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In this talk, Ruslan Shchuchkin, GenAI Engineer at Finance Guru, shares his unique career evolution from business administration and account management to building production-grade generative AI systems. We explore the transition from traditional Data Science to the modern AI Engineer role, defined by the "universal soldier" mindset and the ability to ship end-to-end products.You’ll learn about:- Why modern AI engineers must bridge the gap between frontend, backend, and LLM logic.- How building in public and creating personal projects like Branch GPT can fast-track your hiring process.- Why understanding human behavior and user needs is the ultimate safeguard against AI replacement.- How to use tools like Cursor and Claude to accelerate development without losing your technical edge.- How traditional roles are evolving and why evaluation is the new superpower for data professionals.- Practical tips for starting local AI meetups and side hustles (like the Catch a Flat extension) without perfectionism.- Why the industry is shifting toward specific project track records and energy over formal degrees.Links: - https://www.swyx.io/create-luckTIMECODES: