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The Aspiring STEM Geek
Hosted by Adrian Dolinay · EN
Hi everyone, welcome to The Aspiring STEM Geek! The podcast is a casual conversation with a guest about science, technology and other related topics.
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Causal Inference with Srikar Katta - #19
Jan 1901:32:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode I talk with Srikar Katta. Srikar is a PhD researcher focused on Computer Science at Duke University. During the discussion we review methods from Causal Inference, a field closely related to statistics, Srikar goes over his papers where he studies data from wearable devices and political polarization using methods from Causal Inference, we discuss how social media affects our perceptions and we talk about board games and books Srikar has been getting into. I hope you enjoy! PAPERS DISCUSSED:Interpretable Causal Inference for Analyzing Wearable,Sensor, and Distributional Data: https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.10569A Design-based Solution for Causal Inference with Text: Cana Language Model Be Too Large?: https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.08758Political Polarization Dataset on GitHub: https://github.com/kattasa/text_as_treatment_repositoryARTICLES:Neuroeconomics Laboratory: https://sites.temple.edu/neuroeconlab/Automated Recognition of Robotic Manipulation Failures inHigh-throughput Biodosimetry Tool (blood centrifuge): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3339769/The principled control of false positives in neuroimaging(dead salmon paper): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2799957/What is Causal Inference? Why Do We Care? Can We Do It? fromPurdue University: https://www.stat.purdue.edu/~sabbaghi/teaching/DTSS/Causal%20Epiphanies.html“A calculated risk”: the Salk polio vaccine field trials of1954: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1114166/Bag-of-words models: https://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs6670/2009fa/lectures/lec16_bag_of_words.pdfFacebook says it dismantles disinformation network tied toIran's state media: https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN22H2DJBOOKS:The Most Human Human by Brian Christian: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385533063Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/076531178X CONNECT: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X:https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0 Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinay PODCAST: Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-stem-geek/id1765996824 Audible:https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Aspiring-STEM-Geek/B0DC73S9SN?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpiHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV?si=26e034e416f446d8 |-Video Chapters-|0:00 – Intro1:52 – Getting into STEM3:37 – Srikar dual majoring in math and computer science6:52 – Attending graduate level courses as an undergrad13:12 – Srikar starting his PhD in Comp Sci at Duke University15:07 – Having two PhD advisors17:42 – Defining Causal Inference28:19 – Srikar’s paper on Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices for Type Idiabetics47:27 – Srikar’s paper on political polarization1:01:48 – Sometimes the simpler model is better1:06:14 – Are we more politically polarized relative to different periods intime?1:17:08 – Preferred programming languages1:19:56 – Board games1:21:20 – Book recommendations 1:31:00 – Conclusion
Transcribe →Physics and Finance with Damian Handzy - #18
Dec 1101:42:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode I talk with Dr. Damian Handzy. In theepisode we talk about physics, finance and how the two disciplines are intertwined. We talk about how Damian became interested in science and math as a child, how he became interested in physics as an undergraduate in University of Pennsylvania, Damian’s PhD thesis in experimental nuclear physics, pivoting from nuclear physics to finance, financial risk and how behavioral economicsaffects the markets and the economy. Towards the end we discuss complex systems and the difficulty in generalizing complex systems such as the financial markets. I hope you enjoy! Damian’s PhD Thesis: https://d.lib.msu.edu/etd/29876 ARTICLES:Young’s Double Split Experiment Explanation from KhanAcademy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk6s2OlKzKQDOE Explains...The Strong Force: https://www.energy.gov/science/doe-explainsthe-strong-forceDiscovery of the electron and nucleus from Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/class-9-chemistry/a/discovery-of-the-electron-and-nucleusWhat is a Credit Rating? from S&P Global: https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/credit-ratings/about/understanding-credit-ratingsAn Econometric Model of Serial Correlation and Illiquidityin Hedge Fund Returns by Andrew Lo, Mila Getmansky and Igor Makarov: https://ideas.repec.org/p/mit/sloanp/1838.htmlCredit Spread: What It Means for Bonds and Options Strategyfrom Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/creditspread.aspUnderstanding Value at Risk (VaR): Explanation andCalculation Methods from Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/04/092904.aspBlack-Scholes Model: What It Is, How It Works, and OptionsFormula from Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/blackscholes.aspIs the Flurry of Circular AI Deals a Win-Win—or Sign of aBubble? from the Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/is-the-flurry-of-circular-ai-deals-a-win-winor-sign-of-a-bubble-8a2d70c5BOOKS:Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas TalebFlash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt by Michael LewisScale: The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation,Sustainability, and the Pace of Life in Organisms, Cities, Economies, andCompanies by Geoffrey WestThe Mind of the Market: Compassionate Apes, CompetitiveHumans, and Other Tales from Evolutionary Economics by Michael ShermerAgainst the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk by Peter L.BernsteinThe Origin of Wealth by Eric BeinhockerThe Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas TalebThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanHow to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices byAnnie DukeCONNECT: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X:https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0 Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinay PODCAST: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1765996824Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DC73S9SNiHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV |-Video Chapters-|0:00 – Intro1:41 – The beginning of Damian’s interest in STEM5:14 – Damian shifting from pre-med to physics and math9:31 – Studying nuclear physics11:09 – Summer research internship at Indiana University Bloomington14:18 – Choosing Michigan State over MIT for a PhD16:29 – How nuclear was perceived in the late 20th century19:37 – Damian’s Experimental Nuclear Physics PhD thesis34:19 – The importance of fundamental STEM research38:56 – Damian’s pivot from nuclear physics to finance41:36 – Defining risk in finance56:21 – Working in the finance industry during the Great Financial Crisis of2008-091:02:36 – The origins of the Black Scholes Merton Model1:08:06 – Potential financial risks in 2025 and beyond1:26:35 – Damian’s advice to aspiring financiers and physicists1:32:53 – Book Recommendations1:37:00 – Conclusion
Transcribe →Open Educational Resources with Anthony Palmiotto of OpenStax - #17
Nov 2401:23:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode I talk with Anthony Palmiotto of OpenStax. The episode focuses on Open Educational Resources (OER). Open Educational Resources include open-source textbooks that are free to students and instructors. In the episode we talk about how OpenStax develops open-source textbooks, how different universities are utilizing open educational resources, the experts who contribute to open-source textbooks and comparing open educational resources to proprietary textbook publishers.I want to thank the OpenStax organization for all their work. It is impactful to provide textbooks to students, instructors and schools that are struggling financially. I also want to thank all the experts that have contributed to open-source textbooks. If you are a student or instructor, please share this with your administration and hopefully we can get more free educational resources into the hands of people who need it. Thank you and I hope you enjoy the conversation!For any instructors that want to contribute to OER here is the form to contact OpenStax admin: https://openstax.org/contact/Open-Source Textbooks available from OpenStax: https://openstax.org/subjectsOpenStax Assignable: https://openstax.org/assignableOpenStax for K-12 Teachers: https://openstax.org/k12ARTICLES:What are open educational resources (OER)? from OpenStax: https://openstax.org/blog/what-are-oerUConn Leading State’s Open Textbook Initiative from UConn Today: https://today.uconn.edu/2016/02/uconn-leading-states-open-textbook-initiative/About CC Licenses from creativecommons.org: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/Rubin