Former San Antonio mayoral candidate Beto Altamirano lands job leading Tech Bloc

Beto Altamirano, who finished third in the recent San Antonio mayoral race, has been appointed as the CEO of Tech Bloc, a technology industry advocacy group. He aims to focus on job creation and workforce development, emphasizing that technology jobs require training rather than a four-year degree. Altamirano received over 12% of the vote in the mayoral election and has a strong background in tech, having developed the mobile app for the city's 311 system. His previous experience includes serving as vice chair of the Port Authority of San Antonio. In his new role, Altamirano plans to tackle the digital divide and promote AI literacy in the community.

He intends to work with local government and organizations to create favorable conditions for growth in sectors like cybersecurity and bioscience. Altamirano's vision includes making San Antonio a national leader in the 21st-century economy. His appointment reflects a strategic move to leverage technology for local economic development.