“AI didn’t just boost my productivity, it redefined my purpose.”
"Anish Singh Walia is an AI Content Creator and seasoned Site Reliability Engineer with 5+ years at American Express and DigitalOcean, who breaks down cloud infrastructure, AI, and DevOps topics into practical, engaging tutorials. Armed with a founder’s mentality and strong communication skills, he crafts curricula, blogs, and sessions that help technologists learn faster, troubleshoot smarter, and elevate customer experiences."
Anish Singh Walia
AI Content Creator
In 2023, I hit a wall. Technically, I had it all, a good role, solid credentials, years of experience in DevOps and cloud consulting. But I was bored. Drained. Something was missing.
So I hit reset.
Today, I’m a full-time technical writer, a content collaborator with SaaS giants, and a creator with millions of monthly readers on Medium. But more than that, I’m someone who finally gave myself permission to build with clarity, curiosity, and creativity, powered by AI.
This is what that journey looks like.
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How to Start My Journey as an AI Content Creator?
The first four years of my career were spent in the trenches, handling production bugs at Nutanix, managing critical issues for enterprise clients, and then shifting into cloud consulting. It was stable. But it wasn’t me.
What always felt like home was writing. I started in college, wrote for platforms like GeeksforGeeks, and even studied machine learning when it was still niche. But life happened. Jobs took over. Then COVID hit. And writing took a back seat.
Everything changed in mid-2023. I joined DigitalOcean as a full-time technical writer and launched my Medium blog. Within a year, it grew to 35,000 subscribers and 2–3 million monthly views. It was surreal, but also inevitable.
I was finally creating from alignment.
What AI Tools Power My Blog Workflow?
People often ask, “Isn’t AI just automation?” My answer: only if you use it that way.
For me, AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and Ideogram have been creative co-pilots. They don’t just do the boring parts faster, they make the fun parts deeper.
They spark ideas. They nudge new directions. They help me think, not just type faster.
Designing Without a Design Degree
One of the biggest surprises of my journey? I became a designer.
No, not the pixel-perfect kind. But a smart, AI-powered, efficient one.
With tools like Midjourney, Ideogram, and ChatGPT’s image generation, I now design every cover image, carousel, and visual for my content. The first few were awful (trust me, I cringed too), but now people DM me asking if I have a design team.
It’s just me, and my AI stack.
Writing Smarter, Not Lazier
I never use AI to write full articles. That’s not the game.
Instead, I use it to brainstorm headlines, generate SEO titles, draft meta descriptions, suggest URL slugs, create FAQs, and help with internal linking. I build structured templates and then add my own personality on top.
It’s like having a junior editor in my pocket, one who’s lightning-fast and never sleeps.
What AI Productivity Hacks Helped Me Scale
At DigitalOcean, I write highly technical tutorials, Linux, DevOps, AI, Kubernetes.
Before AI tools like Cursor, I’d spend hours on Stack Overflow, Reddit, and obscure threads trying to debug a tiny problem. Now? I ask Cursor or GPT. It’s like having a 24/7 senior engineer on call.
It’s not just about writing. It’s about refreshing content, keeping tutorials current, and iterating better.
Personal Life? Also AI-Powered.
On weekends, I cook. And yes, I ask ChatGPT for biryani and beetroot patty recipes. My wife and our two dogs love the results (most days).
I work out twice a day, bodyweight routines at home, and use AI to design my fitness plans. I’m also deeply into investing and finance. I’ve learned more about PE ratios, earnings reports, and valuation models from ChatGPT than from any textbook.
AI isn’t just a tool. It’s a tutor. A partner. A spark.
What AI Tool I’d Give My Team
If I had a team, I’d give them ChatGPT with vision capabilities and Claude for deeper writing. Ideogram for design. And SEMrush for SEO. (Okay, that’s more than one, but we’re creators, not minimalists.)
The dream? One platform that combines it all.
We’re getting close. Friction is fading. Integration is coming.
Where AI Still Has Work to Do
Image generation isn’t perfect. Sometimes ChatGPT forgets aspect ratios or alters facial consistency. That’s where Ideogram wins.
But AI is improving fast. I tested 50+ ChatGPT image prompts recently and got some stunning outputs. The tools are growing up. So should we.
AI in My Inbox & DMs
For communication, I lean on Grammarly. It polishes my messages, sharpens my emails, and occasionally saves me from awkward DMs.
But the real magic? NotebookLM. I use it to summarize YouTube videos, LinkedIn posts, and generate outlines. It’s my silent research assistant.
In the Future, When AI Writes My Blogs…
…I’ll be in the mountains. Or at home, designing my next side project. Or teaching my kids (someday) how to use these tools.
I love what I do. I really do. But when AI takes over the heavy lifting, I’ll focus on the joyful parts, the storytelling, the connection, the spark.
That’s not dystopian. That’s freedom.
Advice for Creators. Start Now!
But here’s the truth most don’t want to hear: It’s not AI vs. humans.
It’s humans who leverage AI… vs. those who don’t.“
If you’re sitting on a great idea but paralyzed by where to begin, just start.
Follow 5–10 top creators. Repurpose their ideas (ethically), add your twist, and publish.
You don’t need a massive team.
You just need motion.
Today’s AI tools remove the barriers. The only thing left is your permission.
Your Digital Legacy Matters
I don’t just write for likes or leads. I write because I want my kids to Google something one day and find my blog.
I want them to say, “That article helped me and it was my dad’s.”
We’re building digital footprints that outlast us. So build intentionally. Create consistently. And use AI not as a crutch, but as your creative compass.
