Making Data Simple

Send us a textWant 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. AbstractHosted 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 Davor Bonaci co-founder and CEO of a Seattle-based startup Kaskada. Previously, Davor served as the chair of the Apache Beam PMC and software engineer in Google Cloud since its early days and the inception of Cloud Dataflow.Show Notes2:39 – Are you focused on the platform or the models around event based data?6:52 – Does your company provide knowhow or is it tooling?9:58 – What’s your secret sauce?11:19 – How did you end up here?15:40 – Who’s your biggest competitor? 17:13 – Can you talk to some of the common use cases?20:30 – Are you and IDE, how does it work?21:18 – Are you a subscription service?22:18 – What’s your 5 year plan?26:44 – How feature store save time and money29:19 – Describe the company in three bullets31:35 – What are the top skills? Davor Bonaci  - LinkedInKaskadaConnect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - 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. 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractHosted 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 Notes2:39 – How does a CEO run a company from home?4:50 - Outline the Mission Statement7:00 – 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 flywheelOmnivore’s DelemmaSama Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - 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. 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractHosted 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 Matt Cowell. Matt serves as CEO at QuantHub, a leading data upskilling and assessment platform that helps companies create a data literate workforce across the entire enterprise. Matt uses his wealth of experience as a product and tech executive to forge the company strategy to address one of the most significant corporate challenges of the 2020’s, the data skill gap. Prior to QuantHub, Matt spent 15 years running product and tech at PE-backed companies, including building a product and engineering organization at Daxko - delivering 10x revenue growth, 7 acquisitions, and 3 enormously successful recapitalization. While at Daxko, Matt led the team to deliver the first machine learning/AI solution to the gym/fitness market. Matt is passionate about facilitating the data fluency of individuals and organizations all over the world and loves focusing on the people side of the equation.Show Notes2:25 – How do you go from SVP of Products to getting into the data learning business?3:48 - How do you define data literacy? 5:50 – Do you teach the products?7:36 - What’s out of scope?12:50 – Client use case18:07 – Solving learning problems21:14 – What does a learning plan look like?25:08 – Define Micro30:20 – What’s the best way to learn?33:14 – How do you measure success?34:47 - Are you venture capital funded?36:10 – Do you have a fundamental leadership belief?38:24 – What skill do you value most in a leader?  QuantHubUpskill quanthubMonetizing innovation Ultra LearningMatt Cowell - LinkedInConnect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - 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. 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractHosted 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 Kordel France. Kordel is the CEO of Seekar technologies. Kordel is the founder and CEO of Seekar Technologies, a tech startup that builds AI products for a variety of industries. The applications of artificial intelligence are virtually limitless, but Kordel decided to start where it matters most: helping medical professionals save lives. Since founding Seekar, Kordell and his team have put 3 different medical AI products through 4 board-reviewed clinical trials.Show Notes2:25 - Are you venture capital funded?4:10 – How many of the solutions involve AI imaging?10:08 – What technologies are behind Seekar?14:26 – Where do you think AI is going?App- covid-aiKordel K France – LinkedInKordel K France – TwitterSeekartechkordel@seekartech.com Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - 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. 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractHosted 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 Kordel France. Kordel is the CEO of Seekar technologies. Kordel is the founder and CEO of Seekar Technologies, a tech startup that builds AI products for a variety of industries. The applications of artificial intelligence are virtually limitless, but Kordel decided to start where it matters most: helping medical professionals save lives. Since founding Seekar, Kordell and his team have put 3 different medical AI products through 4 board-reviewed clinical trials.Show Notes1:21 – Kordel introduces himself.5:35 – How do you get into the medical field?7:27 - How does a non-medical guy say “hay this is what I need to do”?9:18 – Why is it free of charge?13:25 – Who provides the 95% accuracy?14:55 – What is your mission statement?20:25 – How did you get into the app business?24:00 – What project are you most proud of?29:27 – Why lie detection?Tune in for part 2 next week App- covid-aiKordel K France – LinkedInKordel K France – TwitterSeekartechkordel@seekartech.com  Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - 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. 