Tech Leaders Untold: 3 Clues to Spot Tech Problems Early

Discover how Artecia Wilson, Director of Technology at AT&T, built a successful 29-year career by combining curiosity, problem-solving, and leadership in the world of tech innovation. In this episode of Tech Leaders Untold Podcast, she shares her approach to AI governance, overcoming challenges, and leaving a lasting legacy.

Artecia's journey from customer service to leading data and AI governance at AT&T
How pattern recognition and curiosity led to uncovering a major fraud ring
The importance of stakeholder engagement and checks and balances in AI governance
Lessons on pitching projects to executives and building productive relationships
Advice for the next generation of tech professionals and insights on the future of AI in telecom

Tune in to get actionable career advice and insider perspectives on technology leadership!

Connect with Artecia Wilson on LinkedIn at   / artecia-wilson-a2726683  

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Timestamps:
00:00 – 🔍 Intro
00:49 – 🎧 Welcome to Tech Legacies
01:22 – 🏁 Her 29-Year AT&T Journey Begins
02:18 – 💡 Falling in Love with Tech
02:54 – 🌍 Leading Global Data Governance
03:56 – 📞 Legacy Tech: Calling Cards & Landlines
05:18 – 🧠 Pattern Recognition Uncovers Fraud
07:21 – 🔄 Reverse Engineering for Insight
08:50 – 🧽 Cleaning Lessons = Life Framework
09:55 – 🔎 Fueling Curiosity from Childhood
12:06 – 👥 Collaboration & Innovation at Work
13:33 – 🧭 Guiding Principles for AI Governance
14:47 – 💬 How to Pitch to Executives
18:09 – 🧳 Navy Brat = Corporate Agility
20:12 – ❤️ People Skills: See, Hear, Value Others
21:08 – 🎭 From Painfully Shy to Big Personality
22:39 – 🌐 Multilingual Roots & Cultural Insight
23:09 – 🎙️ Inspiring the Next Generation
24:41 – 🧠 Her Top 3 Career Tips
25:44 – 💪 Courage to Take Initiative
27:01 – 🌟 Mentorship & Milestone Moments
28:10 – 🧠 Telecom Trends & Generative AI
29:09 – 🤝 The Human Touch in Tech
30:09 – ☕ A Role That Changed Everything
32:09 – ⚙️ Building Remote Monitoring Systems
33:32 – 🧱 Her Legacy: Tangible, Lasting Impact
34:55 – 🧠 The Power of Curiosity & Collaboration
35:47 – 🚀 About Tech CXO Excellence Program