Observatory basks in galactic glow from Space.com: https://www.space.com/astronomy/rubin-observatory-basks-in-galactic-glow-space-photo-of-the-day-for-nov-3-2025OpenStax and Microsoft partner for AI-enhanced learning in the classroom: https://openstax.org/blog/press-release-openstax-and-microsoft-partner-for-ai-enhanced-learning-in-the-classroomNational survey shows higher education faculty embracing digital and open educational resources (OER) from Bay View Analytics: https://www.bayviewanalytics.com/oer.htmlCONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X: https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0 Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinayPODCAST: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-stem-geek/id1765996824 Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Aspiring-STEM-Geek/B0DC73S9SN?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV?si=26e034e416f446d8|-Video Chapters-| 0:00 – Intro 2:11 – Defining Open Educational Resources (OER) 6:45 – The mission of OpenStax 12:32 – The process of creating a OER textbook 15:38 – Remixing OER Textbooks 20:17 – Creating Common Licenses used for the textbooks 21:49 – Adoption rates by colleges and universities 27:07 – Creating textbooks in different languages 32:12 – How OpenStax finds contributors for its textbooks 37:41 – The OER Landscape 40:43 – Cross promotion between OER providers 44:46 – Prestigious Contributors in OER 48:30 – Private sector contributions to OER 53:01 – Critiques of OER 58:48 – Open Source vs Proprietary 1:05:14 – What makes a student’s journey a success 1:06:28 – Why some instructors hesitate to adopt OER 1:09:50 – The tradeoff to adopting new material 1:13:00 – OpenStax and developing OER for new fields 1:16:00 – Anthony’s Journey into OER 1:19:43 – If you want to contribute to OER reach out! 1:21:55 – Conclusion
Transcribe →Tech News with Shawn Dutill - #16
Oct 1302:16:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode we have a repeat guest, Shawn Dutill. Shawn is a Systems Engineer and programmer. In the episode we talk about the latest trends and news in tech including the newly released iPhone Air, digital content consumption, Microsoft ending support for Windows 10, open source versus proprietary technology, data centers, music we are listening to and more. I hope you enjoy!The articles cited are listed in the PDF posted on GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717/YouTube-Tutorials/tree/main/Tech%20TalksCONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X: https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0 Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinayPODCAST: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-stem-geek/id1765996824 Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Aspiring-STEM-Geek/B0DC73S9SN?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV?si=26e034e416f446d8|-Video Chapters-|0:00 – Intro1:06 – Adrian’s favorite podcast ep so far3:16 – Apple’s iPhone Air6:11 – Digital content consumption19:00 – Downsides of the iPhone Air20:36 – AI in camera photo processing22:34 – Windows 10 End of Support27:57 – Microsoft Recall and privacy37:09 – Open Source vs Proprietary software46:38 – Technology Certifications1:00:11 – Large Language Models (LLMs)1:23:48 – Data Centers1:50:51 – Science Fiction Books1:56:16 – Podcast and YouTube Tech Recommendations1:58:49 – Music2:09:30 – Conclusion
Transcribe →Mechanical Engineering and Snow Making with Yaroslav Stanchak - #15
Sep 500:41:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode I talk to Yaroslav Stanchak. Yaroslav is a mechanical engineer with over 40 years of experience. In the episode we talk about how Yaroslav and his family immigrated to the U.S. after World War 2, how he became interested in science fiction and mechanics as a kid, attending Northeastern University for his mechanical engineering degree, working at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Rhode Island, then moving onto a storied career in snow making where he invented the legendary K-3000 snow gun. Unfortunately halfway through the episode the audio cut, but this is still an amazing conversation worth checking out. I hope you enjoy!ARTICLES:Displaced Persons Camps in Post-World War II Germany from Museums Victoria: https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/13619Mark 48 Wire Guided Torpedo from the Smithsonian: https://americanhistory.si.edu/subs/weapons/armament/torpedoes/index.html#Wet Bulb Temperature from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wet-bulb_temperatureFinding the Right Words (Snow Quality Article) by Yaroslav Stanchak: https://www.saminfo.com/images/magimages/Archive_PDFs/FindingTheRightWords.pdfTribute: K-3000 Snowgun from 4241′ Magazine: https://www.davidyoungphoto.com/portfolios/tribute-k3000-snowgun/ Jon Kuehn VIDEOS:Gunrunners from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXW_lA1qYUg&ab_channel=JacksonHoleMountainResortCONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X: https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0 Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinayPODCAST: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-stem-geek/id1765996824 Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Aspiring-STEM-Geek/B0DC73S9SN?