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The Pulse with Alex Ponce - S02E06: Dr. Heidrich Vicci

April 02, 2025 • Alex Ponce • Season 2 • Episode 6

The Pulse with Alex Ponce – Season 2, Episode 6
FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/xcttKKOqrB4

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Heidrich Vicci, a seasoned CIO, technologist, and founder of HV Technology Group, whose three-decade-long journey through global IT leadership is nothing short of inspiring.

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Vicci shares how he weathered health scares, industry upheavals, and personal trials to become a respected voice in digital transformation, AI, and project governance. He opens up about:

🔹 Building the Vendor Management Office at TracFone from the ground up
🔹 Managing enterprise-level IT projects with Brightline Trains and beyond
🔹 His doctoral research on AI acceptance and smart device adoption
🔹 Using emotional intelligence in artificial intelligence design
🔹 Mentorship, resilience, and the responsibility of shaping future tech leaders

From smart cities to healthcare tech, from agile innovation to personal perseverance, this conversation is a masterclass in leadership and technological foresight.

🎙 Key Topics in This Episode
- AI's evolving role in society and project management
- Bridging the gap between business strategy and IT innovation
- Coping with the physical and emotional toll of leadership
- Insights from mentoring the next generation of tech minds
- How empathy and adaptability fuel long-term success

👤 About Dr. Vicci
- Founder, HV Technology Group
- Former IT Director at Brightline Trains and TracFone Wireless
- Doctorate in Business Administration, Florida International University
- Published researcher on AI, IoT, and emotional intelligence in tech
- Mentor, speaker, and advocate for ethical digital innovation

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