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Lilian Weng Portfolio

Former OpenAI VP of Research whose 'Lil'Log' blog is one of the most cited technical references in machine learning, with deep-dive surveys on LLM agents, diffusion models, and AI safety.

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What makes it work

A breakdown of the choices that make this portfolio stand out.

1

Long-form technical surveys instead of short posts

Each entry runs 20-40 minutes and functions as a literature review of a subfield, turning a personal blog into a citation-worthy reference other researchers link to.

2

No self-promotion, all substance

There's no 'hire me' framing anywhere on the site — the writing's quality does the positioning work.

3

Consistent publishing cadence since 2017

The archive shows near-continuous output across nearly a decade, a visible paper trail of expertise compounding over an entire career arc.

What ML Engineers can take from this

Specific, actionable tips to apply to your own portfolio — no generic advice.

  • A handful of exhaustive, well-researched long-form posts on hard topics outperforms dozens of short takes.

  • Skip personal-branding language — let the density and accuracy of the writing signal seniority.

  • Publish consistently over years, not in a pre-interview sprint.

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