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&T
• How pattern recognition and curiosity led to uncovering a major fraud ring
• The importance of stakeholder engagement and checks and balances in AI governance
• Lessons on pitching projects to executives and building productive relationships
• Advice for the next generation of tech professionals and insights on the future of AI in telecom

Tune 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/

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Connect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/

Timestamps:

00:00 – 🔍 Intro

00:49 – 🎧 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