--- title: "Thomas Cherickal - Generative AI Consultant (@thomascherickal) | Hashnode" description: "The | Gen AI | Agents | Assistants | Local AI | SLMs | LLMs | Playbook. Read the latest articles by Thomas Cherickal - Generative AI Consultant on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@thomascherickal" --- @thomascherickal # Thomas Cherickal - Generative AI Consultant @thomascherickal · Remote · Joined August 2022 The | Gen AI | Agents | Assistants | Local AI | SLMs | LLMs | Playbook. [Website](https://thomascherickal.github.io/) ### [Student Freebies and Discounts from Big Tech, AI Companies and Institutions](https://thomascherickal.hashnode.dev/student-freebies-and-discounts-from-big-tech-ai-companies-and-institutions?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) As of October 2026 20 min read · [thomascherickal.hashnode.dev](https://thomascherickal.hashnode.dev/student-freebies-and-discounts-from-big-tech-ai-companies-and-institutions?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Oct 21](https://hashnode.com/posts/student-freebies-and-discounts-from-big-tech-ai-companies-and-institutions/6ad8a37a4203faf320ec3701) ### [How Rust Runs Natively on Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, iOS, Web, IOT, and Edge](https://thomascherickal.hashnode.dev/how-rust-runs-natively-on-windows-linux-mac-android-ios-web-iot-and-edge?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The Ultimate Cross-Platform Support Language - Runs Everywhere! 8 min read · [thomascherickal.hashnode.dev](https://thomascherickal.hashnode.dev/how-rust-runs-natively-on-windows-linux-mac-android-ios-web-iot-and-edge?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 29](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-rust-runs-natively-on-windows-linux-mac-android-ios-web-iot-and-edge/6a1926bc52c4918e26279728) ### [The Ultimate Guide to Run OpenClaw with 100% Security (Finally)](https://thomascherickal.hashnode.dev/the-ultimate-guide-to-run-openclaw-with-100-security-finally?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) With Top Ten Viral Use Cases and How to Reduce Costs 58 min read · [thomascherickal.hashnode.dev](https://thomascherickal.hashnode.dev/the-ultimate-guide-to-run-openclaw-with-100-security-finally?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 14](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-ultimate-guide-to-run-openclaw-with-100-security-finally/69b59361210c74252f0cb28a) ### [How to Run Your Own Local LLMs: 2025 Edition, Version 2](https://thomascherickal.hashnode.dev/how-to-run-your-own-local-llms-2025-edition-version-2?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) An End-of-2025 Salute to Gen AI Tools! 35 min read · [thomascherickal.hashnode.dev](https://thomascherickal.hashnode.dev/how-to-run-your-own-local-llms-2025-edition-version-2?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dec 28, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-run-your-own-local-llms-2025-edition-version-2/695135a94875145a25e76f7d) ### [How to Run Your Own Local LLMs: Updated for 2025 - Version 1](https://thomascherickal.hashnode.dev/how-to-run-your-own-local-llms-updated-for-2025-version-1-1-1?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) 16 Tools to Run Your LLMs Locally 11 min read · [thomascherickal.hashnode.dev](https://thomascherickal.hashnode.dev/how-to-run-your-own-local-llms-updated-for-2025-version-1-1-1?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dec 28, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-run-your-own-local-llms-updated-for-2025-version-1-1-1/695133140062172113fb2536)