Happy World Meditation Day
LinkedIn
December 21, 2025
Small ritual. Big impact.
Recently, the United Nations designated December 21 as World Meditation Day to raise awareness of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of meditation.
That feels especially timely as AI accelerates the pace of work, decision-making, and cognitive load.
AI is transforming how organizations operate. Meditation helps leaders transform how they operate within that acceleration.
Over time, those minutes compound into clearer thinking, better posture, and a stronger baseline for leading in an AI-powered world.
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AI & Wellbeing: Redefining What's Possible
Linkedin
September 05, 2025
I embraced the opportunity to share the perspectives I’ve developed on the role of AI & Wellbeing in unlocking new opportunities and shaping the future of humanity, and on the important role each of us can play. These perspectives were shaped by key milestones in my learning journey
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AI & Wellbeing: Redefining What's Possible
Linkedin
September 05, 2025
I had the honor of returning to speak at the Annual Wellness Summit on Day 3: Aug 21, 2025.
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Google I/O 2025: May 20-21
Linkedin
May 23, 2025
Google CEO Sundar Pichai opened the 2025 Google I/O by stating that the company has been delivering models, research, products, and features at a RELENTLESS pace since the 2024 I/O. He wasn’t exaggerating. Opening keynote was packed with major announcements and updates
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Redefine Possible: Get Google Cloud Certified in 2025
Linkedin
May 12, 2025
On Monday, May 12 at 8pm EST, I hosted a LinkedIn Live (i.e. webinar) titled "Redefine Possible: Get Google Cloud Certified in 2025." This article provides a recap of the session and shares the resources discussed
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Google Cloud Next 2025: Apr 9-11
Linkedln
April 14, 2025
Before attending Google Next ’25, I consumed lots of posts about the rapid pace of change in LLM capabilities. But at the event, I witnessed it firsthand - not just in model advancement, but in the acceleration of the entire solution development lifecycle and continuous improvement process. Industry leaders like Verizon and Toyota have already deployed AI models to production using Google technologies. Many more companies are likely to follow in the coming year.
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Passed! I am a Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Engineer (PMLE)
LinkedIn
September 23, 2024
Why, what, how of pursuing to earn the Google Cloud PMLE certification
I took the Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer (PMLE) Certification Exam on Sunday, September 22, 2024, and received the result: ‘Pass’! While my memory is still fresh, I decided to write this article by reflecting on my experience and to offer advice on how to best prepare for the PMLE certification exam.
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National Wellness Conference
Linkedln
July 23, 2023
I would like to thank the National Wellness Conference leadership (cc: Chuck Gillespie, CWP, Nicole Stec, MBA, MPH, CWP, Mandy Koch, and many others) for allowing me to speak at the 48th National Wellness Conference on Wed, July 19, 2023 in Cincinnati, OH. I also would like to thank my audience who attended my session.
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People Analytics, Stanford Continuing Studies
Linkedln
June 12, 2023
Create a feedback loop starting with the identification of metrics that business cares about, sharing of key observations and insights generated from data, obtaining unique insights and feedback from the business, and starting all over again.
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From Learning to Impact with Google Cloud × NVIDIA
Linkedin
February 18, 2026
In this final edition of my Google Cloud × NVIDIA Learning Challenge newsletter, I’ve summarized my learning experiences across all three learning pathways (with links to each LinkedIn newsletter) and shared my strategic intent, practical application, closing thoughts, and a future reading list.
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Learning Path: Speed Up Data Analytics on GPUs
Linkedin
February 17, 2026
Data analytics using GPU‑accelerated pandas with NVIDIA cuDF on a GPU performed loading, sorting, and summarizing tasks significantly faster than the standard pandas running on a CPU.
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Future of Travel is AI-Assisted: Key insights from my real-world experience using Google AI in Indonesia and South Korea
Linkedin
January 25, 2026
In January 2026, I spent four weeks traveling across Indonesia and South Korea—experiencing extreme heat in Indonesia and severe winter conditions in South Korea. This trip presented a unique opportunity to test Google Gemini and Google Translate in real-world travel scenarios.
