Dr. Fabian Thiele is a Group Director, Technology, Data and BI, Data & AI at ECCO.
In this episode, Fabian shared his journey from academic research and a PhD in particle physics to building a career in Tech.
We talked about how he approaches learning from reading and lectures to learning by doing and how experimenting and trying things out can be one of the most effective ways to grow.
We also discuss why code reviews matter, even when working with AI-generated code. We highlight the value of team building and what makes a strong engineering culture.
Listen to the full episode to learn from his experience and insights!
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00:00 - Introduction
02:07 - What Drew Him Into Tech
03:43 - His Education Path
04:20 - Learning Through Curiosity
06:37 - Academic Transition: Embracing Physics Without a Formal Degree
10:15 - How He Approaches Learning
15:52 - About His First Job
20:44 - The Transition From Academia To Industry
23:23 - About his Role as Data Scientist
25:45 - About his Role as a Team Lead
33:35 - About his Current Role
39:50 - About AI Coding Tools
40:25 - The Importance of Critical Review
43:28 - How about AI Review? :D
46:13 - Advice
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