Making Data Simple

Send us a textHosted 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.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. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, we have Deborah Leff, Global Leader and Industry CTO, Data Science and AI Elite Team. Deborah is an Industry specialist for consumer and travel. In this week’s podcast we talk about demystifying AI and supporting customers around the world with Data Science and AI solutions.Show Notes1:10 Deborah explains the mission.2:46 Deborah talks about transformational technology14:36 American Airline reference on YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1PgNr8VMLc 13:24 Deborah Medium paper reference "AI Demands a New Perspective" - https://medium.com/@deborah.leff22:39 Deborah Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/ deborah.leff23:50 and 26:04 Deborah LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahleff/Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.Producer Michael Sestak - LinkedInProducer 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. 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 textHosted 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.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. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, we have a returning guest Dr. Kyu Rhee VP & Chief Health Officer IBM and IBM Watson Health, discussing the Covid-19 pandemic and how we prepare and react individually and as a country. What can we do for ourselves and how this pandemic affects the economy. And when do we see a light at the end of the tunnel.Show Notes1. https://www.ibm.com/blogs/watson-health/author/kyurhee/2. https://www.ibm.com/impact/covid-19/Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.Producer Michael Sestak - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn.Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Additional resources:IBM Watson Health COVID-19 Resources: https://www.ibm.com/watson-health/covid-19IBM Watson Health: Micromedex with Watson: https://www.ibm.com/products/dynamed-and-micromedex-with-watsonHow governments are rising to the challenge of COVID-19: https://www.ibm.com/blogs/watson-health/governments-agencies-rising-challenge-of-covid-19/ (edited) 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. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, we have a returning guest and former producer. Kate Nichols, Content Design Manager at IBM, walks us through the importance of content design and product usability. She discusses different workflow techniques and measures that allow teams to gauge effectiveness. Listen in to discover why content design is critical to product experience and ultimately, success. Connect with KateLinkedInTwitterShow Notes02:15 - Listen to our episode with Rob Thomas here. 02:26 - Listen to the intern episode here.09:37 - Check out this article on Solving problems with good content design.18:11 - Take a look at this article on The importance of design in tech & business. 26:00 - Here's an article on confessions of a content designer. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.Producer Allison Proctor - LinkedIn.Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Producer Michael Sestak - 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. AbstractOn this week of Making Data Simple, we are joined by Christine Livingston, Managing Director and Chief Scientist at Perficient. Christine talks us through her approach to AI within the consulting and enterprise industries, along with how she and her team have been managing workloads during COVID-19. Tune in to hear more. Connect with ChristineLinkedInPerficientShow Notes09:41 - Check out Watson Assistant here.10:06 - Learn more about natural language processing here.25:30 - Here are 5 reasons why you should choose to DIY.   Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.Producer Allison Proctor - LinkedIn.Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Producer Michael Sestak - 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. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, we are joined by Wennie Allen, Director of Data Science Elite Business, and Brittany Boggle, Senior Data Scientist at IBM. Together, they provide an update on the new initiatives the DSE team are embarking on during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes employing data optimization and AI decision-making procedures to assist ICU facilities and estimate ventilator demand. Tune-in to find out more. Connect with WennieLinkedInTwitterConnect with BrittanyLinkedInTwitterShow Notes05:52 - Click here to learn why you should consider taking up a new hobby while physical distancing. 17:52 - Discover more about the Data Science Elite team here.33:49 - Get up to speed with agile methodology here.39:02 - Check out the Data and AI portfolio here. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.Producer Allison Proctor - LinkedIn.Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Producer Michael Sestak - 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. AbstractCurrently, COVID-19 is disrupting the world. In an effort to better provide updated information on the status of the pandemic, IBM and The Weather Channel have created a COVID-19 dashboard. Bill Higgins, IBM Distinguished Engineer, and Daniel Benoit, Program Director of Information Governance have come on the podcast this week to discuss this new initiative. Together, with host Al Martin, they discuss the purpose of this project, their current findings, and how they personally have been impacted. Check out the dashboard here. Connect with BillLinkedInConnect with DanielLinkedInShow Notes10:16 - Get up to speed on Natural Language Processing here.14:47 - Not sure what a data lake is? Find out here.  21:49 - Learn more on why extensibility is important to your API's here. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.Producer Allison Proctor - LinkedIn.Producer MarWant 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 text*NOTE: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak. Any comments made in this episode on travel are no longer relevant or took place during ordered quarantines. Please stay home and be safe.*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. AbstractOur guest this week is Alyse Daghelian, Global Vice President Cloud Expert Services at IBM. Alyse has gone through many role transitions, from starting in engineering to being the lead for global sales at IBM. She provides some insightful advice that can help you take the next step towards your career goals. Tune-in to learn more.  Connect with AlyseLinkedInTwitterShow Notes01:26 - You should always be looking for a new job. Click here for a Forbes article that explains why.10:57 - Check out this article on medium that explains the impact of dehydration on the brain. 27:49 - Learn more about the fundamental life skills that poker can tech you here. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.Producer Allison Proctor - LinkedIn.Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Producer Michael Sestak - 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 text*NOTE: This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak. Any comments made in this episode on travel are no longer relevant or took place during ordered quarantines. Please stay home and be safe.*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. AbstractBack for part 2 of his Making Data Simple series is Jad Chehlawi, CEO and Founder of TelosTouch. This episode follows up to part 1, where Jad explains how TelosTouch is aiming to redefine the client experience of  investing. This episode focuses more on the emotional challenges that frequently alter decisions and how to better account for those changes. Connect with JadLinkedInTelosTouchShow Notes03:47 - Check out these 6 hacks for fighting financial procrastination. 10:06 - The missing link. Learn about the void TelosTouch seeks to fill here.17:37 - Need to get up to speed on natural language processing (NLP)? Find out more here. 25:49 - Learn more about modern portfolio theory here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.Producer Allison Proctor - LinkedIn.Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Producer Michael Sestak - 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 text*NOTE: This episode was recorded before COVID-19 mandates. Comments made in this episode on travel took place before any quarantines were in effect and are no longer applicable. Please stay home and be safe.*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. AbstractOur guest this week is Jad Chehlawi, Founder and CEO of TelosTouch. Jad has extensive experience in both the technology and finance industries. He aims to redefine the client experience by enabling real-time engagement across multiple sectors. Host Al Martin asks the tough questions regarding the state of financial advice and provides an opinionated response to current trends. Get insight on your investments and discover new methods of making the right financial decisions. Tune-in to find out. Connect with JadLinkedInTelosTouchShow Notes05:00 - Check out this article by Investopedia which analyzes the communication gap with clients. 14:17 - Get an understanding of wealth management with this Forbes article.28:35 - Take a look at this Forbes article which discusses the future for financial advisors.  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 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.AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Emmanuel Letouzé, PhD, Director and Co-Founder of Data-Pop Alliance. Emmanuel comes from an extensive academic background, specializing in subjects such as data science, political science, economics and demography. He speaks about key takeaways he's had from his research, applying the knowledge to new projects and issues, including the recent pandemic of COVID-19. Connect with EmmanuelLinkedInDatapopalliance.orgTwitterArtManu Cartoons TwitterShow Notes03:37 - Get some answers to your questions on social distancing in this NYTimes article here.16:19 - Learn more on demography here.20:31 - AI can now make predictions on demography on only knowing your name. Find out more 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 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.