Bits and Bolts

Krish Kowkuntla
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Bits and Bolts is a podcast where student host Krish explores the world of engineering and technology through conversations with real-world engineers. From career journeys and personal insights to deep dives into the latest innovations, like AI chips, robotics, and circuit design, each episode unpacks the future of tech in a way that’s engaging, curious, and grounded in real experiences. Whether you're a student exploring STEM or just love learning about how things work, Wired In will keep you connected to the minds powering tomorrow.

Episodes

  1. 12/09/2025

    Kevin Mohair: Starting a Career in RPA & Automation

    Kevin Mohair is an emerging RPA developer with 300+ hours of hands-on experience in UiPath and Automation Anywhere. We talk about how he got started in automation, the skills that matter early on, and how RPA is changing workflows across industries. Kevin also shares practical advice for beginners and insights from his transition into the automation world.

    28 min

  2. 11/09/2025

    Rob Alford: Engineering, Leadership, and Autonomy in Defense Tech

    In this episode, I talk with Rob Alford, a Navy Nuclear Power veteran, mechanical engineer, and MBA graduate. Rob shares his journey from operating nuclear reactors in the Navy to leading mission operations and Navy programs at HavocAI, a defense tech company developing autonomous maritime systems. We discuss what it’s like to work in high-stakes engineering environments, how leadership and systems thinking intersect, and what young engineers can learn from defense innovation.

    55 min

  3. 09/23/2025

    Ayo Adebisi: Lessons from Big Tech and the Startup World

    In this episode of Bits and Bolt, Krish talks with Ayo Adebisi, a software engineer whose journey started in chemical engineering before moving into roles at American Express, Amazon, Toast, and now ChargeUp.ai. Ayo shares what it’s like to transition from Big Tech to startups, how AI is really used in business, and the often-overlooked parts of the software lifecycle. He also offers advice for students and early engineers who want to build a future in tech.

    51 min

  4. 07/22/2025

    Neuromorphic Computing: Brain-Inspired Chips and the Future of AI

    What if our computers could think more like our brains? In this episode, we delve into the world of neuromorphic computing, a revolutionary approach to hardware and chip design that mimics the functioning of neurons and synapses. We’ll break down how this brain-inspired tech actually functions, the engineering challenges behind building spiking neural networks in silicon, and why companies like Intel are leading the way with chips like Loihi 2. Whether you’re into electrical engineering, computer architecture, or just want to know what’s next for AI hardware beyond GPUs, this episode is for you.

    12 min

  5. 07/16/2025

    Satish Kowkuntla: An Engineer's Path + NVIDIA’s New Chips

    In this episode, I speak with software engineer Satish Kowkuntla about his journey from mechanical engineering to software. Then we dive into NVIDIA’s latest chip advancements, Blackwell and Rubin, and what they mean for the future of AI and computing.

    19 min
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Bits and Bolts is a podcast where student host Krish explores the world of engineering and technology through conversations with real-world engineers. From career journeys and personal insights to deep dives into the latest innovations, like AI chips, robotics, and circuit design, each episode unpacks the future of tech in a way that’s engaging, curious, and grounded in real experiences. Whether you're a student exploring STEM or just love learning about how things work, Wired In will keep you connected to the minds powering tomorrow.

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  • Creator
    Krish Kowkuntla
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Krish Kowkuntla
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    Bits and Bolts