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Data & AI with MukundanI Built An AI Tool That Understood Me!In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of a chaotic week, mounting pressure, and a craving for Sonic fries. But more importantly, I take you inside the quiet tool I built—an AI Thought Organizer.It didn’t coach me. It didn’t solve anything. It just… reflected what I was already feeling.Inside the episode:The emotional spiral that led to this toolHow I built it (yes, with code—but it’s not technical)Why the laugh that followed changed everythingWhat this experience taught me about overwhelm, clarity, and AIWhether you...2025-06-0311 minData & AI with MukundanCan You Take a Look at This Dataset? The six words that haunt analysts—and the tool I built to make it painless.TakeawaysMany data professionals struggle with knowing where to start with new datasets.Asking the right questions is crucial for effective data analysis.The AI tool summarizes data and generates exploratory questions.Real-world data analysis is often messier than textbook examples.The tool is designed to help users gain analytical momentum.It can be beneficial for new hires, students, and experienced analysts alike.The tool is not a replacement for deep thinking but a partner for better thinking.Users have reported increased confidence...2025-05-2319 minData & AI with MukundanWhy Smart People Lose Opportunities—And How This App Fixes ItTakeawaysAutomating presentations can enhance storytelling with data.Traditional Jupyter notebooks often lack narrative flow.The app allows users to upload notebooks for instant presentation creation.AI-generated content can significantly reduce preparation time.Effective communication is crucial for success in data roles.The app provides a strong foundation for presentations.Real-world use cases include students and data analysts.Future plans include more diagram types and voice narration.The project is open source and encourages collaboration.The tool is designed...2025-05-1615 minData & AI with MukundanI Built an AI Tool That Turns Any Python Code Into an Emotionally Engaging Blog PostTakeawaysCode2Story Pro turns Python code into engaging blog posts.Traditional documentation methods are often insufficient.Effective communication of code is crucial for collaboration.The tool allows users to select tone and emotion for their writing.Mukund built the tool out of frustration with documentation.The technical setup involves Streamlit and OpenAI's GPT-4.Users can generate blog posts in under 30 seconds.Future updates will include file uploads and image generation.The tool is aimed at helping developers share their work...2025-05-0917 minData & AI with MukundanHow I Built an AI That Understands My Emotions—And Helped Me Beat BurnoutSummaryIn this episode, Mukund Sankar discusses the development of his AI reflection system, Reflection OS, which aims to provide emotional clarity and productivity support. He shares his personal struggles with time management and emotional burnout, leading to the creation of a tool that acts as a compassionate mirror for self-reflection. The conversation explores the technology behind the app, its purpose in building emotional habits, and future plans for community engagement and beta testing.Blog: https://medium.com/data-science-collective/i-built-an-ai-app-that-reflects-my-feelings-not-just-my-output-2a40c275243dWebsite: https://mukundansankar.substack.com/2025-04-3018 min
Data & AI with MukundanWhy Nobody Understands Your Work—And How to Fix It using AI: The Art of Visual Storytelling for CodeTakeawaysFeedback is crucial for growth but often lacking.Visual storytelling can enhance understanding.Long explanations may not be effective in busy environments.Tools like Code to Story can simplify complex ideas.People prefer quick, visual information over lengthy texts.The development process can be messy but rewarding.Understanding your audience's time constraints is key.Visual aids can significantly improve communication.Building something understandable is more important than perfection.Let your work speak for itself through visuals.2025-04-2313 min
Data & AI with Mukundan The Art of Storytelling in Data Analysis TakeawaysExplaining your work is often more challenging than the work itself.Many analysts struggle to communicate their logic and findings.Storytelling is a crucial skill for career advancement in tech.Code2Story was created to help analysts articulate their work better.The tool transforms code into a narrative that is easier to understand.Anyone who writes code can benefit from using Code2Story.The app is not just for engineers but for all who need to explain their work.Storytelling can elevate...2025-04-2213 min
