The specter of tight budgets and layoffs looms large for many companies. In this climate, convincing your manager to invest in new technology, especially something as nascent as AI, can feel like a daunting tas…
Deep learning, a field within AI, is a type of machine learning whereby software uses deep layers of neural networks to find patterns in complex data. It’s a highly specialized but burgeoning field—and an attra…
Whatever your feelings about generative AI, this new technology is making its way into many parts of companies’ software stacks, raising existential questions for tech professionals everywhere. If you’re a soft…
There’s a famous (and possibly apocryphal) story about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs entering the cafeteria at his company’s headquarters and asking everyone assembled to name the most powerful person in the worl…
At Disney, we are committed to celebrating an inclusive, respectful world. Our technologists are behind creating authentic and unforgettable experiences and products for the stories and characters that capture…
No tech professional operates in a vacuum: on a daily basis, you need to communicate frequently with non-technical colleagues in marketing, sales, the C-suite, and other departments. And while you may have no p…
If you’ve just graduated from school with a technology-related degree—congrats! You’re probably exhausted, having dealt with everything from exams to class projects to tons of reading over the past few years. B…
Online learning providers such as Coursera have developed partnerships around performance-based admissions programs, which lessen the barriers for students from all backgrounds to participate. It’s a potential…
For tech professionals such as software engineers, building and maintaining a great app or service is just part of the equation: you also need to explain what you’ve done to a larger audience of non-technical p…
Connecting online with subject matter experts and colleagues has become a popular way to expand your professional network. In fact, statistics show that 40 percent of people network more online than in-person.…
Last week, we hosted a Reddit AMA (on /r/cscareerquestions) in which we talked about everything from the current job market to return-to-office (RTO) mandates. It was a fun discussion! For those who couldn’t at…
People-led, tech-powered. That’s what Walmart Global Tech delivers every day, while helping people save money and live better. And that’s not just for customers. Living better is also a goal the company has for…