Send us a textHappy New Year's!Michael Willette, assistant vice president and technical fellow at USAA, comes on Making Data Simple to discuss database methods in the finance industry. Michael has an extensive, technical background as an architect and senior programmer. He shares his journey, current view on the market, emerging technologies, and more. Listen to gain some key industry insight. ------------------------Show Notes00:00 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud!00:10 - Connect with producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter00:15 - Connect with producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter00:20 - Connect with producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn 00:25 - Connect with host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter01:00 - Connect with guest Michael Willette on LinkedIn02:25 - What is user architecture? 03:32 - The HiPPO principle. 08:42 - Learn more about USAA.13:20 - The benefits of USAA.29:39 - What is IBM Global Elite?32:15 - The importance of listening to your clients.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textHappy Holidays from the Making Data Simple team!Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Beth Smith, IBM General Manager for Watson AI. Host Al Martin and Beth tackle a question they are often asked - what is Watson? Together, they define the product and the brand, and what it means for IBM. Connect with BethLinkedInTwitterIBM BlogsShow Notes03:00 - Discover the Watson family of products by IBM.03:09 - Check out this video by MIT Technology Review, showing some context to the inaugural Jeopardy! game debut.  08:28 - This article investigates the emergence of the AI era.22:35 - Check out this article explaining why the customer experience matters.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, we have a joint finale for the series Stories from the Field. Hosts Al Martin and Wennie Allen have a discussion with Gordon Johnson, Global Head of Optimization for DHL. We get an insider's perspective on data within the shipping and logistics world, helping optimize shipping methods to get medical supplies where they are needed most. Connect with GordonLinkedInConnect with WennieLinkedInBig Data HubShow Notes02:20 - Learn more here about how big data analytics is making an impact at DHL.09:43 - Check out this article on how AI changes the Logistics Industry.17:43 - Find out more about how machine learning is changing supply chain management here.20:33 - Discover what incubators are all about here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractOur guest this week is Scott Hebner, VP and CMO for IBM Data and AI. This episode revolves around the marketing industry and tactics employed by those in the field. Scott walks us through his perspectives and insights.Connect with ScottLinkedInTwitterShow Notes03:38 - Unsure what the cloud business is all about? Take a look at IBM's complete guide here.11:30 - Click here to learn about data silos and why they will harm your business. 13:36 - Learn about how big data and AI work together in this article.28:44 - Find out more about data lakes and data swamps here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Adam Kocoloski, VP & CTO of Cloud Databases and IBM Fellow. Adam shares his insight of current trends in the cloud and database markets, while host Al Martin gives insight on how to raise 3 daughters! Tune in for a high level, yet candid discussion.Connect with AdamLinkedInTwitterIBM FellowFoundationDBShow Notes05:50 - Check out this article on the importance of good communication.09:59 - Read PCMag.com's definition of cloud computing here.18:54 - Check out the different cloud database offerings from IBM. 27:00 - Here are some tips to becoming a more effective learner. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Beth Smith, IBM General Manager for Watson AI. Host Al Martin and Beth tackle a question they are often asked - what is Watson? Together, they define the product and the brand, and what it means for IBM. Connect with BethLinkedInTwitterIBM BlogsShow Notes03:00 - Discover the Watson family of products by IBM.03:09 - Check out this video by MIT Technology Review, showing some context to the inaugural Jeopardy! game debut.  08:28 - This article investigates the emergence of the AI era.22:35 - Check out this article explaining why the customer experience matters.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractIn this episode of Making Data Simple, we are joined with two very established members of the Informix user community. Art Kagel, President and Principal Consultant at ASK Database Management, and Lester Knutsen, President and Principal Database Consultant at Advanced DataTools Corporation. Together with host Al Martin, they touch on the state of the database and technology industry, sharing their wisdom of how far we have actually come. Tune in for a high-level discussion immersed in the world of data. Connect with ArtLinkedInTwitterConnect with LesterLinkedInTwitterShow Notes03:38 - Here are the best diving sites in Indonesia, according to divezone.net.20:15 - Check out this Globe News Wire article, predicting future growth for the enterprise data industry.28:05 - Not sure what a five nines system is? Find