Fall Into Tech #7: Tony Herrera - Navy to AI Machine Learning Engineer

Navy veteran Tony Herrera shares his journey from corpsman to AI machine learning engineer in this fascinating episode.

Discover:

• Tony's career evolution from Navy corpsman to coding bootcamp graduate, and his rapid progression to AI engineering roles
• Insights into the challenges and rewards of transitioning from front-end development to machine learning and cognitive AI technologies
• How military skills like adaptability, leadership, and tenacity translate to success in the tech industry, especially in cutting-edge fields
• The day-to-day realities of working on large-scale AI projects
• Tony's advice for aspiring tech professionals, emphasizing the importance of understanding fundamental concepts and continuous learning

Whether you're a transitioning service member or curious about AI and machine learning, this episode offers valuable insights into succeeding in the cutting-edge world of cognitive technologies and software development.

GUEST INFO:

• Tony Herrera LinkedIn

EPISODE LINKS:

• Skill Distillery Coding Bootcamp
• Coursera
• Operation Code
• Meta Llama AI Model
• TensorFlow
• PyTorch
• Jax
• GI Bill
• Navy Enterprise Service Desk
  

PODCAST INFO:

• Podcast website: https://www.fallintotech.com/
• Youtube
• Apple Podcast
• Spotify
• Zencastr

SOCIAL MEDIA:

• TikTok
• Instagram
• X
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

HOST INFO:

• Jameel LinkedIn
• Michael LinkedIn