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.This week, IBM new hires Analeeze Mendonsa and Brittny Lapierre join host Al Martin on the podcast to discuss the careers they’re starting at IBM. The conversation ranges from outlining some of the exciting projects they’re working on, to which Canadian University is best, to what you should be considering for your bucket list. Listen in for a wide-ranging and fun discussion.Connect with our GuestsBrittny Lapierre - LinkedIn | WebsiteAnaleeze Mendonsa - LinkedIn Paul Zikopolous - LinkedInShow Notes04:15 - Check out the Watson Jeopardy match here. 12:15 - Learn more about Ericsson here.17:44 - Find out the latest statistics behind women in computer science here.  Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer 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 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. Seth Dobrin is back for his third episode on Making Data Simple. Seth talks us through the current innovations IBM is working on and shares his advice for leading teams and motivating efforts. Seth also tells it like it is on the state of AI. How close is business to actually running AI? Seth weighs in.Connect with Seth DobrinLinkedInShow Notes04:05 - Learn more about the Chief Data Officer (CDO) position here.06:49 - Find out more about the Data Science Elite team here.13:41 - Here are 7 tips to growing your talent pipeline. 20:14 - Check out this article on the current state of AI. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer 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 textIn this episode of Making Data Simple, our guest is Jayson Gehri, Marketing Director for the IBM Hybrid Data Management portfolio. Host Al Martin turns to Jayson to provide marketing insights, specifically regarding the technology sector. Together, they cut through the jargon and explain some of the most important marketing concepts that you should be considering.Connect with Jayson GehriLinkedInShow Notes02:52 - Check out this article offering their thoughts on the state of Data and AI. 04:57 - Get a sneak peak on what the new Tesla truck may look like, thanks to these renderings. 14:26 - Here's a profile on Edward Bernays.18:55 - Here are 8 Keys to a Strong Marketing Strategy.21:16 - Learn more about the Maldives here.Connect with the TeamHost Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn. Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Content Manager Eric Hausken - LinkedIn.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. This week is something a bit different. Host Al Martin brings on two of IBM's Db2 Content Design interns, who also happen to be Making Data Simple producers. Liam Seston and Rachit Sharma explain what happens behind the scenes of the podcast, along with what IBM is all about through the eyes of an intern.Show Notes01:25 - Click here to learn more about the role of an Information Developer.02:16 - Check out these 10 benfits of being an intern.03:23 - These are the podcasts Liam listens to: Command Line Heroes Our Fake History The Collective Podcast04:08 - These are the podcasts Rachit listens to: How it Began Science VsLet's Talk About Myths, Baby!04:36 - These are the podcasts Al listens to:InvestEdUp FirstThe Indicatora16zRevisionist HistoryConan O'Brien Needs A FriendConspiracy TheoriesThe Tim Ferris Show14:35 - Check out this article on 4 Ways a Film Degree Will Help You In Any Career.Connect with the TeamHost Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer and guest Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer and guest Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn. Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. 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. This week, host Al Martin chats with Kent Collins, the solutions architect at BNSF Railway Inc. Al just did a panel with Kent in June at IDUG North America 2019, one of the premiere Db2 conferences. They talk about evolving technology, professional roles, and business opportunities -- and Kent shares his expertise on how to use statistics.Check us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow Notes01:25 - Connect with Kent Collins on LinkedIn.11:45 - What is Edge Computing?44:05 - Blog: Enterprise Db2Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer 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 textThe authors of Machine Learning for Dummies – Judith Hurwitz, and Daniel Kirsch — are here to help you.In this episode, Judith, Daniel and Al discuss the state of machine learning today, how to use it to advance your business as well as discoveries they made while writing their book. Learn how small and large businesses alike can find insights from data to enhance relationships with customers. We’ll also share where you can get a copy of Machine Learning for Dummies at no cost.Show notes01.00 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter and LinkedIn.01.10 Connect with Kate Nichols on Twitter and LinkedIn.01.15 Connect with Fatima Sirhindi on Twitter and LinkedIn.02.00 Learn more about Hurwitz & Associates.02.10 Connect with Judith Hurwitz on Twitter, LinkedIn and find her blog here.03.20 Connect with Daniel Kirsch on Twitter and  Hurwitz & Associates04.00 Read Machine Learning for Dummiesby Judith Hurwitz and Daniel Kirsch.04.40 Learn what neural nets are here.04.50 Learn more about Arthur Samuel here.05.00 Learn more about how Deep Blue beat the world chess champion.15.39 Learn more about Apache Hadoop. 17.30 Learn more about IBM Watson.26.50 Find Cognitive Computing and Big Data Analytics by Judith Hurwitz, Marcia Kaufman and Adrian Bowles.27.45 FindEverybody Lies: Big Data, New Data and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz.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. This week’s guest on the Making Data Simple podcast is Jennifer Sukis, design principal for AI and machine learning at IBM. Jennifer shares her philosophies and ideas on what constitutes as great design, specifically for applications in AI. Be sure to listen to the end, where host Al Martin poses questions for Jennifer to share about her crucial career decisions as well as advice for young women considering a similar path.Show Notes01:25 - Connect with Jennifer Sukis on LinkedIn and Twitter. 05:49 - Check out this infographic on the The Present and Future of AI in Design.14:24 - Watch Simon Sinek's TED Talk on the Why, When, How here.26:23 - Click here to read why transparency matters. 32:04 - Listen to Jennifer's podcast AI Zen with Andrew and Jen. Connect with the TeamProducer Steve Moore - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer 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 textThis week, host Al Martin chats with Tracy Bolot, VP of enterprise management at IBM. Together, they discuss how people are at the core of companies -- not technology -- as well as details of the product development pipeline.Check us out on:- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow notes: 00:05 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:10 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:20 - Connect with Producer Lana Cosic on linkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.01:26 - Connect with Tracy Bolot on LinkedIn and Twitter. 03:22 - Check out Tracy's past episodes and others on The Big Data Hub.06:41 - Here's an article which offers more to Tracy's point on people vs. the technology.18:23 - Not sure what product development is? Learn more about it here. 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 This week, host Al Martin chats with Tom Taulli. Tom is a blogger, investor, and an advisor to startups. He frequently writes about AI for Forbes. He is also an author of several books, including How to Create the Next Facebook: Seeing Your Startup Through, from Idea to IPO and The Complete M&A Handbook.Check us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow notes: 00:05 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:10 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:20 - Connect with Producer Lana Cosic on linkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:30 - Connect with Tom Taulli on LinkedIn and Twitter.45:00 - Visit Tom's Website46:00 - Preorder Book: Artificial Intelligence BasicsWant 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 According to the Economist, 70 percent of business executives rated analytics as “very” or “extremely important,” but just 2 percent say they have achieved “broad positive results.” In this episode of Stories from the Field, host Wennie Allen talks to Carlo Appugliese of the IBM Data Science and AI Elite Team about his insights from more than 100 client engagements to improve business outcomes quickly. They discuss top challenges and barriers to AI adoption, as well as expert advice on how to overcome them. You will hear how companies are succeeding in achieving ROI and business objectives. Finally, Carlo shares his perspective on how to get started with data science and AI.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.