out here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week, we are joined by Adam Cutler, IBM Distinguished Designer, and Milena Pribić, IBM Advisory Designer. Adam and Milena offer their perspectives on the growing need for improved design, inherent bias found in AI models, and the importance of considering the humanities in future projects. All this and more in this episode of Making Data Simple.Connect with AdamLinkedInTwitterConnect with MilenaLinkedInTwitterShow Notes07:55 - Find out more about the ethics of AI here.11:55 - Learn the differences between a maker, designer, and engineer in this article.33:43 - Bias in AI will only increase in the coming years. This article discusses how we will fight it.38:23 - This article looks at the pros and cons of both open and closed concept offices.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week, Paul Zikopolous, IBM VP Big Data Cognitive Systems, makes a highly anticipated return to Making Data Simple. Paul gives an update to what he's been working on, including his A.I. tracking app which saw an interesting use case at a recent Luke Bryan concert. We are also given some insight to the state of data and the rest of the industry. Host Al Martin then finishes things off by discussing what it means to lead a team, and tips for growing your career. Connect with PaulLinkedIn TwitterIBM BlogsShow Notes02:43 - Learn about the technology Paul employed to make his detection app here.07:02 - Read more about Watson Anywhere here. 20:20 - Check out Auto AI here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Joe Pavitt, master inventor and emerging technology specialist at IBM. Joe comes from a diverse background of playing various sports at a high-level, while pursuing studies in engineering and technology. Tune in to discover how Joe's role allows him to be at the intersection of these 2 seemingly opposed industries.Connect with JoeLinkedInShow Notes05:29 - Check out this article on the effects of alcohol on athletic performance. 07:00 - IBM has spent the last 25 years at the top spot for patents created.  12:29 - Watch this video to learn more about what Joe is doing with Leatherhead F.C.25:56 - Learn more about the Blender project and animation on their website.  Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractOur guest for this week is Carlvin Paris, IBM North America Data Science & AI Sales Leader. Host Al Martin helps curate the conversation towards decision optimization and analytics, while Carlvin offers his insight to the state of the data science industry. Tune in for a technical, yet approachable discussion.Connect with CarlvinLinkedInShow Notes05:37 - Take a look at this article which aims to explain the journey of a data scientist.08:33 - Learn more about descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics here.26:00 - Check out the IBM DTE site and YouTube channel to increase your knowledge of other Data and A.I. concepts.26:30 - Take a look at Informs website through this link. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Arin Bhowmick, vice president and Chief Design Officer for IBM Cloud, Data and AI. Host Al Martin strikes up a conversation on what defines good design, why user experience is critical to product development, along with tips for good leadership and company culture. Tune in for a high-value discussion.Connect with ArinLinkedInTwitterMediumShow Notes04:17 - Check out this medium article on the importance of design. 09:07 - Click here to look at IBM's page for design thinking. 24:35 - Learn more on Human-Computer interaction here.27:14 - Is A.I. scary? Read how Watson answered this question here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractBill Higgins, IBM Distinguished Engineer joins us for this episode of Making Data Simple. Host Al Martin gets all the details from Bill regarding transformation. What is needed to deliver transformation that scales? How difficult is it to do at a company as large as IBM? Tune in to find out and more. Connect with Bill LinkedInTwitterMediumShow Notes04:22 - Here are some more tips on driving successful transformation.11:14 - Check out this story from another IBM Distinguished Engineer.15:38 - Learn more about Peter Norvig from his site here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week, our guest is Debra Jenson, director of digital technical engagement for IBM Hybrid Cloud. Host Al Martin and Debra discuss churn rates, client retention, buying methods and more. How do you acquire and keep clients in such a competitive market? Get all the details in this episode ofMaking Data Simple.Connect with DebLinkedInTwitterShow Notes06:54 - Checkout this article on the role of the user experience in product development. 11:51 - Try before you buy is reshaping how we purchase products.20:38 - Checkout IBM's demos here. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next.On this episode of Making Data Simple, we are joined by esteemed IBM Fellow, Namik Hrle. Host Al Martin taps into Namik’s passion for engineering and technology. Their conversation covers the IBM Z mainframe platform, as well as what Namik predicts to be the next big trend in the industry. You’ll also hear about the more artistic side to Namik: his love for music and film. Get ready for another wide-ranging yet engaging discussion. Connect with NamikLinkedInShow Notes01:07 - Unsure what it means to be an IBM Fellow? Find out here.08:12 - Learn more about IBM Z here.20:32 - Check out this article on the new z15 IBM mainframe.37:12 - Here are 31 Fun Facts about Oktoberfest. