Ashok

AI & robotics is cool.

[Shruti @heyshrutimishra]

Claude Opus 4.8 is really bad at handling money.

I tested this today with 6 live naked option shorts sitting in my Quantplay account. It calculate the Greeks, and understand your risk perfectly.

And then refused to close a single one.

I ran the exact same setup in Hermes. It did a dry run first, showed me every BUY order it was about to place, asked for confirmation, and then closed all 6 positions cleanly.

Same account. Same positions. Same instructions. Completely different outcome.

When you're building with AI agents, the question you should be asking is not which model scores highest. It's which one will actually take action when connected to something real.

A lot of these models are incredibly good at analysis and incredibly hesitant to do anything with it. That's not a useful agent, that's just a smart chatbot with extra steps.

Screenshots below. 👇

[Shruti @heyshrutimishra]

A new architecture is here.

every AI agent in production forgets you the second the session ends, and we kept patching over it with the same memory hack rebuilt at every company, then calling that hack "architecture."

This is the first thing that actually fixes the part everyone quietly worked around.

Agents that remember by default. The era of AI that forgets you by morning ends here.

[Shruti @heyshrutimishra]

Someone quietly open-sourced an agentic OS.

Skills, memory, crons, bring your own model.

It's called PilotDeck. Here's how each layer actually works.

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

@ArunRaofinswim @RatanSharda55 @heyshrutimishra Uncle Ji,

Did you check her pinned post

Do you ever read her content?

Comment se pehle thoda history check karlo

India mein Waise hi, kuch hi female Aacha kar Rahi hai

Aap Jai Chaman aake kuch bhi likh dete hai

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

@claudeai @SpaceX Did you guys ask Elon why he calls you Misanthropic?

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

Here's the part that doesn't get enough attention.

Even companies that compete with BYD are quietly buying their batteries.

Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y variants built in Shanghai and Berlin run on BYD Blade cells. In India, Mahindra's XEV 9e and BE 6e both use BYD Blade Battery packs. Maruti Suzuki's first EV, the e Vitara, imports its entire battery pack from BYD.

BYD isn't just winning the car war. They're becoming the battery supplier the entire industry depends on.

You can tariff their cars. You can't easily replace their batteries.

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

🚨 BREAKING: Claude can now build your entire resume and LinkedIn profile like a $500/hour executive recruiter from Robert Half. For free.

Here are 12 prompts that get you interview calls within 7 days:

(Save this.. you might need it later)

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

11. The Indeed Job Search Automation Strategist

"You are a senior job search strategist who has helped 20,000+ candidates find roles in half the time by treating the job search as a systematic process — not a random scroll-and-pray approach on job boards.

I need a complete job search system that generates interviews predictably.

Systematize:

- Target company list: identify 30-50 specific companies I want to work for based on role fit, culture, and growth
- Job board optimization: set up alerts on LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, and niche boards with exact keyword filters
- Application tracking: a simple spreadsheet tracking every application with company, role, date, status, and follow-up date
- Daily job search routine: the exact 60-minute daily workflow that maximizes applications without burning out
- Warm outreach strategy: how to find and message hiring managers directly instead of only applying through the portal
- Referral generation: how to ask my network for introductions using a specific template that makes it easy for them
- LinkedIn apply optimization: which Easy Apply jobs to target and which to skip (not all Easy Apply is created equal)
- Recruiter outreach: the DM script to send recruiters who post relevant roles in my niche
- Application quality vs quantity: when to customize every application (dream jobs) vs when to volume apply (safety net)
- Weekly review and pivot: a Friday 30-minute review to analyze what's working, adjust strategy, and plan next week

Format as a job search operations manual with daily workflow, tracking spreadsheet design, and outreach templates.

My search: [DESCRIBE YOUR TARGET ROLE, INDUSTRY, LOCATION PREFERENCE, AND HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK YOU CAN DEDICATE TO JOB SEARCHING]"

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

9. The Amazon Leadership Principles Resume Aligner

"You are a senior recruiter at Amazon who evaluates every resume against Amazon's 16 Leadership Principles — because at Amazon, FAANG companies, and top tech firms, cultural alignment matters as much as technical skill, and your resume must prove both.

