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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