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Aaron: Thanks for joining us. I’m here today with David Silva, Chief Technology Officer at Algemetric. Before we begin, David, would you like to make a quick introduction to yourself and Algemetric?
David: Absolutely, thank you very much for the invitation. I’m David Silva, originally from Brazil, now in the US for seven years. I started as a software engineer in 1998, focusing on web-based applications. I’ve worked for corporations, startups, and government, got into Agile methodologies, and combined them with traditional project management. This led me to research and development, especially in security and privacy technologies. Algemetric is a reconciliation of my industry and academic experiences, putting them into practice.
Aaron: Impressive journey! Algemetric focuses on democratizing computing on encrypted data. How do you achieve this?
David: Our major tool, Prisma, is a local no-code analytical tool operating exclusively on encrypted data. It simplifies advanced statistics and analytics, catering to non-experts in a user-friendly interface. We aim to make accessing benefits easy without needing expertise in complex technologies like fully homomorphic encryption or multiparty computation.
Aaron: Fascinating! What types of organizations should adopt Algemetric?
David: Ideally, every organization should consider it. However, healthcare, finance, legal, and government sectors, dealing with sensitive data and regulations, should prioritize adoption. Privacy and security should never be considered optional.
Aaron: How can we improve industry adoption and further develop use cases and proof of concepts?
David: Collaboration and education are key. Service providers need to collaborate to create a field where people understand the benefits and risks of privacy-enhancing technologies. Events and forums that share knowledge and success cases are crucial.
Aaron: Absolutely! Talking about the name “Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs),” some advocate for “Partnership Enabling Technologies.” Thoughts?
David: While “Partnership Enabling Technologies” sounds good, I believe use cases matter more. Naming isn’t as critical as showcasing real success stories. Use cases drive adoption more effectively than just changing the name.
Aaron: If people want to know more, how can they reach out to Algemetric?
David: Visit our website algemetric.com or find us on LinkedIn. You can also email us at info@algemetric.com, and we’d be happy to connect.
