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            <title><![CDATA[Why Batch Inference Still Beats Real-Time for 90% of Use Cases]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a particular kind of over-engineering that's endemic in ML teams: building real-time serving infrastructure for predictions that nobody needs in real-time. I've watched teams spend months wiri]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Most Developer Productivity Metrics Measure the Wrong Thing]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a particular flavour of corporate brain damage that emerges when someone in leadership discovers you can put numbers on a dashboard and those numbers can go up. The moment that happens, the nu]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Your House Made You Feel Rich. It Didn't Make You Wealthy.]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The French have a phrase for it: the English disease. Our national obsession with bricks and mortar. Dinner party conversations that inevitably drift toward house prices. The quiet smugness of having ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fine-Tuning vs Prompt Engineering vs RAG: A Decision Framework That Actually Helps]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Should we fine-tune, use RAG, or just prompt engineer? I hear this weekly. The question usually means the team hasn't defined what they actually need — these solve fundamentally different problems.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AI Coding Tools: The Productivity Multiplier With an Asterisk]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/ai-coding-tools-the-productivity-multiplier-with-an-asterisk</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[AI coding assistants have gone from novelty to necessity in what feels like no time at all. I've been using them daily for a while now, and I'll be honest: they've genuinely changed how I work. But th]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[When to Self-Host an Open Source LLM vs Use API]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/when-to-self-host-an-open-source-llm-vs-use-api</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The question I get asked most frequently these days is: should we build our own LLM infrastructure or just use an API? It's a deceptively simple question with a complicated answer. I've seen teams spe]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Technical Debt: When to Pay It Down vs When to Ignore It]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/technical-debt-when-to-pay-it-down-vs-when-to-ignore-it</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every engineering team I've worked with has faced the same question: should we refactor this now or push it to later? Technical debt is one of those concepts that everyone understands but few agree on]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Remote Work Boundaries: Creating Structure When Work and Home Blend]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/remote-work-boundaries-creating-structure-when-work-and-home-blend</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Remote work has transformed how we approach our professional lives, blurring the lines between where we work and where we live in ways we never imagined. I've spent significant time working remotely, ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navigating the Financial Mind Maze Using Prospect Theory - The Biases that Shape Our Decisions]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/navigating-the-financial-mind-maze-using-prospect-theory-the-biases-that-shape-our-decisions</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[You're strolling through a bustling marketplace, surrounded by things you can buy at every turn. Should you invest in that tempting stock? Is it time to splurge on a luxury vacation? Or maybe you're c]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stock Market Experts: When Drama Trumps Accuracy]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/stock-market-experts-when-drama-trumps-accuracy</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Stock market experts, ah yes, the supposed purveyors of stock market information -  why the market is up or down on a given day or predicting the market / individual stocks. How could one not trust th]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Prioritisation: Why It is Not Effective Until It Hurts]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Everyone at work talks about prioritisation. It's a concept that is often cited as a key factor in success, productivity, and effective time management. However, the truth is that many people don't fu]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Importance of 'No Meetings Days' in the Workplace]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/the-importance-of-no-meetings-days-in-the-workplace</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[With endless meetings, emails, and distractions, it can be difficult to focus and get things done. That's why companies should promote a Get $!t Done Day - a day dedicated to no meetings, no interrupt]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Retirement Savings Crisis: Why Younger Generations are Falling Behind]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/the-retirement-savings-crisis-why-younger-generations-are-falling-behind</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 04 Mar 2023 08:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[⚠️NOTE⚠️ This blog post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, readers should consult with a regulated finance prof]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Balancing Compensated and Uncompensated Risks in Business: A Historical Perspective]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/balancing-compensated-and-uncompensated-risks-in-business-a-historical-perspective</link>
            <guid>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/balancing-compensated-and-uncompensated-risks-in-business-a-historical-perspective</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Risk is a constant companion in life and business, but not all risks are created equal. From a business perspective, every strategy taken by a company carries with it the potential for reward and fail]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minimum Viable Experience: Why it is crucial to achieve product-market fit before optimizing technical infrastructure and codebase]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/minimum-viable-experience-why-it-is-crucial-to-achieve-product-market-fit-before-optimizing-technical-infrastructure-and-codebase</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Businesses, especially startups, need to move quickly and be willing to experiment and learn from their failures. This requires a willingness to pivot your business model or strategy if necessary, and]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Search for the Non-Existent: A Comically Futile Journey to Find the Purpose of Life]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/the-search-for-the-non-existent-a-comically-futile-journey-to-find-the-purpose-of-life</link>
            <guid>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/the-search-for-the-non-existent-a-comically-futile-journey-to-find-the-purpose-of-life</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Ah, the age-old question of the purpose of life. What a quaint, naive notion that there could be a grand plan or divine reason behind our existence. Pardon me while I stifle a laugh.]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reverse Scheduling: A Productivity Hack That Works]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/reverse-scheduling-a-productivity-hack-that-works</link>
            <guid>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/reverse-scheduling-a-productivity-hack-that-works</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When you are scaling a company, the most precious commodity is time. It's a daily challenge to be more productive and efficient. With a never-ending to-do list (especially in a scale-up where there is]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Setting Boundaries: How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/setting-boundaries-how-to-say-no-without-feeling-guilty</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It is important to say no at work when you cannot take on additional tasks, projects, or responsibilities without sacrificing the quality of your work or your well-being.]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Building Relationships with Asperger's: Challenges and Triumphs]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/building-relationships-with-aspergers-challenges-and-triumphs</link>
            <guid>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/building-relationships-with-aspergers-challenges-and-triumphs</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Because there were fewer people on the other side.]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Treating Work Like a Trip to the Cinema: Maximising Productivity and Enjoyment]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/treating-work-like-a-trip-to-the-cinema-maximizing-productivity-and-enjoyment</link>
            <guid>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/treating-work-like-a-trip-to-the-cinema-maximizing-productivity-and-enjoyment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[By unscrewing all the lightbulbs!]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Our Approach to Work-Life Balance is Wrong]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/our-approach-to-work-life-balance-is-wrong</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[To keep their ideas spinning!]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Efficiency in the Face of Growth: Understanding Parkinson's Law]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/efficiency-in-the-face-of-growth-understanding-parkinsons-law</link>
            <guid>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/efficiency-in-the-face-of-growth-understanding-parkinsons-law</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As companies scale up and expand, it's crucial to ensure that their processes remain efficient and streamlined. One key principle that can help with this is Parkinson's Law.]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Common Pitfalls when Creating Machine Learning Solutions]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/common-pitfalls-when-creating-machine-learning-solutions</link>
            <guid>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/common-pitfalls-when-creating-machine-learning-solutions</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2023 07:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Machine learning has been a game-changer for many industries, so it's not surprising everyone wants to jump on this bandwagon. However, the journey to creating successful machine learning solutions (i]]></description>
            <author>post@aasisvinayak.com (Ace Vinayak)</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Coronavirus and AI: How is machine learning helping our fight against coronavirus]]></title>
            <link>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/how-ai-is-at-the-forefront-of-our-fight-against-coronavirus</link>
            <guid>https://aasisvinayak.com/blog/how-ai-is-at-the-forefront-of-our-fight-against-coronavirus</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:29:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[AI is at the forefront of our fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19). For example, Chinese search giant Baidu released the LinearFold algorithm which is significantly faster than the traditional RNA fol]]></description>
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