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next.This week, IBM new hires Analeeze Mendonsa and Brittny Lapierre join host Al Martin on the podcast to discuss the careers they’re starting at IBM. The conversation ranges from outlining some of the exciting projects they’re working on, to which Canadian University is best, to what you should be considering for your bucket list. Listen in for a wide-ranging and fun discussion.Connect with our GuestsBrittny Lapierre - LinkedIn | WebsiteAnaleeze Mendonsa - LinkedIn Paul Zikopolous - LinkedInShow Notes04:15 - Check out the Watson Jeopardy match here. 12:15 - Learn more about Ericsson here.17:44 - Find out the latest statistics behind women in computer science here.  Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. Seth Dobrin is back for his third episode on Making Data Simple. Seth talks us through the current innovations IBM is working on and shares his advice for leading teams and motivating efforts. Seth also tells it like it is on the state of AI. How close is business to actually running AI? Seth weighs in.Connect with Seth DobrinLinkedInShow Notes04:05 - Learn more about the Chief Data Officer (CDO) position here.06:49 - Find out more about the Data Science Elite team here.13:41 - Here are 7 tips to growing your talent pipeline. 20:14 - Check out this article on the current state of AI. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textIn this episode of Making Data Simple, our guest is Jayson Gehri, Marketing Director for the IBM Hybrid Data Management portfolio. Host Al Martin turns to Jayson to provide marketing insights, specifically regarding the technology sector. Together, they cut through the jargon and explain some of the most important marketing concepts that you should be considering.Connect with Jayson GehriLinkedInShow Notes02:52 - Check out this article offering their thoughts on the state of Data and AI. 04:57 - Get a sneak peak on what the new Tesla truck may look like, thanks to these renderings. 14:26 - Here's a profile on Edward Bernays.18:55 - Here are 8 Keys to a Strong Marketing Strategy.21:16 - Learn more about the Maldives here.Connect with the TeamHost Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn. Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Content Manager Eric Hausken - LinkedIn.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. This week is something a bit different. Host Al Martin brings on two of IBM's Db2 Content Design interns, who also happen to be Making Data Simple producers. Liam Seston and Rachit Sharma explain what happens behind the scenes of the podcast, along with what IBM is all about through the eyes of an intern.Show Notes01:25 - Click here to learn more about the role of an Information Developer.02:16 - Check out these 10 benfits of being an intern.03:23 - These are the podcasts Liam listens to: Command Line Heroes Our Fake History The Collective Podcast04:08 - These are the podcasts Rachit listens to: How it Began Science VsLet's Talk About Myths, Baby!04:36 - These are the podcasts Al listens to:InvestEdUp FirstThe Indicatora16zRevisionist HistoryConan O'Brien Needs A FriendConspiracy TheoriesThe Tim Ferris Show14:35 - Check out this article on 4 Ways a Film Degree Will Help You In Any Career.Connect with the TeamHost Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer and guest Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer and guest Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn. Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. This week, host Al Martin chats with Kent Collins, the solutions architect at BNSF Railway Inc. Al just did a panel with Kent in June at IDUG North America 2019, one of the premiere Db2 conferences. They talk about evolving technology, professional roles, and business opportunities -- and Kent shares his expertise on how to use statistics.Check us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow Notes01:25 - Connect with Kent Collins on LinkedIn.11:45 - What is Edge Computing?44:05 - Blog: Enterprise Db2Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textThe authors of Machine Learning for Dummies – Judith Hurwitz, and Daniel Kirsch — are here to help you.In this episode, Judith, Daniel and Al discuss the state of machine learning today, how to use it to advance your business as well as discoveries they made while writing their book. Learn how small and large businesses alike can find insights from data to enhance relationships with customers. We’ll also share where you can get a copy of Machine Learning for Dummies at no cost.Show notes01.00 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter and LinkedIn.01.10 Connect with Kate Nichols on Twitter and LinkedIn.01.15 Connect with Fatima Sirhindi on Twitter and LinkedIn.02.00 Learn more about Hurwitz & Associates.02.10 Connect with Judith Hurwitz on Twitter, LinkedIn and find her blog here.03.20 Connect with Daniel Kirsch on Twitter and  Hurwitz & Associates04.00 Read Machine Learning for Dummiesby Judith Hurwitz and Daniel Kirsch.04.40 Learn what neural nets are here.04.50 Learn more about Arthur Samuel here.05.00 Learn more about how Deep Blue beat the world chess champion.15.39 Learn more about Apache Hadoop. 