If you have felt a creeping sense of obsolescence lately—a low-level panic that the tech world is accelerating faster than your ability to read, let alone understand—you received definitive validation today. Andrej Karpathy, one of the architects of the modern AI landscape, tweeted that he has “never felt this much behind as a programmer.” He
Jonathan Stark’s presentation at FMDiSC on May 13, 2023, titled How To Be An Old Dog And Still Learn New Tricks, is a masterclass in professional reinvention. Drawing from his extensive career journey, Stark emphasizes the importance of adapting to the fast-paced technological landscape, particularly in the age of AI. From transitioning roles to breaking away from hourly billing and embracing value-based pricing, Stark offers valuable insights for professionals looking to stay relevant. His candid discussion about the discomfort of change, overcoming challenges in value-based pricing, and managing scope and client expectations provides a practical roadmap for those seeking to evolve in their careers. Stark’s talk ultimately highlights the need for continuous learning, curiosity, and the relentless pursuit of value creation.
Explore the subtle yet profound decline of network engineering, eloquently encapsulated in Dakota’s observation, “We did it to ourselves.” This blog delves into how technological advancements and automation have led to the overshadowing of fundamental network skills, examining the reasons behind the diminishing appeal of network engineering as a career path and what might be done to revive its vital role in the IT industry.
