Tag: Computer science

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Amazon Technologist Bridges Art and Code with Robotic Drawing Tools

An Amazon design technologist is making waves in the creative technology space by developing open-source tools that enable robotic art creation. Maksim Surguy’s work demonstrates how algorithmic approaches are transforming both artistic expression and consumer technology experiences.

From Failed Art Student to Robotic Art Pioneer

When Maksim Surguy briefly pursued an art degree years ago, he quickly realized traditional artistic methods weren’t his strength. “Two weeks later, I realized that I suck at art and I switched to computer science,” he recalled with amusement in recent interviews. Now, as a senior design technologist for Amazon Devices, he’s found an unexpected path back to creativity—through code and machines.

by Michael Turner
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Nvidia Veteran’s Blueprint for AI Career Success in the Automation Era

As AI reshapes the technology landscape, industry veteran Chip Huyen offers practical guidance for staying competitive. The former Nvidia engineer emphasizes that while coding skills remain important, systems thinking and holistic problem-solving will differentiate engineers in an increasingly automated workplace.

The Building Blocks of AI Success

In the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape, a former Nvidia engineer is offering what might be considered counterintuitive career advice: stop focusing so much on coding and start thinking about systems. Chip Huyen, who previously worked on Nvidia’s NeMo platform and taught machine learning at Stanford, suggests that the key to thriving in the AI era involves a fundamental shift in how engineers approach their craft.

by Jessica Moore P.E.