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. 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 Dobrin LinkedIn Show No...
Sep 11, 2019•30 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Send us a text In 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 Gehri LinkedIn Show Notes 02:52 - Check out this article offering their thoughts on the state of D...
Sep 04, 2019•30 min•Season 3Ep. 33
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. 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 Notes 01:25 - Click here to learn ...
Aug 28, 2019•32 min•Season 3Ep. 32
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. 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. Chec...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Send us a text The 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. S...
Aug 16, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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. 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 crucia...
Aug 14, 2019•42 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Send us a text This 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 - Stitcher Show 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...
Aug 07, 2019•32 min•Season 3Ep. 29
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 - Stitcher Show notes: 00:05 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00...
Jul 31, 2019•49 min•Season 3Ep. 28
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 advi...
Jul 24, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text What are your major concerns before flying on a trip? Would you ever give up your seat due to overbooking? How do airlines predict weather patterns and take proactive action to minimize delays? In this episode of Making Data Simple, Yianni Gamvros, Global Data Science Enablement Leader for IBM Watson and Cloud Platform, talks about how to use data science to better manage passenger flight experiences. Show Notes 00.30 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter ( @amartin_v ) and LinkedIn (...
Jul 19, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text On this episode of Making Data Simple, host Al Martin chats with David Townsend, the head of design for IBM Data and AI. Before IBM, David was working as the design director, brand components and user experience for General Motors. His areas of design include multi-cloud, machine learning, AI, data visualization and augmented reality. Listen to learn about IBM design thinking and more. Check us out on: - YouTube - Apple Podcasts - Google Play Music - Spotify - TuneIn - Stitcher Sh...
Jul 17, 2019•46 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Send us a text In this week's episode of Making Data Simple, we are joined by guest John DeNero, who is a Professor at UC Berkeley. John specializes in teaching artificial intelligence - winning a distinguished teaching award in 2018 as a result. Host Al Martin and John discuss methods of teaching AI, the state of the education industry, and the company he co-founded, Lilt. Listen in for a diverse, high level, and engaging conversation. Show Notes 00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on Lin...
Jul 10, 2019•51 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Send us a text On this episode, host Al Martin chats with Philip Reiner, who is executive director at the firm Technology for Global Security. In this episode Philip shares his experience in government, policy, and security. Check us out on: - YouTube - Apple Podcasts - Google Play Music - Spotify - TuneIn - Stitcher Show notes: 00:00 - Check out Making Data Simple on YouTube and SoundCloud. 00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Ses...
Jul 03, 2019•49 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Send us a text In the latest episode of: "Stories from the Field", Host Wennie Allen, IBM Data and AI, sits down with Elenita Elinon, leader of the Quantitative Research Analytics at JP Morgan Chase, recognized and awarded as one of the top 40 Women Leaders in Data and AI for her work with risk and fraud. Elenita shares her experiences, challenges, and lessons learned. Explore more about the IBM Women Leaders in AI initiative. Learn more about JPMC and their work with the IBM Data and AI Elite T...
Jun 26, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text This week host Al Martin invites Shadi Copty, who is the Executive Director for AI Tools & Runtimes at IBM. In this episode he talks about automation, tools and multiple IBM AI technologies. Check us out on: - YouTube - Apple Podcasts - Google Play Music - Spotify - TuneIn - Stitcher Show notes: 00:00 - Check out "Making Data Simple" on YouTube and SoundCloud. 00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on Linked...
Jun 19, 2019•43 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Send us a text This week's guest is Jorge Castanon, a Sr. Data Scientist for Watson Studio at IBM. Host Al Martin and Jorge discuss some typical data problems currently plaguing the industry, and how Watson Studio makes dealing with those problems that much easier. Get ready for an in-depth, technical conversation with two industry experts. Show Note 00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter . 00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter . 00:20 - Con...
Jun 12, 2019•41 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Send us a text Augmented reality will change the way we experience data. But, what will this new reality look and feel like, and how can we take advantage of it to make better decisions? Tune in to this episode of Making Data Simple to learn about augmented reality data visualization from Ben Resnick and Alfredo Ruiz, members of the IBM Immersive Insights team. Shownotes 00.10 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter ( @amartin_v ) and LinkedIn ( linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku ) 00.25 Connect with Benjam...
Jun 07, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text 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 Notes 00:00 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud. 00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:15 - Connect with...
Jun 05, 2019•43 min
Send us a text How did companies like Facebook and Airbnb get so big so fast? What can we learn from them? Why is data so important for growth? Nancy Hensley, Director of Strategy & Growth for IBM Hybrid Cloud, has the answers in this episode of Making Data Simple. Learn how you can use growth hacking strategies to build your business and why growth hacking isn't just for startups. Show Notes 00:25 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter ( @amartin_v ) and LinkedIn ( linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku )...
