What was your first job as a journalist?
My first journalism-style work came through digital publishing, where I started writing and editing technology content online. That experience eventually led me to build Geekintime and focus more deeply on AI, technology, and digital media coverage.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Social media has made news faster, more direct, and more conversational. Stories now often break through platforms before traditional outlets publish them, which creates opportunities for real-time reporting but also increases the need for verification, context, and responsible editing.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent is a classic choice. He represents the idea that journalism is about curiosity, responsibility, and using information to help people understand what is happening around them.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To me, being a journalist means helping people understand what is happening and why it matters. It requires accuracy, fairness and curiosity.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
One of the funniest was probably for things that were definitely not breaking news and it is used too much.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
For AI and technology coverage, a strong pitch includes the main news, credible sources or data, and a clear angle beyond just “we launched.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google News, Google trends, AI tools for research and writing assistance, etc.
What's your favorite social network?
For news, it's X and for professional network it's LinkedIn.
Who do you wish followed you?
Founders, researchers, journalists, developers, and readers interested in AI, technology, and digital innovation.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became interested in journalism through digital publishing and technology coverage. AI and emerging technology move quickly, and I wanted to help readers understand what is actually important, what is changing, and how it may affect work, business, and everyday life.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Latest AI businesses and startups, new AI benchmarks, AI models releases etc.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Focus on accuracy before speed. A strong journalist is not just first to publish — they are clear, fair, and reliable. Build a beat you understand deeply, verify information carefully, and learn how to explain complex topics in simple language.
When's the best time to pitch you?
9am to 12am
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Don't remember exactly, but I like short and to the point pitches.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Not exactly but those are like reading are whole essay.
What's your favorite drink?
Tea
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Usually reading, spending time with family, or catching up on technology news from my phone.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Mostly TechCrunch, The Verge, MIT Technology Review, and Reuters. And latest updates from the companies blog like Open AI blog etc.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
The biggest misconception is that AI news is only about new tools or hype. In reality, the beat is much broader — it includes research, infrastructure, policy, business adoption, hardware, ethics, and how AI is changing everyday workflows.
