Ep 42 - How to Become An AI & Robotics Specialist with Terrence Southern

Have you ever met someone who builds robots for a living? Well, you're in luck. On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Terrence Southern. Terrence is a Robotics, Automation & Artificial Intelligence Specialist with 25 years of experience. As the CEO of Robotopia, he’s implemented robotic solutions for Fortune 100 companies around the globe, installing over 2,000 robots on various projects. Terrence is also the leader and podcast host of the BlerdOut Movement and the founder of Illuminate STEM. His work in the industry and community has earned him numerous awards, and today he’ll share his insights on robotics, AI, and nurturing the next generation of leaders. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH TERRENCE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrencesouthern/ Website: http://www.terrencesouthern.com/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Discovering Robotics 10:50 - Taking Advantage of an Internship 17:10 - Balancing Confidence and Humility 20:50 - Staying Motivated 25:45 - IoT in Robotics 27:45 - Self-learning Robotics 33:30 - Top 3 Skills 40:00 - Making Tech Flashy 45:30 - Best Entry Level Path 51:05 - Nature or Nurture 58:20 - AI Boom 1:00:20 - Final Words 1:01:35 - Conclusion