< Engineering ethics is a misunderstood issue among practitioners. Although most electrical and computer engineers agree that general ethical principles should be followed, too few apply or are even familiar with the IEEE Code of Ethics. It is quite rare that the principles of engineering ethics are on the table when practitioners are making decisions and taking … [Read more...] about An ethical hangover: A young professional’s case
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Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and extended reality
Digital transformation has been a very popular topic in the last decade. Every major technology provider and consultancy firm worldwide has its definition for it; however, for many, it has become a buzzword that has been used and abused to sell every possible service or gadget, without helping companies build a clear path for successful adoption that will turn the new … [Read more...] about Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and extended reality
Epic product fails of history
When we first think of failure, we often go to our own personal stories. Sometimes, however, those failures are brought into the public view. As a reminder that even famous companies are made up of fallible people, the following are some short case studies of epic product failures. For now, we’ll focus on products and services because they’re easier to relate to. You might have … [Read more...] about Epic product fails of history
To pursue a Ph.D. or work for a data company— What about doing both?
First, we would like to introduce ourselves. We are two young engineers, Léo and Madalina, in our early 20s and 30s, respectively, and we both made the same strange choice: we started a Ph.D. degree in data science while working in the private sector. We work for Eura Nova, a Brussels-based company that specializes in cutting-edge IT technology, which is dedicated to helping … [Read more...] about To pursue a Ph.D. or work for a data company— What about doing both?
Are you ready for that interview?
The types of jobs that one may need to interview for can range from pick-and- shovel labor to technical and business positions in major corporations. Interviews are also frequently used for evaluation and promotional positions within a company. We write from experience in all of these circumstances. We concentrate on positions for which we were interviewed and hired as … [Read more...] about Are you ready for that interview?