Data & AI with MukundanI Was About to Order Taco Bell—Then I Built an AI to Talk Me DownSummaryIn this episode, Mukund Sankar shares a personal story about how a midnight craving led him to create an app that helps him reflect on his emotions rather than just satisfy his hunger. He discusses the impact of emotional eating and how technology, specifically GPT-4, can be used to foster self-awareness and emotional health. The conversation transitions into the development of a digital therapist that encourages users to engage with their feelings and patterns of behavior, ultimately promoting personal growth and emotional well-being.TakeawaysMukund reflects on how midnight cravings can lead to...2025-04-1510 min
Data & AI with MukundanYour Words Are Lying to You: How AI Helped Me Write with FeelingHave you ever written something that looked perfect but felt… off? Like the grammar was flawless, the structure airtight, but the soul? Missing. In this episode, Mukundan shares a deeply personal story about emotional disconnection in writing—and how a simple AI app helped him uncover and correct it. It's part confessional, part technical walkthrough, and completely human.Whether you're a writer, blogger, speaker, or someone who wants their words to indeed land, this episode will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about “tone.”TakeawaysI built an AI to tell me the e...2025-04-0910 min
Data & AI with MukundanHow I Beat Burnout & Presentation Fear—with a Little Help from AISummaryIn this conversation, Mukund Sankar shares his personal journey of overcoming burnout and anxiety related to presentations. He discusses the challenges faced by introverts in professional settings, particularly in creating and delivering presentations. Mukund emphasizes the role of AI in alleviating the stress of presentation preparation and encourages listeners to focus on storytelling rather than just slides. He advocates for a shift in mindset from fearing presentations to viewing them as opportunities for connection and sharing personal stories.TakeawaysBurnout can lead to a loss of identity and purpose.Presentations...2025-04-0920 min
Data & AI with MukundanYour Resume Might Be Dying in an Algorithm - I Built an AI Tool to Find Out—and It Failed MineSummaryIn this episode, Mukund Sankar delves into the often painful experience of job rejection, particularly focusing on the role of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) in the hiring process. He shares his personal journey of building an AI-powered resume checker to better understand how these systems work and how they can impact job seekers. Through his experiences, he highlights key lessons about resume optimization, the importance of keyword alignment, and the need to present one's qualifications in a way that resonates with both machines and human recruiters.TakeawaysRejection can feel personal, even when...2025-03-3111 min
Data & AI with Mukundan Reclaiming Creativity: The Power of AI in Content PromotionSummaryIn this episode, Mukundan Sankar discusses the challenges of content promotion and how it often overshadows the joy of content creation. He shares his journey of building an AI content engine that automates the promotion process, allowing creators to focus on their passion for writing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reclaiming creativity through automation and offers practical insights for content creators looking to enhance their reach without the burnout of manual promotion.takeawaysContent creation is often overshadowed by the burden of promotion.Each platform requires a unique approach to content sharing...2025-03-2413 min
Data & AI with MukundanThe Future of Time ManagementSummaryIn this episode of Data and AI with Mukundan, the host discusses the creation and impact of an AI life planner designed to enhance productivity and time management. The conversation covers the technology behind the planner, including the use of GPT-4, Google Calendar API, and the Pomodoro technique, as well as the personal transformation experienced by the host as a result of implementing this tool.TakeawaysMost of us struggle with time management.AI can help optimize our schedules.The AI life planner analyzes daily habits.It syncs with Google Calendar for seamless...2025-03-1705 min
Data & AI with MukundanAI That Learns You—Without Spying on YouEpisode DescriptionEver feel like your phone knows you a little too well? One Google search, and suddenly, ads follow you across the internet like a digital stalker. AI-powered personalization has long relied on collecting massive amounts of personal data—but what if it didn’t have to?In this episode of Data & AI with Mukundan, we explore a game-changing shift in AI—personalized experiences without intrusive tracking. Two groundbreaking techniques, Sequential Layer Expansion and FedSelect, are reshaping how AI learns from users while keeping their data private.We’ll break down: ✅ Why AI persona...2025-01-3009 min
