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Bits, Bytes & Breakthroughs
In this debut podcast episode, host Natalie welcomes Carlos Alman, a dynamic technologist known for his active presence in conferences and blogs, to share his journey into the tech world. Carlos discusses his early curiosity for understanding how things work, which led him into IT and eventually into the field of AI. He reflects on the importance of digital transformation, sharing a touching story about helping an elderly man adapt to mobile banking. Carlos emphasizes that digital transformation is more about cultural change than technology and highlights how AI is revolutionizing both internal company processes and industries like healthcare through advanced solutions.
Podcast transcript
Host: Natalie
Guest: Carlos Alman
Summary:
In this special first episode, Natalie introduces us to Carlos Alman – an ever-curious technologist passionate about innovation and automation. From dismantling kitchen appliances as a child to exploring artificial intelligence, Carlos shares his inspiring journey into tech and digital transformation.
🧑💻 Carlos’s Journey into Tech
Carlos recalls his early curiosity about how things work, which led him to break apart (but not always reassemble!) household gadgets. That curiosity evolved into a passion for IT, coding, and eventually AI, where he now works on data engineering and automation.
🧠 Explaining Digital Transformation to a 70-Year-Old
Carlos tells a heartwarming story of helping an elderly man at a bank understand mobile banking. By comparing it to using WhatsApp, he makes a strong case for how storytelling and empathy can drive tech adoption—even across generations.
🏢 Why Companies Resist Going Digital
Carlos emphasizes that digital transformation is more about culture than technology. He points out that over 70% of digital initiatives fail due to cultural resistance—not technical barriers. He encourages companies to:
- Think big-picture,
- Focus on efficiency and cost reduction,
- And most importantly, adopt a digital mindset across all levels.
🤖 AI at Altimetrik
Carlos shares how Altimetrik is integrating AI not just in internal processes like HR and onboarding, but also delivering value in client-facing applications. One powerful example: using AI to detect cancerous tumors through image recognition in healthcare.
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