Send us a Text Message.I 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

Part 2: Ayal Steinberg, GM Technical Community and Client Engineering.  A life in Sales is discussed in terms of Tech, leadership insights, and calling your shots.  You're guaranteed to find at least one nugget to operationalize.  00:12 The State of AI03:45 Instruct Lab, Open & Closed Models08:49 Exciting Tech15:51 Ayal the Outlier16:58 Emerging Tech18:14 Fearful? Nope19:51 Leadership Style24:57 Provide Hope, Define RealityJan 29th, 2020 - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/ayal-steinberg-discusses-ibmstrategy-moving-to-the/id605818735?i=1000486478375Jan 26th, 2022 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-1-al-ayal-steinbergdiscuss-data-and-ai-market/id605818735?i=1000549047047LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ayalsteinbergWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

David Wynn, Principal Solution Architect at Edge Delta, talks automatedobservability, ensuring systems are not only monitored but alsointelligently guided through root-cause analysis when issues arise02:07 Meeting David Wynn03:27 Sorry, David is from Duke04:41 Google Cloud08:02 Edge Delta11:51 Differentiation14:21 Reactive or Prevention?16:03 The Practice of Observability18:41 Data Exhaust22:30 Customer Personas24:28 Use Cases27:01 David's Take on AI31:58 Hype Cycle37:06 Jif versus Gif37:58 Naming and Monetization39:17 What Do You Read?41:00 Leadership Advice41:50 Designing Metrics is HARD43:12 For FunLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidbwynn/Website: edgedelta.comWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. TheMaking Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP TechnicalSales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation,and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.David Wynn NotesSaturday, May 4, 2024 4:43 PMMaking Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP TechnicalSales, 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 [email protected] 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.

Part 1.  Getting to know Cody Schneider, co-founder of Swell AI and Drafthorse AI : two AI content creation platforms helping businesses scale content production.  Consider this an early stage founder discussion.   It starts with Marketing and builds to where AI is being used today.01:31 Meet Cody Schneider05:27 Differentiating a 2x406:52 Avid Skier10:41 Early Stage Startups?13:27 Swell AI15:00 Differentiation using AI18:35 Monetization Strategy21:42 The Billion $ Company of One24:22 Marking AI Tools26:30 Foundational Models27:26 AI Training AffordabilityLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/codyxschneiderWebsite: https://www.swellai.com/, https://www.drafthorseai.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

Toby Coulthard, CPO at Phrasee talks to Marketing Tech as the interface between human psychology and technology.  Phrasee is a marketing platform that leverages generative AI for natural language generation, optimizing content at scale for enterprise clients such as Walgreens, Macy’s, Currys, and more.01:21 Meet Toby Coulthard05:46 MarTech06:43 Chief Product Officer at Phrasee10:02 LLMs in MarTech10:56 Tools at Phrasee12:21 Client References 17:00 The Marketing Journey 20:50 What Model Then???22:22 "Winning a Campaign"29:54 Phrasee Differentiation32:43 Marketing of the Future39:29 For FunLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toocou/Website: https://phrasee.co/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

When I need to re-center and remind myself to stay grounded and that growth is accessible to all of us (that's the reskill part) I'm reminded of this episode. The Mindful Response with Estela Zuheros, Corporate Social Responsibility, IBM.  Come for social responsibility in reskilling the world, stay for lessons in being mindful and being kind to yourself.·       02:06 Meet Estela Zuheros ·       05:21 Your personal why?·       07:16 Reskilling·       11:41 The skills problem to solve·       18:44 Measuring success·       20:07 Primary areas of reskilling 23:02 Program selection criteria·       26:31 The Mindful Response·       37:30 Avoiding burnoutLinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/estelaquesadazuherosWebsite: https://estelaquesadazuheros.comWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

More on GenAI, Hallucinations, RAG, Use Cases, LLMs, SLMs and costs with Armand Ruiz, Director watsonx Client Engineering and John Webb, Principal Client Engineering.  With this and the previous episode you'll be wiser on AI than 98% of the world.00:12 Hallucinations02:33 RAG Differentiation06:41 Why IBM in AI09:23 Use Cases11:02 The GenAI Resume13:37 watson.x 15:40 LLMs17:51 Experience Counts20:03 AI that Surprises23:46 AI Skills26:47 Switching LLMs27:13 The Cost and SLMs28:21 Prompt Engineering29:16 For FunLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/armand-ruiz, linkedin.com/in/john-webb-686136127 Website: https://www.ibm.com/client-engineeringLove what you're hearing? Don't forget to rate us on your favorite platform!Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

