#2 - Sacha Gucciardo: AI, Data, and the Future

04/03/2025 39 min

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Prepare to dive deep into the world of AI and data with Sacha Gucciardo, a data analytics consultant, on this episode of the Thinking Tech podcast. Sacha takes us on a journey from his beginnings as a data engineer at Bombardier, to his current role at Slalom, where he crafts innovative solutions using AI, data, and cloud technologies for his clients. This episode isn't just about technology; it's about the future of education, the importance of human connection, and the ethical responsibilities that come with wielding powerful AI tools.Chapters0:00 – Introduction and Background7:16 – Journey into AI and Data Science9:50 – Bridging the Gap Between Business and Tech12:17 – The Role of Education in Understanding AI18:36 – What Will Not Change in the Future 20:50 – Part 2: Ethical Considerations in AI Development25:45 – Social Impacts of AI31:40 – Startup Culture and The Importance of Environment34:09 – Canada's Potential in the AI Sector 37:08 – Future Plans and Podcast InsightsEpisode Links:Learn more about Sacha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachagucciardo/His podcast (LinkedIn): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/aiwithsach/⁠His podcast (Spotify): ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/29nsZIUYB3NyJMQHDcSKUS⁠Podcast Links:Substack: https://thinkingthomas.substack.com/⁠ X/Twitter: https://x.com/fortoulthomas⁠Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nUcKzoV5nHhwFqZrIit9wApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-tech/id1797833313LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-fortoul/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ONyHJ7p13KQrYyOH1WPAh

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