Tech Leaders Untold Podcast: 3 Clues to Spot Tech Problems Early - Artecia Wilson | E03

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&THow pattern recognition and curiosity led to uncovering a major fraud ringThe importance of stakeholder engagement and checks and balances in AI governanceLessons on pitching projects to executives and building productive relationshipsAdvice for the next generation of tech professionals and insights on the future of AI in telecomTune in to get actionable career advice and insider perspectives on technology leadership!Connect with Artecia Wilson on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/artecia-wilson-a2726683/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletterConnect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/Timestamps:00:00 – 🔍 Intro00:49 – 🎧 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