AI tech lead building disciplined AI systems across research and production.https://jasonlo.dev/enhttps://jasonlo.dev/blog/good-ai-is-invisible/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/blog/good-ai-is-invisibleThe loudest voices treat AI as either salvation or menace. I think it is just a tool, and the mark of using it well is that no one notices it is there.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTbloghttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/cheatsheet/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/cheatsheetA self-maintaining collection of cheatsheets that give Claude Code current context for the tools I use, grounded in how I actually use them.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/lite-spec/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/lite-specA three-skill dev loop that helps me conceptualize features and gate code quality, while leaving implementation details to the agent.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/blog/specs-as-the-new-lock-in/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/blog/specs-as-the-new-lock-inSpeculation: AI coding companies may be moving the abstraction layer from code to language, and specs may be quietly trained to favor their home model. I have no inside information — just a hunch from my own usage.Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTbloghttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/claude-quota-esp32/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/claude-quota-esp32A physical desk display that shows Claude Code quota usage in real time on an ESP32.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/skill-sommelier/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/skill-sommelierA curated plugin that discovers, manages, and distributes Claude Code skills from GitHub.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/blog/devcontainer-as-claude-code-sandbox/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/blog/devcontainer-as-claude-code-sandboxA devcontainer gives Claude Code full autonomy inside a disposable environment, without the risk of --dangerously-skip-permission on your host.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTbloghttps://jasonlo.dev/blog/research-to-product/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/blog/research-to-productAI is collapsing the cost barrier between research insight and usable software, making bespoke, research-backed tools economically viable.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTbloghttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#context7https://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/context7An MCP server that fetches up-to-date library documentation on demand, injecting current docs directly into your AI coding assistant's context to reduce hallucinations about outdated or deprecated syntax.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/undock/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/undockA terminal UI that compresses daily Docker and Docker Compose workflows into a single interactive panel, built to replace the VS Code Docker extension for editors like Zed that lack one.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#github-agentic-workflowshttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/github-agentic-workflowsAI agents as CI infrastructure — running on every push to enforce architectural constraints, validate accessibility compliance, detect stale documentation, and check API contracts. An adaptive test suite that goes beyond what unit tests can cover.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/blog/coding-agent-setup/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/blog/coding-agent-setupAI coding agents are moving from synchronous IDE plugins to asynchronous infrastructure. Each placement changes what the agent can do and what it costs you.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTbloghttps://jasonlo.dev/blog/three-levels-of-environment-control/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/blog/three-levels-of-environment-controlReproducible environments prevent works-on-my-machine problems. The right level of control depends on project complexity — here are three practical tiers.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTbloghttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#claude-codehttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/claude-codeOne of the leading AI-powered coding assistants, designed to support software engineering tasks—from debugging and refactoring to implementing new features—by understanding the codebase deeply and enabling interactive development. What you see here was created by Claude Code in a single Saturday afternoon.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#google-docshttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/google-docsCloud-based word processor with real-time collaboration and easy sharing. Widely known and easy to use.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#llms-txthttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/llms-txtA proposed standard for making website content AI-discoverable. Sites serve a structured Markdown file at /llms.txt that summarizes what the site offers, so LLMs can quickly understand and reference the content without crawling entire pages.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#milvushttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/milvusAn open-source vector database built for scalable similarity search and AI applications. Purpose-built for high-performance vector operations with production-ready tooling including VTS, horizontal scaling, and multi-replica deployments.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#vllmhttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/vllmA high-throughput, memory-efficient inference engine for large language models, optimized for concurrent requests and top-tier performance.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#vscodehttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/vscodePrimary code editor with a strong extension ecosystem and a large, active user community.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/progov21-policy-extraction/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/progov21-policy-extractionBuilt an AI-powered pipeline that automates policy document extraction and labeling for ProGov21.org, replacing a fully manual workflow with a semi-automated, human-in-the-loop system.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/llm-meta-analysis-pipeline/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/llm-meta-analysis-pipelineBuilt a multi-agent LLM pipeline to replicate an agronomic meta-analysis, achieving >99% screening accuracy while revealing fundamental limitations in automated quantitative data extraction.