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV?si=26e034e416f446d8|-Video Chapters-|0:00 – Intro
Transcribe →Software Engineering, Coding Bootcamps & Nerd Pop Culture with Brittany Huber & Bradley Knutson - #14
Aug 4, 202501:20:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode I talk with Bradley Knutson and BrittanyHuber. Both Bradley and Brittney work in tech; Bradley is a full stack developer and Brittany is a support engineer. In the episode we talk about the coding bootcamp Bradley and Brittany attended, breaking into the tech field,full stack development, debugging complex systems, AI’s potential disruption in the job market, nerd pop culture and we finish off with Bradley taste testing ghost pepper sauce. I hope you enjoy!ARTICLES:‘Diablo IV’ developers work long hours, bracing for impending release from TheWashington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/12/08/diablo-iv-release-date-crunch/What is Full Stack Development? from AWS: https://aws.amazon.com/what-is/full-stack-development/What is Git? From git-scm: https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Getting-Started-What-is-Git%3FThe Future of Jobs Report 2025 from the World Economic Forum : https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/Louis Slotin and the criticality accident in Los Alamos from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Slotin#Criticality_accidentLouis Slotin And 'The Invisible Killer' by Martin Zeilig: https://web.archive.org/web/20080516101332/http://www.mphpa.org/classic/FH/LA/Louis_Slotin_1.htmTEXTBOOK:Learn Python the Hard Way by Zed Shaw: https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Python-Hard-Way-Introduction/dp/0321884914CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X: https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0 Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinayPODCAST: Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-stem-geek/id1765996824 Audible:https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Aspiring-STEM-Geek/B0DC73S9SN?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpiHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV?si=26e034e416f446d8|-Video Chapters-|0:00 – Intro1:44 – Getting introduced to tech3:45 – The dreams and realities of video game development6:47 – Attending a coding bootcamp8:14 – Tutorial hell14:40 – Learning full stack development at the coding bootcamp22:23 – Group projects and version control (Git, GitHub)27:10 – Is a university education or coding bootcamp worth it in an age of AI?31:57 – Working as a Teaching Assistant36:15 – Working with your sibling in the same company38:26 – Managing and troubleshooting email systems41:15 – Backend development47:04 – Louis Slotin and the Criticality accident during the Manhattan Project49:06 – Animal fun fact51:05 – If you could study something different in school what would it be?54:41 – Travel and trying new things1:00:00 – Which anime character would you cosplay?1:02:15 – Brittany’s travels1:03:49 – Exotic foods1:05:54 – Marvel, Toad and Pokémon1:08:27 – Pokémon cards are an investment in the 21st century…1:13:07 – Labubu1:14:57 – Hot One’s copycat1:14:57 – Conclusion
Transcribe →The Military, Helicopters and Cybersecurity with Carl Denis - #13
Jun 30, 202501:43:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode I talk to Carl Denis. Carl is a Cybersecurity Engineer. In the episode we talk about Carl’s experience growing up in Haiti, moving to the United States, joining the US Army, working as a helicopter repairer & crew chief, cloud computing, programming, cybersecurity and music recommendations. I hope you enjoy!Haitian Non-Profit P4H Global: https://p4hglobal.org/ARTICLES:POWER OF AI: Wild predictions of power demand from AI put industry on edge: https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/101623-power-of-ai-wild-predictions-of-power-demand-from-ai-put-industry-on-edgeZero Trust Security Explained: Principles of the Zero Trust Model: