EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 27 MIN
Pioneering Innovations in Software and IoT with Joel Sotomayor of agDirigo
from The Innovators of Things · host Hologram
In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan interviews Joel Sotomayor, CTO and Founder of agDirigo with over 20 years of experience in software development. Joel recounts his journey from a part-time job at St. Joe's Hospital, where he automated an operating room scheduling system, to his current work in IoT with AgDirigo. He shares his passion for relational databases, data security, and building ruggedized hardware for tracking animal transportation. Key topics include the importance of resource constraints in driving innovation, the role of data provenance in AI, and his ongoing projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and safety in agricultural and medical fields.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:12 Joel's Early Career in Software Development01:27 Innovations in Hospital Scheduling04:31 Importance of Data in Policy Making06:24 Joel's Passion for Technology and Mentorship09:44 Challenges and Innovations in Hardware Development16:18 Current Projects and Future Goals23:03 Acknowledgements and ConclusionLearn more about the innovative work that Joel is doing with the team at http://www.agdirigo.com
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In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan interviews Joel Sotomayor, CTO and Founder of agDirigo with over 20 years of experience in software development. Joel recounts his journey from a part-time job at St. Joe's Hospital, where he automated an operating room scheduling system, to his current work in IoT with AgDirigo. He shares his passion for relational databases, data security, and building ruggedized hardware for tracking animal transportation. Key topics include the importance of resource constraints in driving innovation, the role of data provenance in AI, and his ongoing projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and safety in agricultural and medical fields.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:12 Joel's Early Career in Software Development01:27 Innovations in Hospital Scheduling04:31 Importance of Data in Policy Making06:24 Joel's Passion for Technology and Mentorship09:44 Challenges and Innovations in Hardware Development16:18 Current Projects and Future Goals23:03 Acknowledgements and ConclusionLearn more about the innovative work that Joel is doing with the team at http://www.agdirigo.com
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