I need my resume aligned with the specific values and culture of my target company.

Align:

- Company values research: identify the 5-8 core values or leadership principles my target company publicly promotes
- Bullet point mapping: tag each resume achievement with the company value it demonstrates
- Coverage gap scan: which company values have ZERO representation on my resume
- Gap-filling bullets: write 3-5 new achievement statements from my real experience that fill the value gaps
- Amazon alignment: if targeting Amazon, map to Customer Obsession, Ownership, Bias for Action, and Deliver Results
- Google alignment: if targeting Google, emphasize Googleyness, intellectual humility, and collaborative problem-solving
- Meta alignment: if targeting Meta, highlight Move Fast, Be Bold, and Focus on Impact
- Startup alignment: emphasize scrappiness, wearing multiple hats, and building from zero to one
- Consulting alignment: highlight structured thinking, client-facing impact, and leadership under ambiguity
- Values-first summary: rewrite my professional summary to immediately signal cultural fit in the first 2 sentences

Format as a values-aligned resume with annotations showing which company principle each bullet demonstrates.

My target: [PASTE YOUR RESUME, TARGET COMPANY NAME, AND THEIR PUBLISHED VALUES OR LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES]"

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

10. The FAANG Career Gap and Red Flag Neutralizer

"You are a senior talent acquisition partner at a FAANG company who specializes in evaluating non-linear career paths — gaps, layoffs, short tenures, and unconventional backgrounds that traditional screeners unfairly penalize.

I need every red flag on my resume neutralized and repositioned as a strength.

Neutralize:

- Employment gap reframing: transform any gap into intentional growth (freelancing, learning, caregiving, health, entrepreneurship)
- Layoff destigmatization: how to address a layoff honestly as a business decision without sounding like a victim
- Short tenure explanation: why leaving a job within a year doesn't mean job-hopper if framed as a strategic move
- Career change narrative: position my pivot as strategic evolution backed by transferable achievements
- Freelance consolidation: group scattered freelance clients into one professional "consulting" section with key results
- Education gap solutions: if I lack a degree, present certifications, self-education, and portfolio as proof of capability
- Age bias protection: remove graduation dates, trim early-career roles, and focus exclusively on recent relevant experience
- Overqualification framing: if applying below my level, explain motivation as a strategic choice not desperation
- Confidence language audit: eliminate "just," "only," "although," and replace with assertive, direct phrasing
- Interview prep: scripted responses for every potential red flag question so nothing catches me off guard

Format as a red flag neutralization guide with before/after resume sections and scripted interview responses for each concern.

My concerns: [DESCRIBE ANY GAPS, SHORT TENURES, LAYOFFS, OR CAREER CHANGES YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT EXPLAINING]"

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

8. The Korn Ferry Salary Negotiation War Room

"You are a senior compensation consultant at Korn Ferry who has coached 10,000+ professionals through salary negotiations — helping them earn an average of $18,000 more per offer by knowing exactly what to say, when to say it, and when to shut up.

I need a complete salary negotiation strategy before I respond to this offer.

Negotiate:

- Market rate research: the salary range for this exact role, experience level, company size, and geographic market
- Total compensation breakdown: base + bonus + equity + signing bonus + benefits + PTO — never negotiate just the base
- Leverage inventory: which of my achievements, competing offers, or unique skills justify demanding top-of-range
- Counter-offer script: the exact words when they give the first number (rule #1: never accept the first offer)
- The silence weapon: after stating my counter, stop talking — the discomfort works in my favor
- Competing offer leverage: how to mention other opportunities without lying or burning bridges
- Beyond-salary negotiation: if base is capped, negotiate remote days, extra PTO, signing bonus, title upgrade, or accelerated review
- Lowball response: word-for-word script when the offer comes in embarrassingly below my range
- Email counter template: the professional follow-up email documenting my counter-offer with supporting rationale
- Walk-away threshold: the minimum total compensation I'll accept and when declining is the smarter move

Format as a Korn Ferry-style negotiation playbook with market data, counter-offer scripts, and an email template ready to customize.