17.30 Learn more about IBM Watson.26.50 Find Cognitive Computing and Big Data Analytics by Judith Hurwitz, Marcia Kaufman and Adrian Bowles.27.45 FindEverybody Lies: Big Data, New Data and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. This week’s guest on the Making Data Simple podcast is Jennifer Sukis, design principal for AI and machine learning at IBM. Jennifer shares her philosophies and ideas on what constitutes as great design, specifically for applications in AI. Be sure to listen to the end, where host Al Martin poses questions for Jennifer to share about her crucial career decisions as well as advice for young women considering a similar path.Show Notes01:25 - Connect with Jennifer Sukis on LinkedIn and Twitter. 05:49 - Check out this infographic on the The Present and Future of AI in Design.14:24 - Watch Simon Sinek's TED Talk on the Why, When, How here.26:23 - Click here to read why transparency matters. 32:04 - Listen to Jennifer's podcast AI Zen with Andrew and Jen. Connect with the TeamProducer Steve Moore - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textThis week, host Al Martin chats with Tracy Bolot, VP of enterprise management at IBM. Together, they discuss how people are at the core of companies -- not technology -- as well as details of the product development pipeline.Check us out on:- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow notes: 00:05 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:10 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:20 - Connect with Producer Lana Cosic on linkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.01:26 - Connect with Tracy Bolot on LinkedIn and Twitter. 03:22 - Check out Tracy's past episodes and others on The Big Data Hub.06:41 - Here's an article which offers more to Tracy's point on people vs. the technology.18:23 - Not sure what product development is? Learn more about it here. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a text This week, host Al Martin chats with Tom Taulli. Tom is a blogger, investor, and an advisor to startups. He frequently writes about AI for Forbes. He is also an author of several books, including How to Create the Next Facebook: Seeing Your Startup Through, from Idea to IPO and The Complete M&A Handbook.Check us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow notes: 00:05 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:10 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:20 - Connect with Producer Lana Cosic on linkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:30 - Connect with Tom Taulli on LinkedIn and Twitter.45:00 - Visit Tom's Website46:00 - Preorder Book: Artificial Intelligence BasicsWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a text According to the Economist, 70 percent of business executives rated analytics as “very” or “extremely important,” but just 2 percent say they have achieved “broad positive results.” In this episode of Stories from the Field, host Wennie Allen talks to Carlo Appugliese of the IBM Data Science and AI Elite Team about his insights from more than 100 client engagements to improve business outcomes quickly. They discuss top challenges and barriers to AI adoption, as well as expert advice on how to overcome them. You will hear how companies are succeeding in achieving ROI and business objectives. Finally, Carlo shares his perspective on how to get started with data science and AI.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWhat are your major concerns before flying on a trip? Would you ever give up your seat due to overbooking? How do airlines predict weather patterns and take proactive action to minimize delays? In this episode of Making Data Simple, Yianni Gamvros, Global Data Science Enablement Leader for IBM Watson and Cloud Platform, talks about how to use data science to better manage passenger flight experiences.  Show Notes00.30 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter (@amartin_v) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku)00.40 Connect with Yianni Gamvros on Twitter (@YGamvros), LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/gamvros), or at datascience.ibm.com00.50  Copyright and all rights reserved to Yanni. Song from Yanni Concert 2006 can be found here http://bit.ly/2iSlJJG 1:00 Learn more about Yanni the composer at http://www.yanni.com/welcome08.25 Check the latest in weather and storm reports at https://weather.com/en-CA/23.50 Discover what Watson is doing in aviation at https://ibm.co/2yHDm5g or check out this video to see how data science and Watson can be used to better your flight experience: http://bit.ly/2j9kdGN28.45 Find Negotiation Genius: How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond by Deepak Malhotra & Max Bazerman here: http://amzn.to/2zox6Dy29.10 Find The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement  by Eliyahu M Goldratt here: http://amzn.to/2iETTkd29.40 Learn more about the IBM Watson Data Platform at https://ibm.co/2reqLmN or http://bit.ly/2iEUbYl  30.40 Copyright YanniVEVO, all rights reserved