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Embrace AI in your Career and Life (there isn’t another way)

17:08

AI will NOT replace Software Engineers (for now)

19:43

Speaking Imperfect English Can Transform Your Life

24:13

The AI Secret: Why Predictive Machine Learning Still Rules The Real World

14:42

Learning Software Development Is Not a Sprint: Top Performers Are Built Over Time

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Building & Upgrading a Killer Tech RÉSUMÉ

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Overwhelmed as a Developer? Here are 7 Science-Backed Insights

Ever wondered why skilled software developers often feel overwhelmed despite working in a structured, high-paying industry? In this video, we explore 7 unique types of overwhelm developers face, such as constant interruptions, complex technical challenges, and high-pressure deadlines. By the end of this video, you will learn not only why developers experience these struggles, but also how is that some of them turn this kind of stress into a productivity booster.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - The hidden struggles of developers
1:59 - Causes of overwhelm in tech
5:30 - 1. Communication overwhelm
7:06 - 2. Disturbance overwhelm
8:57 - 3. Organizational overwhelm
10:35 - 4. Variety overwhelm
11:47 - 5. Technical overwhelm
14:01 - 6. Temporal overwhelm
15:25 - 7. Positive overwhelm
23:00 - Takeaways
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Hi 👋 I’m César, a computer scientist, software engineer, and educator. On this channel, I share my experiences and provide science-based strategies and tools to help you become a well-grounded computer scientist.
🌍 My Blog: www.cesarsotovalero.com/blog
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Embrace AI in your Career and Life (there isn’t another way)

17:08

Embrace AI in your Career and Life (there isn’t another way)

Переглядів 100День тому

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a tech trend. It is reshaping industries, jobs, and our entire society. In this video, we dive into the real impacts of AI on our lives, career paths, and future. We’ll trace AI’s parallels with past technological revolutions, from the industrial age to the digital era, and examine what makes AI different. Could this finally be the tool to l...

AI will NOT replace Software Engineers (for now)

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AI will NOT replace Software Engineers (for now)

Переглядів 45514 днів тому

AI systems are becoming more and more capable of performing complex cognitive tasks that were once thought to be uniquely human. In particular, LLMs are proven to be very good at writing code. With all the buzz around AI replacing software engineers, are our jobs really at risk? In this video, I dive deep into AI's current capabilities and how they stack up against the demands of real-world sof...

Speaking Imperfect English Can Transform Your Life

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Speaking Imperfect English Can Transform Your Life

Переглядів 14221 день тому

I came from living in a small town in Cuba, where access to the most basic human needs was severely limited. One day, I took the challenge of teaching myself English and signed up for the IELTS test. Ten years later, I live in one of Europe’s most developed cities, where I pursued an academic career that was once totally beyond my imagination. In this video, I share my personal journey, how lea...

The AI Secret: Why Predictive Machine Learning Still Rules The Real World

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The AI Secret: Why Predictive Machine Learning Still Rules The Real World

Переглядів 1372 місяці тому

The buzz around AI has been skyrocketing, yet many misconceptions persist about its true capabilities today. This talk dives into lesser-known facts about AI, covering its origins, current real-world applications, and why predictive Machine Learning remains the most impactful AI technology. From AI's theoretical beginnings in 1943 to its practical applications in the financial sector, this talk...

Learning Software Development Is Not a Sprint: Top Performers Are Built Over Time

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Learning Software Development Is Not a Sprint: Top Performers Are Built Over Time

Переглядів 4512 місяці тому

So many books and courses promise that you can become a master of Java, C , or Python in just a few days. But the truth is, becoming a proficient developer takes time, deliberate practice, and patience. This video debunks the myth of learning software development quickly. We will explore why rushing to learn software development can set you up for failure and why true expertise takes a long tim...

Building & Upgrading a Killer Tech RÉSUMÉ

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Building & Upgrading a Killer Tech RÉSUMÉ

Переглядів 1172 місяці тому

Want to learn the secrets to crafting a standout résumé that can secure your dream job in tech? Then you may want to learn from my mistakes. Whether you’re just entering the job market or looking to level up, this video breaks down the purpose of a computer scientist résumé, the common pitfalls job applicants usually make, and how to avoid them. Discover (or recap) how to structure your résumé ...

