Christian Hammer: Tech & Art Fusion, Tech Debt and Future Trends

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Jul 11, 2024

Christian Hammer, the CEO of Vala AI and a tech optimist, brings a rich background in digital transformation from companies like Nike and Wayfair. He discusses the fascinating fusion of art and technology, emphasizing how both require creative problem-solving. The conversation dives into the future of software development powered by AI, the significance of data dictionaries, and emerging human-computer interactions. Hammer also addresses public fears around AI and genetic manipulation, illustrating the balance between caution and embracing innovation.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Art and Code: A Creative Fusion

02:41 • 8min

Navigating Data Dictionaries and Integration Challenges

10:34 • 10min

The Future of Software Development with AI

20:07 • 10min

Understanding Fears and Realities of Technology

30:13 • 3min

Navigating Fears and Sci-Fi Inspirations

32:53 • 3min

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.

EPISODE LINKS:

Christian Hammer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chammer1/
Christian Hammer Podcast: http://podcast.techtastic.tech/
Christian Hammer Website: https://christianhammer.io/
Christian Hammer Artwork: https://c-hammer.com/
Vala AI: https://vala-ai.com

TIMESTAMPS:

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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