Generative AI Engineer · SLM Engineer · LLM Engineer · Quantum Computing Expert · Blockchain AI Evangelist · Technical Content Writer · AI Mentor & Coach · Independent Research Blogger · Generative AI Consultant · Local AI Engineer · Open Source Developer
📍 Chennai, India | 🏠 Canonical Website | 💼 LinkedIn | 🔗 All Links | 🌐 Portfolio Page
Developer | Writer | Researcher | Author. I operate under the brand The Digital Futurist and specialise in making advanced technology accessible, rigorous, and actionable for both technical and non-technical audiences.
With over 500 published articles across 10+ platforms, I write about Generative AI, Quantum Computing and Quantum AI, Blockchain and AI, AI and Cybersecurity, and the full spectrum of emerging AI technologies. My background spans development in Python, Golang, Rust, and Mojo, (a niche Gen AI programming language), quantum computing research, and long-form technical journalism — giving my writing and development both depth and credibility.
My canonical site is thomascherickal.com
My portfolio page is thomascherickal.github.io
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Technical Content Writer | Long-form articles, deep dives, and opinion pieces on AI, Quantum, Web3, and Cybersecurity |
| AI Mentor & Coach | One-on-one guidance for individuals navigating AI tools, skills, and career transitions |
| Independent Research Blogger | Original analysis and commentary on emerging technology trends |
| AI Consultant | Strategic AI integration advisory for individuals and small teams |
| Developer | Application development in Python, Golang, Rust, Mojo, and a broad multi-language stack |
| Generative AI Engineer | Design and development of GenAI systems, AI workflows, autonomous agents, and multimodal applications |
| LLM Engineer | Building, fine-tuning, optimizing, and deploying Large Language Model powered applications and pipelines |
| SLM Engineer | Development and optimization of Small Language Models for efficient, lightweight, and edge-based AI systems |
| Local AI Engineer | Deployment and optimization of private, offline, and self-hosted AI systems on local hardware environments |
| SLM Deployment Specialist | Implementation, quantization, orchestration, and production deployment of Small Language Models across devices |
| Author | RECRUITED — an AI-powered career development guide |
| Quantum Computing Researcher | Research and writing on QC, QAI, and post-classical computing paradigms |
| Open Source Advocate | Active contributor and evangelist for open source |
- Generative AI, LLMs, SLMs, LMMs, and AI Agents
- Quantum Computing and Quantum AI (QAI)
- Blockchain, DeFi, Web3, Smart Contracts, and Distributed Ledger Technology
- Cybersecurity and Open Source
- Emerging Technologies, AGI, and Research & Development
- Python, Rust, Golang, Mojo
- Dart & Flutter, C, C++
- Generative AI, LLMs, LMMs, SLMs, AI Agents
- Deep Learning (DL), Machine Learning (ML), Reinforcement Learning (RL)
- HuggingFace Models & App Market, Transformers
- PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-Learn
- LangChain, AutoGPT, ChatGPT / GPT-4, Google DeepMind
- Google Colab, Gradient Notebooks
- IBM Qiskit, Google Cirq
- PennyLane (Quantum AI), TensorFlow Quantum
- Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Applications, Quantum AI (QAI)
- Django, Flask, Bottle, Web2Py, TurboGears
- Full Stack Python, HTML5, REST APIs
- Selenium, WebDriver
- MongoDB, SQLite, MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle
- Git, GitHub, GitLab
- Docker, Jenkins, Ansible
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Ubuntu Linux, Android
- Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD), 100% Code Coverage
- NUnit, PyTest, DocTest
- SOLID Principles, Design Patterns, Clean Code, The Pragmatic Programmer
- Functional Programming, Reactive Programming, Asynchronous Programming
- High-Performance Computing (MPC++), Parallel Processing
- Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Programmable NFTs
- DeFi, Web3, Hedera Hashgraph, Distributed Ledger Technology
- Metaheuristics: Genetic Algorithms, Evolutionary Computation, DEAP
- Engineering Mathematics, Numerical Recipes, Concrete Mathematics
- Optimization, Complexity Theory, Chaos Theory
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Articles published | 500+ |
| Platforms | 10+ |
Publishing Platforms:
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| HackerNoon | hackernoon.com/u/thomascherickal |
| Medium | thomascherickal.medium.com |
| Substack | thomascherickal.substack.com |
| Dev.to | dev.to/thomascherickal |
| Hashnode | hashnode.com/@thomascherickal |
| Differ | differ.com/@thomascherickal |
| Blogger | thomascherickal.blogspot.com |
| Tumblr | tumblr.com/thomascherickal |
| Bluesky | bsky.app/profile/thomascherickal |
| linkedin.com/in/thomascherickal | |
| Linktree | linktr.ee/thomascherickal |
| Gumroad | thomascherickal.gumroad.com |
| Patreon | patreon.com/thomascherickal |
Canonical site: thomascherickal.com
The AI-powered career development playbook for the age of intelligent machines.
RECRUITED is a practical, research-backed guide to building a resilient career in an AI-transformed world. It covers personal brand architecture, AI tool fluency, LinkedIn strategy, and a structured six-month roadmap.
| Pre-order price | $5 USD |
| Free with | Active Patreon subscription |
| Launch price | $10 USD |
| Pre-order | thomascherickal.com/recruited |
| Service | Link |
|---|---|
| 🗓️ 1-on-1 Consultations | topmate.io/thomascherickal |
| 🛒 Digital Products & Playbooks | thomascherickal.gumroad.com |
| 📚 Exclusive Member Content | patreon.com/thomascherickal |
Open to: Programming work · Technical writing collaborations · AI consulting · Sponsored content · Course collaborations · AI upskilling and mentoring (all levels)
For a free initial conversation: Connect on LinkedIn
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| GitHub | github.com/thomascherickal |
| GitLab | gitlab.com/thomascherickal |
| Azure DevOps | dev.azure.com/thomascherickal |
| LeetCode | leetcode.com/u/thomascherickal |
| HackerRank | hackerrank.com/profile/thomascherickal |
| TUF (Take U Forward) | takeuforward.org/profile/thomascherickal |
| CodersRank | profile.codersrank.io/user/thomascherickal |
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Music runs deep. I have always been drawn to a musical career — violinist, gospel music, church music, and choral four-part harmony where I sing 1st Bass.
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I take testing seriously. I love problems that let me apply Test-Driven Development, and I aim for 100% code coverage on my own self-directed projects.
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Outside the screen. I love God, my family, my friends, and my pets. I enjoy swimming, badminton, table tennis, hot chocolate, and strong coffee.
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Coding as a creative act. I love coding for myself and have a deep passion for solving programming puzzles. I am a creative by calling — and I love working in teams.
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