In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan interviews Joel Sotomayor, CTO and Founder of agDirigo with over 20 years of experience in software development. Joel recounts his journey from a part-time job at St. Joe's Hospital, where he automated an operating room scheduling system, to his current work in IoT with AgDirigo. He shares his passion for relational databases, data security, and building ruggedized hardware for tracking animal transportation. Key topics include the importance of resource constraints in driving innovation, the role of data provenance in AI, and his ongoing projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and safety in agricultural and medical fields.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:12 Joel's Early Career in Software Development 01:27 Innovations in Hospital Scheduling 04:31 Importance of Data in Policy Making 06:24 Joel's Passion for Technology and Mentorship 09:44 Challenges and Innovations in Hardware Development 16:18 Current Projects and Future Goals 23:03 Acknowledgements and Conclusion
Learn more about the innovative work that Joel is doing with the team at http://www.agdirigo.com
