The tech industry is evolving fast, and becoming a software engineer in 2026 requires more than just learning how to code.

In this episode, we sit down with Arthur Bernier Jr (@bigpoppacode), CTO, software engineer, AI builder, and entrepreneur, to discuss what it truly takes to succeed in today’s AI driven tech landscape.

Arthur shares his journey into software engineering, from writing his first lines of code to building AI powered solutions, including software designed to detect deepfakes. As a tech leader and founder, he has built and scaled products, led engineering teams, and mentored thousands of aspiring developers breaking into tech.

We explore:

• His journey into tech and major accomplishments

• The lessons he learned from challenges and setbacks

• What Dabble is and the problem it solves

• How to effectively learn a programming language

• What future software engineers must focus on in 2026

• Building deepfake detection software

• The different personality types in software engineering

Arthur also invites developers and builders to:

• Contribute to Mamascript through open source collaboration

• Explore the AI Plug Library, a collection of AI automation prompts and vibe coding tools

• Partner through white label solutions

• Collaborate on innovative AI driven projects

If you are serious about software engineering, AI, open source contribution, or building scalable tech products, this episode is packed with practical insights and real opportunities.

Connect with Arthur Bernier Jr. @bigpoppacode on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigpoppacode

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