In this episode of Tech Wrecked, we chat with Howard Cho, a long-time friend, former colleague, and the unofficial mayor of New York. (jokes)

Howard, a data engineering leader, discusses his career journey, starting from running a successful martial arts school to transitioning into the tech industry despite the early 2000s tech bubble. He explains the evolving nature of data engineering, his work with AI, and the importance of making sense of large datasets.

Howard shares insights on the current job market, the challenges of layoffs, and the strategies he used to bounce back after being laid off.

Howard emphasizes the importance of passion, continuous learning, and networking.