to Yanni. Song Name: The Rain Must Fall. Listen here, http://bit.ly/2iU3uDUWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textOn this episode of Making Data Simple, host Al Martin chats with David Townsend, the head of design for IBM Data and AI. Before IBM, David was working as the design director, brand components and user experience for General Motors. His areas of design include multi-cloud, machine learning, AI, data visualization and augmented reality. Listen to learn about IBM design thinking and more.Check us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow notes: 00:00 - Check out Making Data Simple on YouTube and SoundCloud.00:05 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:10 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:20 - Connect with Producer Lana Cosic on LinkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:40 - Connect with David Townsend on LinkedIn.06:35 - What is ICP for Data?18:10 - What is Offering Management (OM)?34:30 - What is Design Thinking?Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textIn this week's episode of Making Data Simple, we are joined by guest John DeNero, who is a Professor at UC Berkeley. John specializes in teaching artificial intelligence - winning a distinguished teaching award in 2018 as a result. Host Al Martin and John discuss methods of teaching AI, the state of the education industry, and the company he co-founded, Lilt. Listen in for a diverse, high level, and engaging conversation. Show Notes00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:30 - Connect with Producer Lana Cosic on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:35 - Connect with John DeNero on LinkedIn and be sure to check out Lilt!02:31 - This Wall Street Journal article backs it up - UC Berkeley's fastest-growing class is Data Science 101.09:06 - Check out this interesting article on statistics anxiety. 19:26 - Where do data scientists come from? What field of study is more related to the role?35:42 - Why the tech world needs philosophers.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textOn this episode, host Al Martin chats with Philip Reiner, who is executive director at the firm Technology for Global Security. In this episode Philip shares his experience in government, policy, and security.Check us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow notes: 00:00 - Check out Making Data Simple on YouTube and SoundCloud.00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:40 - Connect with Philip Reiner on LinkedIn.04:15 - What is Encryption?24:27 - What is Cyber Security?28:43 - What is Radiological Material and Nuclear Weapon?31:31 - The Fourth Leg Podcast.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textIn the latest episode of: "Stories from the Field", Host Wennie Allen, IBM Data and AI, sits down with Elenita Elinon, leader of the Quantitative Research Analytics at JP Morgan Chase, recognized and awarded as one of the top 40 Women Leaders in Data and AI for her work with risk and fraud. Elenita shares her experiences, challenges, and lessons learned.Explore more about the IBM Women Leaders in AI initiative.Learn more about JPMC and their work with the IBM Data and AI Elite Team.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a text This week host Al Martin invites Shadi Copty, who is the Executive Director for AI Tools & Runtimes at IBM. In this episode he talks about automation, tools and multiple IBM AI technologies. Check us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow notes: 00:00 - Check out "Making Data Simple" on YouTube and SoundCloud.00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:40 - Connect with Shadi Copty on LinkedIn.04:20 What is Data Science?08:00 What is Watson Studio?21:45 What is OpenScale?Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a text This week's guest is Jorge Castanon, a Sr. Data Scientist for Watson Studio at IBM. Host Al Martin and Jorge discuss some typical data problems currently plaguing the industry, and how Watson Studio makes dealing with those problems that much easier. Get ready for an in-depth, technical conversation with two industry experts.Show Note00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:41 - Connect with Jorge Castanon on LinkedIn and Twitter05:42 - Check out the machine learning hub here.09:53 - Unsure what customer churn is? Find out in this article.20:00 - AI is not magic. Read an article discussion the topic here.24:34 - Learn about SPSS Modeler here.35:46 - Check out coursera here.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textAugmented reality will change the way we experience data. But, what will this new reality look and feel like, and how can we take advantage of it to make better decisions? Tune in to this episode of Making Data Simple to learn about augmented reality data visualization from Ben Resnick and Alfredo Ruiz, members of the IBM Immersive Insights team.   