Navy veteran Tony Herrera shares his journey from corpsman to AI machine learning engineer in this fascinating episode.
Discover:
- Tony's career evolution from Navy corpsman to coding bootcamp graduate, and his rapid progression to AI engineering roles
- Insights into the challenges and rewards of transitioning from front-end development to machine learning and cognitive AI technologies
- How military skills like adaptability, leadership, and tenacity translate to success in the tech industry, especially in cutting-edge fields
- The day-to-day realities of working on large-scale AI projects
- Tony's advice for aspiring tech professionals, emphasizing the importance of understanding fundamental concepts and continuous learning
Whether you're a transitioning service member or curious about AI and machine learning, this episode offers valuable insights into succeeding in the cutting-edge world of cognitive technologies and software development.
GUEST INFO:
EPISODE LINKS:
- Skill Distillery Coding Bootcamp
- Coursera
- Operation Code
- Meta Llama AI Model
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- Jax
- GI Bill
- Navy Enterprise Service Desk
PODCAST INFO:
- Podcast website: https://www.fallintotech.com/
- Youtube
- Apple Podcast
- Spotify
- Zencastr
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- TikTok
- Instagram
- X
- LinkedIn
- Facebook
HOST INFO:
- Jameel LinkedIn
- Michael LinkedIn