Sólides announces Wladmir Brandão as Director of Artificial Intelligence

Sólides, a technology company specializing in people management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced Wladmir Brandão as its Director of Artificial Intelligence (CAIO). In this new role, the executive will be responsible for establishing and executing Sólides' AI strategy, leading specialized teams in this technology to accelerate innovation in products and solutions.

“Creating a C-Level position specifically for AI was a strategic move to position ourselves in response to its growing importance in the business world, especially in the HR Tech sector. As technology becomes a central part of business operations and strategies, the need for a leader dedicated exclusively to this area became evident, which is why we decided to open this new front,” states Mônica Hauck, CEO and co-founder of Sólides.

Wladmir Brandão was already part of the Sólides team as Technology Director, a position he held since joining the company in February 2021. From now on, this area is under the responsibility of Ricardo Kremer, who will now serve as Director of Products and Technology (CPTO).

“As the new Chief AI Officer of Sólides, my mission is to lead the company's transformation into a data-centric and data-driven organization that delivers innovation based on artificial intelligence to our clients and partners. Our goal is to democratize access to technology, especially for small and medium-sized Brazilian companies, helping them become more competitive. We will face both technical and educational challenges while ensuring the company is prepared to handle ethical and regulatory issues, promoting a culture of responsibility and transparency. It will also be crucial to attract, develop, and retain talent, preparing our teams for a dynamic and demanding environment where constant innovation is key to success,” emphasizes Wladmir Brandão.

In addition to his executive role at Sólides, Wladmir is an adjunct professor and permanent researcher in the Department of Computer Science and coordinator of the IRIS research group (Intelligent Information Processing Systems) in the Graduate Program in Informatics at PUC Minas. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from PUC Minas, the executive also has a Master's and Ph.D. in Computer Science from UFMG, a Post-Doctorate from the University of Chile, and specialist qualifications in Strategic Management from UFMG and Business Management from Senac Minas.