Carlos J. Barroso

Are you ready for artificial superintelligence?

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I’m Carlos J. Barroso — an AI specialist, data architect, and builder of ideas that work. For over a decade, I’ve helped teams and organizations turn data into intelligence and AI into business value. I design systems that don’t just run — they learn, adapt, and scale.

My work spans AWS, Google Cloud, and on-premise data and AI platforms, always focused on creating architectures that are reliable, cost-efficient, and ready for growth. Whether it’s shaping multi-account data lakes, deploying AI agents, or structuring innovation labs, I focus on solving real problems — the kind that move both technology and business forward.

Beyond tech, I’m a musician — I sing, and play classical guitar and bass. Music keeps me grounded in rhythm, patience, and flow — qualities that show up in my engineering work too. I also love trekking through the Andes near my home and training with kettlebells, finding in both the same mix of challenge and clarity that drives my professional life.

At heart, I’m curious — about how systems work, how people learn, and how small experiments compound into transformation. If you’re building something ambitious, or just want to talk about the intersection of AI, data, and human creativity, let’s connect.

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news

Sep 07, 2025 Mi libro ahora tiene una versión en español. Encuentra “La trampa del liderazgo en IA” en formato kindle en el siguiente link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNYX3C3D
Aug 27, 2025 I finally hit “publish.” My first book—The AI Leadership Trap: Firing your Chief AI Officer is just the first step—comes from late nights, hard lessons with real teams, and a stubborn belief that AI is a business discipline, not a toy. It’s blunt, practical, and aimed at leaders who want results, not hype. If that’s you, grab it here.
Jun 01, 2025 No more seats for my talk in AWS Offices this June 4th
Mar 05, 2025 My webinar (in spanish) for data modernization and data maturity model: video
Jan 06, 2025 Apply to be an AWS Community Builder here!

latest posts

selected publications

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    From Grunt Work to Governance: Re-skilling Juniors as AI Orchestrators
    Carlos Barroso
    2025
    Preprint on ResearchGate
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    Unlocking Creativity: A Guide to Human-AI Collaboration in Design
    Carlos Barroso
    2025
    Whitepaper posted on personal website; no DOI
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    The AI Leadership Trap: Firing your Chief AI Officer is just the first step
    Carlos Barroso
    2025
    Kindle edition; ASIN B0FQT5LLY5