https://myxt.io/ Recent content on Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:38:00 +0100 https://myxt.io/posts/happy-new-year-2026/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:38:00 +0100 https://myxt.io/posts/happy-new-year-2026/ <h1 id="this-is-a-new-git-test-on-my-macbook-pro-2019">This is a New Git Test on my Macbook Pro 2019</h1> <p><strong>via Cursor Editor and Github Desktop App</strong></p> <h2 id="i-tried-linux-dual-boot-with-pop_os-that-t2-security-chip-got-in-the-way">I tried linux dual-boot with Pop_OS! That T2 Security chip got in the way!</h2> <p>Not worth my time.</p> <h1 id="this-is-a-new-git-test-on-my-macbook-pro-2019">This is a New Git Test on my Macbook Pro 2019</h1> <p><strong>via Cursor Editor and Github Desktop App</strong></p> <h2 id="i-tried-linux-dual-boot-with-pop_os-that-t2-security-chip-got-in-the-way">I tried linux dual-boot with Pop_OS! That T2 Security chip got in the way!</h2> <p>Not worth my time.</p> https://myxt.io/posts/exploring-ai/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/posts/exploring-ai/ <blockquote> <p>At 900lbs, our CEO recently asked me to &ldquo;help the team plan and develop an AI Agent&rdquo; - this is my ongoing log of my exploration.</p> </blockquote> <h1 id="the-challenge">The Challenge</h1> <p>Deitz asked me to brainstorm on &ldquo;how to make an AI agent&rdquo; that would include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Visual avatar (humanoid w/o lip-syncing) that could be a voice AI during Zoom, Teams, Google Meet conferences.</p> </li> <li> <p>Backend AI automations and LLM tools (RAG + MCP) that could support documentation and admin tasks and free Project Management and Account Management Team up 15%. (Ex: New Business Intake, Proposal and RFP Authoring, Requirements Gathering, Plan Documentation, and Misc. note taking and action items.)</p> <blockquote> <p>At 900lbs, our CEO recently asked me to &ldquo;help the team plan and develop an AI Agent&rdquo; - this is my ongoing log of my exploration.</p> </blockquote> <h1 id="the-challenge">The Challenge</h1> <p>Deitz asked me to brainstorm on &ldquo;how to make an AI agent&rdquo; that would include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Visual avatar (humanoid w/o lip-syncing) that could be a voice AI during Zoom, Teams, Google Meet conferences.</p> </li> <li> <p>Backend AI automations and LLM tools (RAG + MCP) that could support documentation and admin tasks and free Project Management and Account Management Team up 15%. (Ex: New Business Intake, Proposal and RFP Authoring, Requirements Gathering, Plan Documentation, and Misc. note taking and action items.)</p> </li> </ul> <h1 id="initial-approach">Initial Approach</h1> <p>I researched pipeline for creation and determined that we needed to document use cases and SOPs. I also wanted to explore development stacks a bit. I wrote initial use cases, including integration of APIs from ClickUp, Google Suite, Zoom, and Github, and I landed on possibility of a tool like HeyGen interactive characters combined with n8n + Crew AI. Possibly using a Next.JS and FastAPI python backend in use cases were a separate web app may be needed (ex: daily brief idea).</p> <h1 id="personal-approach">Personal Approach</h1> <p>To make the research more impactful, I also considered some personal use cases. I wanted an AI agent that coordinate tools like AnyType (PARA second brain), Skylight (Family Tasks, Calendar, Meal Prep, Google Suite (Personal Cal, Email), and YNAB personal finance tool.</p> <p>The project is in process!</p> https://myxt.io/about/ Sat, 17 May 2025 22:52:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/about/ <h1 id="mitchell-t-massey">Mitchell T. Massey</h1> <p><i class="fab"></i><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/mitchellmassey">MitchellMassey</a></p> <p><i class="fab"></i><a href="https://x.com/mitchelltmassey">@MitchellTMassey</a></p> <p><i class="fab"></i><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mitchelltmassey.bsky.social">@MitchellTMassey</a></p> <p><i class="fab"></i><a href="https://www.threads.com/@mitchelltmassey">@MitchellTMassey</a></p> <p><i class="fas"></i><a href="mailto:mitchell@myxt.io">mitchell@myxt.io</a></p> <p><br><br><br><br><br></p> <blockquote> <h3 id="10-years-in-user-experience-strategy-and-project-management-for-non-traditional-innovative-applications">10+ Years in User Experience Strategy and Project Management for Non-Traditional, Innovative Applications</h3> </blockquote> <ul> <li><strong>Focus Areas:</strong> Startup / Product Strategy, Experiential Marketing, Education / Simulation / Training, Game Design Telepresence, XR, AI, Linux / Local-first, Sustainable / Repairable, Analytics</li> <li>Based in DFW Area, Life Long Texan</li> <li>Husband and Father</li> <li>Hobbies: Gaming, Podcasts, DIY, Homelab, Camping &amp; Travel, Cooking, Music (Guitar / Piano / Singing)</li> </ul> <h1 id="mitchell-t-massey">Mitchell T. Massey</h1> <p><i class="fab"></i><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/mitchellmassey">MitchellMassey</a></p> <p><i class="fab"></i><a href="https://x.com/mitchelltmassey">@MitchellTMassey</a></p> <p><i class="fab"></i><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mitchelltmassey.bsky.social">@MitchellTMassey</a></p> <p><i class="fab"></i><a href="https://www.threads.com/@mitchelltmassey">@MitchellTMassey</a></p> <p><i class="fas"></i><a href="mailto:mitchell@myxt.io">mitchell@myxt.io</a></p> <p><br><br><br><br><br></p> <blockquote> <h3 id="10-years-in-user-experience-strategy-and-project-management-for-non-traditional-innovative-applications">10+ Years in User Experience Strategy and Project Management for Non-Traditional, Innovative Applications</h3> </blockquote> <ul> <li><strong>Focus Areas:</strong> Startup / Product Strategy, Experiential Marketing, Education / Simulation / Training, Game Design Telepresence, XR, AI, Linux / Local-first, Sustainable / Repairable, Analytics</li> <li>Based in DFW Area, Life Long Texan</li> <li>Husband and Father</li> <li>Hobbies: Gaming, Podcasts, DIY, Homelab, Camping &amp; Travel, Cooking, Music (Guitar / Piano / Singing)</li> </ul> https://myxt.io/posts/my-stack/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:20:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/posts/my-stack/ <h1 id="homelab-setup">Homelab Setup</h1> <ul> <li>Ubuntu Server 22.04 (no GUI)</li> <li>Manjaro OS 25 w/ KDE Plasma 6 Desktop</li> <li>Dual Boot iMac w/ MacOS + Ubuntu 24.10 (w/ GNOME desktop)</li> </ul> <h1 id="second-brain--note-taking">Second Brain // Note Taking</h1> <ul> <li>When first introduced to the PARA method (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive) of organization, I setup on my persaonal Notion and Google Drive.</li> <li>However, after getting interested in self-hosting and Homelab activities, I turned to AnyType.</li> </ul> <h1 id="myxt-blog">Myxt Blog</h1> <ul> <li>Created using Hugo static website generator, I can create new content easily using MarkDown files. I typically edit Markdown in Obsidian, but I&rsquo;ve started using Kate editor (Manjaro) and Nvim.</li> <li>Domain and hosting done via Porkbun. Updates via Github connection.</li> </ul> <h1 id="homelab-setup">Homelab Setup</h1> <ul> <li>Ubuntu Server 22.04 (no GUI)</li> <li>Manjaro OS 25 w/ KDE Plasma 6 Desktop</li> <li>Dual Boot iMac w/ MacOS + Ubuntu 24.10 (w/ GNOME desktop)</li> </ul> <h1 id="second-brain--note-taking">Second Brain // Note Taking</h1> <ul> <li>When first introduced to the PARA method (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive) of organization, I setup on my persaonal Notion and Google Drive.</li> <li>However, after getting interested in self-hosting and Homelab activities, I turned to AnyType.</li> </ul> <h1 id="myxt-blog">Myxt Blog</h1> <ul> <li>Created using Hugo static website generator, I can create new content easily using MarkDown files. I typically edit Markdown in Obsidian, but I&rsquo;ve started using Kate editor (Manjaro) and Nvim.</li> <li>Domain and hosting done via Porkbun. Updates via Github connection.</li> </ul> https://myxt.io/portfolio/data-analysis/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:12:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/portfolio/data-analysis/ <h1 id="data-analysis-portfolio">Data Analysis Portfolio</h1> <h1 id="data-analysis-portfolio">Data Analysis Portfolio</h1> https://myxt.io/portfolio/gameproduction/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:12:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/portfolio/gameproduction/ <h1 id="game-production-portfolio">Game Production Portfolio</h1> <h1 id="game-production-portfolio">Game Production Portfolio</h1> https://myxt.io/portfolio/marketing/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:12:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/portfolio/marketing/ <h1 id="marketing-portfolio">Marketing Portfolio</h1> <h1 id="marketing-portfolio">Marketing Portfolio</h1> https://myxt.io/portfolio/productmanagement/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:12:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/portfolio/productmanagement/ <h1 id="product-management-portfolio">Product Management Portfolio</h1> <h1 id="product-management-portfolio">Product Management Portfolio</h1> https://myxt.io/portfolio/projectmanagement/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:12:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/portfolio/projectmanagement/ <h1 id="project-management-portfolio">Project Management Portfolio</h1> <h1 id="project-management-portfolio">Project Management Portfolio</h1> https://myxt.io/portfolio/ux/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:12:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/portfolio/ux/ <h1 id="ux-portfolio">UX Portfolio</h1> <h1 id="ux-portfolio">UX Portfolio</h1> https://myxt.io/portfolio/ux-design/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:12:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/portfolio/ux-design/ <h1 id="ux-design-portfolio">UX Design Portfolio</h1> <iframe style="border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);" width="800" height="450" src="https://embed.figma.com/slides/CwCj7h3V598m9vJizxKlcN/Strategy--Product-Mgmt--R-D-Po?node-id=0-1&embed-host=share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h1 id="ux-design-portfolio">UX Design Portfolio</h1> <iframe style="border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);" width="800" height="450" src="https://embed.figma.com/slides/CwCj7h3V598m9vJizxKlcN/Strategy--Product-Mgmt--R-D-Po?node-id=0-1&embed-host=share" allowfullscreen></iframe> https://myxt.io/portfolio/uxresearch/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:12:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/portfolio/uxresearch/ <h1 id="ux-research-portfolio">UX Research Portfolio</h1> <h1 id="ux-research-portfolio">UX Research Portfolio</h1> https://myxt.io/portfolio/strategy/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 21:36:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/portfolio/strategy/ <h1 id="strategy-portfolio">Strategy Portfolio</h1> <iframe style="border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);" width="800" height="450" src="https://embed.figma.com/deck/CwCj7h3V598m9vJizxKlcN/Strategy--Product-Mgmt--R-D-Po?node-id=1-524&scaling=min-zoom&content-scaling=fixed&page-id=0%3A1&embed-host=share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h1 id="strategy-portfolio">Strategy Portfolio</h1> <iframe style="border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);" width="800" height="450" src="https://embed.figma.com/deck/CwCj7h3V598m9vJizxKlcN/Strategy--Product-Mgmt--R-D-Po?node-id=1-524&scaling=min-zoom&content-scaling=fixed&page-id=0%3A1&embed-host=share" allowfullscreen></iframe> https://myxt.io/resume/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000 https://myxt.io/resume/ <h1 id="summary">SUMMARY</h1> <p>Interactive Technology PM &amp; Agency Strategy Leader seeks Executive Strategy Role in high performance organization to drive key results, to efficiently execute trail-blazing initiatives, and to deliver excellent customer experiences.</p> <ul> <li>10+ Years Experience</li> <li>Strategy, R&amp;D, PM, Operations, Leadership</li> <li>Business Strategy, Product Innovation, Technical Program Management</li> </ul> <h1 id="experience">EXPERIENCE</h1> <p><img src="https://myxt.io/images/Main-logo.svg" alt="Main-logo.svg"></p> <h2 id="head-of-product">Head of Product</h2> <p><em><strong>Strategy Leadership:</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>Executive leader delivering mission critical product leadership across 1.5 years of 
Go-To-Market rapid development and R&amp;D.</li> <li>Operationalized Developer Success from initial product ideation, through to final launch-ready MVP.</li> <li>Directed telepresence platform’s cross functional feature R&amp;D and development across 17 Sprints, 1.5 years.</li> <li>Managed DevOps, IT, and marketing communication platforms, including social media accounts, website, product roadmaps, and external vendors.</li> <li>Presented PR product initiatives for InfoComm Awards and AV Publications.</li> <li>Delivered the pitch presentation resulting in award “Best New Technology” at InfoComm 2024 by rAVe [PUBS].</li> </ul> <p><em><strong>Business Planning + Cost Modelling:</strong></em></p> <h1 id="summary">SUMMARY</h1> <p>Interactive Technology PM &amp; Agency Strategy Leader seeks Executive Strategy Role in high performance organization to drive key results, to efficiently execute trail-blazing initiatives, and to deliver excellent customer experiences.</p> <ul> <li>10+ Years Experience</li> <li>Strategy, R&amp;D, PM, Operations, Leadership</li> <li>Business Strategy, Product Innovation, Technical Program Management</li> </ul> <h1 id="experience">EXPERIENCE</h1> <p><img src="https://myxt.io/images/Main-logo.svg" alt="Main-logo.svg"></p> <h2 id="head-of-product">Head of Product</h2> <p><em><strong>Strategy Leadership:</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>Executive leader delivering mission critical product leadership across 1.5 years of 
