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LLM AI on-call engineer infrastructure operations

LeadDev . May 13, 2026

How LLMs Became Walmart's On-Call Engineer

Walmart put an LLM between support staff and complex infrastructure using MCP, cutting triage time by 85% — scaling operations without scaling headcount.

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IEEE Spectrum . June 03, 2026

7 Ways Engineers Flourish in the AI Era

While AI has become a baseline tool for engineers, durable advantage comes from fundamentals, system design, rigorous review, and communication that AI cannot reliably replace.

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Professionals collaborating in a community setting

IEEE Spectrum . March 12, 2026

Investing in Your Professional Community Yields Big Returns

Volunteering broadens perspectives and develops leadership skills — and gives back to the communities that shaped your career.

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Leader mentoring team members in a modern workspace

IEEE Spectrum . December 17, 2025

Advice on Leading, Mentoring, and Greater Innovation

Practical guidance on effective leadership, mentoring practices, and fostering innovation within high-performing engineering teams.

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