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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 01/03/2026

honestly, @cursor_ai has the best execution of context engineering ive ever seen credit where credit is due

Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 28/02/2026

did skills.md kill mcp (model context protocol)? a lot of people are talking about this so i thought this excerpt from the latest podcast episode might help distinguish these two concepts in ai engineering full ep in reply

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 27/02/2026

if you've ever had trouble understanding mcp (model context protocol), i made a podcast episode that explains this. i hope it helps? (full ep in reply)

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 26/02/2026

❗ llms are not agents and agents are not llms here's a clear explainer of what an agent is and how it compares to regular language models from the podcast for those who are feeling a bit behind full episode in reply

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 25/02/2026

context engineering in ai is a thing because it's really just working memory optimization. both humans and machines have distinct working memory vs. long-term storage mechanisms. more on this in the podcast (links in reply) h/t @hubermanlab for a great episode on memory (also linked in reply)

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 24/02/2026

every time i ask someone if they can be an ai engineer, they say "no because i don't know anything about machine learning" ...these are very different topics. here's an excerpt from the contejas podcast that clearly defines what ai engineering is full episode in reply

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 23/02/2026

I just created a podcast episode I'm quite proud of: what is AI engineering and how to become an AI engineer. Links in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 21/02/2026

how to get a job at your dream company: cold applying doesnt work anymore. just listen to how @mkrl.xyz got an interview at @supabase.com when they previously ignored his emails.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 20/02/2026

i think @vercel.com does devrel extremely well because it's more "build in public" than shilling. you don't need "devrel" in your title. you just need to build things youre proud of and share them.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 19/02/2026

Leetcode interviews don't make sense anymore with AI. Is it cheating or is it just modern engineering? Is tech interviewing totally broken? @mkrl.xyz and I discussed this recently on the pod.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 18/02/2026

Don't Idolize Tech "Superstars". They drink coffee and have bad days just like you. Stop putting senior engineers on pedestals. Great advice from @mkrl.xyz on the latest podcast.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 17/02/2026

If you're looking to network effectively at an event, always leave the "mouth" open. Here is the Pac-Man rule explained by @mkrl.xyz. 👻

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 17/02/2026

Thrilled about the continued hypergrowth of the ConTejas podcast.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 15/02/2026

Got the Sunday Scaries? Stop trying to "relax." Anxiety and Excitement are the exact same biological signal (high arousal). The only difference is the story you tell yourself. Don't calm down, get ready.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 14/02/2026

Steve Jobs wasn't the best coder in the room. Neither is the person who just got promoted over you. The best communicators aren't always the smartest engineers—they are the ones who make you feel something. Here is the difference explained:

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 13/02/2026

Want to know if you're actually listening or just waiting to talk? Try the 4 L's: Listen, Loop, Label, Lead. If you can get the other person to say "Exactly!" before you pitch your idea, you've already won. Full episode in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 12/02/2026

no one cares about your reasons when the room is hot, tired, or checked out. instead, you communicate well when you do so with clarity and brevity: short and sweet.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 11/02/2026

Stop rambling. If you can’t summarize your thesis in one sentence, you don’t understand it well enough to teach it. Here is the template: "I believe [X] because [Y], so we should [Z]." Try it for your next meeting.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 10/02/2026

"We are a family" usually means "We expect you to work unpaid overtime." 🚩 If the vibes are off, it’s because the alignment isn't there. It’s the corporate equivalent of the "ick." Here is why you should trust your peripheral vision when evaluating a company culture.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 09/02/2026

Ever get a weird vibe from a leader but can't explain why? Your brain detects when words ("I don't care about money") don't match actions (turning a non-profit into a for-profit). Trust your gut. 🧠 We explore this in the latest episode of ConTejas on effective communication. Full ep in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 09/02/2026

NEW on ConTejas Podcast: How to communicate well. I am often complimented on my public speaking skills. This episode is a deep dive on things I've studied and methods I use to deliver great talks. I hope this is helpful.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 08/02/2026

im really sorry if this feels like spam but this may be the best take ive seen about ai replacing artists (maybe including coders) and how to protect against it

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 07/02/2026

putting in the reps leads to mastery. in this recent episode of the podcast, Diazno shares inspiration from how Steph Curry relentless practice led to him becoming one of the greatest @nba.com players of all time full episode links in reply

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 07/02/2026

any guess what monday's episode of contejas podcast is about?

