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5 Insights from a Deaf Engineer at Intel - I'm a development engineer working in the Intel Module Repair division, where I research, develop, and implement new module/robot repair procedures, including innovative engineering solutions and technology...
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The sound of money: How one ally used #AI tech to build a cash recognition app - The problem? Nepalese paper currency does not have special marking, making it difficult for visually impaired people to distinguish the notes. Intel® Student Ambassador Kshitiz Rimal knew artificial intelligence (AI) could help. Call it happenstance, call it destiny, but for Kshitiz Rimal all it took was a chance encounter to change everything. “I was traveling...
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Interview with Alexsey Gruzdev, Deep Learning R&D Engineer - What is your role at Intel? I’ve worked in two teams since I joined Intel. Most of the time I worked as a developer of computer vision algorithms based on neural networks: this included detecting pedestrians, face recognition, and identifying license plates (mostly in China). During these three years, I was also involved in other...
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Interview with Olga Kiseleva, Program Manager - How did you start your Intel journey? Honestly, I did not get a job the first time I applied at Intel. I probably did not have enough knowledge or even self-confidence to pass this interview successfully. However, I was so determined to get there that I started to develop my skills. Afterone year of hard...
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Separating Fact from Fiction: The Truth About AI - Once rooted in the realm of science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) is now a huge part of our everyday lives. We just don’t recognize it. Have you ever: Received a bank alert for suspected fraudulent charges? Been reminded to exercise … by your smartphone? Had Alexa recognize your voice and play that song you couldn’t get out of your head? Yes? Surprise! These are all examples of AI in action. Okay, but what...
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: The Journey to Becoming an Engineer - Karla Bracamonte, a Mexican immigrant, worked as a custodian at Arizona State University. One day, she walked past a whiteboard with unfinished algebraic equations written on it. “I turned to my coworker at the time and I told them, ‘I can do this,’” Bracamonte said. Realizing her talent, a professor and her coworkers encouraged her...
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In conversation with Physical Design Engineer Azman Mohamed Eusoff - After a rocky start, curiosity and perseverance led Azman to success Azman Mohamed joined Intel Malaysia as a junior physical design engineer. At the time, taking on the role was both a major challenge and an opportunity. He came from an electrical engineering background and moving into the realm of physical electronic-based design required a...
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“Be Inclusive, Be Complete”: Intel Diverse Abilities Network Launched in Intel Malaysia - July 22 marked the beginning of an important milestone for Intel Malaysia as we embarked upon our Intel Diverse Abilities Network (IDAN) journey. The vision of IDAN is to make the world a better place for people with diverse abilities by doing three things: influencing innovation, fostering an inclusive environment, and empowering individuals to realize...
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Conquering the ‘Mother of All Relay Races’ – Blind - United in Stride, the first relay team of blind and visually impaired runners, make Hood to Coast history with the help of two Intel employees. An almost impossible feat Darryl Adams was a key member of a team that spent last weekend running 200 miles along the mountainous path from Mt. Hood to the Oregon...
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Meet Intel Malaysia’s principal software engineer - “If you can understand building blocks, you can enable innovation and empower others to do the same.” Kenneth Tan knew since high school that he wanted to be a software engineer. It was his love for gaming that cultivated this interest, which harken back to the days of the 8-bit Nintendo and Atari. But what...
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Gladiators of Change: Through the Looking Glass of Global Diversity & Inclusion - Gladiators of Change: Through the Looking Glass of Global Diversity and Inclusion This blog was guest written by Nathalie Bulos, Joyce Weiner, and Sunita Utgikar. The business reasons for increasing diversity are well documented. According to research, nonhomogeneous teams are smarter than homogeneous ones1 and a diverse workforce generates more revenue and accelerates business ingenuity2. ...
Female Inventors Help Intel Receive Top 5 Ranking - By Vanessa Bailey, Global Director of Intellectual Property Policy, Intel In February 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) published a report on female inventor participation. I am pleased to report that Intel ranked in the top 5 with respect to the number of women as participants in the patent inventor workforce (i.e....