Welcome to The Academic Techie 🚀
Hey there! You’ve just stumbled into a corner of the internet where AI meets strategy, careers meet clarity, and data science is about more than endless programming into the rabbit hole (because let’s be real, no one gets into AI or technology today dreaming of coding).
Who am I?
I’m Promit Ray (LinkedIn, X), and I’ve spent the last decade straddling the worlds of academia, AI, and business strategy—which basically means I’ve made every mistake possible so you don’t have to.
My journey? Well, it started with a PhD in Computational Chemistry (yes, what was I thinking?). Then I jumped into data science and AI in industry, climbed the corporate ladder, led teams, drove AI adoption, and learned firsthand that success in this space isn’t just about algorithms—it’s about people, decisions, and strategy.
Why Should You Care?
Here’s the hard truth: data science is NOT just about code or for the mathematically and statistically inspired. (Gasp! I know.)
The best (AI) professionals aren’t just the best programmers or the technically strongest; they’re the ones who understand business, communicate well, and think strategically about AI—how to actually use it to drive impact, not just impress people on Kaggle.
That’s why I didn’t stop at working in tech:
✔ Earned an MBA to master business strategy (and justify my caffeine addiction).
✔ Got accredited as a coach to help others navigate the messy middle of career growth, AI adoption, and leadership.
✔ Launched The Academic Techie—so you can stop feeling lost in AI hype and start using it strategically.
What You’ll Get Here 💡
🔹 AI and Data Science Insights – No BS, just engaging, useful insights on what actually matters.
🔹 Business and Strategy – How AI is changing industries and how you can stay ahead.
🔹 Mindset and Career Growth – Finding purpose, making smarter moves, and thriving in AI beyond just technical skills.
🔹 Actionable Data-Inspired Productivity Hacks – Practical strategies to streamline your workflow, improve decision-making, and integrate AI to get more done, faster.
Who Is This For?
✔ Jobseekers & Career Changers – Want to break into AI or pivot strategically? Been there. Let’s talk.
✔ Data Professionals & AI Enthusiasts – Stay ahead without drowning in jargon.
✔ Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders – Understand AI beyond the buzzwords and actually use it to grow.
✔ People Feeling Stuck or Unclear – If you're unsure about the next step in your career or unsure how to leverage AI, you're in the right place. Let's get you on track and help you find clarity.
Why Subscribe?
I cut through the noise and deliver engaging, practical AI & data insights straight to your inbox—no fluff, no BS, just real value and a little fun along the way.
If you want to stay ahead, make smarter career & business moves, and rethink AI from a strategic lens, hit that subscribe button and let’s explore the future together.
📩 Subscribe now—because your inbox deserves better than another boring AI newsletter.
(P.S.: Connect with me on LinkedIn or X for more and different insights, occasional rants, and bad AI memes.)