https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/cybersecurity-101/zero-trust-security/The Attack on Colonial Pipeline: What We’ve Learned & What We’ve Done Over the Past Two Years: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/attack-colonial-pipeline-what-weve-learned-what-weve-done-over-past-two-yearsThe vast and sophisticated global enterprise that is Scam Inc (Pig butchering):https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/02/06/the-vast-and-sophisticated-global-enterprise-that-is-scam-incGoogle Voice for VOIP: https://workspace.google.com/products/voice/ODIE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odiexyz/?hl=enODIE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aMIbwZQvP2MHPMVC5zCGjAfrobeats playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1EQqFPe2ux3rbjCONNECT: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X:https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0 Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinayPODCAST: Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-stem-geek/id1765996824 Audible:https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Aspiring-STEM-Geek/B0DC73S9SN?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpiHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV?si=26e034e416f446d8|-Video Chapters-|0:00 – Intro1:15 – Growing up in Haiti5:24 – The 2010 earthquake in Haiti12:10 – Non-Profit in Haiti13:35 – Moving to the United States19:20 – Haitian Creole and Louisiana Creole26:50 – Carl’s decision to join the US Army35:01 – Carl’s experience working with helicopters38:06 – The crew chief and pilot relationship41:00 – The heaviest object Carl tied to a Black Hawk42:46 – Being a door gunner46:19 – Dealing with stressful flights54:38 – Going to Arizona State University for IT & cyber security56:24 – Carl joining the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)1:00:49 – Carl working on his first app1:04:35 – Learning and using AI/ML1:07:27 – Adrian’s app idea1:10:05 – Cloud computing1:15:37 – Services provided by cloud companies1:17:31 – Zero Trust, a cyber security concept1:19:02 – Common cloud compute misconfigurations1:21:05 – Colonial pipeline hack1:24:38 – Pig butchering and other cyber scams1:28:15 – Entertaining the scammers1:30:47 – Voice over IP (VOIP) is worth it1:31:48 – The coolest places Carl visited while with the Army1:35:07 – Music recommendations1:39:17 – Conclusion
Transcribe →Software, AI and Sports with Jeffin Johnykutty - #12
Jun 2, 202501:56:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode I talk to Jeffin Johnykutty who is a graduate student studying Computer Science at Temple University. In the episode we talk about Jeffin got into programming, sports analytics, WWE, holding a leadership position at University and an AI paper Jeffin and his colleagues wrote at Temple University. I hope you enjoy!Jeffin’s AI Paper - "All Roads Lead to ChatGPT": How Generative AI is Eroding Social Interactions and Student Learning Communities: https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.09779CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X: https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0 Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinay PODCAST: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-stem-geek/id1765996824 Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Aspiring-STEM-Geek/B0DC73S9SN?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV?si=26e034e416f446d8|-Video Chapters-|0:00 – Intro0:54 – Jeffin’s introduction to tech & computers6:18 – Declaring a computer science major at Temple University8:53 – Jeffin’s favorite comp sci class at University14:47 – Building Blastpad, a handheld gaming and coding computer23:29 – Joining TUDev, a comp sci club27:35 – Holding a leadership position at University33:05 – American Football & Sports Analytics38:16 – Gambling and sports44:44 – Eagles winning the Superbowl in 201847:29 – Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)55:47 – Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and LLMs1:11:37 – Human Computer Interaction1:14:30 – Jeffin’s AI paper (linked above)1:34:50 – Jeffin’s current work as an IT Admin1:39:20 – The non-technical aspect of tech1:42:52 – Video Games1:52:25 – Hobbies
Transcribe →Software Engineering, DevOps and Gaming with Shawn Dutill - #9
