Data & AI with Mukundan | Learn AI by Building
Mukundan Sankar – Practical AI & Analytics
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Practical, human-first AI. Each week we build small, useful AI tools and workflows—so you can apply them the same day you listen.
Data & AI with Mukundan is where real-world problems meet practical AI. You don’t learn AI by collecting tabs—you learn it by shipping small, useful things. I’m Mukundan, an analytics pro, GPT builder, and lifelong learner. Every week we take one problem and build a solution you can actually use: smarter job-search helpers, portfolio reviewers, AI that speeds up analysis, slide/summary assistants, and more.
You’ll hear the decisions behind each build—what to automate, how to evaluate quality, how to keep outputs reliable, and how to make it useful today. We keep the language plain, the examples concrete, and the steps realistic whether you’re hands-on or just AI-curious.
Recurring themes: LLM applications, prompt design, evaluation, retrieval patterns, analytics workflows, career use-cases, and product thinking for AI. New episodes weekly. Subscribe for the how-to; stay for the shipped thing.
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S1E52 How AI Agents Saved My Job Hunt — And How They Can Save Yours Too
In this episode, Mukundan opens up about one of the most difficult phases of his job hunt and how he built a tiny 3-agent AI system that completely changed the way he applied, prepared, and stayed…
S1E51 I Built an AI That Talks Like My Parents | Emotional AI, Empathy, and the Future of Human Tech
I missed my parents, so I built an AI that talks like them. This isn’t about replacing people—it’s about remembering the voices that make us feel safe.In this 90-minute episode of Data & AI with…
S1E50 How I Used AI Agents to Fix My Job Hunt:Turning job search chaos into a system — using three AI agents that did the heavy lifting for me.
What if your job hunt could run like a data system?In this episode, I share the story of how I used three AI agents — Researcher, Writer, and Reviewer — to rebuild my job search from the ground up.…
S1E49 How I Built an AI That Thinks Like an Analyst — and What It Taught Me About Curiosity
What happens when an AI starts asking better questions than you?In this 60-minute episode, I share the real story behind “The AI That Thinks Like an Analyst” — a Streamlit + GPT-4 project that…
S1E48 AI Teams That Work While You Sleep: How Multiple AI Agent systems plan, collaborate, and finish what one AI agent can’t.
This week, I’m showing you exactly how I used AI agents to fix my job hunt — no hype, just results.I was juggling dozens of job applications, interviews, and follow-ups until I built three small…
S1E47 The AI Interview Copilot for Data Analysts & Data Scientists: SQL, Cases, ML, and STAR—Made Simple
Data interviews do not have to feel messy. In this episode, I share a simple AI Interview Copilot that works for data analyst, data scientist, analytics engineer, product analyst, and marketing…
S1E46 Automate Your Day with AI Agents: Plan Your Day, Protect Deep Work, Finish More
If your “system” is 17 to‑do lists and three forgotten calendars, this episode is your reset. We build a Notion Life OS powered by three tiny AI agents that make daily planning stick:Capture Agent –…
S1E45 AI Agents That Land Jobs: Application Tracking, Interview Prep, Automation
If your job search feels like tab-hell—applications everywhere, prep scattered, follow-ups forgotten—this episode is your reset. I walk you through three small but mighty AI agents you can build in…
S1E44 How AI Agents Actually Think: Planning, Memory, and Feedback That Saves You Hours
AI agents are everywhere in the headlines — but what do they really do? In this episode of Data & AI with Mukundan, we cut through the hype and explain, in plain language, how AI agents actually…
S1E43 Agents vs. Chatbots: How to Build One That Actually Works
Plain-English agents, not hype: plan, use tools, add guardrails—then dry-run a calendar + inbox agent that saves hours.You’ve heard “AI agent” everywhere, but definitions vary. In this episode,…
S1E42 Tiny AI Prompts for Big Productivity: Mastering the 80‑20 Rule with Practical AI
Discover how small AI prompts can transform your productivity. In this episode, Mukundan explains the 80‑20 rule. Mukundan demonstrates AI workflows for scheduling and focus, and introduces a Prompt…
S1E41 The No-Upload AI Analyst: Hash, Mask, Redact—AI Analytics Without CSV File Uploads
AI, data, numbers—without uploads. Hash, mask, and redact PII, then run data analytics locally for time-saving and privacy.In this episode, we build a No-Upload AI Analyst that keeps your PII safe:…
S1E40 AI Meal Planner — What to Cook Tonight with What You Have
AI, data, and analytics pick three cookable dinners from the ingredients and appliances you already have—no grocery run.We use AI, data, and a rules-first analytics score to rank real meals you can…
S1E39 Ask Better Questions with AI & Data Analytics — Smarter Decisions with Better Tools
I first built an AI that thinks like an analyst. Now I have built a better AI Data analyst for the practical use of AI. This episode breaks down the simple rebuild: start with a clear objective, pick…
S1E38 AI-Driven Job Search: Using Data & Analytics for Portfolio Audits
Beat instant rejections. Use an AI resume audit to pass ATS filters and turn silence into interviews—clear steps, a one-week plan, and a free checker.AI job search without the guesswork. In this…
S1E36 Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch with Engaging AI Strategies
Description: Join Mukundan Sankar as he explores the challenges of delivering an effective elevator pitch and how AI can assist in crafting one. Mukundan shares personal anecdotes and demonstrates…
S1E35 Using AI to Create a Time-Saving Memory Tool for Lasting Comfort
Private AI memory app, built respectfully, to echo my parents’ advice—comfort across oceans today, and someday after they’re gone.Private AI memory app—ethical, respectful, and comforting. I share…
S1E34 The Future of Data Storytelling: AI Tools that Turn Your Blogs into Slides
Turn writing into a clean, editable deck—create slides with AI so you focus on the message, not formatting. Includes a simple presentation workflow.🎧 Episode Summary:Create slides with AI—fast,…
S1E33 I Was Getting Rejected From Jobs in Minutes—So I Built an AI to Tell Me Why
In this episode, we dive into the world of job searching and explore how AI tools are revolutionizing the process. Discover practical strategies to overcome common job search challenges, from…
S1E32 I Built An AI Tool That Understood Me!
In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of a chaotic week, mounting pressure, and a craving for Sonic fries. But more importantly, I take you inside the quiet tool I built—an AI Thought…
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Data & AI with Mukundan | Learn AI by Building has published 53 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Business, Technology.
Data & AI with Mukundan | Learn AI by Building is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 13m.
