Computer Vision isn’t just the strain on your eyes from staring at the computer for too long. Computer Vision is a diverse and widespread field of study. In the most basic description, Computer Vision is a way for a machines to recognize, understand and interact with a picture, 3D objects, or videos. We… Read more »
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3 ways to get involved in the future of Artificial Intelligence
When you think “Artificial Intelligence” — what comes to mind? Do you think of Ex Machina human-like robots taking over the world? Or maybe you envision having your own butler like Tony Stark’s Jarvis in The Avengers. In movies, artificial intelligence is depicted as being overly futuristic. In reality, AI has already had a profound… Read more »
How do Clinton and Trump differ on technology and the Silicon Valley?
It’s clear that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, the Democratic and Republican nominees, have had very different approaches to the presidential election. What isn’t clear, are their respective views on issues in technology. Hillary Clinton, the Obama-endorsed Democratic nominee, recently released a detailed technology initiative that states her stance on technology talent shortages, net neutrality… Read more »
How to Make the Transition from Software Developer to Machine Learning Engineer
Machine learning and artificial intelligence are two of the major buzzwords we hear in the tech industry. The two seek to disrupt the way businesses run, how humans interact, and how everyday tasks function. This game-changing technology is exciting, and engineers want to get in on the action. Artificial intelligence is the study of developing… Read more »
How accurate are Donald Trump’s views on the Silicon Valley?
Donald Trump, the infamous real estate mogul, television boss, and now presidential candidate, is well known for his out-spoken nature. His success in the primary rounds have turned his strong opinions from empty threats into viable scenarios, if he is elected president. It seems that Donald Trump has a vendetta against the Silicon Valley tech… Read more »
5 myths about working as a contract engineer in the Silicon Valley
We always hear misconceptions and myths about working as a contract engineer in the Silicon Valley. Job seekers are quick to share horror stories with colleagues about layoffs in big companies, staffing agency relationships turned sour, or unstable start up jobs. While these situations do take place in the Silicon Valley on occasion, they are… Read more »
Survival Tips for New Engineering Consultants
Navigating the Silicon Valley consulting world can be a bit intimidating at first. You shouldn’t feel like you’re left to fend for yourself in your first engineering consulting project. That’s why we put together this list of survival tips, tricks and insight to help guide you through your first contract. This survival guide for new engineering consultants was written… Read more »
The Top 4 New Year’s Resolutions for Engineers
Now that you have your holiday decorations put away and sent home the last of your out-of-town relatives, it’s time to focus on your goals for the upcoming year. Whether you’re making personal or career-related goals, it’s an excellent time to get introspective and find areas for improvement. Each year, people make vows to… Read more »
What an amazing year! Looking back at 2015 at ERG
As 2016 ramps up, we’re looking back at some of the best moments and stand out events at ERG over the past year. 2015 was ERG’s 11th year in business, and our team couldn’t feel more grateful for our continued success in such a dynamic market. We continue to be fortunate to have some of… Read more »
6 technologies that will land you an engineering contract gig in 2016
Silicon Valley engineering teams are gearing up for 2016! We’ve come up with a list of skills and technologies engineering managers will be looking for in the coming year. Not all of these skills are new technologies like Swift or Coffeescript. Some are long tried-and-true like Python Test Automation and ASIC Verification. They all… Read more »