May 6, 202502:20:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode I talk with Shawn Dutill who is a Systems Engineer and a programmer. In the episode we talk about how we navigated community college, how we were introduced to programming, meeting at a computer science club at Temple University, dealing with work stressors, DevOps, virtualization, video games and much more. I hope you enjoy!INTRO/OUTRO SONG: Big Stepper by BigXthaPlugCONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X: https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0 Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinayPODCAST:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-stem-geek/id1765996824Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Aspiring-STEM-Geek/B0DC73S9SN?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpiHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV?si=26e034e416f446d8|-Video Chapters-|0:00 - Intro0:58 - Adrian talks about teaching2:07 - Creating long form YouTube tutorials6:15 - Probably the most useful thing Adrian will teach: "CTRL + F"7:22 - Windows shortcuts & transitioning full time to Linux10:20 - Video games Shawn played growing up11:57 - League of Legends (LoL)15:12 - Single-player video games19:00 - Old school programmers22:22 - Programming classes at University27:19 - Trying to learn C++ by modeling financial derivatives30:06 - Working a HVAC job in Philadelphia31:45 - Adrian's Community College experiences34:40 - Don't buy a purple Camaro...36:46 - Why Adrian started learning to program41:56 - Shawn's learning about lower level programming43:40 - Spacewar! The first video game on a computer44:25 - Abstractions in the electronic & physical world47:02 - Shawn's favorite experience with TUDev (a comp sci club)49:45 - Trying to figure out what to study in college57:59 - Shawn's work at Lockheed Martin1:04:52 - Transitioning from Community College to a 4 year university1:08:00 - Finding people that are passionate about learning1:13:25 - Shawn's Web Development internship1:23:34 - Shawn's current System Engineering role1:45:29 - Dealing with work stressors1:48:32 - Dungeons & Dragons1:53:14 - Ideal features for a social media platforms1:55:51 - Discord & Discord Bots1:57:20 - Pokémon Cards, Meme Coins and NFTs2:00:13 - Reddit, Millennials probably suck now2:04:13 - Normies vs. techies2:05:44 - Big tech companies will eventually get disrupted2:10:04 - Video games Adrian & Shawn are currently playing2:17:40 - Conclusion
Transcribe →Finance, Economics and Management with Matt Taylor - #11
May 2, 202501:37:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode I talk with Matthew Taylor. Matt is a portfolio manager with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. We discuss how Matt became interested in finance & economics, Bell Labs, Matt's time as a consultant in the Utilities industry, investing during the Russian default & Asian currency crisis, private equity, hedge funds, the business of AI and book recommendations. Hope you enjoy!CONNECT:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717X: https://twitter.com/DolinayGOdysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0Medium: https://medium.com/@adriandolinayPODCAST:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aspiring-stem-geek/id1765996824Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Aspiring-STEM-Geek/B0DC73S9SN?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpiHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/202676097/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60dPNJbDPaPw7ru8g5btxV?si=26e034e416f446d8BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:From Third World to First: The Singapore StoryThe Idea Factory by Jon GertnerStuck by Yoni AppelbaumThe Autobiography of Malcolm X|-Video Chapters-|0:00 - Intro1:34 - Growing up in an Academic family2:48 - Bell Labs6:02 - Matt's initial interest in Finance & Economics11:05 - Studying Economics in Swarthmore College12:25 - Philadelphia's Rise & eventual struggles with deindustrialization15:04 - Matt's time in the Electric Utility industry19:04 - The financial/economic regime during the 1990's23:30 - China's Manufacturing Sector26:40 - Software as the driver of manufacturing28:04 - Value investing during the Dot Com Bubble bust31:37 - Portfolio Management35:45 - Finance from different perspectives38:38 - Innovation in South East Asia40:03 - Private equity, hedge funds, venture capital50:55 - The new buzz word in finance52:25 - The Business of AI57:41 - Natural gas and other energy sources1:03:35 - Real estate1:06:45 - Interest rates and manager performance1:10:50 - The GameStop Episode1:17:13 - Financial market shock of April 20251:20:40 - Automation in manufacturing1:22:58 - China exports of electric vehicles1:24:20 - Matt's trip to the Galápagos Islands1:26: 45 - Matt & Adrian's Book recommendations1:32:20 - Matt & Adrian's news source recommendations1:34:03 - Conclusion
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