Data & AI with MukundanSynthetic Data: The AI Gold Rush You Can't Afford to MissEpisode SummaryIn this episode, we dive into the transformative power of synthetic data and its ability to bypass privacy barriers while accelerating AI innovation. Learn how industries like healthcare, finance, and retail leverage synthetic data to fuel progress and discover actionable steps to implement this game-changing technology.Key Topics CoveredWhat Is Synthetic Data?Definition and importance.How it solves privacy and data scarcity challenges.Top 5 Breakthroughs in Synthetic Data:SafeSynthDP: Differential privacy for secure synthetic data generation.GANs for Healthcare: Generating synthetic patient records.CaPS: Collaborative synthetic data sharing across organizations.Private...2025-01-1510 min
Data & AI with Mukundan9 Hidden Data Visualization Tricks to Transform Your Visuals using Plotly library in PythonKey Takeaways:1. Why Plotly is a Game-ChangerUnlike Matplotlib or Seaborn, Plotly offers interactive and dynamic visualizations that are perfect for storytelling.Unlock powerful features that go beyond basic bar charts or scatter plots.2. 9 Hidden Plotly Tricks:Custom Pairwise Correlation Matrix: Add annotations and custom color scales for deeper insights.Dynamic Data Highlighting: Like Excel, conditional formatting but on steroids.Density Contours: Visualize class distribution and clustering with ease.Faceted Histograms: Compare subgroups in a single view.Threshold Lines: Emphasize decision boundaries effectively.Custom Annotations: Turn visuals into storytelling tools.3D Scatter Plots: Explore...2024-12-2010 min
Data & AI with MukundanHow to Use Dynamic Topic Modeling to Boost Your Marketing and StrategyEpisode Summary:In this episode, Mukundan simplifies the concept of Dynamic Topic Modeling (DTM) for listeners and discusses its transformative impact on businesses. DTM is a machine learning method used to track the evolution of themes in text data over time. It helps companies to make smarter decisions by staying in tune with customer needs and market trends.Key Topics Covered:Introduction to Dynamic Topic ModelingWhat it is and why it matters for businesses.Real-world examples like customer reviews and social media trends.How Dynamic Topic Modeling WorksOver time, analyze text data (e.g...2024-12-1308 min
Data & AI with Mukundan90% of people still don’t know this AI hack… are you missing out?DescriptionIn this episode of Data & AI with Mukundan, we dive into Lang Chain—a powerful tool that connects AI systems for smarter, more efficient applications. Mukundan breaks down how Lang Chain simplifies complex processes by acting as a bridge between AI tools, enabling automation and improved decision-making.From content creation and chatbots to research and customer support, discover real-world examples of Lang Chain in action. Learn how it can fetch, summarize, and synthesize information from multiple sources, and how businesses and individuals alike can use it to save time and effort. Whether you're a co...2024-12-1105 min
Data & AI with MukundanThe Ultimate Guide to Using Analytics to Grow Your NewsletterSummaryIn this episode, Mukundan Sankar discusses the importance of analytics for Newsletter creators using Substack, emphasizing how understanding traffic sources can significantly enhance newsletter growth. He breaks down various traffic types, including direct, email, referral, and social media, and provides actionable strategies for optimizing each source. The conversation also highlights common mistakes creators make with their analytics and offers the next steps for leveraging data effectively to engage audiences and grow subscriptions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Content Creation and Analytics00:00 Understanding Substack and Its Analytics01:11 The Importance of Traffic...2024-12-0616 min
Data & AI with MukundanRevolutionize Your Content Creation: Unlock AI Tools Today!SummaryIn this conversation, Mukundan Sankar discusses the transformative role of AI agents in content creation. He emphasizes how these tools can help streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and ultimately allow creators to focus on high-quality content. The discussion covers various AI tools like ChatGPT, Zapier, and Canva, and highlights the benefits of integrating these technologies into the content creation process.TakeawaysAI agents can assist with content creation and brainstorming.Automation tools like Zapier can save time for creators.Content creators often spend too much time on repetitive tasks.Using AI...2024-12-0408 min
