Welcome to NeoSage

NeoSage is a technical deep-dive newsletter for engineers, solopreneurs, and AI builders who want to develop in-depth intuition on all things AI, from how LLMs work to how to architect agentic systems.

This is where you’ll owl-ways get the insights to ride the AI wave skillfully.

Why NeoSage?

You’ve heard “AI will replace you.”

You tried vibe coding with your favorite LLM (rhymes with fraud), only to end up running in circles, with nothing even remotely shippable.

Now you’re wondering: Is building consistent systems with AI even possible—or is it all hype?

That’s where NeoSage comes in

AI is evolving at breakneck speed—but it’s not all rainbows and unicorns (even if a few are being spun up 😉).
The media hype? Overblown.
The practical resources? Seriously lacking.

If you actually want to build with AI, you need more than prompts.
You need to:

• Understand the what and how

• Think in systems

• Connect deterministic code with stochastic models

And trust me—
That prompt engineering course?
It’s not it 😅

NeoSage exists to fill the gap between research and real-world engineering.
And now that it’s here—and you’re here—
Expect detailed breakdowns of concepts, architectures, and tooling powering today’s AI systems. Every week.

Who Is It For?

NeoSage is for:

1. Experienced Engineers:
   Want to go beyond surface-level GenAI talk? NeoSage helps you deeply understand today’s AI systems and build solutions that thrive in production.

2. Solopreneurs/ CTOs:
   You're building—or planning—the next AI unicorn. You need to think in systems because:

   • Your IP can be jailbroken

   • Your infra costs can spiral

   • Your outputs might be inconsistent
     NeoSage gives you frameworks, not fluff.

3. Tech Students:
   Your college isn't teaching what's actually used in the industry. NeoSage bridges that gap with practical, portfolio-ready knowledge.

At NeoSage, you won’t be slapped with jargon or shallow AI hype.
You’ll get clear, structured breakdowns that build intuition, connecting the dots between research and applied AI systems that actually ship.

Meet Your Owl-thor

Every issue of NeoSage is carefully curated by me—Shivani Virdi—a Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience building products and solutions across big tech: Adobe, Amazon, and now Microsoft.

I also write for an audience of 22K+ engineers on LinkedIn, breaking down the what, why, and how of AI—LLMs, RAG, MCP, Agentic AI, you name it—into words engineers can actually understand.

People often tell me they love my content because of its clarity, completeness, and intuition, which help them convert raw technical concepts into real systems that ship.

That’s precisely what you’ll get at NeoSage—except in 10x more depth, with practical guidance you can build with.

So if you’ve ever found yourself lost in research papers or overwhelmed by the AI noise…
Let me do the heavy lifting, so you can do your best work:

Building products that matter and scale.

What You’re In For

As a NeoSage subscriber, you’ll get deeply technical insights delivered straight to your inbox every week.

Expect breakdowns on:

• Technical Concepts (Foundational to Advanced):
  AI/ML fundamentals, deep learning intuition, LLM mechanics—explained clearly.

• AI Systems Architecture:
  RAG, Agentic AI, building with LLMs, production-ready setups, and security considerations.

• Model Deep Dives:
  GPT-4o, Vision Models, DeepSeek, Gemini, and more

• How-To Walkthroughs:
  Tools, libraries, frameworks (MCP, LangChain, etc.)—explained with actual dev workflows.

• Mini Projects + Tutorials:
  Get your hands dirty with guided builds and real-world projects.