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 06/02/2026

in case you’re wondering how the weather is in berlin

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 05/02/2026

"Communication is not what you say, it's what they understand." This quote legitimately shook me from the ConTejas Code podcast where it immediately explained why people like my talks as much as they do: I instinctively/subconsciously make sure they understand, not just that I speak.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 03/02/2026

This is such an incredible take on how AI is affecting (and will affect) the music industry from producer Diazno on the ConTejas Podcast: elevator music can be replaced by AI, but human experiences can't (yet?) Full episode in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 02/02/2026

NEW on ConTejas Podcast: award-winning music producer Diazno on how to unlock creativity, execution, and leadership across any organization. We cover: ◆ How to get buy in ◆ AI in Music ◆ Taste vs. Talent Links to other platforms in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 01/02/2026

Fitting for Sunday: on the ConTejas Code Podcast, pro athlete and @crossfit coach Isaac Akinsete opened up about his faith and how staying spiritually healthy reinforces physical and mental health. Really good to chew on over the weekend. Full episode in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 31/01/2026

where are the short kings? maybe ur short because you trained too hard as a kid

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 30/01/2026

How do you get a six pack? It's not really by working out, but more by eating right. Pro athlete and @crossfit coach Isaac Akinsete explains in the latest ConTejas Code podcast on engineering optimal health. Links in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 29/01/2026

On the recent ConTejas Code Podcast episode, sports scientist Isaac Akinsete and I teased out an actionable fitness protocol for desk workers that can start immediately: no gym or equipment necessary. It was really a great discussion. Full episode links in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 28/01/2026

I was today years old when I found out muscles don't just grow and shrink but they also get longer and shorter. Sitting shortens them. In the recent episode of ConTejas Code, we learn how to offset some of this with @crossfit instructor and pro footballer Isaac Akinsete. Links in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 26/01/2026

So many of us become C-shaped from working on desks so much. This insight from sports scientist and @crossfit coach Isaac Akinsete on ConTejas Code explains how we can fix our back issues. Full episode links in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 26/01/2026

you know you have the dream job when your manager @gethackteam.bsky.social starts a 1:1 with “i just met our mutual friend @danieljcafonso.bsky.social he’s in town” here’s the last time the 3 of us were together, at @react_india in goa ~4 years ago

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 26/01/2026

NEW on ConTejas Code: How to be fit even when working at a desk most of the day with Isaac Akinsete—a professional footballer, elite athlete, @CrossFit coach, and licensed personal trainer. Links to external platforms in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 25/01/2026

Do senior engineers write "worse" code? @farisaziz12.bsky.social says we might because we must serve business first instead of always trying to be technically correct. What do you think?

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 24/01/2026

fitness is coming to contejas podcast this monday this dude is a pro soccer player who is actually in the fifa playstation game he will be teaching us how to get and stay fit even while working desk jobs for most of our lives

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 23/01/2026

What are your wins this week? Great advice from @farisaziz12.bsky.social on ConTejas Code: always end with a win.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 21/01/2026

The more influential you are, the more responsibility you have to encourage those around you. @kentcdodds.com does this extremely well.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 19/01/2026

This is the best compliment a manager can give you according to @farisaziz12.bsky.social on the ConTejas Code podcast. (full episode on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube)

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 19/01/2026

bruh this neighbor is ass… i will love my neighbor as myself i will love my neighbor as myself i will love my neighbor as myself i will love my neighbor as myself i will love my neighbor as myself i will love my neighbor as myself

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 09/06/2025

NEW on ConTejas Code: A deep dive into DevRel. Specifically: ◆ What it is ◆ The history of DevRel ◆ Where it fits ◆ How to measure it Listen on: - Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/750m... - Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d... - YouTube: youtu.be/yYMRnwnim3s ♻️ Repost if useful.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 26/05/2025

NEW on ConTejas Code: @todepond.com on how @tldraw.com built and shipped Make Real, Computer, and creates a culture of experimentation. Listen on: - Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Gjx... - Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... - YouTube: youtu.be/iDPtT5Ordpc ♻️ Repost if useful.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 19/05/2025

NEW on ConTejas Code: @javasquip.bsky.social (eng. @netlify.com) on how to create great AX (Agent Experience) - an extension of UX to help AI agents serve users better. We cover: ◆ "Agents" vs. "bots" ◆ AX in relation to UX ◆ The AX of Netlify Links in reply.

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Tejas Kumar @tej.as · 12/05/2025

NEW on ConTejas Code, @santoshyadav.dev teaches us: ◆ How to get promoted as an engineer ◆ How to take care of your health ◆ How to set the right priorities As every conversation with Santosh, this was so so insightful and inspiring.

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