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Hi, I’m Ismail. This is where I write about the intersections of:

  • Data engineering, science and machine learning.

  • Self-experimentation in performance, health and longevity.

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Previous articles

Does Berberine reduce glucose?

A self-experiment using continuous glucose monitoring to see the effect of Berberine on blood glucose. The results exceeded my expectations.
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30 days of fasting, an experiment

In the past 14 days,
I have been tracking glucose/ketones/sleep/heart-rate etc. during a 30 day fast. Here are some initial observations I noticed that I think are worth sharing.
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Data collection at Sweden’s Television

How we collect data at SVT (Sweden’s Television). Why and how we use protocol buffers for a central definition of our data.
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How to train for a 7k run in 3 weeks

This run was the longest distance I ran in my life. The techniques in this post can make it unbelievably easier to run faster and further (and lower the risk of injury).
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