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Making Data Simple

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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

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Episodes

Al and Lillian Pierson discuss Data Mania and Lillian’s book Data Science For Dummies

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Lillian Pierson. Lillian is CEO of Data Mania and she supports data professionals to becoming world data le...

Jun 02, 202136 minSeason 5Ep. 21

Al and Milan Shetti discuss Z and what it means when we say legacy powers legendary

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Milan Shetti. Milan is the President of Rocket Software and the Z Business Unit. Milan joined Rocket about ...

May 26, 202140 minSeason 5Ep. 20

[Replay] Al and Nancy Hensley discuss Data and AI and its impact on sports

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Nancy Hensley, Nancy is currently the Chief Marketing and Product Officer for Stats Perf...

May 19, 202132 minSeason 5Ep. 19

Al and Orr Danon discuss a microprocessor which enables edge devices

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Orr Danon CEO at Hailo Technologies. Hailo has developed a breakthrough deep learning microprocessor based ...

May 12, 202139 minSeason 5Ep. 18

Al and Wendy Cornell discuss computational biology, IBM’s 5 and 5, and how technology effects health and drugs

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Wendy Cornell. Wendy joined IBM as an IBM Researcher, after spending 20 years as a researcher and leader in...

May 05, 202142 minSeason 5Ep. 18

[Part 2] Al and Cactus Raazi discuss pricing and pricing methods

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Cactus Raazi is the founder and former CEO of Elefant Inc., now a part of Exos Financial, which focused on ...

Apr 28, 202130 minSeason 5Ep. 17

[Part 1] Al and Cactus Raazi discuss pricing and pricing methods

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Cactus Raazi is the founder and former CEO of Elefant Inc., now a part of Exos Financial, which focused on ...

Apr 21, 202134 minSeason 5Ep. 16

This week Al and Michel Tricot discuss tech, ELT vs ETL, Airbyte and Entrepreneurship

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Michel Tricot. Michel is the Co-Founder of Airbyte an open source ELT standard for replicating data for app...

Apr 14, 202139 minSeason 5Ep. 15

This week Al and Ahmed Elsamadisi discuss autonomous cars, exoskeletons, the Iron Man Suit, We Work, and Narrator

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Ahmed Elsamadisi. Ahmed started his career at Cornell’s Autonomous Systems Laboratory focusing on human-rob...

Apr 07, 202144 minSeason 5Ep. 14

[Replay] Dr. Lee helps us understand Quantum Computing as a new technology

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Dr. Kayla Lee Growth Product Manager, Community Partnerships at IBM Quantum & Qiskit...

Mar 31, 202143 minSeason 5Ep. 13

This week Al and Robin Hernandez discuss about AI Ops, what it is and what it means to you

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Robin Hernandez, Robin is the VP of Offering Management Cloud Data for Watson AI Ops. Robin started out in ...

Mar 24, 202139 minSeason 5Ep. 12

[Replay] Start-ups with Simon Lightstone

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. Abstract Hosted 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. 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, IB...

Mar 17, 202153 minSeason 5Ep. 11

This week Al and Ana Echeverri discuss industry factors driving education, learning differences, and misconceptions

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Ana Echeverri. Ana leads Expert Labs Learning, experience in sales, client success, owned her own business....

Mar 10, 202143 minSeason 5Ep. 10

This week Al and Rob Thomas discuss leadership, hybrid cloud, and data platforms

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Rob Thomas. Rob is Senior VP of IBM Cloud and Data Platform, a Coach and has a Mentor newsletter, an author...

Mar 03, 202136 minSeason 5Ep. 9

This week Al and Jeff Richardson discuss Jeff’s new role at Accelerated Enrollment Solutions and how data affects Jeff's role

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Jeff Richardson. Jeff has a history of database data, information management, and he is now the Chief Infor...

Feb 24, 202139 minSeason 5Ep. 8

This week Al and Yancey Strickler chat about Bentoism how it came about, tips and tricks of Bentoism, and data as fire.

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Yancey Strickler. Yancey is a writer and entrepreneur, founder of the Bento Society, Co-Founder of Kick Sta...

Feb 17, 202137 minSeason 5Ep. 7

This week we continue with part 3 of AI Academy discussing AI Ladder and AI Maturity

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Kristen Summers and John Thomas. Kristen is a Distinguished Engineer in Cloud and Cognitive Expert Labs. Kr...

