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In this episode, Steven Zgaljic, CTO of Jahnel Group, joins host Etienne de Bruin to share a personal story about his daughter’s health challenges. Faced with the need to meticulously track symptoms and daily activities, Steven leveraged his technical expertise to create a custom AI-powered solution using tools like N8N and Superbase. The conversation highlights how AI can transform complex problems into actionable insights, even in personal contexts.
Steven discusses the challenges of using traditional methods like pen and paper for symptom tracking, leading him to build an automated workflow integrated with Slack. By applying AI for data validation and pattern recognition, he gains real-time insights into potential triggers and patterns in his daughter's symptoms. Beyond his personal use case, Steven reflects on the broader applications of AI in problem-solving and the necessity of human oversight in AI-driven systems.
This conversation explores the intersection of personal challenges, technological innovation, and the potential of AI to improve lives.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:00 Steven Zgaljic's Background and Family Story
03:00 Challenges with Tracking Medical Symptoms for His Daughter
05:00 Using Slack for Family Communication
07:00 Applying AI to Track and Analyze Symptoms
09:00 Exploring N8N, Superbase, and AI for Automation
11:00 Creating Validation Models for AI Accuracy
13:00 Building a Custom AI System for Health Tracking
15:00 AI Insights and Pattern Recognition in Health Data
17:00 Future Plans for AI Health Analysis
18:00 Reflections on AI in Problem Solving
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