Wired Thoughts

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/

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/

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/

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? -- 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/

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!