Feb 10, 202137 minSeason 5Ep. 6

This week we continuing our discussion on data framework and what is meant by data framework

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Suj Perepa and Richard Darden. Suj is a distinguished engineer and specializes AI, machine learning technol...

Feb 03, 202147 minSeason 5Ep. 5

This week Al and Kristen Summers discuss culture and talent management in AI

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Kristen Summers who is a distinguished Engineer in Cloud and Cognitive Expert Labs. Kristen has worked in A...

Jan 27, 202138 minSeason 5Ep. 4

[Part 2] Al and Lynne Snead discuss leadership, business coaching and debunking leadership myths, hard skills and soft skills and something called squishy

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Lynne Snead. Lynne is the founder of Talent Evolution Systems, a behavioral analyst, consultant, training s...

Jan 20, 202129 minSeason 5Ep. 3

[Part 1] Al and Lynne Snead discuss leadership, business coaching and debunking leadership myths, hard skills and soft skills and something called squishy

Send us a text Hosted 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 Lynne Snead. Lynne is the founder of Talent Evolution Systems, a behavioral analyst, consultant, training specialist, speaker, coach. Lynne has a back ground in Educational Psychology, and has specialized in organizational performance for over 20 years. Ly...

Jan 13, 202135 minSeason 5Ep. 2

[Replay] The 2 Secrets to Business Success, with Rob Thomas - Part 2 - Making Data Simple [Season 3 - Episode 11]

Send us a text In part 2 of this two-part series, host Al Martin welcomes back Rob Thomas, GM of IBM Data and AI. The conversation ranges across the latest trends in enterprise analytics, how to tell the truth from the hype, and Rob’s own strategies for staying current, connected, and engaged in this fast-changing space. ---------------------------- Show Notes 00:00 - Missed part 1? Catch up with the conversation here . 00:05 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud . 00:10 - Connect with Produc...

Jan 06, 202132 minSeason 4Ep. 51

[Replay} Two Secrets to Business Success with Rob Thomas (Part 1/2) - Making Data Simple [Season 3 - Episode 10]

Send us a text Rob Thomas, leader of IBM’s Data and AI division, talks with host Al Martin about the need to de-mystify AI. In particular, Rob recommends a "fail fast" approach to data science: run wide-ranging but short-term experiments — and expect disappointment on the way to insight. This episode offers a host of such suggestions, plus thoughtful leadership advice and tips for motivation. Part 1 of 2. --------------------------- Show Notes 00:00 - Check us out on YouTube and SoundCloud . 00:...

Dec 30, 202028 minSeason 4Ep. 50

[Part 2] Al and Claude Yusti discuss AI, data and government, and health care

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Claude Yusti. Claude is a Partner in IBM Global Business Services and is responsible for...

Dec 23, 202026 minSeason 4Ep. 49

[Part 1] Al and Claude Yusti discuss AI, data and government, and health care

Send us a text Abstract Hosted 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 Claude Yusti. Claude is a Partner in IBM Global Business Services and is responsible for leading the Watson AI and Data Platform Practice for Public Sector. His primary clients are in Health and Human Services. He has over 30 ye...

Dec 16, 202031 minSeason 4Ep. 48

This week Al and Kush Varshney discuss machine learning and trustworthy AI

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Kush Varshney who is a Distinguished Research Staff Member and Manager of IBM Research a...

Dec 09, 202040 minSeason 4Ep. 47

This week Al and Paul talk about everything from Paul’s new book to AI and GPUs

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Paul Zikopoulos. Paul is VP of Cognitive BigData Systems. Paul has written numerous book...

Dec 02, 202038 minSeason 4Ep. 46

[Replay] - Covid-19 interview with Dr. Kyu Rhee

Send us a text Hosted 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. Abstract This week on Making Data Simple, we have a returning guest Dr. Kyu Rhee VP & Chief Health Officer IBM and IBM Watson Health, di...

Nov 25, 202033 minSeason 4Ep. 45

Al and Nancy discuss Data and AI and its impact on sports

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Nancy Hensley, Nancy is currently the Chief Marketing and Product Officer for Stats Perf...

Nov 18, 202032 minSeason 4Ep. 44

This week Al and Lisa discuss the prospects of AI and the data that backs AI

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. Abstract Hosted 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 Lisa Palmer. Lisa is currently pursuing her doctorate in Artificial Intelligence, Chief ...

Nov 11, 202042 minSeason 4Ep. 43
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