Storytime: My Journey into AI

From phone phreaking to bird watching, with a whole lot of Linux, machine learning, and security in between.

The Journey

A former phone phreaker’s journey into modern tech, sparked by a poorly placed kitchen light switch. What started as a simple home automation project with a Raspberry Pi evolved into a deep dive into Linux, AI, and machine learning.

Stories

The Great Light Switch Problem

How a poorly placed kitchen light switch led me down the rabbit hole of home automation and Raspberry Pi.

Early Days

From phone phreaking to Linux - the foundation of my tech journey.

From COVID to Corvids

How pandemic boredom turned into an AI-powered bird watching obsession.

A Bird’s Eye View of Security

Building a surveillance state for songbirds - computer vision meets ornithology.

Surveillance State for Songbirds

Advanced bird monitoring with AI and computer vision.

Unexpected AI Classroom

Teaching machines to learn from feathered teachers.

Accidental Enterprise AI

How bird watching skills translated into enterprise LLM integration.

Self-Driving Side Quest

From birds to autonomous vehicles - an unexpected detour.

Key Themes

• The transition from traditional hacking to modern tech exploration
• The practical applications of AI in everyday scenarios
• The importance of hands-on learning through real projects
• The convergence of multiple technical disciplines in modern AI implementations