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.AbstractHosted by Al Martin, VP, Data and AI Expert Services and Learning at IBM, 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 Dale Davis Jones, who is an IBM Vice President and Distinguished Engineer in Global Technology Services, where she leads the GTS IT Architect community and Client Innovation. We also have Hai-Nhu Tran, who is the Senior Manager of Content of Design in Data and AI at IBM. Hai-Nhu and her team are responsible for the technical content experience for a large portfolio of products and platforms.Show Notes11:43 - What is the context and how did you get involved?17:10 - How do you define success?19:40 - Are you focused on IT language?25:03 - How do you know you’re doing it right?32:30 - What decision have already been made?37:13 - What other challenges have you faced?40:00 - How do you know when you’re done?41:29 - How can people contribute?Dale Davis Jones - LinkedInHai-Nhu Tran - LinkedInBlog - Words Matter: Driving Thoughtful Change Toward Inclusive Language in TechnologyCall for Code for Racial Justice: Linux Foundation Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - 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. 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractHosted 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 Lillian Pierson. Lillian is CEO of Data Mania and she supports data professionals to becoming world data leaders and entrepreneurs. Lillian started Data Mania in 2012, Lillian has had 1.2 million people take her courses or read her book.  Show Notes3:37 – How did you make your transition to Data Mania?8:20 – What is your Brand now?9:32 – If I contact Lillian @ Data Mania what will I walk away with?14:01 – Is it methodology or career coach or is it both?16:35 – Where did you get your experience to put people in these buckets?19:08 – Do you provide one on one services?22:48 – Is your team worldwide?24:36 – What differentiates your book from another?26:48 – Who is Data Mania targeting?28:32 – Where do I start?Email -  lillian@data-mania.comData-maniaData Superhero QuizData Science For Dummies Lillian Pierson - LinkedIn Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - 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. 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractHosted 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 Milan Shetti. Milan is the President of Rocket Software and the Z Business Unit. Milan joined Rocket about a year ago and came from HP where he ran the storage business section. Before that Milan ran a startup and was also at Sun Micro Systems. Show Notes4:16 – What was in that conversation?7:26 – What were you responsible for at HP?10:24 – What position did you start in at Rocket?12:46 – What is your mission objective at this time?15:05 – Are you seeing growth in Z?18:40 – What does modernization mean in Z?22:14 – What does Rocket do that no else does?25:50 – Are you using AI and ML in your new role?31:14 – What is your vision as president moving forward? The Alchemist Paulo Coelho Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - 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. 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractHosted by Al Martin, VP, Data and AI Expert Services and Learning at IBM, 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 Nancy Hensley, Nancy is currently the Chief Marketing and Product Officer for Stats Perform. Nancy was the Chief Digital Officer at IBM. Show Notes1:37 – Nancy’s bio3:10 - Are we talking Money Ball?5:52 - On Base percentage7:08 – Analyse examples 10:02 – Do you control the data?11:24 – Out there statistics14:12 - Can analytics go to far?17:35 – Real time analysis18:45 – Covid and sports21:15 – Your role in sports betting22:50 – What’s the most fascinating thing you’ve learned?25:23 – What’s the future?Website - Stats PerformMoney BallStats Perform - Twitter Bill James – Baseball Abstract The Analyst   Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - 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. 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 [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractHosted 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 Orr Danon CEO at Hailo Technologies. Hailo has developed a breakthrough deep learning microprocessor based on a novel architecture which enables edge devices to run sophisticated deep learning applications that could previously run only on the cloud.Orr has a decade of software and engineering experience from the Israel Defense Forces’ elite intelligence unit. Orr coordinated many of the unit’s largest and most complex interdisciplinary projects, ultimately earning the Israel Defense Award granted by Israel’s president, and the Creative Thinking Award, bestowed by the head of Israel’s military intelligence. Orr holds an M.Sc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Tel Aviv University and a B.Sc in Physics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.Show Notes4:28 – Is Edge a hardware solution?11:45 – Where do you think the fastest growth in the Edge is going to be?14:01 – What makes your AI chip different?17:10 – Anything else in your secret sauce that makes you different?18:28 – If I am a customer what do I do for proof of technology? And do your chips work together at the Edge?21:35 – What about security?22:50 – Tell us about the data?26:40 – Where will you be in 5 years?Hailo website  Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - 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. 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.