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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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.
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What Should EEG Cleaning Improve?
How to compare EEG preprocessing choices without mistaking cleaner-looking data for a better estimate.
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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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What Does a GPU-Hour Actually Measure?
GPU-hours hide differences in GPU models, whole-device allocations, and MIG slices. Research reports need to say what was actually used and how the total was calculated.
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Before You Rebuild Your RAG Pipeline, Try an Agent
If RAG is returning incomplete answers from dense technical documentation, try letting an agent search and read the source material directly.