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Varun
@mkvarun.com
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Machine learning. Computational Neuroscience. Healthcare. Engineer. Explorer.

Website: mkvarun.com

Message me on Germ DM 🔑
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Varun @mkvarun.com · May 1
Can someone suggest better alternatives for existing big tech technologies?

Some alternatives I've found:

1. Social media: @bsky.app
2. Messaging service: @signal.org
3. Google: DuckduckGo, SearXNG
4. Mail: ProtonMail
5. VPN: ProtonVPN

Not sure for other tools like YouTube and FB marketplace.
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graze.social
40 million strong! Congrats to @bsky.app!
https://bcounter.nat.vg/ crossing 40 million accounts!
October 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
mkvarun.com
Fall…
Falling…
Falling in love with the fall colors :)
Maple tree with beautiful fall colors.
October 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
mkvarun.com
I just hit a 100 followers 🥳
October 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
mkvarun.com
Okay I’ve heard this is where you come to make friends germs…uh germ friends.

- A friendly germ.
October 28, 2025 at 3:59 AM
mkvarun.com
Okay, I’m finally off the @germnetwork.com waitlist! But I can’t find anyone to text and try the app. Does anyone wanna slide into my DMs :)

Germ DM link in bio.
October 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
mkvarun.com
I am genuinely elated to share that the work I did as an undergraduate intern at BEES LAB, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on building an Epileptic Seizure Classification system was awarded a patent.

Journal publication: doi.org/10.1016/j.bs...
Patent granted: Indian Patent No. 558139
October 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
mkvarun.com
I’m currently looking for full-time roles in Machine Learning, Data Science, or Computational Neuroscience.

If you know of any relevant roles or teams hiring, I would greatly appreciate a connection.

Portfolio: www.mkvarun.com

#MachineLearning #DataScience #AI #JobSearch #NeuroJobs #STEMJobs
Varun Machhale Kumar
www.mkvarun.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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rose.bsky.team
Paris cleaned up the Seine by fixing sewers, building stormwater basins, and pulling out trash—enough that people can swim there for the first time in 100 years. Social media needs the same: infrastructure fixes, not cosmetic tweaks.
The Seine River at night w the Eiffel Tower in the distance
August 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
mkvarun.com
RIGHT to decide WHO can access information about oneself!
June 19, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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democratswin.bsky.social
BioFase has developed biodegradable cutlery and straws made from avocado seeds, and they can fully break down within just 240 days. Using discarded avocado pits from food processors, BioFase transforms what would otherwise be waste into durable utensils
June 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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dame.is
I’m excited to finally share a project I’ve been working on for several months…

I’ve published a long-form guide for how companies, communities, and creators can use Bluesky to grow their brands — you can check it out on @atpota.to.

It’s not perfect, but it’s a solid start that I’ll keep updated!
How to use Bluesky to grow your brand - atpotato
A comprehensive guide for companies, communities, and creators looking to establish and grow their presence on Bluesky.
atpota.to
June 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
mkvarun.com
Okay I know you won’t believe me when I say I saw a room 2-222 exactly at 2:22 (PM) yesterday 😤 so here you go!! (Maybe I should have made a wish)
A photo of Room 2-222 clicked at 2:22PM :P
June 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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steveparks.me
ChatGPT finally achieves AGI and realises it’s nice out so downs tools and heads to the beach
June 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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stuartdj.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
mkvarun.com
Why Sleep Is So Important: For Learning, Mental and Physical Health, Efficiency and Decision Making!

There are several options available on Purdue campus for improving mental health from self-help resources to professional services. Check it out!

