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Luis Javier Parra , President , Colombian Association of Systems Engineers , ACIS
wWhat would you describe as your most memorable achievement ?
My most memorable achievement , without a doubt , has been my first venture , the creation of my first company and with which several projects related to Geographic Information Systems were developed , among other applications .
What first made you think of a career in technology ?
I started my professional studies in mechanical engineering , but I had an invitation to the introductory class in systems engineering , and I fell in love with this profession . So I ended up studying both majors . Today I am a mechanical and systems engineer from the Universidad de Los Andes .
What style of management philosophy do you employ in your current position ?
What do you think is the current hot technology conversation topic ?
Technology managers are moving closer and closer to leadership and are now easier to see in vice president or president positions . Before , they saw themselves as technicians who knew how to turn the computer on and off . That has changed a lot .
My style is highly inclusive and diverse . I like challenges and solving difficulties as a team in a consensual way . I am not an autocratic leader , quite the opposite .
Planetary sustainability is a critical issue that we must consider because it is not worth creating robots if we do not have a planet .
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