Future-Proofing Your Engineering Career in the Age of AI: Skills, Agentic AI, and Career Strategy
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Skills, Strategy, and Staying Relevant in the AI Era
AI isn’t just changing what engineers build — it’s redefining what it means to be an engineer.
From cloud and data engineering to robotics and infrastructure, the skills that created success over the past decade are rapidly evolving. Engineers today must learn how to work with AI systems, not just build software without them.
In this virtual session, Tim Dodd — Chair of the AI Innovation Network Philadelphia and a former software engineer turned technology sales leader — shares practical insights from the front lines of AI adoption across industry and government.
Participants will learn:
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Which engineering skills are rising — and which are fading
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How agentic AI is changing daily engineering workflows
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Practical AI tools engineers can begin using immediately
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Career paths emerging at the intersection of engineering, AI, and business
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What engineers should focus on learning over the next 12–24 months
Whether you want to stay technical, move into leadership, or explore adjacent career paths, this session provides actionable guidance to future-proof your career.
Who Should Attend:
- Mid-career and senior engineers exploring how AI impacts their role
- Technical professionals considering a move into leadership or strategy
- Cloud, data, and infrastructure engineers adapting to AI-driven workflows
- Anyone in STEM looking to future-proof their career trajectory
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Gunasekar Pullur Balu , IEEE Philadelphia Section PACE chair, pbgunasekar@ieee.org
- Co-sponsored by IEEE Future Networks AI/ML Working Group
- Starts 27 February 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 09 April 2026 04:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Topic:
Skills, Strategy, and Staying Relevant in the AI Era
Biography:
Tim Dodd is Chair of the AI Innovation Network Philadelphia, a community connecting AI professionals across industry, academia, and government. With a Computer Science background and an AI concentration, Tim began his career as a software engineer before transitioning into enterprise technology and AI strategy leadership.
Today, he works at the intersection of engineering, business outcomes, and emerging AI systems, helping organizations adopt practical AI solutions while navigating workforce transformation. His experience moving from engineering into technical sales and ecosystem leadership provides a unique perspective on how engineers can expand career opportunities while maintaining a strong technical foundation.
Agenda
6:00 PM — Welcome and Introduction
6:05 PM — Skills, Strategy, and Staying Relevant in the AI Era (Tim Dodd)
6:45 PM — Q&A and Open Discussion
7:00 PM — Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events
Hosted by the IEEE Philadelphia Section | PACE Committee | Free and open to all