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Learning Software Engineering During the Era of AI | Raymond Fu | TEDxCSTU
What happens when the future of your profession is challenged by the very technology it helped create? In this eye-opening TEDxCSTU talk, veteran technologist and entrepreneur Raymond Fu explores a provocative question: If AI can write code, is it still worth learning software engineering?
Drawing from decades of experience leading innovation in the tech industry, and reflecting on his role as both a professor and the father of a future engineer, Raymond offers a bold new perspective on what it means to be a software engineer in the AI era. With real-world examples, personal insights, and a touch of humor, he explores how AI is reshaping the profession, and why human engineers are more essential than ever.
This talk presents a new framework for preparing the next generation of engineers. It goes beyond coding speed to emphasize critical thinking, system design, ethical leadership, and creative collaboration with AI.
Raymond Fu is a seasoned technologist, serial entrepreneur, and computer science educator. He has led engineering teams across startups and enterprise environments, building scalable systems and mentoring young talent. Raymond’s deep industry knowledge spans software development, artificial intelligence, and the evolving human-AI partnership. As a passionate advocate for education and innovation, he continues to inspire engineers to not just adapt to AI, but to lead it.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx.
Event: TEDxCSTU
Date: May 18th, 2025
Location: California Science & Technology University (CSTU)
Website: https://www.cstu.edu?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedx2025&utm_term=raymond_fu
Speaker: Raymond Fu
Learn more about the speaker:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondxfu/
Organizer: Leni Jin, Organizer of TEDxCSTU
Connect with the organizer:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenijin/
#tedxcstu2025 #TEDxTalks #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #PersonalGrowth Raymond Fu is a veteran technologist and serial entrepreneur with deep roots in the software industry. In this insightful talk, he tackles a critical question facing today’s workforce: How do we learn software engineering in the age of AI? With firsthand experience leading innovation across startups and tech companies, Raymond shares practical ideas on what students can do to become successful engineers and thrive in an AI-driven world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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What Do Software Engineers ACTUALLY Do?
In this video, I will talk about what software engineers actually do all day.
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00:00 What Do Software Engineers Actually Do?
00:35 Writing Code As A Software Engineer
02:02 Testing Code
03:07 Maintaining & Innovating
04:47 Designing The Architecture
06:14 On Call Support
07:15 The Global Impact of Software Engineering
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