Wired Thoughts

Wired Thoughts

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Wired Thoughts episodes

  • Which Tech Jobs Will Survive AI? | Hafidz Zulkifli (Bank Islam Malaysia)

    I chat with Hafidz Zulkifli, Head of Growth at Bank Islam Malaysia, on how AI is changing the tech employment landscape.

    0:00 Introducing Hafidz!
    3:05 The skills and experiences that facilitated Hafidz' transition from a Data Scientist to the Head of Growth
    15:10 Do you use any AI tools for yourself? Any go-to tools?
    19:03 Can you discuss any specific instances where AI has significantly changed job functions within your organization or industry?
    21:18 Roles that are made redundant?
    23:44 Do you think the introduction of AI tools within teams has led to smaller or more streamlined team structures?
    27:18 Are there new roles being created to manage or oversee AI functions? What do these roles look like?
    42:53 Looking at both Malaysia and the global stage, what emerging industry trends do you predict will shape the future?
    48:05 Are you hopeful for the future of tech still?
    50:08 What can we expect from you in the next few months?
    Where to find Hafidz:
    • X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ikanez
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafidzzulkifli/
    Where to find Jia Ying:
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiaying-chang/

    55 min
  • How to rank SEO in the age of AI I Si Quan Ong (Ahrefs)

    I chat with Si Quan Ong, Ahrefs' Senior Content Marketer, on how does AI impact SEO content ranking.


    Some key discussion points:

    - How has the emergence of AI tools influenced the way you approach content creation?

    - Is using high volume, low competition keywords still a viable approach to generate topic ideas?

    - Search Generative Experience: What kind of updated best practices or predictions do you foresee with this shift?


    and many more!


    Where to find Si Quan:

    • X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/siquanong
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/si-quan-ong/
    Where to find Jia Ying:
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiaying-chang/

    52 min
  • Reinventing Yourself in the Age of AI and Data I Hui Wen Chong (MoneyLion)

    I speak with Hui Wen Chong, a Machine Learning Scientist at MoneyLion (former Data Scientist at Astro) how one can leverage on AI tools to transform oneself in this era of AI and data.


    I speak with Hui Wen Chong, a Machine Learning Scientist at MoneyLion (former Data Scientist at Astro) how one can leverage on AI tools to transform oneself in this era of AI and data.

    0:00 Introducing Hui Wen!
    5:34 What is she currently building on the side?
    7:10 The current state of Data Science now - and how has she seen the field evolve
    9:13 Is it still important to learn Data Science?
    12:18 Was the transition hard for her?
    15:22 Do people generally understand their WHY?
    19:14 Does she leverage on AI tools as a Data Scientist?
    24:39 What tools she used prior to ChatGPT?
    25:58 Is it harder to go without ChatGPT now?
    29:12 Can the AI tools disrupt any Data Scientist's job?
    34:33 What should people in their junior years do more of?
    44:56 How should people differentiate themselves with ChatGPT in the future of jobs?
    48:13 3 Key takeaways you need to know
    52:52 Is Hui Wen still hopeful for the future of tech?
    56:52 What can we expect from Hui Wen in the next few months or so?
    57:51 Summary
    Where to find Hui Wen:
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/huiwen-chong/
    Where to find Jia Ying:
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiaying-chang/

    1 hr 2 min
  • Will AI Take Over a Programmer's Job? I Khairul Nazran (Xendit)

    I speak with Khairul Nazran, a Software Engineer at Xendit (former Data Engineer at Bank Negara Malaysia) about the current AI landscape and whether AI will replace programmers.

    0:00 Introducing Nazran!

    5:52 What is he currently building on the side?
    7:51 Any regrets going into software engineering?
    10:04 Nazran's thoughts on the current AI development
    13:10 Does Nazran use any AI tools/ ChatGPT in his workflow?
    18:23 Will AI take over a programmer's job then?
    24:34 What kind of new roles can we foresee coming up?
    29:04 Is tech still a recommended career path?
    37:29 How does Nazran see his role evolve as a Software Engineer?
    41:35 Is Nazran still hopeful for the future of tech?
    43:39 What can we expect from Nazran in the next few months or so?

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    Where to find Nazran:

    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/khairulnazran
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/knazran/
    Where to find Jia Ying:
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiaying-chang/

    47 min
  • Pilot - Hello World!

    Felt a sudden itch to start a podcast on one fine day and here I am - releasing my pilot episode. More to come, so please stay tuned!


    4 min

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