Syed Asad Zaman
Computer Scientist & AI Engineer
I explore technology and solve problems with it.
I work with generative AI and large language models to help teams solve real problems, not just chase hype. I care about systems that are reliable, understandable, and useful in practice.
About
Experience, education, and what I'm working on
Writing
Technical articles on AI, programming, and learning
Maximo Series
IBM Maximo development and customization guides
Projects
Production systems and research in GenAI and ML
Latest Posts
- Do You Even Need RAG Anymore?
Long context is changing the LLM architecture conversation. Here is where RAG still matters, where it does not, and how to choose between them. - How to Actually Make the Most of Your CS Degree
Your degree is the floor. The Iron Protocol is the ceiling. Here is how to run both in parallel and graduate as a Top 1% engineer. - The AI Job Panic is Lazy. The Skills Shift is Real.
Debunking the AI job-loss panic and explaining why the real shift is in skill demand, not employment collapse. - Maximo 7.6.1 Java Customization in Eclipse: Setup + Hotfix Deployment
A developer-focused walkthrough to set up Maximo 7.6.1 sources in Eclipse, create an Item/ItemSet customization, and deploy it by updating businessobjects.jar inside the Maximo EAR. - Your Tech Stack Has a Half-Life. Are You Engineering Your Own Obsolescence?
Technical knowledge is a depreciating asset. In a world of constant change, your ability to learn is your only real competitive advantage.