Making Data Simple

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. Abstract In part 2 of 2 of our 100th episode special, John Cohn follows-up on his experience following the tragic death of his second son, while learning to remain optimistic and look to other opportunities in life. A self-proclaimed technology optimist, John shares his perspective on the state of various tech-related fields and why yielding development could harm true progress.  Connect with John LinkedIn Passion//Project Article Twitter Show Notes 05:54 - Check out this Venture Beat article on AI ethics. 07:30 - See John Cohn's Veremin project here. 24:29 - Here are 7 ways to bring passion to your work.   Connect with the Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract Welcome to season 4 of Making Data Simple! We are starting this year with a bang, as it also marks our 100th episode anniversary! For this special podcast, we have invited on John Cohn as our guest. John is an IBM Fellow, engineer, maker-advocate, and commonly known as the "mad scientist". He is best known for his appearance on the Discovery Channel show, The Colony. John discusses his experience on the show, his career with IBM thus far, along with plans for the future. Stay tuned for part 2 coming next week. Connect with John LinkedIn Passion//Project Article Twitter Show Notes 5:40 - Watch The Colony here. 27:08 - Learn more about Burning Man here.  Connect with the Team Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn. Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn. Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn.  Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn.  Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Happy 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 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 01:00 - Connect with guest Michael Willette on LinkedIn 02:25 - 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.

Happy Holidays from the Making Data Simple team! Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract This 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 Beth LinkedIn Twitter IBM Blogs Show Notes 03:00 - 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 Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract This 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 Gordon LinkedIn Connect with Wennie LinkedIn Big Data Hub Show Notes 02:20 - 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 Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract Our 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 Scott LinkedIn Twitter Show Notes 03:38 - 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 Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract This 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 Adam LinkedIn Twitter IBM Fellow FoundationDB Show Notes 05:50 - 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 Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract This 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 Beth LinkedIn Twitter IBM Blogs Show Notes 03:00 - 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 Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract In 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 Art LinkedIn Twitter Connect with Lester LinkedIn Twitter Show Notes 03:38 - 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 Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract This 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 Adam LinkedIn Twitter Connect with Milena LinkedIn Twitter Show Notes 07:55 - 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 Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract This 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 Paul LinkedIn  Twitter IBM Blogs Show Notes 02:43 - 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 Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract This 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 Joe LinkedIn Show Notes 05:29 - 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 Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract Our 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 Carlvin LinkedIn Show Notes 05:37 - 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 Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract This 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 Arin LinkedIn Twitter Medium Show Notes 04:17 - 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 Team Producer 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.  Abstract Bill 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  LinkedIn Twitter Medium Show Notes 04:22 - 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 Team Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn. Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn. Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn.  Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.