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Jakov Ivan
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Hi! I'm Jakov Ivan, founder of SandDune.ai and an AI consultant based in Manila. At SandDune.ai, we're transforming scattered handwritten notes into an organized digital garden you can easily explore!

My background lies in computer vision, natural language processing, and time-series analysis. I've worked extensively across diverse sectors, including academia, government, healthcare, finance, and consulting, helping businesses harness AI for tangible real-world results.

Outside of work, I'm passionate about running, cooking, and journaling. You can read more about me here!

Latest Posts

  1. From Tools to Companions
  2. Shopping Around for MLLMs: Which Model Best Transcribes Handwritten Text?
  3. The Prompt-tastic Art for Better Handwritten Text Recognition
  4. Evaluating GPT-4o-Mini for Handwritten Text Recognition
  5. Digitizing Memories: Using GPT-4o to Transcribe My Handwritten Journal Notes