No physics background needed! (But curiosity helps) — Quantum computing combines computer science and physics and goes back as early as 1980, but there has been much attention to recent progress made in hardware and systems engineering. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recently published a discussion with the former chief architect of Google’s Sycamore, John…

Hit the ground running and build your confidence. — Starting a new job is often equally exciting as it is stressful. You’re thrown into a new environment with new teammates, new technologies and an opportunity for a new you. There’s no magic formula to excel, but there are common tasks and goals that can make you more comfortable and…

How to make multiple repositories work together. — Git submodules have been around for more than a decade, and yet many developers have never used them. Thanks to today’s list of options for package managers and shared libraries, git submodules aren’t meant for every scenario where you need to share packages or dependencies. Submodules are primarily meant to…

The best way to learn about the world and the people closest to you in your life. — My family was gathered around a long dining room table, each with their own copy of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone out. We had just finished reading 5 chapters, and were to share a few of our favorite moments. My grandfather would start us off with a summary of…

Never take these people for granted. — A manager or mentor can have a profound impact on the trajectory of your career and even your overall quality of life. A full time job takes up the majority of our day, so you should surround yourself with the people who maximize your personal potential and push you towards…

Save yourself potential years of pain, frustration and setback. — After applying to over 150 jobs over the course of my last job hunt, I’ve seen a lot of patterns that are both good and bad signals of the employer. Searching for a new job is already stressful enough, but what if that new job is nothing from what you…

Explaining the strategies I used that got me offers from Amazon, Microsoft, and more! — The interview process for tech jobs is notoriously difficult, especially for FAANG companies (now MAMAA?). Whether it’s data structures and algorithms, design patterns and architecture, or even explaining various machine learning concepts — tech interviews are hard. What’s worse, the majority of topics that you must learn for a tech…

The future is approaching, bit by qubit. — Quantum computers have become one of the many buzzwords in today’s tech world, level with terms such as artificial intelligence or blockchain technology. However, quantum computers truly are beginning to come to fruition as a solution to countless real world problems. Researchers around the world are racing towards achieving quantum…

Overcoming it starts with personal accountability. — Imposter syndrome, the feelings of self doubt and personal incompetence despite one’s education, experience, and own intellect. Imposter syndrome plagues nearly every career field, but can be particularly potent for positions centered around technology, math and science. From students to CEOs, I’ve personally met countless individuals who have felt that…