Shownotes00.10 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter (@amartin_v) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku)00.25 Connect with Benjamin Resnick on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/benjamin-resnick-7b602b7b), view his online profile (http://benjaminresnick.com/), see his medium account (https://medium.com/@benjaminresnick) or email him at [email protected] Connect with Alfredo Ruiz on Twitter (@alfredoruizc), LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/alfredoruizc), view his profile (http://www.aruizdesign.com/), see his medium account (https://medium.com/@alfredo.ruiz/) or email him at [email protected] Learn more about the Blue Unicorn Initiative at http://www.blueunicorn.nl/02.30 Connect with Rob Thomas on Twitter (@robdthomas) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/robertdthomas) and read more of his work on his blog https://www.robdthomas.com/02.40 Connect with Jay Griffin in LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-griffin-43094711)02.45 Watch Elon Musks video at http://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-first-principles-2015-103.50 See Visualizing High Dimensional Data in Augmented Reality at http://bit.ly/2xkdZpS04.20 See image of Daenerys looking at the map of Westeros at http://bit.ly/2yLdY1k21.20 See Benjamin and Alfredo's award nominations here:Information is Beautiful Award https://www.informationisbeautifulawards.com/showcase/2189-ibm-immersive-insights  Driven by Design:https://drivenxdesign.com/next17/project.asp?id=1612822.10 Find The Fourth Transformation by Robert Scoble at http://amzn.to/2iV2JtR22.30 Find Ready Player One by Ernest Cline at http://amzn.to/2xlgjwO23.00 Find Made in America by Sam Walton at http://amzn.to/2gzl5A2Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textThis week, host Al Martin welcomes Rakesh Ranjan, the director of emerging technologies at IBM Data and AI. He also works on next gen-solutions at IBM and is involved with academia and research. Join us for a look at what's next in data and AI.  Check us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- Stitcher Show Notes00:00 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud.00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:40 - Connect with Rakesh Ranjan on LinkedIn and Twitter.09:30 - What is Db2 Augmented Data Explorer?18:55 - What is ICP for Data?30:00 - What is IBM Academic Initiative?Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textHow did companies like Facebook and Airbnb get so big so fast? What can we learn from them? Why is data so important for growth? Nancy Hensley, Director of Strategy & Growth for IBM Hybrid Cloud, has the answers in this episode of Making Data Simple. Learn how you can use growth hacking strategies to build your business and why growth hacking isn't just for startups.Show Notes00:25 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter (@amartin_v) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku)00:36 Connect with Nancy Hensley on Twitter (@nancykoppdw) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/nancyhensley)03:30 Explore The Growth Hacker: The next VP of Marketing by Andrew Chen here: http://bit.ly/104Xa0r 03:55 Read Hacking Growth by Sean Ellis & Morgan Brown here: http://growthhacker.com/04:55 Visit the Jagermeister website for more information on their company and product: https://www.jagermeister.com/en-CA (must be legal age)22:15 Find Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal here: http://amzn.to/2geOTlp31:50 Find Rework by Jason Fried here: http://amzn.to/2xIU08BWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textWelcome to a new Making Data Simple series, Stories from the Field with Wennie Allen, IBM Data and AI. This series will focus on practical use cases of big data and A.I., enabling shared experiences and perspectives.  You can expect these field highlights every fourth episode of Making Data Simple.In this episode, Wennie talks to Brittany Bogle about her perspective as a professional data scientist. Informed by her experiences helping business clients adopt AI, Brittany shares real-life problems organizations face when implementing an AI and machine learning (ML) solution.Listen for some delightful surprises and insights in dealing with big data and real-time requirements in fraud detection, prediction and prevention. Discover why AI/ML success is a team sport. Finally, are you looking to build or expand your data science team? Consider some criteria and guidelines that will improve your team’s effectiveness.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textIn this episode of Making Data Simple we hear insights from IBM Machine Learning Hub data scientists Jorge A. Castañón and Óscar Lara-Yejas as they discuss what machine learning is and is not. They also answer the most controversial question today: Will machines take our jobs? Listen to find out!Show Notes00:25 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter (@amartin_v) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku)02:10 Connect with Jorge A. Castañón on Twitter (@castanan) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jorgecasta)02:45 Connect with Óscar Lara-Yejas on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/óscar-lara-yejas-36700058)10:10 Tweet to Ginni Rometty @GinniRometty and read more about her here: https://www.ibm.com/ibm/ginni/11:00 Listen to "Machine Learning" by Business Daily here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p050db6316:45 Watch Neo Yokio on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/browse31:50 Find