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Bambi Brewer has been working in robotics for more than twenty years with applications ranging from elementary math education to humanoid robotics. Her previous positions include Director of Engineering for BirdBrain Technologies and Head of Customer Experience for Agility Robotics. She is currently an AI Project Engineer for the Tepper Business School at Carnegie Mellon University.
What are the education or qualification requirements for this career?
What are the education or qualification requirements for this career?
I have undergraduate degrees in math and physics, as well as a PhD in robotics. Many people do similar work with an MS in computer science or robotics.
Describe your typical day.
Describe your typical day.
There is a lot to keep up with in AI, so I often start my day by looking at the latest AI news on the bus! I build applications for faculty members to use in their classes, so I often meet with someone to talk about what they need me to make; it is really important to be sure I understand their needs before I begin to write code. I also always spend time working on current projects, which can involve writing code or planning out how to attack a particular problem. This can also involve collaborating with other engineers to make sure that our systems work well together.
What types of coursework or concepts did you study to prepare for this career?
What types of coursework or concepts did you study to prepare for this career?
A lot of math and science, as well as programming. It is also very important to communicate my plans and results to others, so writing and speaking clearly about my work is also critical.
How are you seeing your career changing?
How are you seeing your career changing?
hings have changed so much in robotics! Robotics and AI in general have advanced a lot. Even the programming languages that are common have changed over time. It is important to keep learning new things, and that is one of the things I really like about this field.
How are you using artificial intelligence?
How are you using artificial intelligence?
I am currently writing AI applications for faculty members in the business school at Carnegie Mellon.
What are the three most important skills for your career?
What are the three most important skills for your career?
Learning new things, critical thinking, problem solving.
What is one of the biggest surprises about your career?
What is one of the biggest surprises about your career?
How frequently it has changed direction - I thought of a career being a straight-line path with each step being very clear, but mine has been much more winding. Most skills can be used in many different contexts - if you end up not liking one job, you can think about how you can use your skills to do something new.
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