Why I’m Building with GenAI — And Not Waiting to Be an Expert

Hey! I’m Shakthi
I’ve always been someone who gets excited about creating things that mean something.
Recently, I started diving deep into the world of Generative AI, LangChain, LLMs, Machine Learning, AI agents and AI agents — and wow, it’s been a rollercoaster of learning, failing, building, and surprising myself.
I’m not an expert (yet ), and I don’t know it all — but I’m not waiting to be perfect.
Because if there’s one thing I believe in right now, it’s this:
“Start before you’re ready. Build as you learn. Share as you grow.”
💡 Why I Started This Blog
I wanted a space to:
Track my learning journey in GenAI, ML & more
Share what I build — even the small stuff matters
Help others who are starting out like me
Show my real passion to anyone watching (👀 recruiters, this is for you too!)
I’ll be posting:
My weekly progress + projects
Things I learn (in simple words!)
Real challenges + breakthroughs
Helpful resources that actually worked for me
🚀 What’s Coming Up
How I built my first GenAI project (and what went wrong 😅)
Concepts like LoRA, Agents, LangChain — explained my way
“Learn With Me” posts: breaking down what I’m studying each week
A project log — showing how I turn theory into real builds
🌈 Why I’m Doing This in Public
Because I know there are so many of us figuring things out.
And sometimes, seeing someone else try (and fail, and try again) gives you the courage to start.
Also, I want this blog to be a living proof of how much I care about this space — not just saying it, but showing it.
💬 Let’s Build Together
If you’re also learning, building, or just curious about AI — I’d love for you to follow along.
I’m here to grow, to build boldly, and to share the journey with full heart. 💖
Until next time —
Shaks 🛠️✨
@buildwithshaks
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