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Essential MATLAB and Octave – 2nd Ed. Returning to my First Book

Twelve years ago, I published my first book, Essential MATLAB and Octave. What began as an introduction to scientific computing for students and engineers became the starting point of a much larger journey as an author, educator and technologist.

Now, after writing three additional books, revising two of them for second editions, and spending more than a decade working in data science, machine learning and AI, I am returning to where it all began. Revisiting a first book is a curious experience: some ideas feel timeless, others reveal how much both the technology and the author have evolved.

In this post, I reflect on the lessons learned from writing technical books, how MATLAB, Octave and scientific computing have changed since 2014, and why the second edition is about much more than updating syntax and screenshots. At its heart, it remains a book about computational thinking—a skill that has become even more relevant in the age of AI.

Proofs for Advanced Data Science and Analytics with Python – Done

After more than a year of writing, revising and proof-checking, I’ve finally completed the proofs for the second edition of Advanced Data Science and Analytics with Python. The new edition expands coverage of transformers, generative AI, large language models, vector search, graph embeddings and modern deployment workflows — reflecting just how dramatically the AI landscape has evolved since 2020.

GPT 5.5 – The Smartest Model Yet (Again)

Three claims in the GPT-5.5 launch. Two are vibes. One is measurable, and it’s the one nobody’s talking about. Plus why the Codex angle matters more than the model itself, and the agentic promise to take with a pinch of salt.

Say It Twice: The Quiet Hack That Exposes How AI Actually Works

What if most prompt engineering advice is just working around a flaw? A new Google Research paper shows that repeating your prompt, literally copy and paste, can significantly improve AI performance. This isn’t a hack. It’s a window into how these systems really work. I explain more here.

Gemini Just Got Weird (In a Good Way)

Google’s latest Gemini update brings AI music generation, an upgraded on-device model called Nano Banana 2, and grounded APA citations for scientific papers. Three very different capabilities, one clear signal: Google is betting the generalist AI platform wins.

The Claude Ecosystem – Different Tools for Different Jobs

Everyone’s using AI. Fewer people are using it well. The real advantage isn’t using AI — it’s knowing which layer to reach for, and when. In this post I break down the three distinct layers of the Claude ecosystem and show you exactly how to deploy each one.

Claude in MS Copilot

Microsoft Expands Copilot’s AI Brain: Why Claude Is Joining the Mix Microsoft has begun quietly reshaping the architecture behind Microsoft 365 Copilot, and the change tells us a lot about where enterprise AI is heading. Until… Read More »Claude in MS Copilot