Mark Sparks

Jesus Follower. Creating the Modern Agriculture Digital Platform @BayerCropScience. Thoughts are my own.

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Kids need to understand how to solve problems using the latest tools and techniques AND understand how things actually work. Without this we cannot embrace a First Principles approach—we’ll be stuck in the incremental rather than groundbreaking achievement.

Teach your kids how to program; how computers work AND teach them how to be better and prompting AI--you don't have to choose one or the other.

[John Carmack @ID_AA_Carmack]

“Coding” was never the source of value, and people shouldn’t get overly attached to it. Problem solving is the core skill. The discipline and precision demanded by traditional programming will remain valuable transferable attributes, but they won’t be a barrier to entry.

Many times over the years I have thought about a great programmer I knew that loved assembly language to the point of not wanting to move to C. I have to fight some similar feelings of my own around using existing massive codebases and inefficient languages, but I push through.

I had somewhat resigned myself to the fact that I might be missing out on the “final abstraction”, where you realize that managing people is more powerful than any personal tool. I just don’t like it, and I can live with the limitations that puts on me.

I suspect that I will enjoy managing AIs more, even if they wind up being better programmers than I am.

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

@mtsparks 💯

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

Will this work? Is this the right place? Can we find the people?

There were many questions just a bit more than a year ago. And now, after finally visiting our Digital Hub in Warsaw, I'm confident the answer is a resounding YES to all these questions.…https://t.co/J4GBZbCgl5

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

I guess "think long term" wasn't a catchy enough title. I will admit the framing here caught my attention, especially given OKRs are a key element of our Bayer | Crop Science digital transformation.

The content of the article res…https://t.co/c0k5JKtgbj https://t.co/N1Q1ShUng0

[Becca Waller @BeccaLWaller]

We’re going Beast Mode in 2019!! Great products and even better people! 👊🏼👊🏼

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

@ATTBusiness @gwenstefani @ATTStadium Yes

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

Never thought I would be promoting #IoT #security by day and watching @gwenstefani put on an incredible show by night! #ATTBizSummit #shotoniphone @ATTStadium

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

@ATTBusiness @Imaginedragons @ATTStadium Yes

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

From learning about successful #blockchain deployments to watching @Imaginedragons rock the @ATTStadium !! Well done @ATTBusiness #ATTBizSummit

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

@ATTBusiness @EmmittSmith22 @ATTStadium @DCCheerleaders @dallascowboys Yes.

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

What does @EmmittSmith22 and #5G have in common? #fast #reliable and #unstoppable! I was able to brainstorm #business impact of 5G and meet Emmitt at the same event! Really cool @ATTBusiness #ATTBizSummit #IoT @ATTStadium @DCCheerleaders @dallascowboys

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

I was grateful to share why we care so much about #IoT #security at @Bayer4Crops. This dialog pushed security to the forefront for leaders across industries. Enhanced security helps companies build #trust with customers. #ATTBizSummit #edge #analytics #5G

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

@5_by_26 @gwenstefani @ATTStadium I’m glad others are enjoying it!

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

@5_by_26 @gwenstefani @ATTStadium Yes I was lucky enough to take the photo! I couldn’t believe how it turned out.

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

@AdrianCartier78 @naveensingla9

[Andrew Ng @AndrewYNg]

Just finished writing final few chapters of Machine Learning Yearning book draft, on how to organize and strategize your ML projects. Will send out soon -- sign up at https://t.co/TgvKPa033r if you want a copy!

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

Nice tips about helping people become leaders. My favorite: “Focus On Creating A Leader, Not Just A Manager” #leadership #development #culture https://t.co/P3KFpA17mB

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

2 hour flight time? Ok I’m intrigued. #drones #UAS

[The Verge @verge]

Impossible Aerospace wants to revolutionize drones, then aircraft https://t.co/toymiFRH3z

[Mark Sparks @markdsparks]

Capitalizing on the vast amount of new data collected is key: “Comprehensive integration into a single #digital #platform builds the ideal environment in which to apply artificial intelligence (AI) systems for more extensive data mining and analysis.” https://t.co/5qr6YKH24i

[Neil Killick @neil_killick]

The PO has final say on the what. The development team on the how. That Doesn't mean no one else has useful input on those things. Healthy #scrum teams collaborate on everything, and celebrate collective wisdom, not bicker on who should be doing what. #agile