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A very important investment is in information security , which , according to Gartner , is one of the top five concerns of IT leaders today .
seeking solutions that ensure service delivery and convey a sense of security assurance for users to continue with their personal and professional lives , will be a focus of current conversations about technology .
How do you deal with stress and relax outside of the office ?
Stress is already part of the daily life of the IT professional . We have to know how to balance and transform it into moments of high , medium and low impact .
Out of the office , my energy comes from my family and my children , and I am now enjoying the arrival of my granddaughter .
If you could go back and change one career decision , what would it be ?
I have been wrong and right in my life , but that is part of learning . Today I see that I would not change anything . I learn from mistakes , making my decisions more consolidated and having less impact on me and everyone who depends on them .
What do you currently identify as the top investment areas in your industry ?
Undoubtedly , a very important investment is in information security , which , according to Gartner , is one of the top five concerns of IT leaders today .
Cloud investment with the migration or creation of systems and applications , and the development of APIs for integrations and stand-alone solutions are also on the rise .
What are the specific challenges of the region when implementing new technologies in Latin America ?
With the democratization of technology , all countries have similar needs . I believe that one of the biggest challenges is creating a telecommunications infrastructure with quality and security , as all technologies depend on this , such as IoT products , Smart City , etc .
What changes have you seen in your job role in the last year , and how do you think they will develop in the next 12 months ?
In my view , the CIOs have stopped looking only at the internal technological demands of companies and started to attend to the business . In other words , this professional is the great driver of the evolution of Information Technology and must be a business leader , just like the other executives .
What advice would you give someone aspiring to a C-level position in your industry ?
It is necessary to do a lot of thinking , questioning everything you know up to that point . Having an open mind , an ability to change and reinvent yourself – focusing on improving knowledge and people – is also crucial to a C-level position . p
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