Cargo Cult in Computer Science: An Uncomfortable Truth for Researchers

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Cargo Cult in Computer Science: An Uncomfortable Truth for Researchers

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Have you ever heard about the reproducibility crisis in computer science research? In this video, we dive into Richard Feynman’s famous commencement speech about "Cargo Cult Science" and how it still impacts modern research. We’ll cover the traps of poor science, pseudoscience, and the academic pressures that lead researchers astray. You’ll learn how to make your research more rigorous, transpa...

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The Silent Crisis of Software Bloat

Переглядів 4283 місяці тому

Software powers every aspect of our lives, from the apps on our phones to the complex systems running modern enterprises. But behind every screen, there's a growing problem. In this video, I dive deep into the causes, consequences, and possible solutions of software bloat. I'll dive into why modern software has ballooned to millions of lines of code, far surpassing the simplicity of early compu...

My step-by-step framework to Peer-Review research papers like an “Expert”

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My step-by-step framework to Peer-Review research papers like an “Expert”

Переглядів 904 місяці тому

During the last years, I’ve peer-reviewed more than 10 research papers submitted to top journals and conferences. As a PhD student, I’ve also played on the other side of the fence, submitting my own papers to similar venues and getting all kinds of positive and negative peer reviews in response. In this video, I share my personal approach to delivering efficient and effective peer reviews. Whet...

Revisiting Ken Thompson’s Turing Award Lecture "Reflections on Trusting Trust"

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Revisiting Ken Thompson’s Turing Award Lecture "Reflections on Trusting Trust"

Переглядів 1974 місяці тому

Dive into the groundbreaking Turing Award lecture titled "Reflections on Trusting Trust," where Ken Thompson presented one of the most chilling and famous ideas in cybersecurity history. Thompson demonstrated how a compiler could be modified to recognize its own code and reinsert a backdoor into its new versions. This kind of backdoor (a.k.a trojan horse compiler) is practically undetectable si...

The Last Paper’s Myth: PhD Student Expectations vs. Reality at the End of a PhD

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The Last Paper’s Myth: PhD Student Expectations vs. Reality at the End of a PhD

Переглядів 3394 місяці тому

Feeling pressures when finishing your PhD? In this video, I dive into what I call "the last paper's myth," a common situation faced by PhD students in their final year. In this video, I share my experience when navigating the expectations and realities when completing my PhD. I give you actionable insights on how to maintain work-life balance and achieve success at the end of the PhD. 00:00 - W...

How to Overcome Writer's Block When Preparing a Research Paper

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How to Overcome Writer's Block When Preparing a Research Paper

Переглядів 895 місяців тому

Struggling with writer's block? As a PhD in Computer Science, I've been there too. In this video, I share my personal experiences and strategies that helped me to overcome writer's block when writing my research papers. 00:00 - My struggling with writer's block 01:38 - Structuring a research paper 04:30 - Adding figures and results 08:22 - Paraphrasing recurrent content 11:10 - Refining and edi...

Preventing Software Supply Chain Attacks With Dependency Management Best Practices

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Preventing Software Supply Chain Attacks With Dependency Management Best Practices

Переглядів 126Рік тому

Talk at SEB's Tech Day in Arenastaden Stockholm, September 2023 # Takeaways * Software supply chain attacks are real. * There are ways to prevent and mitigate this particular threat. * You can start by knowing your dependencies, updating, and cleaning them. My Blog: www.cesarsotovalero.net/blog My GitHub: github.com/cesarsotovalero My Twitter: cesarsotovalero My LinkedIn: www.linked...

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Debloating Java Dependencies

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My PhD Defense June 1st, 2023 Link to the full PhD thesis: www.cesarsotovalero.net/files/thesis/cesar-fulltext.pdf Link to the slides: www.cesarsotovalero.net/files/thesis/slides/cesar-phd-defense.pptx # Summary Software systems have a natural tendency to grow in size and complexity. A part of this growth comes with the addition of new features or bug fixes, while another part is due to useless...