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This week’s #AndelaBookClub pick is The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman, recommended by Ricardo Mota, Head of Product and Design Practices at Andela. “This book has fundamentally shaped how I think about AI's trajectory and our collective responsibility in guiding it ethically. It's made me more intentional about the technology decisions we make at Andela and how they impact the global talent community we serve.” Have you read The Coming Wave? What book has shaped the way you think about technology?

Can you budget AI credits per model, or per user? From the differences to user and model controls to the ability to block certain models as an admin, Guil Hernandez walks through it all on this week's "Token Talk." Looking for more Copilot tips? Register for our upcoming Token Optimization webinar with GitHub: https://lnkd.in/eDGUk3Zw

Most engineering leaders are measuring what AI does for developers day to day. Matt Beane thinks that's the wrong question entirely. Instead of asking how the ball was released, ask where you were looking to see what kind of pitch it was. The productivity boost is important, but it's the learning rate that matters. Is your organization getting better over time? Most companies have no idea. Watch the full conversation with Cory Hymel on Shift + Tab Podcast: https://lnkd.in/ebzVcQiZ

Every engineering leader understands technical debt. You ship the expedient thing, and you pay for it later with interest. Hiring works the same way. When a job description is written against a title that no longer matches the work, you don't feel it on the day you hire. You feel it in the capability you thought you bought and have to buy again, and in a learning budget aimed at skills that were already commoditizing. This is talent debt. Our new research finds that 53% of Fortune 500 postings titled "AI Engineer" or "ML Engineer" ask for skills drawn from at least two different established roles. The title names one job. The skills describe another. This gap has a cost. We analyzed 47,101 postings and scored 2,026 skills to show where the gap is widest and what the emerging roles actually require. Read the full report and dig into the eight new roles we uncovered: https://lnkd.in/edjKee7z

Want to get better at optimizing your Copilot token costs? Join our upcoming webinar with GitHub to share practical ways to manage AI tool costs, improve productivity, guide AI adoption, and drive engineering ROI. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ecEKrvft

“Right now, a lot of companies have access to AI. The opportunity is what happens next,” said Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela. “The companies that get this right will build the skills and workflows to use AI well, and the engineering capacity to put it into real work. That’s how you get from adoption to solutions that actually create value. As an OpenAI Select Partner, we’ll help enterprises do that at scale.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCNC4xuc

Technical skills are changing faster than traditional training programs can keep up. In this episode of Emerj’s AI in Business Podcast, Nicola Lyons, Senior Director of Talent Operations at Andela, shares why keeping technical teams current requires a more continuous approach to learning, one that’s personalized to the skills people actually need. Listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/d6ei68Ca

There are so many tools out there. Which one has earned a permanent spot in your workflow?

Get to know Aaron Jaramillo, Sales Development Representative at Andela, “I help companies scale AI adoption by building AI-ready teams and bridging the gap between ideas and real capability.” “I joined Andela because I wanted to be in an environment surrounded by people I could learn from and grow in my sales career especially at a company that isn't just adapting to the future of AI, but shaping it. I love being part of a team that's tackling the bigger challenge of AI growth and modernization, all while creating opportunities for talented people around the globe.” “One of my biggest hobbies outside of work is music. I love discovering new songs and even producing my own. Having music playing always brings me a sense of calm and peace.” We asked Aaron to share two truths and a lie. Can you spot the lie? ✦ I played in orchestra as a kid ✦ I hate loud cars ✦ I like making music #ThisIsAndela #BusinessSolutions #TechHiring

For this edition of #AndelaBookClub, we’re featuring Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. This book encouraged Bianca Marquez, Senior Manager, Accounting at Andela to be more confident, speak up, and take a more active role in shaping her career. “It also helped me recognize the importance of speaking up, seeking growth opportunities, and supporting other women in the workplace.” What book has shaped your career journey?