Send us a text 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.  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 [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 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.  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 [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 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.  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 [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 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.  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 [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 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.  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 [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 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.  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 [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 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.  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 [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 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.  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 [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 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.  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 [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 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.  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 [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 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.  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. 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.

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Abstract This 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 of Making Data Simple.

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Show Notes 06:54 - 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 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 [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 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. 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 Namik LinkedIn Show Notes 01:07 - 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 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 [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 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. 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 Guests Brittny Lapierre - LinkedIn | Website Analeeze Mendonsa - LinkedIn  Paul Zikopolous - LinkedIn Show Notes 04:15 - 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 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 [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 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.  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 Dobrin LinkedIn Show Notes 04:05 - 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 Team 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 text In 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 Gehri LinkedIn Show Notes 02:52 - 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 Team Host 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 text 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.  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 Notes 01:25 - 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 Team Host 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.

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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.

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Show Notes 01:25 - Connect with Kent Collins on LinkedIn. 11:45 - What is Edge Computing?

44:05 - Blog: Enterprise Db2

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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 text The 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 notes 01.00 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 & Associates 04.00 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.

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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 Notes 01:25 - 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 Team Producer 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 text This 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.

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Show 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.

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Show 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 Website 46:00 - Preorder Book: Artificial Intelligence Basics 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 What 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 Notes 00.30 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.com 00.50  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/welcome 08.25 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/2j9kdGN 28.45 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/2zox6Dy 29.10 Find The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement  by Eliyahu M Goldratt here: http://amzn.to/2iETTkd 29.40 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/2iU3uDU 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 On 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.

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Show 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 text In 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 Notes 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.

00:30 - 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.