{
  "id": 12064549,
  "title": "Hi DEV 👋 I'm Anish: a Mechanical Engineer Explaining ML & AI in Plain English",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/hi-dev-im-anish-a-mechanical-engineer-explaining-ml-ai-in-plain",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-05T03:45:00.000Z",
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    "url": "https://dev.to/mlaiinsightshub/hi-dev-im-anish-a-mechanical-engineer-explaining-ml-ai-in-plain-english-15hd"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hi DEV community! I'm Anish Rane, a mechanical engineer from India who has transitioned into the field of machine learning (ML). I recently completed an MSc in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence at Liverpool John Moores University. I began writing this blog because many ML tutorials either overwhelm you with complex mathematics or omit the underlying reasoning. My goal is to provide guides that are written in plain English, with practical examples and code that you can easily run.\n\nIn this series, you will find:\n🧠 Machine Learning Basics: linear and logistic regression, regularization, activation functions. Each topic is explained from first principles and is accompanied by Python/scikit-learn examples.\n🤖 Fine-Tuning Large Language Models (LLMs): guidance on selecting a base model and choosing among LoRA, QLoRA, prompt-tuning, or RLHF, depending on your hardware capabilities and available data.\n⚙️ Powertrain Engineering: an exploration of how diesel engines and epicyclic gears function, with a focus on how duty cycles impact engine lifespan. This section combines traditional mechanical engineering principles with a data-driven perspective.\n\nThis blog is intended for:\nStudents and early-career engineers exploring ML\nMechanical or automotive engineers curious about AI\nAnyone who prefers understanding the intuition behind equations before diving into the complex mathematics\n\nI also offer free Python and Excel engineering calculators that you can use. All of my guides, along with these tools, are available at mlaiinsightshub.blog.\n\nFeel free to connect with me through the following platforms:\nPortfolio: anishrane-cox.github.io/Portfolio\nGitHub: github.com/AnishRane-cox\nBluesky: @mlaiinsightshub.bsky.social\n\nNew posts are released every Tuesday and Friday. If you have any specific ML or engineering topics you'd like me to explain next, please share your suggestions in the comments.",
  "summary": "Hi DEV community! I'm Anish Rane , a mechanical engineer from India who moved into machine learning. I recently finished an MSc in Machine Learning & AI at Liverpool John Moores University. I started writing because most ML tutorials either drown you in maths or skip the why . I write the guides I wish I'd had when I switched from engineering to AI: plain English, worked examples, and code you…",
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  "editors_take": "Anish Rane's blog bridges the gap between technical machine learning concepts and practical understanding, offering a unique resource for engineers and students seeking plain-English explanations and code examples.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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