I swapped the LLM arbiter in my MLB betting model for a structured-decision model. Far cheaper, far faster, and every answer now comes with a confidence number.

While AI engineers are building powerful systems, data scientists bring some unique skills that are often overlooked — yet absolutely crucial.

While AI engineers are building powerful systems, data scientists bring some unique skills that are often overlooked — yet absolutely crucial.

Looking back over the past 20+ years, my coding style and experience have evolved dramatically. When I reflect on that journey, I see four distinct eras — each shaped by the tools, habits, and mindset of the time. Technology keeps evolving. And as it does, so do we.