Shadi Baqleh
About Shadi Baqleh
Shadi Baqleh, COO at Deepgram, has developed the Deepgram AI Apps Catalog and actively promotes the use of open source in Voice AI development.
Shadi Baqleh COO
Shadi Baqleh holds the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) where he oversees operational functions. In his capacity, Shadi has been pivotal in leading various initiatives, particularly in the development of AI applications. He focuses on optimizing processes and enhancing productivity across the organization.
Development of Deepgram AI Apps Catalog
Shadi Baqleh developed the Deepgram AI Apps Catalog, a comprehensive resource designed to assist developers in building Voice AI products and features efficiently. This initiative aims to streamline the development process by providing a centralized hub of tools and guidelines, thus bootstrapping developers' efforts.
Deepgram Developer Communities and WebSockets
In the Deepgram Developer Communities, Shadi Baqleh has noticed numerous inquiries about lower-level WebSockets in relation to the Streaming API. To address this, he provides a reference implementation guide, helping developers to effectively utilize WebSockets, enhancing their understanding and application in Voice AI projects.
Promotion of Open Source and Code Reuse
Shadi Baqleh is a strong advocate for open source software within Deepgram. He encourages developers to adopt the DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) principle by reusing existing code rather than reinventing the wheel. He promotes using open-source projects as a model for time savings and efficiency, discussing the philosophies of open source, code reuse, and community contributions.
Advising on Software Project Approaches
Shadi Baqleh provides substantial advice on software project planning, highlighting the challenges of duplicating existing projects. He levels set on terminology regarding upstream projects, forked projects, and parallel projects. Additionally, he advises on when it might be more strategic to start a new parallel project ('Go Lone Wolf') versus building on an existing one, emphasizing the benefits of using established open-source resources.