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Day 12: The Big Picture
Linkedln
December 25, 2025
Research consistently shows that movement, nourishment, sleep, and recovery work best together.
Integrated wellbeing practices strengthen brain plasticity: the foundation for learning, memory, and problem-solving.
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Day 12: Wellbeing is the AI Infrastructure | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 25, 2025
Day 12: Wellbeing is the AI Infrastructure
After 12 days, here’s the truth:
Wellbeing isn’t a break from AI learning: it is the infrastructure.
Movement.
Recovery.
Fuel.
Joy.
Rest.
These aren’t extras.
They’re what make learning, unlearning, and relearning possible.
AI mastery isn’t about speed.
It’s about adaptability.
Like the star atop the tree, let wellbeing bring everything together.
Not separate from your work: Essential to it.
Free the mind.
Be truly human.
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Day 11: Learn from the Best
Linkedln
December 24, 2025
The same principle applies in AI learning.
Clear instruction, thoughtful practice, and strong mentorship lead to better models, cleaner systems, and fewer painful rewrites later.
Good guidance compounds. It saves time, energy, and frustration.
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Day 11: Learn from the Best | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 24, 2025
Day 11: Learn From the Best
Great instructors make growth feel possible.
Progress isn’t about doing more: it’s about learning with the right guidance.
The right teacher:
• Clarifies complexity
• Speeds up learning
• Builds confidence and consistency
Quality guidance doesn’t just teach skills: it shapes how you think, move, and adapt.
The same is true in AI.
Strong mentors and well-designed learning paths help good habits form faster and stick longer.
One great instructor can unlock progress that lasts for years.
Who’s supporting your growth journey right now?
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10: Rhythm creates freedom | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 23, 2025
Day 10: Rhythm Creates Freedom
Routine creates freedom.
Fewer decisions = More energy for what matters.
When movement is scheduled, there’s no debate.
No “Should I?”
No “When will I?”
Just… done.
Like holiday traditions that anchor the season, a steady rhythm turns discipline into flow.
Science agrees: routines reduce decision fatigue and free up mental bandwidth for creativity and problem-solving.
Same principle as AI: Automate the basics.
Free the mind to be truly human.
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Day 9: Recovery is strategy | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 22, 2025
Day 9: Recovery Is Strategy ️
Massage isn’t a luxury.
It’s maintenance, like an oil change for your nervous system. ️
Science backs it up: after hard effort, massage reduces soreness, improves flexibility, and speeds recovery in the next 24–72 hours.
Bonus perks?
Lower cortisol (bye, stress )
Higher serotonin + dopamine (hello, better mood)
Translation: fewer aches, better mood, clearer thinking
Like warming up by the fireplace after a winter walk, recovery restores capacity.
A flexible body supports a flexible mind.
Mobility markers like balance and gait speed are consistently linked to faster processing and stronger executive function.
Rule of thumb:
Tight shoulders often mean tight thinking.
Intentional recovery doesn’t slow progress: it accelerates it.
Quiet rest after intense effort improves memory and problem-solving more than pushing nonstop.
Rest doesn’t compete with performance.
It amplifies it.
What’s your non-negotiable recovery ritual?
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Day 8: Earn the Feast | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 21, 2025
Day 8: Earn the Feast
Nice restaurant tonight?
Time to prepare, not deprive
Morning movement ✓
Green lunch ✓
Dessert? Earned. Savored. Zero regrets. ✓
Regular movement does more than “burn calories.”
Over time, it helps regulate appetite and turns down the volume on how loudly high-fat, high-sugar foods shout at the brain’s reward system.
On the flip side, overly restrictive eating?
That often leads to food preoccupation, mood dips, and the classic rebound overeating loop (no thank you).
Balanced patterns - with room for favorite treats - support better long-term mental wellbeing.
