Advice From an AI Developer Advocate: How To Thrive In AI
Ever dreamt of working with cutting-edge AI and data science? I interviewed a Data Scientist turned AI Developer Advocate to discuss entering this dynamic field of AI and Data Science. We'll explore the academic path, including the pros and cons of Master's vs. Ph.D. degrees, and delve into the exciting world of research versus hands-on AI/ML engineering. To get you inspired, we'll showcase a real-world project and address the crucial role of cybersecurity in AI. We also discussed between specializing in a specific area or becoming a data science generalist.
Intrigued by the role of an AI Developer Advocate? We'll break down what it entails. Finally, we'll discuss the essential skills to thrive in AI and offer tips to manage job search anxiety, ensuring you approach the process with confidence.
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⭐️About Jean Lee
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Hi, I'm Jean, Founder of Exaltitude. I've been working in tech for the past 15 years as an engineer, an engineering manager, and a team builder. I was the 19th engineer at WhatsApp and worked with Facebook as an Engineering Manager for six years after the $19B acquisition. I'm excited to share the ins and outs of a software engineering career based on my experience as a hiring manager for top tech companies.
⭐️About Apoorva Joshi
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Apoorva is a Data Scientist turned Developer Advocate, with 6 years of experience applying Machine Learning to problems in Cybersecurity, including phishing detection, malware protection, and entity behavior analytics. As an AI Developer Advocate at MongoDB, she now helps developers successfully build AI applications through written content and workshops.
Apoorva’s LinkedIn Profile: / apoorvajoshi95
Credits
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🖼️ All images, graphics, and b-roll videos used in this video were sourced from Canva.
0:00 Intro
0:39 Getting Into AI
1:51 Cold Applications vs Referrals
2:40 M.S. vs Ph.D. Degrees
4:11 Working as a Research Scientist
5:00 Research vs. AI/ML Engineering
6:18 Project Example
6:57 Cybersecurity
8:07 Specialist vs Generalist
9:21 AI Developer Advocate
9:50 Essential Skills for AI
11:02 Coping with Anxiety 🚀Learn to code
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