Making Data Simple

Send us a textChris Konarski, VP Client Engineering, IBM, talks about how to place client obsession, co-creation, and curiosity to work within the Enterprise.01:55 Who is Chris Konarski?04:41 Client Engineering09:02 Client Obsesses, Biased to Action, Curiosity11:49 Love to Designers13:37 Four Weeks to Deliver16:04 3 Most Successful AI Use Cases18:14 AI Win Rate21:05 Use Case Problems30:36 What Client Engineering is NOT37:12 Competitors 39:33 Client Engineering's Future41:36 Measuring Success44:14 In Summary44:37 For Fun49:22 What's True57:20 It's a WrapLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-konarski/Website: https://www.ibm.com/client-engineeringWant 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. 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 textThe master of Artificial Intelligence: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research, an IBM Fellow, and Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology.  AI questions you were afraid to ask, from hallucinations to watsonx. #makingdatasimple #watsonxWelcome to the enlightening world of AI with Ruchir Puri, the Master of Artificial Intelligence and esteemed guest on our podcast. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey, delving deep into the realms of AI that you've always been curious about but hesitant to ask. From hallucinations to WatsonX, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for knowledge. Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research and IBM Fellow, as well as Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology, shares his expertise and insights, unraveling the complexities and potential of AI. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's capabilities and its impact on our lives. Prepare to have your questions answered and be amazed by the wonders of AI.02:17 Meet Ruchir Puri the "Maker"09:24 A day in the life 14:22 The AI hype 24:21 Why now?27:36 The AI triangle35:57 Why IBM 40:58 Deciding factors43:57 Is bigger better?47:59 Hallucinations 49:53 watsonx52:33 Who are you betting on?54:23 First stepsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruchir-puri-b117021aWebsite: https://www.ibm.com/watsonxWant 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. 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.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 textI took a much needed vacation and invited my favorite coach back on the show. Lynne Snead, Principal and Owner of Talent Evolution Systems, discusses how to maintain focus and expand influence, using the three circles model.  Leadership is is influence; are you a manager or leader? Would people follow you even if they didn't have to? If the answer is yes, that's leadership.02:47 Meet Lynne Snead Again03:47 The Circles Model 09:30 The Circle of Personal Control14:05 It’s the How You Say It, Also to Yourself!20:43 Thought Management22:53 Leadership = Influence25:08 A Manager vs a Leader27:05 Mindset & Energy29:59 Stress31:11 Atomic Habits 33:47 Mindmapping36:19 Emotional Intelligence39:38 Read, Study, Learn or Be Left Behind Lynne Snead LinkedinTalent Evolution SystemsKatherine MayneReading list:Stephen Covey, 7 HabitsJames Clear, Atomic HabitsJohn A Daly, Advocacy: Championing Ideas and Influencing OthersWant 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. 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 textFor the Electrical Engineers in Test out there, this is your episode.  Todd VanGilder, CTO and CRO, and Ryan Smith, Tech Fellow, for Genuen join the podcast to talk about achieving reliable performance through Systems Engineering and Custom Test Equipment.  And their secret sauce: Replica.02:26 Meet Genuen Leaders08:33 Boeing09:21 Genuen15:11 2-min Pitch16:11 Client Profile18:25 Use Cases23:00 Replica33:10 Reflective Memory Secret Sauce37:16 Monetizing Replica40:06 Coolest Use Case41:42 True but No One AgreesLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/todd-vangilder, linkedin.com/in/hryansmith Website: https://www.genuen.com/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. 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 textLearn AI Ethics, Risks, and Regulation with Christina Montgomery, IBM's Chief Privacy and Trust Officer.  Yes, Law can be fun AND very interesting.   01:00 Christina Montgomery!04:36 My Daughter and the Bar08:36 Chief Privacy and Trust Officer11:37 Keeping IBM Out of Trouble13:34 Client Conversations16:23 Where to Be Bullish and Bearish20:52 The Risks of LLMs24:21 NIST and AI Alliance28:26 AI Regulation36:13 Synthetic Data38:00 Misconceptions40:07 Worries41:27 The Path to AI43:13 Aspiring Lawyers Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/christina-montgomery-8776b1a Website: https://www.ibm.com/impact/ai-ethicsWant 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. 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 textAn avid rock climber and passionate advocate for digital services, Meg Gallagher, Director of Sales, WalkMe.  WalkMe is a digital adoption platform (DAP) that helps businesses simplify the user experience and increase user engagement on their websites, mobile apps, and software platforms. 01:19 Meg Gallagher!02:09 Favorite Spirits04:47 Jeff City MO07:38 Meg's Background13:57 WalkMe16:53 A Double Click19:14 The How23:40 Human Process Automation26:42 SLED31:53 Monetization33:04 The 1-Min Pitch33:33 Technology behind WalkMe34:04 Finding Meg35:01 Rock Climbing36:20 True but No One Agrees37:55 Advice for Women in Tech39:58 Reading RecommendationsLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/megfgallagherWebsite: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walkme/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 IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 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 textMastering SEO and Consumer Insights with Sam Torres, CDO of Gray Dot Company. And getting educated on gaming. Sam Torres is the Chief Digital Officer and co-founder of The Gray Dot Company, Gray Dot Company is a consulting firm that specializes in search engine optimization. Sam outlines expertise in complex digital analytics and consumer insights data. 03:40 Meet Sam Torres05:57 Marketing Platforms07:49 Digital Consumer Intelligence14:55 Defining Success17:55 AIs Impact on Google22:07 Should I Trust Sponsored Adds?23:58 GenAI Positives LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samantha-torres-seoWebsite: https://thegray.company,  https://legendarypodcasts.com/sam-torres/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us atalmartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The MakingData Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, wherewe explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... whilekeeping it simple & fun. 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.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 textA chat about leading Fortune 100 clients with Clodagh Daly, Director of Account Technical Leaders at IBM for UKI.  So fun.  Stories, sound bites, charisma and lies.01:41 Introducing Clodagh Daly05:49 Charisma & Lies20:40 Account Technical Leader Magic28:04 C-suite Influence Stories34:41 The Best Account Technical Leaders 37:06 Continuous LearningLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/clodaghdalyWebsite: https://www.ibm.comWant 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. 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 textPart 2 : With Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures.  We transition from 5 truths on GenAI to 5 truths on Hybrid Cloud.  Everything inquiring minds want to know!01:40 Hybrid Cloud02:32 Truth #6, ROI on Cloud13:51 #7, Hybrid Multi-cloud is the Norm18:06 Hybrid Landscapes Today20:50 #8, Hybrid is Not Just for Large Enterprises23:17 Multi-cloud Affordability25:40 #9, Open Source Wins32:23 Lock-in34:53 Final #10, Hybrid by Design40:30 Getting Started45:15 Summarizing IT TruthsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ropremo/Website: https://www.ibm.comWant 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. 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 textPart 1 : Let's talk IBM's view on IT Strategy with Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures.  This is Roger's 5 truths on GenAI.01:31 Roger Premo is BACK02:37 IBM's Ventures08:06 10 Truths of GenAI and Hybrid Cloud08:39 Let's Start with Facts13:37 The First Truth : Multi-model 18:41 Second Truth : GenAI will be Hybrid Multi-cloud23:36 Third Truth : Gov and Security are a Must27:42 Truth Four : Data is the Competitive Advantage33:00 Five : Scaling for ROI Remains Challenging39:12 How to Start with AI47:38 Roger's LearningLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ropremo/Website: https://www.ibm.comWant 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. 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.