Product Manager: 9 Google Workflows to Supercharge Your Strategy

The gap between having an idea and showing it has collapsed. In this post, I document the 9 Google specific AI workflows I demonstrated in my SCU Product Management class. From generating full-stack prototypes in seconds with Gemini Canvas to building custom strategy tools with Opal, this guide covers how to research, build, and validate at the speed of thought. Whether you are a student or a seasoned PM, these tools will supercharge your velocity.

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7 days ago11 min read

A product announcement image for GPT-5 on a soft pastel gradient background. The headline reads, "Introducing GPT-5." The sub-text says, "ChatGPT now has our smartest, fastest, most useful model yet, with thinking built in — so you get the best answer, every time." Below this is a prompt input bar that reads, "| Ask anything."

GPT-5 Is Here: A New Frontier in Intelligence

The whispers have solidified into code. GPT-5 has arrived, and it's not another incremental update—it's a seismic shift. We're moving beyond mere assistance to genuine cognitive partnership. What does it mean when an AI can synthesize an entire book, generate an application from a "vibe," and curtail hallucinations to become a reliable partner? It means the landscape has fundamentally changed. This post dissects the architecture of our new reality.

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Aug 75 min read

A digital art representation of the Model Context Protocol. A central glowing orb with 'AI' inside is connected via luminous data pathways to surrounding icons for databases, documents, code, the internet, and applications, all on a dark, high-tech background.

The Dawn of Coherent AI: Unpacking the Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Ever wish your AI could remember what you said or work seamlessly with other tools and agents? Enter Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source framework that gives AI shared memory and universal access to tools, data, and prompts. MCP transforms isolated models into collaborative, context-aware systems, enabling real-time insights, personalization, and multi-agent orchestration. It is the backbone of a smarter, more connected AI future.

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Jul 306 min read

The API Economy Meets AI: Building Intelligent Products on Programmable Foundations

For years, the Application Programming Interface (API) economy has been the silent engine of the digital world, enabling seamless connections between disparate software systems. From integrating payment gateways to embedding mapping services, APIs have fostered a modular, reusable, and incredibly efficient way to build and scale products. But as Artificial Intelligence rapidly matures and its capabilities become increasingly sophisticated, a powerful new synergy is emerging:

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Jul 25 min read

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The Rise of AI Agents: Autonomous Software and the Future of Work

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence continues to accelerate, moving beyond static models and reactive chatbots to a new frontier: autonomous AI agents. These intelligent software systems are poised to fundamentally reshape how we work, how software is built, and how products are managed. For me, as a Software Development Engineer transitioning into Product Management, this shift represents one of the most compelling and transformative trends in tech today.

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Jun 304 min read

The Silent Revolution: Why On-Device AI is the Next Frontier for Seamless User Experiences

In the rapidly accelerating world of artificial intelligence, much of the conversation centers around massive cloud models and their awe-inspiring capabilities. We've seen incredible advancements in generative AI, large language models, and complex data analysis, all powered by vast server farms. But beneath this surface, a "silent revolution" is gaining momentum: the proliferation of on-device AI.

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Jun 284 min read

The AI Product Manager: Navigating the New Frontier of Innovation

Just a few years ago, AI felt like a distant promise, confined to research labs and sci-fi narratives. Today, in mid-2025, it's not just a feature; it's rapidly becoming the bedrock of product strategy, fundamentally reshaping how we conceive, build, and deliver solutions. As a Software Development Engineer transitioning into Product Management, I'm continually struck by how this technology is not just optimizing processes but truly redefining the very essence of what a "prod

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Jun 273 min read