EP 67: Meet the Host: Santi’s Journey Through Tech, Resilience, and Innovation
Posted on November 6, 2024 by Fusion Connect
In this unique episode, Tech UNMUTED flips the script, as co-host Terry Corder interviews long-time host Santi Cuellar. Join us as Santi shares his journey from learning the BASIC Computer language on his Commodore 64 to his transformative role at Fusion Connect. Santi opens up about overcoming personal challenges, like surviving multiple strokes, and finding purpose in advocating for individuals facing similar struggles. He also sheds light on Fusion Connect’s commitment to innovation and community, revealing the company’s role as a standout leader in managed communications. Along the way, Santi and Terry explore emerging trends like generative AI and autonomous technologies, and why Fusion Connect’s adaptive strategies continue to attract customers and keep their employees motivated.
Narrative for this Episode:
In a refreshing twist, Tech UNMUTED co-host Terry Corder takes over the mic to interview the show’s familiar voice, Santi Cuellar, uncovering the journey that brought Santi to Fusion Connect and made him a fixture in the tech world.
Growing up in Miami and passionate about technology since the Commodore 64 era, Santi recounts his early days coding in BASIC and his first big project — building computers for Latin America in the nascent days of the internet. His path, marked by the dot-com boom and bust, evolved through the dynamic world of telecommunications and data centers before finally landing him at Fusion Connect, where he now champions their full-stack managed solutions.
Santi also shares personal stories of resilience, including surviving three strokes and overcoming speech loss to continue thriving in his career. With Fusion Connect’s unwavering support, Santi has turned his challenges into a mission, inspiring those facing brain injuries and vascular dementia.
As he and Terry explore the latest shifts in AI adoption and autonomous technologies, Santi explains how Fusion Connect remains agile and committed to bringing cutting-edge solutions to their clients.
Listeners are left with insights, not only into Fusion Connect’s proactive approach to technology, but also into the deep-rooted values that make the company a trusted partner and community leader.
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Produced by: Fusion Connect
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Tech UNMUTED, the podcast of modern collaboration, where we tell the stories of how collaboration tools enable businesses to be more efficient and connected. Humans have collaborated since the beginning of time – we’re wired to work together to solve complex problems, brainstorm novel solutions and build a connected community. On Tech UNMUTED, we’ll cover the latest industry trends and dive into real-world examples of how technology is inspiring businesses and communities to be more efficient and connected. Tune in to learn how today's table-stakes technologies are fostering a collaborative culture, serving as the anchor for exceptional customer service.
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