Go-To-Market rapid development and R&amp;D.</li> <li>Operationalized Developer Success from initial product ideation, through to final launch-ready MVP.</li> <li>Directed telepresence platform’s cross functional feature R&amp;D and development across 17 Sprints, 1.5 years.</li> <li>Managed DevOps, IT, and marketing communication platforms, including social media accounts, website, product roadmaps, and external vendors.</li> <li>Presented PR product initiatives for InfoComm Awards and AV Publications.</li> <li>Delivered the pitch presentation resulting in award “Best New Technology” at InfoComm 2024 by rAVe [PUBS].</li> </ul> <p><em><strong>Business Planning + Cost Modelling:</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>Formulated all development budget estimates and financial forecasts.</li> <li>Generated 15+ pricing model variations, optimizing 5 critical back-end stack components to customer value and product launch success across short, medium, long-term horizons.</li> </ul> <p><img src="https://myxt.io/images/900lbs.webp" alt="900lbs.webp"></p> <h2 id="sr-strategist--interactive-producer-june-2017---present">Sr Strategist &amp; Interactive Producer [June 2017 - Present]</h2> <p><em><strong>Studio Leadership</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>CEO’s #2 Strategy Director Responsible for yearly agency strategy framework, Agency OKRs, and Leadership Special Projects PM</li> <li>Managed, Coached, and Advised 10+ PMs, Operations Managers, and UX Professionals <em><strong>Strategy</strong></em></li> <li>Directed Discovery, UX Research, and Analytics for Live Software Projects</li> <li>Proposed and Conducted R&amp;D Projects based on Agency Goals Leading to 60% higher R&amp;D throughput yearly.</li> <li>Enhanced Marketing + Social Media Strategy Leading to 75% Increased Engagement + 50% Increase in Followers <em><strong>Interactive Production + Project Management</strong></em></li> <li>Managed 50+ Interactive Projects over 7 years to Budget, Quality, and Timeline Delivery</li> <li>Designed and Optimized Complex Agile/Waterfall End-to-End Project Processes</li> <li>Operationalized Project Health Portfolio + Data Visibility Routines</li> </ul> <h3 id="accounts">Accounts</h3> <p>Amazon AWS, Bell Textron, Boy Scouts of America, Caris Life Sciences, 
Climate Control Group, CoolSys, DFW Airport, DXC Technology, Energy Education Foundation, Ernst &amp; Young, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Gatorade / Pepsi Co, Hillwood Communities, HII, Leon Capital Group, Los Angeles Metro, NCR, Perot Museum, Resideo, Royal Caribbean Group, STV Inc., Visit Dallas, Visit Frisco, Visit Seattle</p> <h2 id="design-for-use">Design for Use</h2> <p><strong>User Experience Researcher</strong> [May 2015 - Aug 2015]</p> <h3 id="accounts-1">Accounts</h3> <p>New Home Source Professional, ViaSat, BDX Live</p> <h1 id="education">EDUCATION</h1> <p><img src="https://myxt.io/images/Guildhall.png" alt="Guildhall.png"></p> <h2 id="masters-of-interactive-technology">Masters of Interactive Technology</h2> <p><strong>Digital Game Development, Focus in Production and Level Design</strong></p> <h3 id="thesis">Thesis</h3> <p>A Process for Evaluating Virtual Reality Systems for Gaming and Enterprise Projects</p> <h3 id="rd">R&amp;D</h3> <p>VR Quantitative UX, Social Psychology Simulator</p> <h3 id="projects">Projects</h3> <ul> <li>Lonely HAL (Android OS 2D puzzle game, Unity 5, 5 Developers)</li> <li>Azimuth (LAN Multiplayer First Person Shooter, UE4, 9 Developers)</li> <li>Social Psychology - Immersive VR Simulator: Female Avatar Project</li> <li>Dawn (3D Platformer, Steam, UE4, 18 Developers)</li> <li>Mouse Playhouse (VR Puzzle Game, Steam, HTC Vive, 18 Developers)</li> </ul> <p><img src="https://myxt.io/images/Rice.png" alt="Rice.png"></p> <h2 id="ba-cognitive-sciences">B.A. Cognitive Sciences</h2> <p><strong>Focus in Human Factors &amp; Human-Computer Interaction</strong></p> <p><em><strong>HCI Research:</strong></em> Voting Systems, Wearables, Quant. Analysis</p> <p><em><strong>Iowa State NSF Research:</strong></em> Aerospace Training Simulator Interface Design</p> <h1 id="skills">SKILLS</h1> <p>Project Management 
