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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