Let's go deep on GenAI, Foundational Models, and LLMs with Armand Ruiz, Director watsonx Client Engineering and John Webb, Principal Client Engineering.  Get a candid view on what is happening in the industy today.01:40 Meet Armand Ruiz05:09 Meet John Webb06:43 The Client Engineering Practice07:51 GenAI11:50 IBM's AI Approach 13:50 GenAi in the Enterprise 15:47 Where to Start?18:10 RAG Method19:11 IBM's Differentiation21:25 AI Regulation24:22 LLM versus Smaller ModelsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/armand-ruiz, linkedin.com/in/john-webb-686136127 Website: https://www.ibm.com/client-engineeringWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

#MakingDataSimplePodcast welcomes Jaclyn Rice Nelson, CEO & Co-founder of Tribe AI, a network of the world’s top technologists that build advanced AI solutions, AND Coalition Operators, an early-stage venture fund and top women’s operator network.  This week is Part 1 -  Where we simply discuss the state of AI.01:29 Meet Jaclyn Rice Nelson06:03 Being learning oriented 08:22 Alphabets growth equity arm 15:30 What AI now?  User interface?19:52 What to do with hallucinations?27:53 Business adoptionLinkedInWSJ spotlight https://techlive.wsj.com/person/jaclyn-rice-nelson/Website: Tribe.AI, Coalition OperatorsWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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. 

This week on Making Data Simple, Fred Joyal. Perhaps you've seen Fred on 1-800-DENTIST commercials. Now, he's turned marketing genius into the art of being BOLD.  Show Notes 02:20 Brand Fred Joyal 19:20 Monetization Strategy 20:58 Boldness is a Super Power 23:18 Just Show Up 26:15 Step Up with Exercises 27:00 Failure's are Steps Up, Take Another Swing 38:50 5 Steps to Lowering Anxiety 41:50 How to Better Network Find Fred Joyal @ https://fredjoyal.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fredjoyal Twitter: fredjoyal Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. Abstract Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Account Technical Leader IBM Technology Sales, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

#MakingDataSimplePodcast welcomes Robert Plotkin author of The Genie in the Machine and Founding Partner of Blueshift IP.  Can AI be patented?  Computer Automated Inventing Is Revolutionizing Law and Business.  Part 2.00:50 Patenting an Algorithm06:05 The Method for Patentability13:37 Patent Files versus Approvals16:09 Patent Costs20:25 The Future of AI 29:28 Finding Robert Plotkin30:58 Biggest Misconception on IP Law 32:52 Technology for MindfulnessLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertplotkinWebsite: blueshiftip.comWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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. 

Part 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 [email protected] 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. 

Part 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 [email protected] 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. 

We are recording new episodes for the remainder of the year! This topic seemed very timely with ChatGPT in the news - co-authoring a book with AI. Part 2 : A different take on technology. Iain Thomas, Group Creative Director, Virtue talks about the book he wrote with AI. Yes with a non-human called "What Makes Us Human". Why do we suffer? What is the meaning of life? Oh boy...00:00 Writing a book with AI02:56 Has AI provided the meaning of life?07:37 Can AI sell too?07:56 Do we lose our humanity with AI?12:40 The concern : bias14:15 Buy the book. Here's why.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-s-thomas-7838445/Website: https://product.soundstrue.com/what-makes-us-human/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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. 

I'm posting a repeat this week to refresh myself on the art (or is it science) on sales, specifically listening, as we look to close out the year. Part 1 : Two Sales experts walking into a bar... and divulge all the secrets. Art or science? Frank Attaie, GM Technology IBM Canada, Matt Kosinski, VP Data and AI and Automation Sales Americas.Show Notes06:42 Sales advice for a new leader09:43 Client research in a pinch14:57 Sales philosophy17:51 Defining "listening"22:57 Cringeworthy questions25:37 The right style for sellers29:53 Is Sales really coin operated?Find Matt : linkedin.com/in/matt-kosinski-71929627Find Frank : linkedin.com/in/frank-attaie-1356466Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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.

Let's get more technical on the data center revolution. The CPU cannot keep up with data growth! APUs and dedicated processors for Analytics workloads. Jonathan Friedmann, CEO & Co-Founder of Speedata, joins the podcast.01:55 Introducing Jonathan Friedmann10:20 What makes SpeedData 20x faster?13:29 HW acceleration is better16:21 Target client profile17:57 How to accelerate via HW22:02 APUs are the answer23;42 The evil CPU25:57 Supply chain, no problem27:33 Chips and Science Act28:50 Predicting the Future32:48 For fun?LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathan-friedmann-8b5b99/https://www.linkedin.com/company/speedataio/Website: https://www.speedata.io/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us [email protected] 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.

