Christian Hammer is a tech optimist and the dynamic CEO of Vala AI, spearheading innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and enterprise solutions. With a career spanning decades across global powerhouses like Wayfair, Nike, Appnexus, and Maersk, Christian has consistently been at the forefront of digital transformation, leaving an indelible mark on the tech landscape.
In this conversation, we explored his insights into merging artistic creativity with technological innovation, Vala AI's mission to streamline information within businesses, and his optimistic views on future technologies like genetic manipulation and robotics. Key topics include the intersection of art and technology, the future of software development, and the evolution of human-computer interaction.
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00:00:12 Intro and background
00:00:45 Technology and art
00:01:59 The Intersection of Art and Coding
00:05:29 Process of Creating Art vs Coding
00:08:00 Building solutions and value creation
00:09:33 Vala AI Evolution, Tech Debt and Data Dictionary
00:17:31 Vala AI Use Case Scenario
00:20:07 Future of Software Development and AI
00:25:11 Future of Aplication Interaction
00:28:22 Technological Optimism and Future Innovations
00:33:08 Sci-Fi Recommendations
00:34:30 Closing
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