Al and Wendy Gonzalez discuss data is the new code, micro models that are reuseable, data pipeline and hiring people that are smarter than you

Summary: 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 Hosted by Al Martin, VP, IBM Expert Services Delivery, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts. This week on Making Data Simple, we have Wendy Gonzalez, Wendy is an executive that is passionate about building high-performing, high-functioning teams that develop and scale innovative, impactful technology. Wendy has two decades of managerial and technology leadership experience for companies including EY, Capgemini, Cycle30 (acquired by Arrow Electronics) and General Communications Inc. Wendy is an active Board Member of the Leila Janah Foundation. Show Notes 2:39 – How does a CEO run a company from home? 4:50 - Outline the Mission Statement 7:00 – How do you hire people? 8:58 – How big is the company? 9:23 – What’s your secret sauce? 12:10 – How does this tie back to social? 18:38 – Can you talk more about your statistics? 20:55 – How do you separate your business from others? 24:22 – Are these micro models reusable? 25:59 – What is a typically engagement look like? 29:30 - How do clients find you? 30:38 – How did Sama get started? Turing the flywheel Omnivore’s Delemma Sama  Connect with the Team Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.