Part 2 : Malcolm Hawker, Head of Data Strategy for Profisee, and thought leader in the field ofMaster Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance. If you're an MDM zealot, let's go deep!Show Notes:00:32 The Head of Data Strategy02:00 Make it Easy, Accurate, and Scale05:48 What is Real vs Hype09:00 Profisee's Differentiator14:26 Reach out to Malcolm15:28 How to become a CDO18:50 Focusing on outcomes24:52 The end of the worldLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malhawkerWebsite: https://profisee.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us [email protected] 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.

Tired of spreadsheets? Yes you are. Ryan Buick, Co-Founder of Canvas, has the answer. Canvas is a data exploration tool for business teams to automate manual reporting, build dashboards, and answer ad-hoc questions without SQL. Show Notes02:36 Who is Ryan Buick? 04:43 The Canvas mission06:57 Startups during a pandemic09:36 Problem(s) solved14:33 Modernizing spreadsheets20:12 Current state, desired state23:05 The pitch28:56 Go to market36:46 Biggest fear38:54 Best SF restaurant. You heard it here.Find Ryan : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjbuick/Find Canvas : https://canvasapp.com/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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. 

This week a Kansas boy done good. Jon Darbyshire, CEO SmartSuite and serial entrepreneur on work management to manage process, from any industry, within a single platform. Show Notes03:28 From Haysville to Newport Beach07:18 Why start a business in a pandemic?08:48 Who needs venture funding. Not Jon.09:26 Workplace automation defined14:12 SmartSuite capabilities19:30 Targeting Millennials and Gen Z20:45 Slack built in21:54 SmartSuite differentiation23:07 Sharing data25:28 The sales pitch28:56 All in. all the time31:00 Passion with preparation is king34:04 Running a family business41:26 Target client profiles44:15 Definition of success46:25 Building a culture49:00 Vision or Grinders?Find Jon : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondarbyshire/Find SmartSuite : https://www.smartsuite.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] 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. 

Personal health to match business success.  Welcome Kris Kluver, Founder of Life on Your Terms.  Speaker, Facilitator, Advisor, Best-Selling Author, and Coach.Show Notes02:39 Who is Kris Kluver, the coach?05:33 Any A-type personalities really satisfied?06:23 Kris' brand12:14 How to grow a business and yourself20:37 Defining success26:09 The one action to better your life29:59 Just because you can, should you?31:49 Being open to change37:39 Life on your terms process41:31 Let's talk failure45:59 THE offerFind Kris : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriskluverWebsite : https://lifeon-yourterms.com/Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] 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. 

Part 2: Data man, Tarush Aggarwal, is back on the podcast. Setting up the data lake, flexible pricing for managed services, and the laborious life of a CEO. Enjoy. Show Notes 00:37 Is 5x in the consulting business? 02:20 Flexible pricing 12:35 Envisioning your destination 16:01 What is the CEO doing? 17:15 Hire for skill or culture? Show Notes 00:37 Is 5x in the consulting business? 02:20 Flexible pricing 12:35 Envisioning your destination 16:01 What is the CEO doing? 17:15 Hire for skill or culture? Find Tarush : linkedin.com/in/tarushaggarwal Website: https://5x.co Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. Abstract Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Account Technical Leader IBM Technology Sales, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

Ok.  Want to hear more from Mark Van Name?  This is really the "After Show" material.  Not your typical Making Data Simple Podcast but.... we're having fun.  Enter at your own risk.Show Notes04:06 Personal branding04:16 Why is Mark so angry?08:02 How does comedy help?11:21 Back to Business:  Principled Technologies16:14 The secret to writing : show up21:48 Now the book, Limit Your Greed27:10 What does Pappy Van Winkle have to do with this??Find Mark: linkedin.com/in/markvannameFind Principled Technologies : https://www.principledtechnologies.comWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. Abstract Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Account Technical Leader IBM Technology Sales, 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 [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractHosted by Al Martin, VP, IBM Expert Services Delivery, 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 Paul Zikopoulos. Paul is the VP of IBM Technology Sales – Skills Vitality & Enablement Global Markets. Paul is an award winning speaker and author and has been at IBM for 28 years.Show Notes3:40 – Is Skills Vitality not the prefect job?5:08 – What’s been your journey at IBM?8:29 – Hybrid Cloud Operation and Artificial Intelligence is this the right strategy?21:13 – What is the new maturity curve?23:53 – Define Data Fabric26:53 – Why is the Challenger Seller book so important?29:14 – What makes a great leader?BooksEnergy BusGritChallenger SaleChallenger CustomerEffortless Experience  Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - 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 [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractHosted by Al Martin, VP, IBM Expert Services Delivery, 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 Trent Gray-Donald Distinguished Engineer, IBM Data and AI, Dakshi Agrawal IBM Fellow and CTO, IBM AI. Trent Gray-Donald spend his first 16 years on manage language runtime, then moved over to Data and AI, and then Cloud Pak for Data. Dakshi Agrawal joined IBM right after his Phd in IBM Research, then Dakshi moved into software development, and in the 6 years in AI. Show Notes.15 - 5:23 - Repeat of introductions from Part 1 5:50 – What is AI Anywhere?9:09 – Does it make our development more difficult?11:22 – Does data virtualization work?15:31 - How do we get started with AI?17:41 – Customer success storiesConnect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - 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 [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Joe Pavitt, master inventor and emerging technology specialist at IBM. Joe comes from a diverse background of playing various sports at a high-level, while pursuing studies in engineering and technology. Tune in to discover how Joe's role allows him to be at the intersection of these 2 seemingly opposed industries.Connect with JoeLinkedInShow Notes05:29 - Check out this article on the effects of alcohol on athletic performance. 07:00 - IBM has spent the last 25 years at the top spot for patents created.  12:29 - Watch this video to learn more about what Joe is doing with Leatherhead F.C.25:56 - Learn more about the Blender project and animation on their website.  Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn. 

