Abstract visualization of attention matrices being compressed via low-rank projection

Building a Memory-Efficient Attention with Kernel Decomposition: A Hands-On Linformer Project

Implement Linformer attention from scratch in PyTorch, benchmark it, and learn how to extend it for production systems.

September 29, 2026 · 8 min · 1496 words · martinuke0
Streaming KV cache architecture diagram

Streaming KV Cache with Attention Sinks for Infinite Context in Pure Python

Learn to implement a streaming KV cache with attention sinks in Python, enabling infinite context for large language models.

September 29, 2026 · 6 min · 1222 words · martinuke0
Sliding window attention diagram

Building a Sliding Window Attention Block from Scratch: A Portfolio Project for Systems Engineers

Implement a sliding‑window attention block in PyTorch, test it, and extend it with distributed training, mixed precision, and monitoring to showcase systems expertise.

September 27, 2026 · 7 min · 1339 words · martinuke0
Illustration of a neural network attention pattern

Hands-On Build Guide: Flash Attention Implementation from Scratch in NumPy

A step-by-step NumPy guide to implementing Flash Attention with tiled multi-head self-attention and causal masking, perfect for a portfolio CV.

September 20, 2026 · 9 min · 1775 words · martinuke0
Minimal transformer engine illustration

Build a Minimal Transformer Inference Engine for Your Portfolio

A practical guide to building a minimal transformer inference engine with KV cache, tokenizer, attention, and sampler. It demonstrates systems skills that hiring managers look for.

September 18, 2026 · 7 min · 1336 words · martinuke0
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