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Every Moment is First
Welcome!
How I got Here
Hello, I’m Ian Melchor. This blog is my digital space for exploring the fascinating intersections and perspectives around::
| Industry | Technology | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage Lending | Artificial Intelligence | Sales |
| Finance | Machine Learning | System Design |
| Real Estate | Open Source Software | Professional Services |
| Consumer Advocacy | Productivity | Being a Student of Tech in GenAI Age |
Who Am I?
My career has been a winding road through finance and technology:
“In a room full of the greatest loan officers, I’m the best engineer. In a room of the greatest engineers, I’m the best loan officer.” - Generalist motto
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Mortgage Loan Officer 📊
- A decade as a top producer
- Intimate knowledge of loan production from inception to funding
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Strategic Systems Innovator 🛠️
- Built multiple operational systems for mortgage loan production
- Expertise in lead generation, team building, and technology selection
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Developing Tech Leader 💻
- Current role: Director of Professional Services at Bonzo
- Focusing on conversation software for mortgage professionals
The Purpose of This Blog
This blog is my sandbox for:
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Documenting my tech learning journey
- Deep dives into AI and machine learning
- Experiments with cutting-edge software development
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Bridging the gap between mortgage and tech
- Unique insights from straddling both worlds
- Analysis of how tech is reshaping the mortgage landscape
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Building and sharing tools
- Open-source experiments that enhance Bonzo’s capabilities
- Educational demonstrations using Bonzo’s open API
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Personal growth and reflection
- Chronicling my transition from loan officer to tech professional
- Exploring the challenges and triumphs of career pivoting
What You’ll Find Here
My Commitment to You, the Reader
- Real-world Perspective: No ivory tower theorizing—just practical insights from the trenches.
- Transparency: An honest look at my learning process, warts and all.
- Continuous Learning: I’m not claiming expertise in everything. We’re on this journey together.
Looking Ahead
As we embark on this journey, here’s a taste of what’s to come:
- Exploring how AI is revolutionizing mortgage lending, and consumer services at large
- Building a chatbot using Bonzo’s API and open-source NLP tools
- Analyzing the future of sales in an AI-driven world
- Reflections on transitioning from finance to tech (and keeping a foot in both worlds)
Thank you for joining me on this adventure. Whether you’re a mortgage professional curious about tech, a developer interested in fintech, or simply someone who enjoys watching others learn and grow, I hope you’ll find value in my musings.
Here’s to the exciting journey ahead,
Ian Melchor