In this captivating episode of Owl Byte, we delve into the inspiring journey of Stephanie Pang, a young professional who has carved her path from an uncertain college student to a rising star at an Artificial Intelligence startup in Silicon Valley. Stephanie’s story begins at Carnegie Mellon University, where she initially pursued economics. However, her passion for creating real-world applications soon led her to switch gears, ultimately graduating with a double major in Machine Learning and Statistics and Information Sciences. Her career has since taken her from a small startup to software engineering at Airbnb, and now to the cutting edge of AI at Anthropic, an AI startup. Throughout the episode, Stephanie generously shares invaluable tips and advice from her experiences in the tech industry. She emphasizes:
- The importance of finding mentors both within and outside your team
- Strategies for Securing Internships
- Balancing the need to keep your skills fresh through continuing education while avoiding the stress of chasing every new technology
- Using actual interviews as learning opportunities to hone your skills
- The recent shift in tech interviews from LeetCode-style problems to more practical assessments like bug tracking and pull request reviews
Take insights from Stephanie’s evolving journey from a college student to a successful computer science professional.
This episode offers practical advice and inspiration for Temple University students considering a career in tech or aspiring professionals looking to break into the industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Stephanie’s experiences and discover how you can navigate your path to success in the ever-evolving world of technology!