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#claude-code-skillshttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/claude-code-skillsReusable, project-scoped AI instructions that turn common multi-step tasks into one-command workflows. Define a skill once in Markdown, then invoke it with a slash command — like this post, which was drafted by one.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#github-copilot-agenthttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/github-copilot-agentA cloud-based AI agent that autonomously works on GitHub issues and creates pull requests. Assign an issue, walk away, and come back to a ready-to-review PR.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#powertoys-command-palettehttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/powertoys-command-paletteA fast, keyboard-driven launcher for Windows from Microsoft PowerToys. Quickly access commands, shortcuts, files, and even open VS Code projects — all without leaving the keyboard.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#zedhttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/zedA high-performance code editor built in Rust, designed for speed and minimal resource usage. Supports real-time collaboration out of the box.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/journey/#dsihttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/journey/dsiI accepted a Data Scientist II role at the Data Science Institute at UW–Madison. As a relatively new center, there’s strong opportunity to help shape internal processes and automation. My work involves collaborating with research teams across campus and advising on technical strategy, often around integrating AI into research workflows. The role includes prototyping, research projects, and contributing to proposals and manuscripts. The pace is slower than a startup, but I’m able to work on multiple interesting projects with quick turnaround, which I enjoy.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTjourneyhttps://jasonlo.dev/journey/#dsi-promotehttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/journey/dsi-promotePromoted to Data Scientist III, maintaining core responsibilities while expanding technical leadership and strategic oversight. This recognition reflects the impact of my contributions, and I look forward to driving research and applied initiatives with greater scope and influence.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTjourneyhttps://jasonlo.dev/journey/#min-learninghttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/journey/min-learningJoined Min Learning System, an EdTech startup focused on applying cognitive reading research to build intelligent literacy tools for children. This marked a shift from pure research to translating scientific insights into practical educational products.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTjourneyhttps://jasonlo.dev/journey/#mphil-completionhttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/journey/mphil-completionCompleted my Master of Philosophy degree at the Education University of Hong Kong, focusing on morphological structure processing in Chinese dyslexic adolescents from a neurological perspective. This research laid the foundation for my career in cognitive neuroscience and reading research.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTjourneyhttps://jasonlo.dev/journey/#phd-completionhttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/journey/phd-completionCompleted my doctoral degree at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, researching the heritability and neurobehavioral correlates of Chinese word reading in Hong Kong children. This work integrated genetics, neuroscience, and education to understand individual differences in reading development.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTjourneyhttps://jasonlo.dev/journey/#usc-exchangehttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/journey/usc-exchangeSpent three months as an Exchange Scholar at the University of Southern California, developing a Convolutional Neural Network to read Chinese characters. This experience marked my first deep dive into deep learning and computational approaches to understanding reading.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTjourneyhttps://jasonlo.dev/journey/#yale-postdochttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/journey/yale-postdocJoined Haskins Laboratories at Yale University as a post-doctoral researcher, focusing on developing custom RNN-based cognitive reading models to understand human reading development. This position marked a significant shift toward computational cognitive neuroscience and interdisciplinary collaboration.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTjourneyhttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/ask-xdd/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/ask-xddBuilt a RAG-powered chat interface that makes 17M+ scholarly articles queryable in natural language, bridging the gap between academic research and public understanding.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/code-template-2026/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/code-template-2026Updated my personal code template for 2026Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/jasonlo-dev/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/jasonlo-devRebuilt my personal portfolio with a focus on engineering clarity and thoughtful design.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/llm-farm-management/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/llm-farm-managementBuilt a human-in-the-loop LLM pipeline that converts agricultural research into actionable farm management recommendations, published in Scientific Reports.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/rabbit/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/rabbitLed the development of an AI-powered semantic search platform that helps UW–Madison researchers, industry partners, and campus collaborators discover faculty expertise.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/projects/reading-model/https://jasonlo.dev/rss/projects/reading-modelBuilt a connectionist neural network that simulates how children learn to read, achieving 97% accuracy in phonological production and generalizing to novel non-words.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTprojecthttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#capacitieshttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/capacitiesFeature rich, object-based note-taking and knowledge management tool, similar to Notion.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#cursorhttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/cursorAn AI-first code editor built on VS Code.