Michael Lewis "The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds" here: http://amzn.to/2yr5Dgv35:55 Find "The Greatest Show on Earth" by Richard Dawkins here: http://amzn.to/2wi4pmT36:25 Find Ian Goodfellow's "Deep Learning" here: http://amzn.to/2hwZWKrWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textThis week host Al Martin welcomes Greg Bonnette, who is Vice President of Data & Analytics Strategy at Ironside. He comes on the show to discuss more in depth about his role engaging with clients, striving to find appropriate business solutions to their data problems. Discover typical industry issues and hear how Greg overcomes, in this week's episode.Check us out on: - YouTube - Apple Podcasts - Google Play Music - Spotify - TuneIn - Stitcher Show Notes00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.   00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.   00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn. 00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:40 - Connect with Greg on LinkedIn and Twitter.04:25 – What is Ironside?21:27 - Learn about Watson Machine Learning and A.I. Modelling.41:39 - Learn about Daniel Kahneman and his book, Thinking Fast or Slow.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textHow do you provide answers to clients prior to them asking? What do you do with an abundance of client data?In this episode of Making Data Simple, Tracy Bolot, Director of Digital Client Support for Analytics at IBM, talks about how to maximize teamwork and strengths to enrich your clients' experience.Show Notes00:15 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter (@amartin_v) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku)00:30 Connect with Tracy Bolot on LinkedIn(linkedin.com/in/tracy-bolot-992a6b4a)01:30 Link to Global Elite?04:00 Lean more about the Informix Software13:40 Check out Turbotax 27:20 Click here to learn more about information sharing and governance at IBM Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textThis week on Making Data Simple, Dinesh Nirmal comes on the show to discuss current industry trends. Host Al Martin poses questions that are both technical and leadership oriented. Together, they discuss the new, emerging technologies that drives them while providing their own definitions of team building and success. Listen, engage, react. Give us your feedback and get in on the conversation. Show NotesCheck us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- Stitcher00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn. 00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter. 01:37 - Connect with Dinesh Nirmal on LinkedIn and Twitter.06:06 - An interesting read on the state of illegal dumping in rural California11:14 - Some examples of successful AI uses cases.14:31 - Learn about blockchain here.29:06 - Find out how open source is helping remove data silos in the enterprise.32:40 - Check out IBM's content on big data analytics.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textIn an ever-changing and growing age of data and technology, how can you turn data into better decisions for your company? How do you keep up? Is there a recipe for greatness? In this podcast, Rob Thomas, General Manager of Analytics at IBM, discusses data, tech companies and his two books, Big Data Revolution and The End of Tech Companies. "A crisis has arrived whether you know it or not." What are you doing to prepare?Show Notes00:30 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter (@amartin_v) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku)01:00  Connect with Rob Thomas on Twitter (@robdthomas) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/robertdthomas) and read more of his work on his blog https://www.robdthomas.com/02:30 Big Data Revolution By Rob Thomas & Patrick McSharry, The End of Tech Companies by Rob Thomas04:35 Find Rob Thomas' first blog post here: https://www.robdthomas.com/robdthomas//2013/02/patterns-in-big-data.html05:30 Connect with Dr. Patrick E McSharry on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/mcsharry, his personal website mcsharry.net or Twitter @patrickmcsharry 06:20 http://www.costar.com/14:10 Connect with Warren Buffett on Twitter (@WarrenBuffett)14:40 Connect with Clayton Christensen on Twitter (@claychristensen) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/claytonchristensen)24:50 Learn More about DomusKids on their website http://domuskids.org/ and connect with them on Twitter @DomusKids26:15 Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Season by Urban Meyer & Wayne Coffey26:30 Chasing Excellence: A Story About Building the World's Fittest Athletes by Ben BergeronWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textGuy Taylor, Head of Data & Data Driven Intelligence at Nedbank, comes on the show to discuss the state of the industry, machine learning practices, and why you should add a South African safari to your bucket list! Suit up for an incredibly engaging conversation.Show NotesCheck us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- Stitcher00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn. 00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:58 - Connect with Guy Taylor on LinkedIn.01:00 - Connect with Nedbank on Twitter.01:49 - What is data driven intelligence? Click here to learn more.03:03 - South Africa has 11 official languages! Click the link to learn more.04:30 - Here are the 20 most beautiful places in South Africa.10:35 - "Culture eats strategy for breakfast". Check out a related Forbes article here.14:23 - Check out calnewport.com.21:39 - Here's an article explaining further details bias in machine learning.