Making Data Simple

Send us a textBack to talking Data with Ed Anuff, CPO, DataStax.  With experience at Google, Apigee, Six Apart, Vignette, Epicentric, and Wired, Ed talks the future of databases with AI and GenAI.  05:04 The Crazy life of Ed Anuff08:12 DataStax defined10:06 Vector Database11:58 GenAI and RAG Pattern18:03 DataStax Differentiation21:39 NoSQL vs SQL24:27 Common AI Use Cases25:47 The Secret to ChatGPT31:10 DataStax 2min Pitch31:42 The Future35:47 Bring AI to the DataLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edanuffWebsite: https://www.datastax.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 textHe's BACK!  Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures Development at IBM.  How the world has changed in a short year.  Generative AI and more!  02:29 Meet Roger Premo Take 205:52 A Changing World08:18 Generative AI12:48 Both Sides of the Story14:22 Hybrid Cloud and AI20:50 IBM's watsonx25:53 What Have We Learned?27:46 Enterprise Models29:59 Hugging Face31:03 IBM's Differentiation32:23 The 2 min Bar Pitch35:57 Three Questions42:21 An Intentional Hybrid Cloud Architecture 46:40 Responsible AILinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ropremo/Website: 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.

Send us a textPart 2: Had a fantastic chat with US Congressional Candidate and Chief Revenue Officer at nFolks Data Solutions, Rishi Kumar.  Technology and politics, what an interesting discussion.  Rishi talks modernizing the data stack, tech in politics, and crypto.00:12 Rishi's Tech Brand03:41 WatsonX04:17 Modernizing a Data Stack06:00 nfolks Differentiation07:57 Getting Started13:11 Common Use Cases17:04 Tech in Politics20:26 Crypto26:12 Reaching Rishi26:31 For FunLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rickkumarWebsite: https://nfolksdata.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 textPart 1: Had a fantastic chat with US Congressional Candidate and Chief Revenue Officer at nFolks Data Solutions, Rishi Kumar.  Technology and politics, what an interesting discussion.  Rishi talks exodus from California, campaign finance, and why tech and politics go hand in hand.02:01 Meet Rishi Kumar 03:59 Politics?07:45 Leaving California11:48 Where did Silicon Valley Go?13:51 The Campaign15:38 Why the Exodus from Silicon Valley?18:65 Work Life Integration21:49 Campaign Finance 29:29 Fake NewsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rickkumarWebsite: https://nfolksdata.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 textKristen McGarry is a Principal Account Technical Lead for the Financial Services Market at IBM. Based in New York City, she engages daily with the largest financial institutions globally to identify business opportunities for innovation, accelerate time to value, and operationalize new solutions across software, hardware and services offerings. 02:57 An Intro to Kristen McGarry  04:36 Why IBM?09:25 The Attraction of Data Science11:51 A Day in the Life of an Account Technical Leader13:30 Technical Sales versus Sales15:05 Continuing to Innovate19:09 Dealing with Wall Street20:17 The Methodology22:23 The How of Technical Sales23:05 Continuous Learning28:03 Management System 30:34 Wall Street Learnings32:20 Biggest Challenge33:08 The Data Challenge34:22 Best Data Science Use Cases in Finance 36:14 What Do Clients Miss on AI?38:09 PredictionsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-mcgarry/Website: https://www.ibm.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. 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 textJoin us for a fantastic interview replay with Dianne Del Rosso, Brigadier General and VP, IBM.A 2-star General on the #MakingDataSimple podcast! Dianne DelRosso, Brigadier General and VP, WW Services, IBM. Lab Services : World classconsultants with certified skills providing value-based services via simple,repeatable practices, methodologies, and offerings03:08 Meet the General08:02 Why ditch Westpoint (twice)?!10:10 How do you still balance the Reserves?11:15 Do you hate Navy?12:54 The acquisition space14:57 Why Lab Services, Why now?18:13 The Lab Services mission19:14 Mid and long-term vision20:20 Product vs Client vs P&L23:18 When to use a Partner25:28 Getting in front of clients following COVID27:31 Leaving your markLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dianne-del-rosso-7950871Website: https://www.ibm.com/products/expertlabsWant 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,where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, andleadership ... 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 : 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.00:39 The Gray Dot Company06:44 Using Data10:18 Website Design10:18 Website Design13:08 Ethical Marketing14:53 Biggest Marketing SuprisesLinkedIn: 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 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 textSam 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 PositivesLinkedIn: 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.

Send us a textLearn Marketing with engineer-turned-marketer, Alex Makarski, Founder of clickmakers.io and co-founder of measurebit.com.  Alex builds digital media buying and data consulting teams who thrive on data and innovate in the areas of data integration, attribution, data augmentation, AI/ML-aided media buying and decision making.01:42 Meet Alex Makarski04:38 Clickmakers.io10:35 The Power of Modeling11:51 Marketing Terms13:53 Long Sales Cycles16:36 Clickmaker's Differentiation 17:36 Human or Bot?18:50 Data in Marketing24:10 Measurebit.com27:50 The future of Marketing35:15 For FunLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexmakarskiWebsite: https://alexmakarski.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 textWelcome back to Part 2 of our captivating podcast series, where we continue our deep exploration of innovation in an often-overlooked domain – the world of apartments. Join us as we reconnect with Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, a visionary company that's turning the apartment industry upside down through data-driven technologies and efficiency strategies.In this episode, we pick up where we left off, starting with Norhart's unique differentiation at 00:12. Discover the technology breakthroughs that have finally arrived at 02:55 and how data plays a pivotal role in reshaping apartment living (explored at 09:08). Dive into the concept of smart apartments (10:38) and the fascinating journey of "I Told You So" at 17:41.But the learning doesn't stop there. Mike shares insights into continuous learning (18:35) and how embracing "No Rules Rules" (20:40) can foster innovation and growth.Connect with Mike Kaeding on LinkedIn [linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding] and explore Norhart's groundbreaking work on their website [http://norhart.com]. For the full podcast episode, visit [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zero-to-unicorn/id1685311966].Are you passionate about data-driven innovation and eager to share your insights on the Making Data Simple Podcast? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and let us know why you should be our next featured guest. Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales at IBM, our podcast simplifies the world of data, presenting the latest data trends in an engaging, enjoyable manner.00:12 Norhart Differentiation02:55 Finally!  The Technology09:08 Data10:38 Smart Apartments17:41 What to do with I Told You So18:35 Continuous Learning20:40 No Rules RulesLinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/mikekaedingWebsite: http://norhart.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zero-to-unicorn/id1685311966Want 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.