
Making Data Simple
Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP of Technical Sales at IBM, Making Data Simple cuts through the hype to reveal how data and AI reshape the modern enterprise.Thought leaders, researchers, and innovators share firsthand lessons on leading teams, scaling analytics, and driving real-world impact—delivered in Al’s signature straightforward, witty style.Tune in to Making Data Simple today. From data and AI breakthroughs to leadership hacks, top experts drop actionable gems that help businesses thrive in a data-driven world. #MakingDataSimple #AI #Leadership
Latest episodes

Jun 24, 2020 • 42min
We discuss Data Science and IBMs partnership with Anaconda
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 Peter Wang Co Founder and CEO of Anaconda and Shadi Copty VP of Offering Manager. Al, Peter, and Shadi discuss Data Science and IBMs partnership with Anaconda.Show Notes6:11 - Corporate Mission8:00 - Use Case9:20 - IBM and Anaconda partnership14:04 - Cloud Pak for Data what is it?15:43 – Python vs R17:15 – Anaconda’s Future23:25 – Shadi takes over from Al25:05 – Data Science Community33:40 – Centre of Humane Technology Anaconda - https://www.linkedin.com/company/anacondainc/Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Michael Sestak - 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.

Jun 17, 2020 • 46min
Andy Youniss President and CEO of Rocket Software discusses Covid
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 Andy Youniss President and CEO of Rocket Software, co-founded in 1990 with products across the Ladder to AI, Hybrid Cloud and businesses in Technology partnerships. This week we discuss Covid and its personal and professional affects on business. Show Notes3:00 - Rockets core values 7:17 – Life and times 10:25 – Portfolio11:26 - Vision 15:07 - Legacy tagline20:26 - Rockets responds to Covid27:17 – Secure file transfer business28:53 – Where did the name Rocket come from?30:05 – What does leadership mean to you?IBM Assistance - https://www.ibm.com/watson/covid-responseRocket Software - https://www.rocketsoftware.com/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocket-softwareTwitter - https://twitter.com/rocketFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RocketSoftwareIncBrene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/Arvind Krishna - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvindkrishna/Spillover – https://www.amazon.com/Spillover-Animal-Infections-Human-Pandemic/dp/0393066800#reader_0393066800Bruce Springsteen - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29072594-born-to-runConnect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Michael Sestak - 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.

Jun 9, 2020 • 32min
Al and Rishal talk about Rishal’s book Grokking AI Algorithms
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 Rishal Hurbans author of Grokking AI Algorithms, Solution Architect at Intellect, and founder at Prolific Idea in 2015. Al and Rishal talk about Rishal’s book Grokking AI Algorithms and its effect on ants and understanding algorithms. Show Notes4:04 – Bio Rhythmic Using Ants 8:04 – Knapsack Problem vs Algorithms9:02 – Mother and Father DNA10:29 – Silver Bullet12:42 – Real World Examples Algorithms17:20 – Genetic Algorithms28:30 – Rishal’s Best Podcasts· Ted Radio Hour - https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/· Hidden Brian - https://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brain· Masters of Scale - https://mastersofscale.com/· Tim Irvine Blog Wait But Why - https://waitbutwhy.com/Connect with Rishal HurbansRishal Hurbans - https://rhurbans.com/Grokking AI Algorithms - https://www.manning.com/Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Michael Sestak - 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.

Jun 3, 2020 • 29min
Acquiring companies using AI with Simon Lightstone
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 Simon Lightstone Co Managing Partner at Levion Partners. Al and Simon discuss the strategy of acquiring companies using AI, search funds, and the special sauce.Show Notes3:25: The Beginning5:23: Still Looking6:55: Search Fund7:29: Two Stages11:28: Creating a Search Fund15:13: Top Three16:18: Special Sauce16:55: The Process of the Secret Sauce20:10: Advice on First AI ProjectGrilled cheese blog - https://www.lifehack.org/349275/why-grilled-cheese-lovers-are-better-lifehttps://www.levionpartners.com/Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn.Producer Michael Sestak - 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.

May 27, 2020 • 29min
In this weeks podcast Al talks to Priya Srinivasan on a number of Data and AI topics.
Send us a text 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. 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 Priya Srinivasan Director, IBM Data and AI Expert Labs SWAT. In this week’s podcast we talk about Data (world’s new oil), AI (world’s refinery), Cloud (the pipeline), Unified Governance and Data Ops, Security, Analytics and Services.Show Notes4:50 Expert labs and what it means5:52 Al talks how SWAT was for him6:10 Priya discusses SWAT now7:18 Priya gives examples of SWAT 9:04 Deliverables from Expert Labs13:37 Al talks about Services17:30 Priya talks about solving long term problems20:04 Priya discusses GROW (Guidance, Resources, and Outreach for Women)21:25 Al asks Priya what excites herLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sripriya-srinivasan-385a0812/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Priyavikram2GROW - https://w3-connections.ibm.com/wikis/home?lang=en-us#!/wiki/W7e7074647e13_420c_9abf_875dd706e4b4/page/Welcome%20to%20GROW%20in%20Hybrid%20Cloud%20-%20Guidance,%20Resources,%20Outreach%20for%20Women%20in%20Hybrid%20CloudConnect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.Producer Michael Sestak - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - 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.

May 20, 2020 • 28min
Deborah Leff talks about Demystifying AI
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.

May 13, 2020 • 30min
Covid-19 interview with Dr. Kyu Rhee
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.

May 6, 2020 • 44min
Transforming Product Usability feat. Kate Nichols
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.

Apr 29, 2020 • 29min
AI Adoption Practices for the Enterprise feat. Christine Livingston
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.

Apr 22, 2020 • 43min
Decision Optimization for COVID-19 feat. Wennie Allen and Brittany Bogle
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.