AgeBenchmark - How Does Your Age Compare to History's Greatest Achievers?
Building a web app that compares your age to the ages at which famous historical figures hit their biggest milestones.
Ryan Lynch
Thoughts on AI, data, building software, and anything else I find interesting. With some humor sprinkled in.
Latest posts
A High-level Overview of the AI Agent Technical Stack in Early 2026
A practical overview of the modern AI agent technical stack, covering LLMs, agent frameworks, tools, memory, sandboxes, and infrastructure.
Configuring AI Coding Tools: A Practical Guide for Developers Who Want Control, Not Autopilot
A practical walkthrough of AI coding tool configuration for developers who want AI assistance without losing control.
From Buzz to Building - Introduction to GenAI for Developers - Part 2 - The Technical Stack
A deep dive into the GenAI technical stack, breaking down the components needed to build search-based AI applications.
The Self-Service Analytics Tech Stack - Finding your Sweet Spot
Part 3 of a four-part series on self-service analytics. Sifting through buzzwords to define what actually needs to be built.
Self-Service Analytics - The Quintessential Problem for a People, Process, and Technology Mindset
Part 2 of a four-part series. Applying a people, process, and technology mindset to self-service analytics implementation.
Self-Service Analytics Grounded in Reality - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Part 1 of a four-part series on self-service analytics. A realistic look at what self-service analytics can and can't achieve.
Dr. Spin - A Positive Spin on Life Using AI
Building an AI-powered tool that puts a positive spin on negative news using LLMs and prompt engineering.
Career on Pause, Growth on Play - My Learning Journey as a Full-Time Parent
How I turned a career break as a full-time parent into a year of structured learning, certifications, and personal development.
From Buzz to Building - Introduction to GenAI for Developers - Part 1 - Key Concepts
Breaking down the most common AI terms and creating a mental model for understanding the world of GenAI.
Projects While Completing Master's of Science in Analytics at Georgia Tech
A deep dive into the most impactful projects from Georgia Tech's Online Master's of Science in Analytics program.
Auction AId Release 1.0 - A New Tool for Fantasy Football Auction Drafts
Building a fantasy football auction draft tool that uses league-specific data and real-time updates to gain a competitive edge.
Smart Garage with Shelly 1
My first home automation project - building a smart garage using a Shelly1 relay switch and Home Assistant.
Building a Website Using AWS Lightsail
How I built my first website from scratch on AWS Lightsail to truly understand how websites work.