The focus of this episode is on Humanities applied to the Technology sector with our guest, Carlo di Celico. Carlo based in New England, in US, will illustrate us how he is using his BA studies in Philosophy with the University of London to inform his job in developing AI technologies. He will retrace his career from his early steps as computer repair technician until his current job position as AI Project Leader. And, finally, he will share with us his predictions on the future of AI and describe us the transdisciplinary nature of his job crossing the borders of technology, philosophy and ethicsKey points:[02:01] – Carlo di Celico presentation[02:44] – How did you find your current job?[03:54] – How did you started your career in the tech sector? And how do your values align with your work?[06:20] – How does the BA in Philosophy in which you are enrolled fit in your career in Tech?[07:41] – What will be the impact of AI in the future of work?[11:24] – Do you think that a multidisciplinary skillset will be an advantage in the tech future of work?[15:02] – The effect of bringing the Humanities into STEM and AI[18:33] – Any advice for Humanities student that want to move into the Tech sector?[20:23] – Carlo’s predictions on the changes and transformations in the Tech sector in the next years[23:58] – What people underestimate about my job as AI Project Leader[25:53] – Which advice would you give to somebody undecided about weather to work for a start-up or a big company?[27:30] – Essential skillset for a tech consultant?[28:51] – Any advice for professionals in the American labour market?[29:57] – Is the stereotype on American working long hours true?[32:16] – How can students prepare to this rapidly changing job market?[34:16] – Amongst the vast quantity of online learning options and information available online, how can a student orient himself?[37:32] – Did you have a career plan?[40:45] – Any advice for someone that is navigating its career journey? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Edwin will interview Sara Pink, a Heritage Consultant who recently moved to Saudi Arabia to work for an energy firm. Sara, originally from London, had a long careers in Information Management working in different parts of the globe: England, Malaysia, India, Afghanistan and Qatar. Thanks to her extensive career she built a vast knowledge in archive and library management. With her, we will discover the recruitment process in the Middle East, the working culture in her new hosting country, the new trends and opportunities in the Arts and Heritage sector and the importance of networking and human connection in this sector.Key points:[02:05] – Sara’s current job in Saudi Arabia[03:07] – How did you found all the jobs position you held abroad?[04:10] – Tell us about your typical working day[06:41] – The modernization and progress of the Middle East[09:48] – Advice for people interested in moving in the Middle East[13:04] – Any advice for applicant that are going through the long recruitment process in the Middle East?[18:43] – Any advice for building your professional network?[22:09] – How to approach a professional on LinkedIn?[23:32] – Advice for people trying to break into the heritage sector[31:44] - How will the Humanities sector evolve in the future?[37:34] – Did you have a career plan? How your career unfolded?[46:09] – How did you manage setbacks in your career?[50:03] - How partnership helped Sarah get funding for Heritage projects[53:13] – Advice for Careers starters, Careers developers and Careers Changers in the Heritage sectorRecommendations mentioned in this episode:CB resourcing a recruitment service specialising in industries across the information sector – this includes positions in knowledge management, information, research, analysis, data science, libraries, as well as related technology positions.CILIP – Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in the UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.