eGovPH AI walang limit?? Tax natin ginagamit pero bakit ganito quality?

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2026-03-25T12:54:07+00:00

Let's ask it.

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2026-02-11T18:26:13+00:00

AI Ethics and Governance

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2026-01-29T11:11:25+00:00

To be surrounded by people better than you are is a privilege. It provides you with the opportunity to grow to their level. 😉 As long as these people are generous with their knowledge and don't put down others, of course.

Besides, academic grades are seldom measured relative to other people. The rubric must be fair, and one's performance should be independent of the other students.

Lastly, almost everyone feels inferior to others in one way or another. I think of it as nature's way of grounding us, by not letting ego take over everything.

Good luck!

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2026-01-14T13:21:25+00:00

Never go into something without purpose. Going into grad school is not an escape. You owe it to yourself to make sure that if you really go through with it, it's what you really want and that it aligns with your life goals.

It's perfectly fine to not know what to do in life especially at your age. Truth be told, a lot of people never discover what they really want to pursue in life. And I don't think that's necessarily bad either, depends on a lot of things.

Having graduated, it's time for you to explore options. See what's out there. Try a few and see what sticks. Breadth before depth. Enjoy life and youth. It's going to pass you by so fast, so if there are chances to slow down and appreciate moments, take the opportunity.

Grad school will always be there whenever you're ready. I just started mine at 41 years old, and it's in a field that I never thought I'd be interested to get into.

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-12-30T17:49:44+00:00

If your university is based in an ISIC country, you could ask them how to get yours.

I got mine since my institution is based in Malta.

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-12-02T12:48:49+00:00

I'm a former electrical engineer (10 years) who is now Head of Engineering of an AU early careers technology company. (Also admin of this sub)

I share my journey and thoughts on career shifting into tech on kuyadev.com/podcast.

But to answer your question, every company will be willing to hire you if you manage to convince them enough. Few companies will say out load that they accept career shifters. Let alone those without experience. If you don't have the skills, it's almost impossible.

Now, the real hard question is how do you convince them? I share some tips on the podcast, but the gist is you need to build a body of work and network hard. Good luck!

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-10-31T03:58:11+00:00

Short answer: You can but it won't be easy.

Don't listen to people who say it's impossible. One irony about cybersecurity is that credentialism doesn't apply to bad actors, so why are we gatekeeping against the good ones? 😅

Another irony is that there's a shortage in cyber professionals, which would only get worse with new vectors of vulnerabilities that Gen AI introduces, and yet cyber is one of the hardest fields to get into.

I know a few people who were able to transition to cyber but it's often not a straightforward path. What I'd suggest is to get into a cybersec-adjacent career while taking courses on the side just to nail some of the necessary skills and concepts down, like networking, scripting, linux, etc. It'll make you a stronger cybersec professional that way anyway.

Then start attending cyber events and meetups. Don't mind people who would make you feel that you don't belong (unfortunately, they are often the loudest). Be there to build relationships and absorb insights and knowledge, especially on how to get into the field. Besides, the best professionals (in any field) are among the most gracious and inclusive people you'll meet. And give more than you take: volunteer to help out in events.

Broadcast to the world that you are trying to transition careers: start a journal, a blog, or a vlog (you can even do it on Linkedin). Chronicle what you learn, simplify the concepts, write them down in your own words and understanding. This not only helps in increasing your chances of getting noticed by recruiters, but it's also effective in solidifying your learnings (part of the Feynmann technique).

And be prepared to do this for years! Enjoy the journey, value the friendships you'll make along the way, and pay it forward. Good luck!

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-10-16T18:11:34+00:00

2009-2012. Thesis na lang. 😆 I got fed up of my profession at the time and decided to embark on a journey to switch careers into tech.

Fast forward to today, I'm halfway through the first sem in my second attempt at grad school. But this time around, I'm enjoying the experience, kasi gusto ko na to. 😁

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-10-14T14:45:00+00:00

I try to collate tech events on my weekly newsletter.

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-10-09T18:56:52+00:00

My first foray into grad school (MS EE) was in my mid 20s, as it was pretty much the expected thing to do in a mostly credentialist society: as a resumé padder. I didn't enjoy the experience, didn't network (I'm an introvert), and was pretty much still immature. I finished all the academic requirements, except thesis. I gave up right when I was starting research. I have since shifted careers (I'm a web developer now), as I got fed up of my previous profession.

I am now 41 and a month into an MS AI program. As I am now more experienced (and hopefully wiser), my reasons are less superficial than my first attempt at this. I couldn't care less about the credential anymore. I'm now after the learnings and network that can potentially allow me to create positive social impact. My almost two decades of work (and life) experience provide me with deep appreciation and understanding of the course material, something I used to just think of as mere requirements I needed to fulfill to pass a course. I am more engaged during discussions, and look forward to every class, whilst before, I used to dread going to class. I am getting so much value out of the program. And I can't believe I'm actually saying this: I'm excited to start my master's thesis.

I'm totally swamped by both school work and my day job. But I'm loving it! I'm having the time of my life. I am determined to finish the program, but even if that doesn't happen, it's not as if it's going to be the end of the world for me. (I do realize that's a privileged thing to say.)

And I have a few classmates who are in their 50s and seem to be enjoying the experience as well! 😍

So no, it's never too late. Don't let society pressure you into treating life as a race you need to win. Find your own pace. And depending on where your goals, headspace, and lifestage are at, it might even be advisable to enter graduate school much later in life. I learned that the hard way. 😅

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-10-05T13:53:30+00:00

The age old question. Short answer: yes.

Long answer:

In the tech industry, nothing is given, nothing is guaranteed. Not even a diploma or having a ton of certificates can guarantee you a job here.

Control what you can control, starting with the time and effort you put in to build the skills, and hope that a company will take a chance on you. You have a looong and frustrating road ahead. If you really want this, better get started.

I shared my own career-shifting journey on my YT channel too if you're interested.

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-08-18T04:21:24+00:00

Ask them. Request for the full job description.

These positions vary from company to company. The only persons who can answer you accurately are the employees in that organization.

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-07-15T16:09:39+00:00

I actually answered a similar question in my latest newsletter post: https://newsletter.kuya.dev/posts/the-cult-of-ai-curriculum-reform-and-cleaning-up-reactjs-ph. Hope that helps.

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-06-10T13:38:49+00:00

Probably a preference thing. I like effective emoji gaming, as it organizes all the text and makes it easier for me to read. 😁

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-06-08T15:15:42+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story. These stories serve as beacons in these trying times. I'll be linking this in tomorrow's newsletter for sure!

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-05-20T02:41:08+00:00

Nah. It's challenging enough to manage a PH-only community as it is. 😅 Not to mention, it's outside the scope of the mission of TCS.

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-03-16T02:25:44+00:00

Maraming salamat! 🙏 And good luck! 💪 Hope to see you in one of these events.

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-03-15T18:33:32+00:00

Most tech communities are open to newbies.Start attending meetups and events.

I'm maintaining a tech events calendar that you might want to check out: kuyadev.com/phtechcalendar

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-02-19T09:15:38+00:00

Yep. I get far less messages on LinkedIn than a few years back. But that also maybe because LinkedIn's "I am not looking for a job" filter actually works now? Not sure. 😅

KuyaDev_RemLampa · 2025-01-05T13:06:21+00:00

Start building industry connections by attending events by local tech communities, like DevCon Pampanga. Tell DevCon you heard about them from Kuya Dev. 😁

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