Product Management</p> <p>R&amp;D Operations</p> <p>Process Design</p> <p>Account Management</p> <p>Sales</p> <p>UX Design + Research</p> <p>Information Architecture 
Data Analysis</p> <p>Social Media Marketing</p> <p>Business Planning</p> <p>Cost Modeling 
Technical Writing</p> <h1 id="tools">TOOLS</h1> <p>Google Suite</p> <p>Atlassian Suite (JIRA &amp; Confluence)</p> <p>Adobe Suite</p> <p>Figma</p> <p>Miro</p> <p>ClickUp / Wrike</p> <p>ZenDesk</p> <p>Mailchimp</p> <p>Google Analytics</p> <p>Davinci Resolve</p> <p>Notion</p> https://myxt.io/posts/holiday2024_ai_gifts/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:54:57 -0600 https://myxt.io/posts/holiday2024_ai_gifts/ <p>i</p> <h1 id="idea-1---portraits">Idea 1 - Portraits</h1> <p>For 900lbs&rsquo; Holiday Party 2024, I and the rest of the Leadership Team wanted to prepare a unique gift themed after &ldquo;Year of the Dragon&rdquo;. We had finished an effortful push for several projects, including Frisco EDC and AWS re:Invent, and we wanted to make the team feel special, empowered, and appreciated. We landed on an idea for an &ldquo;AI Portrait&rdquo; - there was a trend at the time to generate fun AI artfor co-workers, and we were excited. I was in charge of making it happen - it was largely my idea, and I had messed with this a few times.</p> <p>i</p> <h1 id="idea-1---portraits">Idea 1 - Portraits</h1> <p>For 900lbs&rsquo; Holiday Party 2024, I and the rest of the Leadership Team wanted to prepare a unique gift themed after &ldquo;Year of the Dragon&rdquo;. We had finished an effortful push for several projects, including Frisco EDC and AWS re:Invent, and we wanted to make the team feel special, empowered, and appreciated. We landed on an idea for an &ldquo;AI Portrait&rdquo; - there was a trend at the time to generate fun AI artfor co-workers, and we were excited. I was in charge of making it happen - it was largely my idea, and I had messed with this a few times.</p> <h2 id="content-sourcingi">Content Sourcingi</h2> <p>I needed to get high quality, high resolution, profile pictures of each person, idealy with waist up, not just floating head. Clear headshot, no accessories like hats or glasses. I used Slack profile pictures or other &ldquo;#Random&rdquo; Slack channel photos, so I didn&rsquo;t have to go digging through LinkedIn or other Social Media. Privacy reasons, etc..</p> <h2 id="image-generation">Image Generation</h2> <p>I used a mobile tool called Lensa. They had a fun, retro, 1980s pixel art style, and an actual effect called Dragon Warrior. Perfect. It would take whatever picture I gave it and generate 8-10 variations of retro dragon warrior portraits.</p> <h2 id="post-processing">Post-Processing</h2> <p>To wrap, I removed any &ldquo;hallucinated&rdquo; text in the image. For each individual, I added their name, 900lbs, and &ldquo;2024 - Year of the Dragon&rdquo;. Then we printed small 5x7 posters at CVS and put into frames that Team Members could put on their work desks.</p> <h1 id="gift-2---dd-5e-character-sheets">Gift 2 - D&amp;D 5E Character Sheets</h1> <p>Following a similar process, we also generated high resolution fantasy themed character images for each team member using ChatGPT (I think it was Imogen 3 image generation model at the time). We also generated character specs based on Team Culture. We selected Character Class, Build, and other details to match personalities. We also had ChatGPT generate character narratives. To keep things fun, we let each Team Member roll their own Stat Blocks. The cherry on top - each Team Member got colorful 7x Dice set. We were ready to start a full campaign!</p> <h1 id="how-it-was-received">How it was Received.</h1> <p>The team really loved it. It was the perfect party favor and cap to a busy Q4.</p> https://myxt.io/posts/explorations-into-ollama/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:07:07 +0100 https://myxt.io/posts/explorations-into-ollama/ <h1 id="explorations-into-ollama">Explorations into Ollama</h1> <p>My FIRST MYXT BLOG POST!<br> <strong>No AI or LLMs were used in the creation of this post. MTM original.</strong></p> <h2 id="youtube-videos-send-me-down-buffalo-trails">YouTube Videos Send Me Down Buffalo Trails</h2> <p>As a Senior Strategist for a future-focused design agency - and Head of Product for an exciting new telepresence startup, many of my customers and team members are curious about the new 2024 AI wave.