Credits: Purdue University Student Life
WHY SLEEP IS SO IMPORTANT? 1. LEARNING: Sleep impacts your learning, concentration and creativity. Every hour of lost sleep is associated with a 0.7-point reduction in GPA! 2. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH: Sleep helps your brain work properly, improves attention, supports healing and repairing and decreases your risk of health problems. For optimum health, aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per day. If proper sleep quantity cannot be achieved, try to nap 30-45 minutes in the earlier parts of the day. 3. EFFICIENCY: Healthy sleep helps you recharge. Consistently postponing sleep for other commitments can reduce your overall productivity and efficiency. 4. DECISION MAKING: Getting a good night's sleep improves decision-making and problem-solving skills. CONNECT WITH PURDUE CAMPUS RESOURCES There are many resources at Purdue to help students foster healthy sleep habits. SELF-HELP/SELF-DIRECTED TAO: Therapy Assistance Online - A free web and app-based mental health resource. Search for "Sleep" within TAO to see available self-guided information. Steps to Leaps Sleep Module - In this self-guided course, learn more about this important activity and how you can improve your sleeping skills. Download from Training@Purdue in your Brightspace to complete at your own pace. Recreation & Wellness Sleep Handbook - This handbook is designed to give you the foundational tools needed to get the most out of a night's rest. TREATMENT SERVICES Medical Appointment - PUSH provides primary care for both acute and chronic medical conditions by appointment. CAPS Sleep Hygiene Education - CAPS provides one-on-one sleep hygiene education appointments with a registered nurse. CAPS Brief Screen - CAPS offers same day/next day access for anyone wanting to get started with services. Brief screen appointments can be scheduled online, by calling CAPS or by stopping by PUSH. PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT Recreation & Wellness Sleep Presentation - Request a sleep wellness presentation from the Wellness Department in Recreation & Wellness. This free service allows you to bring in a wellness staff member to talk about a wellness topic of your choice. Wellness Coaching in Recreation & Wellness - Wellness coaching can take your sleep goals and turn them into action. Work with your coach to sculpt goals, overcome barriers and build a lifestyle that meets your sense of purpose. CAPS Ambassadors - This peer support group helps provide education and outreach initiatives to destigmatize mental health challenges and promote inclusivity, understanding and self-discovery. CAPS Let's Talk - Do you have a brief concern that you'd like to speak to a CAPS clinician about? Let's Talk is a confidential, informal drop-in consultation session.
June 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
mkvarun.com
What’s the solution to having all these different messaging platforms like Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp, Messenger? Is there something out there where users can directly communicate cross-platforms with E2EE or do we all have to switch to one app for E2EE to work?
June 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
mkvarun.com
Can someone direct me to sources to understand what the ATProtocol is? I still don’t completely understand it. Does it mean anyone can move data between apps built on the protocol? Can we communicate between users using different apps?
June 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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freitag.bsky.social
Power Grid

#photography
Large wind mills spread across the horizon, above a green field and under dark rain clouds
June 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
mkvarun.com
Happy Pride Month to EVERYONE! ♥️💚🧡💜💛🖤💙
A digital rainbow with people’s airplane colorings displayed on the screen.
June 1, 2025 at 6:25 AM
mkvarun.com
CONGRATS Taylor Swift on buying back the masters to your original 6 albums!! After 20 years of hard-work, the sadness and longing, the memories, the fights, the silent struggles, the conversations ignited, the re-recordings, the tour, you finally did it!! Now, all YOUR music is YOURS :)
#TaylorSwift
June 1, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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youranonriots.bsky.social
Open your eyes to the beauty around you
Open your mind to the wonders of life
Open your heart to those who love you
And always be true to yourself.

- Maya Angelou #Quotes
May 31, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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sharky6000.bsky.social
I don't read too many books like this, but I quite enjoyed The War of Art recommended by a colleague.

Here is one of my favorite excerpts: 🧵1/N
May 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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riana.bsky.social
I'm an advisor to this startup, whose product is a trust & safety-minded E2EE messenger (two great tastes that taste great together). Having E2EE for Bluesky DMs is hella good - this is very exciting!
germnetwork.com Germ Network @germnetwork.com · May 20
Yes, you read that right. Germ DM is integrating with #ATProto, bringing you best-in-class E2EE DMs with your Bluesky handle.

Be first to try it in beta, coming sooner than you think.

germnetwork.com/beta-waitlist
Germ-ATProto Beta Waitlist — Germ Network
germnetwork.com
May 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
mkvarun.com
“Do you HEAR the PEOPLE sing?
Singing a song of ANGRY men?
It is the music of a people
Who will NOT be SLAVES again!
When the beating of your HEART
Echoes the BEATING of the drums
There is a LIFE about to START
When TOMORROW comes!“
~ Do you hear the people sing, Les Misérables
May 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
mkvarun.com
No Hate. Just LOVE.
May 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM