In the Age of AI: How I’m Building My "New-normal" Skill Set

In IT industry, where speed, accuracy, and user trust are critical, AI is increasingly taking over tasks that used to be done by humans, from coding and testing to data analysis. But the real shift isn’t just about AI doing the work for you. It’s about how AI is freeing your mind from repetitive execution, allowing you to focus on higher-level thinking.

You may still be a developer, tester, or data analyst, but your role likely looks different now because of AI:
- You need a deeper understanding of financial products
- You’re expected to ask better questions, not just about code but also about business logic
- You need to know how to work effectively with AI to improve productivity and reduce errors
- Or you’re taking on responsibilities that weren’t originally part of your role

This challenge invites you to reflect on how AI has changed the way you think and, in turn, how you’re building your “new-normal” skill set in the IT environment.

You don’t need to be an AI expert. Just share the real changes in how you work today thanks to AI.

Reflection:
- What has AI helped you stop thinking about and what does it now force you to think more deeply about?
- What’s one skill you’ve recently had to learn because of AI?
- How has your day-to-day work changed since you started using AI?

Your "new-normal":
- What tasks are you doing now that weren’t part of your role before?
- How do you use AI in your daily work?
- What used to be optional but is now becoming a must-have?
- What challenges have you faced while adapting to new ways of working?

Advice:
- For someone new to IT, what skills should they prepare in the AI era?
- How are you building yourself to create more value at work?
- How can someone move beyond “using AI” to actually creating value with it?