My offer: [DESCRIBE THE ROLE, COMPANY, OFFERED SALARY, YOUR CURRENT COMPENSATION, YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, AND ANY COMPETING OFFERS]"

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

7. The Spencer Stuart Interview Domination Prep Kit

"You are a senior interview coach at Spencer Stuart — one of the world's top executive search firms — who prepares candidates for interviews where one wrong answer costs a $200K+ job offer.

I need a complete interview preparation system for my specific target role.

Prepare:

- Company deep dive: 10 critical facts I must know (mission, revenue, competitors, recent news, leadership team, culture, challenges)
- Role deconstruction: break the job description into the 5 core competencies they're actually testing for
- STAR story bank: 10 pre-scripted stories covering leadership, conflict resolution, failure recovery, teamwork, innovation, and customer focus
- "Tell me about yourself" script: a 90-second answer that connects my past, present, and future to THIS specific role
- "Why this company" answer: genuine, researched reasoning that goes beyond surface-level flattery
- "Greatest weakness" framework: a real weakness reframed as a growth area with specific steps I'm taking to improve
- Salary deflection script: how to handle "What are your salary expectations?" without lowballing myself or getting screened out
- Questions to ask them: 5 insightful questions that demonstrate preparation, strategic thinking, and genuine curiosity
- Red flag avoidance: the 7 instant-rejection mistakes (badmouthing employers, no questions, arriving unprepared, salary too early)
- 24-hour follow-up email: the thank-you note template that reinforces my candidacy and references a specific conversation point

Format as a Spencer Stuart-style interview binder with scripted answers, STAR stories, and a pre-interview checklist.

My interview: [DESCRIBE THE COMPANY, ROLE, INTERVIEW FORMAT, AND YOUR BIGGEST CONCERN ABOUT YOUR CANDIDACY]"

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

🚨 BREAKING: Claude can now build your entire resume and LinkedIn profile like a $500/hour executive recruiter from Robert Half. For free.

Here are 12 prompts that get you interview calls within 7 days:

(Save this.. you might need it later)

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

6. The Goldman Sachs Career Pivot Repositioner

"You are a senior career transition coach who has helped 5,000+ professionals successfully pivot industries — rewriting their resumes so transferable skills shine and they look like natural fits instead of outsiders begging for a chance.

I need my resume completely repositioned for a new industry or role.

Reposition:

- Transferable skill extraction: identify every skill from my current career that directly applies to my target role
- Language translation: rewrite industry-specific jargon into the vocabulary my target industry uses
- Achievement reframing: present the same accomplishments through the lens of what my new industry values
- Gap identification: the 2-3 skills I'm missing and realistic ways to address them (certifications, projects, volunteer work)
- Summary pivot: a professional summary that positions me as a natural fit for the new field
- Experience reorganization: move transferable achievements higher on the page and minimize irrelevant details
- Bridge projects: side projects, freelance work, or volunteer experience that demonstrate commitment to the new field
- Keyword mapping: translate current industry keywords to equivalent terms in the target industry
- Career narrative: the 30-second story explaining my pivot in a way that sounds intentional and strategic, not desperate
- LinkedIn alignment: update headline and about section to reflect the new direction consistently

Format as a pivot-ready resume with before (current framing) and after (target industry framing) comparison for each section.

My pivot: [DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT ROLE AND INDUSTRY, TARGET ROLE AND INDUSTRY, AND WHY YOU'RE MAKING THIS CHANGE]"

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

5. The Heidrick & Struggles LinkedIn Profile Transformer

"You are a senior executive recruiter at Heidrick & Struggles who fills C-suite and VP roles — and you know that 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates, meaning a weak profile is an invisible career killer costing you opportunities you'll never even know about.

I need my entire LinkedIn profile rewritten to attract recruiters and inbound opportunities.

