In part two of our Scaling Tech Podcast series on AI engineering in Mexico, recorded in Mexico City, host Arin Sime speaks with founders, engineers, and researchers about building real-world AI applications and the lessons learned in reshaping engineering teams. Guests discuss the strength of technical talent in Mexico and how AI is being used to identify and recruit top candidates. The conversation also explores AI innovation happening across the region, along with best practices for building AI-driven applications. Finally, guests share what leadership teams must do to maximize the value of AI in this new era of software development.
Topics include:
- The reality of the Mexican talent pool
- AI-driven recruiting and management
- Innovation in LLM safety and context
- Localized AI models
- Transformational leadership
- The future of Engineering
This episode is brought to you by AgilityFeat, providers of technical staffing and software development services in Latin America. Learn more at agilityfeat.com.
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Our Guests
Thank you to all of these guests. The links to the full interview with each guest are also included below.
- Dr. Eduardo Perez – Founder of IAExpo.ai
- Alberto Alejandro Duarte, PhD – Technology Manager at Paradox Systems
- Pablo Lelo- Managing Director, Grupo huntRED
- Dr. Carlo Angello Sánchez Montaño – Resident Doctor of Vascular Surgery
- Andres del Cos – Founder of EscalaMiNegocio.com
- Osvaldo Ramirez Hurtado – Global AI Professor at the Panamerican Business School
- Pablo Fajer – Founder and Managing Director of Codifin
- Dr. Francisco Javier Novoa, Founder of Cultura Ágil
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to AI Engineering in Mexico Part 2
02:41 – The Value of Nearshoring and Technical Talent
04:53 – Navigating Legal and Regulatory Hurdles in Mexico
06:37 – Deep Dive into the Mexican Developer Talent Pool
09:02 – Leveraging AI in Talent Recruitment and Workforce Analysis
13:15 – Building AI Systems: LLM Safety and Research in Mexico
15:24 – Regional Innovation: AI Models for Mexican Spanish
19:58 – Overcoming Technical Challenges and Hallucinations
22:24 – Humans in the Loop: When to Let AI Run Free
23:44 – Leadership Strategies for AI Transformation
27:07 – Qualities of an AI-Ready Team: Soft Skills and Ego
31:25 – Parallels in Tech History: Reshaping Software Engineering
34:44 – Innovation in Action: AI and Wearables in Healthcare
38:50 – Conclusion: The Future of Latin American Innovation Guests