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+@def title = "Abel Soares Siqueira on Inspiring Computing Podcast"
+@def rss_description = "Abel Soares Siqueira discusses Julia Smooth Optimizers on the Inspiring Computing podcast."
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+# Abel Soares Siqueira on Inspiring Computing Podcast
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+Abel Soares Siqueira was recently featured on the [Inspiring Computing podcast](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2107763/episodes/15200323), where he discussed his work on JuliaSmoothOptimizers and his role as a research software engineer at the [Netherlands eScience Center](https://www.esciencecenter.nl/).
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+In this episode, Abel covers:
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+- His transition from academia in Brazil to research software engineering in the Netherlands
+- Why he chose Julia for scientific computing and optimization
+- The design and goals of [Julia Smooth Optimizers](https://jso.dev/)
+- Managing interdependent packages and the importance of automation in testing and documentation
+- His contributions to the Julia community through [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/AbelSiqueira) and open collaboration
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+You can listen to the full episode and read the detailed show notes on Buzzsprout: [Behind the Code: Abel's Contributions to Julia Smooth Optimizers and Research Software Engineering](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2107763/episodes/15200323)