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textIn this first episode of Making Data Simple, host Al Martin welcomes Daniel Hernandez, Vice President of IBM Analytics Offering Management, who helps us navigate "the big data problem" and shares why he doesn't like the term "big data."Show Notes:01:30 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter (@amartin_v) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku)04:30 Connect with Daniel Hernandez on Twitter (@danhernandezATX) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/danielghernandez)06:15 NPS = Net Promoter Score (http://www.medallia.com/net-promoter-score/)08:40 The four Vs of Big Data (http://www.ibmbigdatahub.com/infographic/four-vs-big-data)17:30 Accidental Empires written by Robert X. Cringely (1996), Dealers of Lightening: Xerox PARC and the Dawn of the Computer Age, written by Michael A Hiltzik (2000)Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textOn this episode, host Al Martin welcomes Michael Sestak, who is a creative media director at IBM. He and Al discuss his role in-depth. Listen to learn what sources of inspiration Michael draws from, and how data and the creative process collide.Show notesCheck us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- Stitcher00:00 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud.00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:40 - Connect with Michael Sestak on LinkedIn.07:30 - Project Management.12:00 - UStream IBM.20:00 - Future of Video with Watson.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textAl Martin is joined this week by guest Jean-Georges Perrin, Director of Engineering at weexperience. Together, they discuss — and compare — Apache Spark and Hadoop, and explain what it means to hold the title of IBM Champion.Show NotesCheck us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- Stitcher00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn. 00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter. 02:07 - Connect with Jean-Georges Perrin on LinkedIn and Twitter, and check out his website.13:14 - Check out Jean-Georges' book on Apache Spark.24:38 - What does it mean to be an IBM Champion?Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textThis week, host Al Martin welcomes IBMers Reena Ganga and Jenna Goldberg. Reena and Jenna both serve as senior designers working at the intersection of Augmented Reality and Big Data. Both are passionate advocates for user experience design and the Design Thinking method, determined to improve — and illuminate — the way we experience and understand data.Check us out on:- YouTube - Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow Notes00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn. 00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:40 - Connect with Rena on LinkedIn & Twitter.00:45 - Connect with Jenna on LinkedIn & Twitter. 08:40 - What is User Experience Design (UXD)?12:40 - What is Data Visualization?17:00 - What is Augmented Reality (AR)?Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textThis week on the Making Data Simple podcast, Al Martin welcomes two guests from within IBM: Vijay Bommireddipalli is head of development CODAIT, the Center for Open-Source Data & AI Technologies. And Gabriela de Queiroz is a senior engineering and data science manager. Together, the three discuss the importance of open-source software solutions, along with the tools they use in everyday development. Gear up for a technical conversation that will challenge your perspective on what it means for something to be open-source — and why it matters.Check us out on:- YouTube - Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow Notes00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn. 00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter. 01:51 - Connect with Vijay on LinkedIn.02:40 - Connect with Gabriela on LinkedIn.03:12 - Not sure what open-source is? Find out here. 04:13 - Learn more about CODAIT here.13:02 - What value does open-source software give? Find out here.21:59 - Learn here how the democratization of A.I. is reshaping the industry.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textIn this episode, host Al Martin continues with part two of his conversation with Janine Sneed about her two roles at IBM: Chief Digital Officer and VP of Customer Success for IBM Data and AI. Janine discusses her involvement with the GROW initiative and offers practical advice for career and life.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Show notes:00:00 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud.00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:40 - Connect with Janine Sneed on LinkedIn and Twitter.04:00 - Check out this great overview of AI.04:30 - What is Data governance framework?16:30 - Connect with Rob Thomas.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.