Like dessert after a balanced meal, indulgence simply feels better when the body is ready for it.
A quick daily scan helps:
Movement + Nourishment = Guilt-free enjoyment.
AI marathons aren’t fueled by restriction.
They’re fueled by strategic refueling: steady energy, nutrient-dense meals, and intentional treats that support mood and cognitive performance.
How do you prepare your body to fully enjoy special meals? ️
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Day 7: Plan Ahead | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 20, 2025
Day 7: Plan Ahead ️
Strategic eating fuels strategic thinking.
Heavy meals before training?
That’s a VIP pass to the post-lunch slump
Light snack when a festive dinner is coming later?
Elite holiday planning unlocked
Like prepping ingredients before holiday cooking, fueling the body with intention sets the stage for better performance.
Science agrees: big, heavy meals can dull mental clarity and trigger post-meal sleepiness.
Exactly what deep focus - and AI learning - do not need!
AI learning requires sustained energy, not food comas
Eat to support flow, not force.
The body sends feedback in real time.
What small food choices help you stay energized and focused during the holidays? ️
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Day 6: Micro-Movements Matter | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 19, 2025
Day 6: Micro-Moments Matter
Hidden Movement Opportunities
Hallway?
→ Rumba walk
Coffee grinding?
→ Quarter turns. Half turns. Full turns
Like the small gifts tucked under the tree, micro-movements quietly add up.
Every transition becomes training.
Every waiting moment becomes practice.
When the body stays gently active between meetings, the mind stays sharper, more flexible, and better primed for AI problem-solving.
No extra time required.
Just a little intention and a sense of play.
How do you sneak movement into your waiting moments?
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Day 5: Find What Works | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 18, 2025
Day 5: Find What Works
Not all exercise is created equal.
If a workout feels like punishment, motivation quietly sneaks out the back door
Like choosing meaningful ornaments over trendy ones, the best movement is the kind that sparks genuine joy and keeps coming back year after year
When the body isn’t busy resisting the workout, the mind is freer to learn, adapt, and absorb complex AI concepts.
Joyful movement = Sustainable energy = Better learning.
Every hallway is an opportunity to practice joyful steps.
Just like every small moment is an opportunity to upskill in AI.
What movement practice actually makes you smile?
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Day 4: Joyful Movement | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 17, 2025
Day 4: Joyful Movement
Movement fuels vitality.
No movement?
The winter blues RSVP immediately ️
Like holiday music magically boosting spirits while decorating, movement regulates mood and sets the stage for learning AI with more ease.
Here’s the reframe:
Movement isn’t exercise. It’s feeling alive.
When the body flows, the mind follows.
Complex AI concepts land faster.
Creativity wakes up.
No gym required.
Just motion that sparks joy.
What movement brings you joy during the holidays?
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Day 3: Sleep - The Ultimate Performance Hack | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 16, 2025
Day 3: Sleep - The ultimate performance hack
Best gift you can give yourself this season?
Eight solid hours of sleep.
While visions of sugar plums dance, your brain consolidates AI learning.
Better sleep = better morning workout = sharper problem-solving = holiday AND innovation wins.
In AI’s 24/7 pace, the people who rest strategically consistently outperform those who grind exhausted.
Your next big insight might be waiting on the other side of 8 hours
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Day 2: Silent Night, Mindful Morning | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 15, 2025
Day 2: Silent Night, Mindful Morning - Before AI ️
Daily non-negotiable: 10 minutes of morning meditation with Medito.
Like freshly fallen snow, meditation clears the path before the day’s demands arrive:
. Clears mental RAM
. Reduces cognitive load
. Creates space for complex problem-solving
Before the holiday hustle begins, start with stillness.
Stillness isn’t the absence of productivity: it’s the foundation of sustained focus in an attention-fragmented world.
Medito offers no preaching. Just calm guidance and quiet insights.
