This podcast episode dives into Dimitri Bianco's experiences throughout his five-year career journey at Santander and how he transitioned from a traditional risk management role to become the Vice President of Quantitative Risk and Research at Agora Data. The discussion explors the challenges of being a validator, the significance of communication and collaboration in the financial industry, the transformation of validation processes in financial institutions, and the difficulties faced when dealing with unprofessional workplace behavior.