Data & AI with MukundanAI Agents: The Autonomous Sidekick Revolutionizing Work for Startups and CreatorsEpisode Description:Welcome to a world where technology works smarter, not harder. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of AI agents—autonomous systems designed to take on tasks, make decisions, and even generate creative ideas with minimal human intervention. Think of them as your digital teammates, always ready to help without needing a lunch break.Here’s what we explore:What Are AI Agents? Learn the basics of these advanced systems, how they work, and why they’re more than just another AI tool.Challenges They Solve: From automating repetitive tasks like c...2024-11-2616 min
Data & AI with MukundanMultimodal AI: The Detective Changing the Game for BusinessesEpisode OverviewIn this fascinating episode, we explore Multimodal AI—the cutting-edge technology that's reshaping how businesses solve complex problems. Think of it as a brilliant detective, piecing together clues from text, images, audio, and video to solve mysteries that would otherwise go unnoticed. Whether it's improving customer satisfaction, boosting team performance, or outsmarting competitors, Multimodal AI has the answers.Let’s dive into the details and discover how this incredible tool can transform the way you work.What Is Multimodal AI?Multimodal AI is like a detective for businesses. Instead of r...2024-11-2503 min
Data & AI with MukundanUnveiling AI’s Best-Kept Secret: The Mystery of Neurosymbolic IntelligenceIn this captivating episode of Data and AI with Mukundan, we unravel the mysteries of Neurosymbolic AI—a powerful combination of neural networks and symbolic reasoning. This hybrid approach is revolutionizing artificial intelligence, tackling the challenges of explainability, adaptability, and reasoning. Learn why Neurosymbolic AI is more than just a technological innovation—it's a potential game-changer for industries ranging from healthcare to autonomous vehicles.Discover how this blend of brain-inspired learning and logic-driven analysis can solve some of AI's toughest problems, such as ethical decision-making and trustworthiness. Dive into real-world applications, breakthrough cases, and the challenges that rese...2024-11-2006 min
Data & AI with MukundanUnlocking the Power of Fine-Tuning: Making AI Smarter, Not HarderEpisode Description: In this episode, we dive deep into the world of fine-tuning pre-trained AI models. Starting with the basics of pre-trained models like BERT, GPT, and ResNet, we explore how fine-tuning transforms them from generalists into task-specific experts.We discuss real-world examples, from improving sentiment analysis accuracy by 15% to enhancing tumor detection rates by 25%, and even boosting translation precision by 20% for specialized language pairs. Learn how fine-tuning not only sharpens AI's skills but also saves time, resources, and makes AI applications more sustainable.Wrapping up with best practices for fine-tuning, you'll get actionable tips...2024-11-2005 min
Data & AI with MukundanUnlocking the Future: The Mystery of Neuro Symbolic AI in Business StrategyEpisode Notes: OverviewIn this compelling episode, I dive into the cutting-edge world of Neuro Symbolic AI, a transformative approach to business strategy that goes beyond traditional SWOT analysis. Moving past the capabilities of older models like GPT-3.5, this episode introduces a tool that doesn’t just identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats but also explains the deeper implications and potential future outcomes of each. Join me as I explore how Neuro Symbolic AI is setting new standards for strategic analysis.Key Topics CoveredRebranding the Show I open by explaining the re...2024-11-1407 min
Data & AI with MukundanExploring NotebookLM: Transforming Education with AI!Episode Summary: In this episode, I delve into Google’s NotebookLM, an advanced AI-powered tool designed for research, note-taking, and audio content generation. Originally adopted by content creators for podcasting, NotebookLM offers a range of possibilities beyond mere podcast generation, including making complex ideas easily understandable and serving as an educational tool.Key Discussion Points:Introduction to NotebookLM: NotebookLM, powered by Google’s Gemini 1.5, is a unique AI tool designed to convert written content into natural-sounding audio conversations. I highlight its key features, including support for uploading diverse content sources like web links, YouTube videos, and Goog...2024-11-1309 min