<br> From Generative Art displays, to Production, to LLMs, AI is definitely at top of mind for creating experiences.<br> My journey to building skillsets in AI Product Management - it sometimes feels like “how do I inject AI into whatever product I have” - whereas, several product managers are working on truly AI-native applications.<br> I am actively exploring both ends of this spectrum. <em>Insert a southwestern pun about traveling the open plains here</em><br> Whether it is how to enhance our 900lbs projects - or think of truly unique experiences via AI.<br> For example - PeerVsn (the telepresence startup) has roadmapped the addition of multi-lingual translated live closed captions.<br> This would involve simultaneously directing our streams captured in studio towards a 3rd Party Closed Caption app that can send CC data to our app in real-time at ultra-low latency.<br> To better understand the opportunities for experiences like PeerVsn, I need to stay informed on underlying core technologies - like the AI models, how they are trained, algorithm design, and how developers interface with them.<br> Also, I’m passionate about ethical algorithm training (using ethically sourced data for model training), and my own personal data privacy.<br> I was inspired by NetworkChuck’s recent video to delve into self-hosting.</p> <h1 id="explorations-into-ollama">Explorations into Ollama</h1> <p>My FIRST MYXT BLOG POST!<br> <strong>No AI or LLMs were used in the creation of this post. MTM original.</strong></p> <h2 id="youtube-videos-send-me-down-buffalo-trails">YouTube Videos Send Me Down Buffalo Trails</h2> <p>As a Senior Strategist for a future-focused design agency - and Head of Product for an exciting new telepresence startup, many of my customers and team members are curious about the new 2024 AI wave.<br> From Generative Art displays, to Production, to LLMs, AI is definitely at top of mind for creating experiences.<br> My journey to building skillsets in AI Product Management - it sometimes feels like “how do I inject AI into whatever product I have” - whereas, several product managers are working on truly AI-native applications.<br> I am actively exploring both ends of this spectrum. <em>Insert a southwestern pun about traveling the open plains here</em><br> Whether it is how to enhance our 900lbs projects - or think of truly unique experiences via AI.<br> For example - PeerVsn (the telepresence startup) has roadmapped the addition of multi-lingual translated live closed captions.<br> This would involve simultaneously directing our streams captured in studio towards a 3rd Party Closed Caption app that can send CC data to our app in real-time at ultra-low latency.<br> To better understand the opportunities for experiences like PeerVsn, I need to stay informed on underlying core technologies - like the AI models, how they are trained, algorithm design, and how developers interface with them.<br> Also, I’m passionate about ethical algorithm training (using ethically sourced data for model training), and my own personal data privacy.<br> I was inspired by NetworkChuck’s recent video to delve into self-hosting.</p> <p><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share; fullscreen" loading="eager" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wjrdr0NU4Sk?autoplay=0&amp;controls=1&amp;end=0&amp;loop=0&amp;mute=0&amp;start=0" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border:0;" title="YouTube video"></iframe> </div> While I was SORELY tempted to buy a $3000 new computer immediately to secure an NVIDIA 4000 series GPU that would surely do anything I need (and give me an excuse to game more with work as an excuse) - I decided that a more realistic exploration of AI innovation would be - how to run models locally with a LESSER GPU.<br> I decided to experiment with my personal iMac computer.</p> <h3 id="my-imac-specifications">My iMac Specifications:</h3> <p><img src="https://myxt.io/images/image.png" alt="image.png"></p> <p>According to ChatGPU - the i7 CPU along with dedicated graphics w/ 4GB of VRAM - ensure that I can run the smaller models that are 7B or lower.<br> My experiment results!! Let’s see.<br> I ran llama3.2 model from Meta first - kind of a default they recommend running first. Cool stuff.</p> <p>**<em><strong>Screenshot from Warp, my preferred terminal.</strong></em><br> <img src="https://myxt.io/images/image_i.png" alt="image.png"></p> <p>Ollama3.2 ran ran but2tery smooth. Off to a great start!</p>