The Solids, technology company for people management for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), announced Wladmir Brandão as its Director of Artificial Intelligence (CAIO, in the English acronym. In the new position, the executive will be responsible for establishing and executing Sólides' AI strategy, leading specialized teams in this type of technology to accelerate innovation in products and solutions
"The creation of a specific C-Level position for AI was a way for us to strategically position ourselves to its growing importance in the business world", mainly 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 has become evident, that is why we decided to open this new front, affirms Mônica Hauck, CEO and co-founder of Sólides
Wladmir Brandão was already part of the Sólides team as Technology Director, position he held since his arrival at the company, in February 2021. From now on, the area is under the responsibility of Ricardo Kremer, who is responsible for responding as Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO)
"As the new Chief AI Officer of Sólides", my mission is to lead the transformation of the company into a data-driven and data-oriented organization, that delivers innovation based on artificial intelligence for our clients and partners. Our goal is to democratize access to technology, especially for small and medium Brazilian companies, helping them become more competitive. We will face both technical and educational challenges, at the same time as we ensure the company's readiness to deal with ethical and regulatory issues, promoting a culture of responsibility and transparency. It will also be crucial to attract, develop and retain talents, preparing our teams for a dynamic and demanding environment, where constant innovation is key to success, highlights Wladmir Brandão
In addition to being an executive at Sólides, Wladmir is an associate professor and permanent researcher in the Department of Computer Science and coordinator of the IRIS research group (an acronym in English for Intelligent Systems for Information Processing) in the Graduate Program in Computer Science at PUC Minas. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from PUC Minas, the executive holds a Master's and PhD in Computer Science from UFMG, Postdoctoral degree from the University of Chile and specialist titles in Strategic Management from UFMG and Business Management from Senac Minas