Transform:

- Headline formula: [Title] | [Specialty] | [Value proposition] — not just my job title but why someone should click
- About section: a compelling 3-paragraph narrative covering who I help, how I help them, and measurable results I've delivered
- Experience section: mirror my resume achievements but expand with storytelling context that LinkedIn's format allows
- Featured section: pin 3-5 items (articles, presentations, projects, media) that showcase my best work
- Skills optimization: select 50 skills ranked by relevance to my target role (recruiters search by skills)
- Headline keywords: embed the exact job titles and skills recruiters type when searching for someone like me
- Recommendation strategy: who to ask, how to ask, and a template message that makes it easy for them to write something powerful
- Banner image: professional custom banner that reinforces my personal brand and expertise
- Activity strategy: what to post weekly to stay visible in recruiter feeds without spending hours on content
- Connection growth plan: who to connect with strategically and a 30-day networking cadence

Format as a complete LinkedIn optimization guide with every section rewritten, keyword lists, and a 30-day visibility plan.

My LinkedIn: [PASTE YOUR CURRENT HEADLINE, ABOUT SECTION, AND MOST RECENT EXPERIENCE ENTRY]"

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

4. The Robert Half Cover Letter That Actually Gets Read

"You are a senior recruitment director at Robert Half who reads 500+ cover letters per week and instantly knows the difference between a forgettable template and one that makes you pick up the phone to schedule an interview.

I need a cover letter that makes the hiring manager stop scrolling and start scheduling.

Write:

- Opening hook: a specific first sentence that connects my experience to the company's current challenge (NEVER 'I am writing to apply for...')
- Company research proof: reference a recent product launch, earnings result, or strategic initiative proving I did homework
- Value match paragraph: the 3 specific capabilities I bring that directly solve what the job posting is really asking for
- Spotlight achievement: one quantified accomplishment that proves I've already done this job's most important task
- Cultural fit signal: connect my work style or values to the company's mission without sounding rehearsed
- Specific contribution: name one initiative I'd work on in my first 90 days based on my understanding of the role
- Enthusiasm without desperation: genuine excitement about the opportunity without pleading or over-flattering
- Confident closing: end with a clear next step that assumes the interview will happen
- Length discipline: 250-300 words maximum — longer cover letters prove you can't communicate concisely
- Customization framework: which exact sentences change for every application and which stay the same

Format as a ready-to-send cover letter with personalization markers showing which parts to customize per company.

My application: [PASTE THE JOB DESCRIPTION, YOUR 3 MOST RELEVANT ACHIEVEMENTS, AND ONE THING THAT GENUINELY EXCITES YOU ABOUT THIS COMPANY]"

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

3. The McKinsey Achievement Quantifier

"You are a senior resume strategist at McKinsey who writes resumes for consultants transitioning to industry — professionals who must prove they created real, measurable business impact and not just 'participated in projects.'

I need every bullet point on my resume transformed into a quantified achievement with hard numbers.

Quantify:

- Revenue impact: did my work increase sales, deal size, or conversion rates — calculate the dollar amount or percentage
- Cost reduction: did I save money, cut waste, or improve efficiency — express as dollars saved or percentage reduced
- Scale and scope: how many users, customers, transactions, or records did my work affect — put the number
- Time savings: did I speed up a process — express as hours saved per week or percentage faster
- Team leadership: how many people did I manage, mentor, hire, or lead across departments
- Growth metrics: did I grow an audience, pipeline, user base — show the from-to numbers
- Quality improvement: did I reduce errors, bugs, complaints, or return rates — show the percentage drop
- Process creation: did I build something from scratch (system, process, team, product) that still exists
- Promotion signal: was I promoted, given expanded scope, or selected for special projects — include it as proof of impact
- The transformation formula: 'Accomplished [WHAT] resulting in [MEASURABLE OUTCOME] by [HOW I DID IT]' applied to every line

Format as rewritten achievement statements with before (your original bullet) and after (quantified version) for every single line.

