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Rethinking User Interface Design for the TV Platform

Designing for television has become part of the continuum of devices that require a rethink of how we approach user interfaces and user experiences.

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Pascal Potvin

Pascal Potvin

With 12 years in UI/UX and creative direction, Pascal has delivered immersive experiences led design teams for Sony, Fox, Disney, and more.

How Machine Learning Can Enhance Cybersecurity for Autonomous Cars

Security is a critical concern for self-driving cars. Learn how machine learning can be deployed to protect autonomous cars from cyberattacks and malware.

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Dino Causevic

Dino Causevic

Dino is a software developer and expert in machine learning. He has extensive knowledge of mathematics, neural networks, and deep learning, and has worked as a security engineer for Atia Consulting and as a machine learning engineer at Philips Domestic Appliances.

Designing for Interactive Environments and Smart Spaces

Designing past mobile or desktop interaction boundaries and into the physical world opens up possibilities to create immersive environmental experiences.

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Jamie Teresuk

Jamie Teresuk

Jamie is a UX art director with two decades of experience leading international teams and delivering top-notch design for digital products.

How Software Will Dominate the Automotive Industry

The rise of autonomous vehicles will cause a tectonic shift in the mobility industry―and incumbents must evolve along with it. Learn how automakers can position themselves to flourish in the new era of mobility.

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Toby Clarence-Smith

Toby Clarence-Smith

Toby is a valuation expert with deep financial experience across investment banking, VC investing, and private equity. He founded and sold a VC-backed company, and has also served as an assistant vice president for Barclays Capital. Toby has an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

How Autonomous Driving Created A Talent War

As vehicular autonomy draws closer to reality, automotive players are locked in a high-stakes competition for top talent―and artificial intelligence isn’t the only skill in demand.

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Sib Mahapatra

Sib Mahapatra

Sib Mahapatra is a growth consultant and entrepreneur with a keen interest in the future of work.

A Guide to Process-oriented Programming in Elixir and OTP

Process-oriented programming is a paradigm in which the process structure and communication between processes of a system are the primary concerns. That’s the paradigm, but how does it work in real life?

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Michael Latta

Michael Latta

Michael is a software engineer with deep technical and leadership skills. As an entrepreneur, he is both a leader and a team player.

Experts’ Corner: Pitch Deck Tips for Fundraising Success

Fundraising, for companies at any stage, is undoubtedly a challenging process. Even for seasoned entrepreneurs and startups already experiencing market traction, a compelling pitch and accompanying pitch deck are still necessary. While there is variance around stylistic delivery of the pitch and aesthetic of the deck itself, you might be relieved to hear that the infamous pitch deck boils down to a formula.

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Melissa Lin

Melissa Lin

Melissa has worked in ECM, tech startups, and management consulting, advising Fortune 500 companies across multiple sectors.

Code Optimization: The Optimal Way to Optimize

Optimization sounds ideal. Ironically, the very aspect of our code we are trying to optimize can be sabotaged by this process, taking out innocent bystanders along the way. Is it a perfectionists’ goldmine…or minefield? In this article, Toptal Freelance Software Engineer Kevin Bloch offers a more balanced approach to the art and science of optimization.

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Kevin Bloch

Kevin Bloch

Kevin has 20+ years among full-stack, desktop, and indie game development. He lately specializes in PostgreSQL, JavaScript, Perl, and Haxe.

A Product Designer’s Guide to Competitive Analysis

A competitive product analysis can dramatically improve customer satisfaction and conversion rates as well as give assurance that you stand apart from your competitors.

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Chandan Mishra

Chandan Mishra

Chandan is a UX/UI designer providing solutions for clients globally. He recently sold his first startup and leads a team of UX designers.

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