The latest articles on DEV Community by Kalash Chandak (@kalashchandak). https://dev.to/kalashchandak https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4048257%2Fa0f90d83-7578-4444-8cb2-bac4e67bc9ab.jpg https://dev.to/kalashchandak en Kalash Chandak Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:39:59 +0000 https://dev.to/kalashchandak/hi-im-kalash-3dl7 https://dev.to/kalashchandak/hi-im-kalash-3dl7 <p>Just wrapped up a Data Science degree in Mumbai, and figured I'd start writing here instead of just lurking.</p> <p>Most of my time goes into AI + fintech — right now that's Vantage (a tool for tracking AI usage and cost across providers) and Meridian (an AI-powered platform for financial research), plus whatever else ends up mixing machine learning with markets. Outside of that: cricket, football, and probably too much time wondering if a backtest is quietly lying to me.</p> <p>This won't turn into a bug-fix diary. More like — when something's actually worth writing about, I'll write about it.</p> <p>What are you building right now — or kicking around as an idea? Genuinely curious.</p> datascience machinelearning ai beginners