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#devcontainerhttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/devcontainerA standardized development container that ensures reproducible environments using Docker, fully integrated with VSCode and GitHub Codespaces.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#gemini-2-0https://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/gemini-2-0Google's AI model suite, offering top-tier performance and long context windows at the time of release.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#notionhttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/notionAll-in-one collaborative workspace combining documents, databases, wikis, and project management with AI-powered features.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#obsidianhttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/obsidianA flexible, Markdown-based system for personal note-taking and knowledge management, with extension support, ideal for creating a well-organized knowledge base using the Zettelkasten method.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#ollamahttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/ollamaA simple model server designed for a smooth developer experience.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#pixihttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/pixiA cross-language package manager for Python, R, C++, and more, primarily using conda-forge. Built for reproducible environments and scientific computing workflows.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#tailscalehttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/tailscalePersonal VPN that’s simple, secure, and powerful.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://jasonlo.dev/tools/#uvhttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/tools/uvA lightning-fast Python package installer and project manager written in Rust. Combines pip, venv, and project management into a single tool with dramatically faster dependency resolution.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTtoolhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.cortex.2025.12.001https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/comparing-developmental-neural-incongruency-effects-in-reading-and-arithmetic-amCortexThu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-30991-6https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/a-human-in-the-loop-approach-to-applying-large-language-models-for-farm-managemeScientific ReportsTue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1094/phytofr-08-25-0079-rhttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/determining-the-optimal-timing-and-economic-return-of-corn-fungicide-applicationPhytoFrontiers™Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.14258https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/eeg-n1-specialization-to-print-in-chinese-primary-school-students-developmentalChild DevelopmentMon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11145-022-10255-9https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/same-or-different-chinese-character-reading-and-word-reading-of-young-readers-wiReading and WritingMon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2023.101292https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/neural-specialization-to-english-words-in-chinese-children-joint-contribution-ofDevelopmental Cognitive NeuroscienceSun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1037/xlm0001109https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/quantifying-the-regularities-between-orthography-and-semantics-and-their-impactJournal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and CognitionWed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000710https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/relations-among-phonological-processing-skills-and-mathematics-in-children-a-metJournal of Educational PsychologyTue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2021.118476https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/theory-driven-classification-of-reading-difficulties-from-fmri-data-using-bayesiNeuroImageMon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.bandl.2021.104984https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/resting-state-eeg-network-modularity-predicts-literacy-skills-in-l1-chinese-butBrain and LanguageWed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1111/desc.13060https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/electroencephalography-decoding-of-chinese-characters-in-primary-school-childrenDevelopmental ScienceSat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2021.101961https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/character-and-word-reading-in-chinese-why-and-how-they-should-be-considered-uniqContemporary Educational PsychologyThu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.bandc.2019.103589https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/event-related-potentials-during-chinese-single-character-and-two-character-wordBrain and CognitionFri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11881-018-0165-yhttps://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/cognitive-linguistic-profiles-of-chinese-typical-functioning-adolescent-dyslexicAnnals of DyslexiaMon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1080/17586801.2018.1481902https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/delayed-copying-is-uniquely-related-to-dictation-in-bilingual-cantoneseenglish-sWriting Systems ResearchTue, 02 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1002/dys.1564https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/a-three-year-longitudinal-study-of-reading-and-spelling-difficulty-in-chinese-deDyslexiaWed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2016.08.006https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/coarse-and-fine-n1-tuning-for-print-in-younger-and-older-chinese-children-orthogNeuropsychologiaSat, 01 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2016.1179264https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/how-socioeconomic-status-executive-functioning-and-verbal-interactions-contributEducational PsychologyThu, 05 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.3109/02699206.2015.1034379https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/predicting-the-naming-of-regular-irregular-and-non-phonetic-compounds-in-chineseClinical Linguistics & PhoneticsFri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTpublicationhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11881-014-0095-2https://jasonlo.dev/rss/publications/syntactic-and-discourse-skills-in-chinese-adolescent-readers-with-dyslexia-a-proAnn. of DyslexiaWed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTpublication