Articles by Nick Kolakowski
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How Many Computer Science Grad Students are International?
American graduate schools have a reputation for attracting international students. A new breakdown by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) shows that international students constitu… -
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud: Which Will Pay You the Most?
For many technologists, knowledge of major cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud is an absolute must. But can specializing in these platforms transl… -
Increasing Diversity May Boost Technologist Retention
Increasing diversity can help companies hold onto their valuable technologists, according to a new report by Wiley. Wiley surveyed 2,030 technologists between the ages of 18 and 28, and 50 percen… -
These Cutting-Edge Technologies Interest You the Most
Last month, we asked which emerging technologies interested you the most. That’s a critical issue for many technologists, since some of these technologies will eventually go mainstream—and impact… -
Tesla Autopilot Under Investigation; Robots Do Parkour!
You made it to the weekend! Before you shut down for a few days, let’s revisit some of the big tech stories from the week you might have missed, including a U.S. government investigation into Tes… -
Not All Managers Enthused About Hybrid Work, Citing Concerns
Will managers actually allow all-remote or hybrid work once offices fully re-open? That’s a pressing question as companies everywhere figure out when to bring employees back to the office, despit… -
Walmart, Apple, Amazon Getting Interested in Cryptocurrency Experts
Walmart, Apple and Amazon might be on the hunt for experts in cryptocurrency products, according to recent job postings. For a technologists who specialize in blockchain and cryptocurrency techno… -
Which Industries and Cities Have the Biggest Demand for A.I. Skills?
Although artificial intelligence and machine learning remain relatively niche technology segments, their usage is rapidly expanding as more businesses attempt to “smarten” their apps and services… -
15 Top-Paying Programming Languages Aren't the Ones You Think
When it comes to earning money with your programming prowess, sometimes it’s better to master the more esoteric languages. At least, that’s the conclusion you could draw from the most recent Stac… -
Does Any Software Project Actually Need 'Crunch Time'?
Another week, another story of technologists enduring a gauntlet of “crunch time” to finish a project. This go-round, it’s Activision Blizzard, which is accused of grievously overworking and unde…