In December’s information avalanche, meditation isn’t a luxury:
It’s your snow boots for the AI journey ahead ️
What’s your go-to mental preparation ritual?
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Day 1: Redefine Success in 2026 | 12 Days of Wellbeing + AI
LinkedIn
December 14, 2025
Day 1: The Greatest Gift is to redefine success in 2026
This holiday season, success deserves a new definition.
Feeling healthy and fit
Mental clarity that compounds over time
Physical resilience for the long game
These matter more than any number, title, or metric under the tree.
In an AI-powered world of constant learning, unlearning, and relearning, wellbeing isn’t a “nice-to-have”: it’s the competitive advantage.
The most valuable gift to unwrap?
Balanced wellbeing across four dimensions: physical · mental · emotional · spiritual
Because thriving in AI isn’t a sprint: it’s a marathon.
And sustainable energy is what carries innovation into the future.
Here’s to a healthy, grounded, and future-ready 2026
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Reimagining the Future of Work in the AI Era: Key Takeaways from the Wellbeing at Work Summit in Chicago - May 1, 2025
LinkedIn
May 01, 2025
I recently attended the Wellbeing at Work World Summit in Chicago for the first time. It was an energizing experience, filled with meaningful conversations about how individuals, leaders, and organizations are shaping the evolving future of work - especially as AI becomes increasingly integrated into our lives.
I wrote my key takeaways and perspectives.
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AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
December 20, 2025
Earners of this badge understand AI, ML, and generative AI concepts, methods, and strategies in general and on AWS. They can determine the correct types of AI/ML technologies to apply to specific use cases and know how to use AI, ML, and generative AI technologies responsibly. They are familiar with the AWS Global Infrastructure, core AWS services and use cases, AWS service pricing models, and the AWS shared responsibility model for security and compliance in the AWS Cloud.
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Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
LinkedIn
December 05, 2025
Earners of this badge understand fundamental AI concepts related to the development of software and services of Microsoft Azure to create AI solutions.
Skills measured:
Describe Artificial Intelligence workloads and considerations
Describe fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure
Describe features of computer vision workloads on Azure
Describe features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure
Describe features of generative AI workloads on Azure
Credential ID 3FE47043365F71B
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Generative AI Leader Certification
Google Cloud
June 13, 2025
A Generative AI Leader is a visionary professional with comprehensive knowledge of how gen AI can transform businesses. They have business-level knowledge of Google Cloud's gen AI offerings and understand how Google's AI-first approach can lead organizations toward innovative and responsible AI adoption. They influence gen AI-powered initiatives and identify opportunities across business functions and industries, using Google Cloud's enterprise-ready offerings to accelerate innovation.
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Professional Cloud Architect Certification
Google Cloud
April 07, 2025
Professional Cloud Architects enable organizations to leverage Google Cloud technologies. With a thorough understanding of cloud architecture and Google Cloud, they design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable, highly available, and dynamic solutions to drive business objectives.
Credential ID 42a3bc6979fe40f1b6e95bb932a965bb
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Professional Machine Learning Engineer Certification
Google Cloud
September 22, 2024
A Professional Machine Learning Engineer builds, evaluates, productionizes, and optimizes ML models by using Google Cloud technologies and knowledge of proven models and techniques. The ML Engineer handles large, complex datasets and creates repeatable, reusable code. The ML Engineer considers responsible AI and fairness throughout the ML model development process, and collaborates closely with other job roles to ensure long-term success of ML-based applications.
Credential ID 17922efd19fc417592a3e171dbbc1998
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Cloud Digital Leader Certification
Google Cloud
March 17, 2024
A Cloud Digital Leader can articulate the capabilities of Google Cloud core products and services and how they benefit organizations. They can also describe common business use cases and how cloud solutions support an enterprise. This certification is for anyone who wishes to demonstrate their knowledge of cloud computing basics and how Google Cloud products and services can be used to achieve an organization’s goals.
Credential ID 08b3a3e9fba24c329532fcce2a230062
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