Alex Chen

About Me

I've spent the last several years deep in the AI tools ecosystem — testing large language models, evaluating productivity apps, comparing code assistants, and figuring out which tools actually save time versus which ones just look good in a demo.

Before focusing on AI, I worked in software engineering and product management, which gives me a practical lens for evaluating tools. I'm not interested in hype; I care about what works in real workflows for real people.

Expertise

• AI Assistants & LLMs — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and the dozens of wrappers built on top of them
• AI Coding Tools — Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and other developer-focused AI
• Content & Design AI — Midjourney, DALL-E, Runway, ElevenLabs, Canva AI, and creative tools
• Productivity Software — Notion AI, writing assistants, meeting tools, and business automation
• AI for Business — How small businesses and freelancers can use AI to compete with bigger players

My Review Process

Every tool I review gets at least a week of real usage in actual workflows. I pay for subscriptions out of pocket when free trials aren't enough to form an honest opinion. I test edge cases, compare pricing tiers, and measure whether the tool actually saves time or just adds complexity.

If a tool isn't worth your money, I'll say so — even if we could earn a commission recommending it.