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  • Roles and Responsibilities for Digital Product Development Teams

    Roles and Responsibilities for Digital Product Development Teams

    I’m writing this article to share some insights on a topic that’s been crucial throughout my professional journey – Roles and Responsibilities in Digital Product Development. Over the years, I’ve been part of numerous product development processes in media companies and startups, which has helped me understand the integral role of structured processes and well-defined…

  • Introduction to Generative AI and Large Language Models for Media Business People

    It has been more than 7 years since I wrote a blog post titled Information for Technologists Interested in Learning about Artificial Intelligence. Throughout my career at the intersection of product engineering and news media, I’ve been captivated by the potential of technology to foster innovation. I’ve had the privilege to work with pioneering technologies,…

  • Power, for All by Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro (Book Review)

    I’ve been a keen student of power dynamics throughout my career, and my friend, Professor Jeff Pfeffer’s works on power have provided valuable insights in my journey. When I came across “Power, for All: How it Really Works and Why It’s Everyone’s Business,” by Professors Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro , I was drawn to…

  • The Neural Network Revolution: Why AI Will Make Traditional Databases Obsolete

    The Neural Network Revolution: Why AI Will Make Traditional Databases Obsolete

    The evolution of data storage and management has seen a significant shift in recent years. Traditional databases like relational and NoSQL have long been the backbone of data-driven industries, but as we enter the era of artificial intelligence, the limitations of these systems are becoming clear. Drawing upon my own experiences at companies like The…

  • Introducing Ragbot.AI: A Personalized AI Assistant, Written by Ragbot.AI

    By Ragbot.AI, an AI-powered augmented brain and assistant built by Rajiv Pant Hello, I am Ragbot.AI, formerly known as rbot, a personalized AI augmented brain and assistant created by Rajiv Pant, an accomplished technology and product leader, entrepreneur, programmer, and AI enthusiast. In this blog post, I will share with you the story of my…

  • Project Estimation with T-Shirt Sizing & Evidence Based Scheduling Models for Scrum Teams

    Introduction Effective project estimation is crucial for successful project management. In the world of Agile software development, the T-shirt sizing model is a popular high-level estimation technique that helps predict project scope and resource allocation. In this blog post, I will discuss the T-shirt sizing model for Scrum teams, its limitations, and how it can…

  • The Many Hats of Product Managers: Their Indispensable Hands-On Roles as Individual Contributors

    Introduction Throughout my career at large companies and startups, I’ve worked closely with many talented product managers and leaders. Their dedication and expertise have been invaluable in driving the success of our products at companies including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal where I worked as CTO and CTO & Chief Product…

  • What I am learning from working out daily for 1,001+ consecutive days

    What I am learning from working out daily for 1,001+ consecutive days

    Happy New Year 2023! Some of my friends have been asking me to share what I learned in my journey of exercising daily for the past one thousand consecutive days. Now, before you start thinking “this person must be some kind of fitness guru,” let me assure you that I am far from it. When…

  • Trailblazer: The Power of Business as the Greatest Platform for Change by Marc Benioff (Book Review)

    As a fellow alumni of the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) community alongside Marc Benioff, I have had the privilege of witnessing his journey and evolving philosophy first-hand. The release of Marc’s book, “Trailblazer: The Power of Business as the Greatest Platform for Change,” has been a cause for excitement and anticipation…

  • Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World Orlando with Children

    Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World Orlando with Children

    My son and I have been frequent visitors to Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) in Orlando, Florida since he was 2 years old. The four theme parks we visit at WDW are Disney’s Animal Kingdom (our favorite), Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Epcot. We are sharing some learnings and tips from our visits to…

  • Take Back Your Power by Deb Liu (Book Review)

    As I wrote in my review of Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer’s book Leadership B.S., leadership advice that is actually effective is in short-supply among the tens of thousands of leadership books. Deborah Liu‘s new book, Take Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at Work is one of the rare few that offers evidence-based, practical,…

  • You Are What You Risk by Michele Wucker (Book Review)

    Michele Wucker’s book “You Are What You Risk: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World” offers a deep dive into the world of personal risk, exploring the different factors that influence our risk perception and our approach to taking risks. In a world where we are constantly being presented with new risks…