Ugandhar Vaddi
Writing on my personal blog about technology, data science, and software engineering.
Associate Data Scientist and open-source enthusiast. Exploring Statistics, Data Analysis, and resilient systems.

How I Debloated My Android TV: A Step-by-Step Guide Using ADB
My practical guide to cleaning up a slow Android TV with ADB over Wi-Fi, a lighter home screen, careful package checks, reversible changes, and troubleshooting steps.
TV Detox
Ultra-lightweight, clean, and fast minimalist launcher for Android TV.
How I Debloated My Android TV: A Step-by-Step Guide Using ADB
My practical guide to cleaning up a slow Android TV with ADB over Wi-Fi, a lighter home screen, careful package checks, reversible changes, and troubleshooting steps.
Four Interviews, One Long Day, and a Chapter I’ll Always Remember
The story of how the McKinsey opportunity began, a long interview day in Chennai, and how I felt then—and how I look back on it now.
Python Data Visualization: A Practical Guide to Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Pandas
Learn practical data visualization in Python, from your first Matplotlib line chart to Seaborn plots, heatmaps, correlation, and pair plots, with examples you can run in Google Colab.
RBI's Quality Control on ₹500 Notes: When a Visible Printing Error Raises Questions
A visibly misaligned ₹500 note led me to question currency quality control, test it with a currency counter, and contact the Department of Currency Management. The answer raised more questions than it settled.
Why I Built StayActive: A Small Reminder to Take Care of Myself
StayActive started with a simple thought: working for hours should not mean forgetting water, rest, or movement. This is the story behind the Windows app, the choices I made, and what I learned building it.
I Decided to Start This Again
A quiet Sunday in Chennai reminded me that a day doesn't have to be perfectly productive to feel full. Sometimes, taking care of small things is enough to begin again.