My bullets: [PASTE ALL YOUR CURRENT RESUME BULLET POINTS EXACTLY AS WRITTEN]"

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

2. The ATS Robot-Proof Optimizer

"You are a senior applicant tracking system consultant who has reverse-engineered how Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, and iCIMS score and rank resumes — because 75% of resumes are rejected by software before a human being ever sees them.

I need my resume optimized to score in the top 10% of any ATS system.

Optimize:

- Keyword extraction: pull every critical term from my target job description that the ATS will scan for
- Exact match placement: embed each keyword naturally into my experience bullets, summary, and skills section
- Synonym coverage: include both the acronym AND full version (e.g., 'Search Engine Optimization (SEO)') so the ATS catches both
- Section heading compliance: use only standard headings — Experience, Education, Skills, Summary — that every ATS recognizes
- Formatting purge: remove all tables, columns, text boxes, graphics, headers, footers, and special characters that crash ATS parsers
- File format guidance: save as .docx for ATS submission (most compatible) and .pdf only when applying directly to a human
- Date format consistency: use the same Month Year format throughout so the parser calculates tenure correctly
- Job title alignment: match my title wording to the target role's language without fabricating experience
- Skills taxonomy: list hard skills the ATS scans for above soft skills it usually ignores
- ATS match score estimate: rate my optimized resume from 1-100 against the specific job description

Format as an ATS-optimized resume with a keyword match report showing every term added and where it was placed.

My target: [PASTE YOUR CURRENT RESUME AND THE EXACT JOB DESCRIPTION YOU'RE APPLYING FOR]"

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

1. The Google Recruiter 6-Second Resume Rewriter

"You are a senior technical recruiter at Google who has screened 100,000+ resumes and decides within 6 seconds whether a candidate moves forward or gets rejected — because that's all the time your resume gets before the next one loads.

I need my entire resume rewritten to survive those brutal 6 seconds.

Rewrite:

- Professional summary: a 2-3 sentence power statement that instantly communicates who I am, what I do, and why I'm exceptional
- Every bullet point transformed: rewrite using Google's XYZ formula — 'Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y] by doing [Z]'
- Numbers on everything: add specific metrics, percentages, dollar amounts, and scale to every single achievement
- Weak verb elimination: replace 'helped,' 'assisted,' 'worked on,' 'was responsible for' with power verbs — 'architected,' 'drove,' 'launched,' 'reduced,' 'scaled'
- One-page enforcement: ruthlessly cut filler, outdated skills, and irrelevant jobs (two pages only if 10+ years experience)
- Skills section overhaul: organize into categories (Technical, Tools, Frameworks, Certifications) matching my target role
- Education formatting: degree, school, honors only — remove GPA if below 3.5 or more than 3 years post-graduation
- Red flag removal: eliminate employment gaps in formatting, outdated technologies, and anything that wastes recruiter attention
- Visual hierarchy: name largest, then section headers, then body text — the eye must flow effortlessly top to bottom
- Before/after comparison: show me the weakest 3 bullets from my original resume alongside the rewritten versions

Format as a complete, ready-to-submit resume with every section rewritten plus a tracked-changes summary showing what was improved.

My current resume: [PASTE YOUR ENTIRE CURRENT RESUME AND THE JOB DESCRIPTION YOU'RE TARGETING]"

[Ashok @ashokquantplay]

🚨 China JUST dropped another open source AI model

[Shruti @heyshrutimishra]

OH MY GOD 🤯

CHINA JUST MATCHED USA FRONTIER CODING AI AT 40-60% LOWER TOKEN COST.

XIAOMI JUST DROPPED MiMo-V2.5-Pro scores 73.7 on SWE-Bench Pro (Claude Opus 4.6 is at 77.1).

it's solving problems that would take human experts WEEKS and it built a complete compiler from scratch in 4.3 hours with 672 tool calls.

Also, designed an 8,192-line video editor in 11.5 hours autonomously.

The model sustains 1,000+ tool calls without losing coherence.

73.7% on SWE-Bench Pro. Approaching Opus 4.6 at 40% fewer tokens.

This isn't incremental improvement. It's China rewriting what "agentic AI", coming open source soon.