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractHosted by Al Martin, VP, IBM Expert Services Delivery, 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 Neil Gilbert Siegel. Neil has lead the creation of a large number of successful military intelligence and commercial systems, this includes the US Blue Force tracker, Neil, has had a number of advances in consumer electronics and health care, a number of patents. Neil also has a number of wards including the US National Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. And finally an author of Engineering Project Management.    Show Notes2:20 – Tell us about IBM3:03 – How do you describe yourself?8:37 – Can you talk about the first US Army unmanned aerial vehicle?11:13 – Can you give us some examples of the smartphone and tablet components?18:30 – What’s your favorite invention? 20:20 – Why a book about Engineering and Management? Connect with the TeamProducer Kate Brown - 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 [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week, Paul Zikopolous, IBM VP Big Data Cognitive Systems, makes a highly anticipated return to Making Data Simple. Paul gives an update to what he's been working on, including his A.I. tracking app which saw an interesting use case at a recent Luke Bryan concert. We are also given some insight to the state of data and the rest of the industry. Host Al Martin then finishes things off by discussing what it means to lead a team, and tips for growing your career. Connect with PaulLinkedIn TwitterIBM BlogsShow Notes07:02 - Read more about Watson Anywhere here. 20:20 - Check out Auto AI here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Happy New Year's!Michael Willette, assistant vice president and technical fellow at USAA, comes on Making Data Simple to discuss database methods in the finance industry. Michael has an extensive, technical background as an architect and senior programmer. He shares his journey, current view on the market, emerging technologies, and more. Listen to gain some key industry insight. ------------------------Show Notes00:00 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud!00:10 - Connect with producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter00:15 - Connect with producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter00:20 - Connect with producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn 00:25 - Connect with host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter01:00 - Connect with guest Michael Willette on LinkedIn02:25 - What is user architecture? 03:32 - The HiPPO principle. 08:42 - Learn more about USAA.13:20 - The benefits of USAA.29:39 - What is IBM Global Elite?32:15 - The importance of listening to your clients.

Happy Holidays from the Making Data Simple team!Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Beth Smith, IBM General Manager for Watson AI. Host Al Martin and Beth tackle a question they are often asked - what is Watson? Together, they define the product and the brand, and what it means for IBM. Connect with BethLinkedInTwitterIBM BlogsShow Notes03:00 - Discover the Watson family of products by IBM.03:09 - Check out this video by MIT Technology Review, showing some context to the inaugural Jeopardy! game debut.  08:28 - This article investigates the emergence of the AI era.22:35 - Check out this article explaining why the customer experience matters.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.

This week, host Al Martin welcomes Rakesh Ranjan, the director of emerging technologies at IBM Data and AI. He also works on next gen-solutions at IBM and is involved with academia and research. Join us for a look at what's next in data and AI.  Check us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- Stitcher Show Notes00:00 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud.00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:20 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:40 - Connect with Rakesh Ranjan on LinkedIn and Twitter.09:30 - What is Db2 Augmented Data Explorer?18:55 - What is ICP for Data?30:00 - What is IBM Academic Initiative?

On this week's Making Data Simple Podcast, we are joined by Steve Moore, IBM senior content designer and story strategist, along with Aishwarya Srinivasan, IBM data scientist and deep learning researcher. Aishwarya discusses what it means to be a unicorn in an industry and why it is useful to pair textbook learning from schooling with hands-on industry experience. Aishwarya, Steve, and Al explore how to use reinforcement learning to make better data decisions.

Interested in learning what it takes to operate a start-up? On this episode of Making Data Simple, host Al Martin sits down with Simon Lightstone, IBM offering manager, to discuss what it took to get his startup off the ground. Simon offers tips to those facing a similar experience and describes how the decision to pursue a dream ultimately affected his career.