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 Welcome
00:12 Joel's Early Career in Software Development
01:27 Innovations in Hospital Scheduling
04:31 Importance of Data in Policy Making
06:24 Joel's Passion for Technology and Mentorship
09:44 Challenges and Innovations in Hardware Development
16:18 Current Projects and Future Goals
23:03 Acknowledgements and Conclusion

Learn more about the innovative work that Joel is doing with the team at http://www.agdirigo.com