Tyler Collins

Research computing consultant, Canada

I help researchers turn computational problems into reliable software and workflows: HPC systems, Python tooling, EEG/MEG pipelines, getting more out of the hardware you already have, and helping scientific teams use AI coding agents well.

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Recent writing

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  1. AI agents

    Start your five-hour window early

    How Claude and Codex five-hour and weekly limits reset, and why an early-morning ping can get you a fresh window by lunch.

  2. AI agents

    Tectonic makes LaTeX easier to work on with an agent

    Using Tectonic and a coding agent to edit LaTeX, compile a résumé, and check the rendered PDF without browser automation.

  3. AI agents

    When to reach for Opus

    Sonnet works well when I break down the work for it. For a whole feature ticket with decisions along the way, I'd try Opus.

  4. EEG

    What Should EEG Cleaning Improve?

    How to compare EEG preprocessing choices without mistaking cleaner-looking data for a better estimate.

  5. AI agents

    Why I still use Sol on low

    Astra surprised me, but GPT 6 Sol on low remains my daily driver. Here's where Fable and Opus 5.5 fit, and why my plan matters.

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Recommended AI ToolsOpinionated buying guidance for AI tools and services. Reading ListFavourite talks, papers, posts, and other recommended material. Software RecommendationsRecommended software for research computing, data workflows, and HPC work. EEG Quickstart GuideStarting points for reproducible EEG analysis workflows. HPC QuickstartA practical starting point for working on shared HPC systems.

Recorded talks

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Writing More Code with AI AgentsUse AI slop to verify code you already trust Serial Farms: Package Options and When to Switch to FarmingSubmitting hundreds of small jobs without making a mess Revisiting Cython: Is It Still Effective?Five years after my first Cython webinar