May 31, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Welcome to a new Making Data Simple series, Stories from the Field with Wennie Allen, IBM Data and AI. This series will focus on practical use cases of big data and A.I., enabling shared experiences and perspectives. You can expect these field highlights every fourth episode of Making Data Simple. In this episode, Wennie talks to Brittany Bogle about her perspective as a professional data scientist. Informed by her experiences helping business clients adopt AI, Brittany shares rea...
May 29, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us a text In this episode of Making Data Simple we hear insights from IBM Machine Learning Hub data scientists Jorge A. Castañón and Óscar Lara-Yejas as they discuss what machine learning is and is not. They also answer the most controversial question today: Will machines take our jobs? Listen to find out! Show Notes 00:25 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter ( @amartin_v ) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku ) 02:10 Connect with Jorge A. Castañón on Twitter ( @castanan ) and LinkedIn (...
May 24, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text This week host Al Martin welcomes Greg Bonnette, who is Vice President of Data & Analytics Strategy at Ironside. He comes on the show to discuss more in depth about his role engaging with clients, striving to find appropriate business solutions to their data problems. Discover typical industry issues and hear how Greg overcomes, in this week's episode. Check us out on: - YouTube - Apple Podcasts - Google Play Music - Spotify - TuneIn - Stitcher Show Notes 00:10 - Connect with ...
May 22, 2019•48 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Send us a text How do you provide answers to clients prior to them asking? What do you do with an abundance of client data? In this episode of Making Data Simple, Tracy Bolot, Director of Digital Client Support for Analytics at IBM, talks about how to maximize teamwork and strengths to enrich your clients' experience. Show Notes 00:15 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter ( @amartin_v ) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku ) 00:30 Connect with Tracy Bolot on LinkedIn( linkedin.com/in/tracy-bol...
May 17, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text This week on Making Data Simple, Dinesh Nirmal comes on the show to discuss current industry trends. Host Al Martin poses questions that are both technical and leadership oriented. Together, they discuss the new, emerging technologies that drives them while providing their own definitions of team building and success. Listen, engage, react. Give us your feedback and get in on the conversation. Show Notes Check us out on: - YouTube - Apple Podcasts - Google Play Music - Spotify - T...
May 15, 2019•42 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Send us a text In an ever-changing and growing age of data and technology, how can you turn data into better decisions for your company? How do you keep up? Is there a recipe for greatness? In this podcast, Rob Thomas, General Manager of Analytics at IBM, discusses data, tech companies and his two books, Big Data Revolution and The End of Tech Companies . "A crisis has arrived whether you know it or not." What are you doing to prepare? Show Notes 00:30 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter ( @amarti...
May 10, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Guy Taylor, Head of Data & Data Driven Intelligence at Nedbank, comes on the show to discuss the state of the industry, machine learning practices, and why you should add a South African safari to your bucket list! Suit up for an incredibly engaging conversation. Show Notes Check us out on: - YouTube - Apple Podcasts - Google Play Music - Spotify - TuneIn - Stitcher 00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter . 00:15 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on...
May 08, 2019•42 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Send us a text In this first episode of Making Data Simple , host Al Martin welcomes Daniel Hernandez, Vice President of IBM Analytics Offering Management, who helps us navigate "the big data problem" and shares why he doesn't like the term "big data." Show Notes: 01:30 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter ( @amartin_v ) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku ) 04:30 Connect with Daniel Hernandez on Twitter ( @danhernandezATX ) and LinkedIn ( linkedin.com/in/danielghernandez ) 06:15 NPS = Net P...
May 03, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us a text On this episode, host Al Martin welcomes Michael Sestak, who is a creative media director at IBM. He and Al discuss his role in-depth. Listen to learn what sources of inspiration Michael draws from, and how data and the creative process collide. Show notes Check us out on: - YouTube - Apple Podcasts - Google Play Music - Spotify - TuneIn - Stitcher 00:00 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud. 00:10 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter. 00:15 - Connect wit...
May 01, 2019•39 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Send us a text Al Martin is joined this week by guest Jean-Georges Perrin, Director of Engineering at weexperience. Together, they discuss — and compare — Apache Spark and Hadoop, and explain what it means to hold the title of IBM Champion. Show Notes Check us out on: - YouTube - Apple Podcasts - Google Play Music - Spotify - TuneIn - Stitcher 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 wi...
Apr 24, 2019•30 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Send us a text This week, host Al Martin welcomes IBMers Reena Ganga and Jenna Goldberg. Reena and Jenna both serve as senior designers working at the intersection of Augmented Reality and Big Data. Both are passionate advocates for user experience design and the Design Thinking method, determined to improve — and illuminate — the way we experience and understand data. Check us out on: - YouTube - Apple Podcasts - Google Play Music - Spotify - TuneIn - Stitcher Show Notes 00:10 - Connect with Pr...
Apr 17, 2019•37 min•Season 3Ep. 15
