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Making Data Simple

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 Simpletoday. From data and AI breakthroughs to leadership hacks, top experts drop actionable gems that help businesses thrive in a

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46:43

Bright Ideas with Ben Lowe, CEO of Lighthouse...

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2024/11/20

Send us a textBen Lowe, Founder and CEO of Lighthouse Technology, shares insights into building a successful entrepreneurial journey, the creation of Lighthouse, and the transformative potential of Agentic AI for enterprises. Packed with career advice and strategies for innovation, this episode is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs. #Entrepreneurship #AgenticAI #TechLeadership #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #CareerAdvice #AIForEnterprise #StartupJourney01:34 Finding a ...

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47:06

Beyond the Resume: How Alooba is Redefining Hiring...

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2024/11/13

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.SynopsisWhat if hiring wasn’t about flipping through endless CVs but instead focused solely on skills? In this episode of Making Data Simple, we sit down with Tim Freestone, founder of Alooba, the groundbreaking platform revolutionizing how businesses hire for analytics, data science, and engineering roles. Tim shares how Alooba eliminates bia...

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30:34

Part 2 with Mr. Ian Smith, the most interesting man...

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2024/10/23

Send us a textPart 2 with Mr. Ian Smith, the most interesting man alive… Serial Entrepreneurial and Co-founder of Lighthouse Technology, accelerating AI in the data center to optimize IT, Cloud and Data environments.00:50 Lighthouse Technology02:23 A Closed, Free AI Model?? How is it Monetized?08:17 Back to the Data Center10:44 The Edge11:51 Lighthouse GTM19:29 The Future21:12 Reaching Lighthouse21:43 Rapid Fire- Hardest Part of Entrepreneurship- Easiest Part of EntrepreneurshipLinkedin: link...

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20:32

Get better at decision making: "The harder right...

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2024/10/09

Send us a textPart 2 : Learning leadership from a 2-star General : "The harder right versus theeasier wrong". Hear about the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)00:12 How to become a 2-Star General01:22 Raising 3 girls4:10 Leadership style05:21 MDMP to civilian leadership09:55 General McConville's book recommendation10:54 How military influences POV14:06 Advice to others15:52 Finally! The lighting roundLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dianne-del-rosso-7950871Website: https://www.ibm.com/products/...

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31:24

Learn about the benefits of a SLM (small language...

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2024/10/02

Send us a textMore 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 ...

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40:23

"The story is the difference" What story do you tell?...

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2024/09/25

Send us a textWe all need to tell a better story.Meet Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers. As a writer, the West Wing is the dream job. Learn how to embody "The story is the difference". Fascinating and only Part 1.02:28 Meet Vinca LaFleur, the diplomate, wait?!08:25 Politics? Continuous news?10:40 "Hanging" with Bill Clinton18:41 The craft of writing23:53 Not a PowerPoint hater, but...26:53 A writers process (case study)President Clinton at the Mackie Plant: https://www.youtube.com/watc...

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58:06

Curiosity and Client Obsession deliver exceptional...

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2024/09/04

Send us a textChris Konarski, VP Client Engineering, IBM, talks about how to place client obsession, co-creation, and curiosity to work within the Enterprise.01:55 Who is Chris Konarski?04:41 Client Engineering09:02 Client Obsesses, Biased to Action, Curiosity11:49 Love to Designers13:37 Four Weeks to Deliver16:04 3 Most Successful AI Use Cases18:14 AI Win Rate21:05 Use Case Problems30:36 What Client Engineering is NOT37:12 Competitors 39:33 Client Engineering's Future41:36 Measuring Suc...

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57:01

The master of Artificial Intelligence: Ruchir Puri,...

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2024/08/28

Send us a Text Message.The master of Artificial Intelligence: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist of IBM Research, an IBM Fellow, and Vice-President of IBM Corporate Technology. AI questions you were afraid to ask, from hallucinations to watsonx. #makingdatasimple #watsonxWelcome to the enlightening world of AI with Ruchir Puri, the Master of Artificial Intelligence and esteemed guest on our podcast. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey, delving deep into the realms of AI that you've ...

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42:23

Master Your Circle: Leadership Coaching for Thriving...

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2024/08/21

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 Control...

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46:54

Electrical Engineers in Test, this is your episode!...

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2024/08/14

Send us a Text Message.For the Electrical Engineers in Test out there, this is your episode. Todd VanGilder, CTO and CRO, and Ryan Smith, Tech Fellow, for Genuen join the podcast to talk about achieving reliable performance through Systems Engineering and Custom Test Equipment. And their secret sauce: Replica.02:26 Meet Genuen Leaders08:33 Boeing09:21 Genuen15:11 2-min Pitch16:11 Client Profile18:25 Use Cases23:00 Replica33:10 Reflective Memory Secret Sauce37:16 Monetizing Replica...

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44:35

Learn AI Ethics, Risks, and Regulation! Christina...

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2024/07/31

Send us a Text Message.Learn AI Ethics, Risks, and Regulation with Christina Montgomery, IBM's Chief Privacy and Trust Officer. Yes, Law can be fun AND very interesting. 01:00 Christina Montgomery!04:36 My Daughter and the Bar08:36 Chief Privacy and Trust Officer11:37 Keeping IBM Out of Trouble13:34 Client Conversations16:23 Where to Be Bullish and Bearish20:52 The Risks of LLMs24:21 NIST and AI Alliance28:26 AI Regulation36:13 Synthetic Data38:00 Misconceptions40:07 Worries...

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32:43

Mastering SEO and Consumer Insights with Sam Torres,...

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2024/07/17

Send us a Text Message.Mastering SEO and Consumer Insights with Sam Torres, CDO of Gray Dot Company. And getting educated on gaming. 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. 03:40 Meet Sam Torres05:57 Marketing Platforms07:49 Digital Consumer Intelligence14:55 Defining Success17:55...

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42:27

Fortune 100 Clients with Clodah Daly, IBM Director of...

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2024/07/10

Send us a Text Message.A chat about leading Fortune 100 clients with Clodagh Daly, Director of Account Technical Leaders at IBM for UKI. So fun. Stories, sound bites, charisma and lies.01:41 Introducing Clodagh Daly05:49 Charisma & Lies20:40 Account Technical Leader Magic28:04 C-suite Influence Stories34:41 The Best Account Technical Leaders 37:06 Continuous LearningLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/clodaghdalyWebsite: https://www.ibm.comWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data S...

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48:56

5 Truths on GenAI with IBM's Roger Premo, General...

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2024/06/26

Send us a Text Message.Part 1 : Let's talk IBM's view on IT Strategy with Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures. This is Roger's 5 truths on GenAI.01:31 Roger Premo is BACK02:37 IBM's Ventures08:06 10 Truths of GenAI and Hybrid Cloud08:39 Let's Start with Facts13:37 The First Truth : Multi-model 18:41 Second Truth : GenAI will be Hybrid Multi-cloud23:36 Third Truth : Gov and Security are a Must27:42 Truth Four : Data is the Competitive Advantage33:00 Five : ...

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26:10

Tech Talk with Ayal Steinberg, IBM GM Technical...

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2024/05/22

Part 1: 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. 01:24 Tech Community and Client Engineering05:03 Client Sales versus Technical Sales07:27 5 to 10% More Productive via Reducing Friction10:32 Technical Sales Insights12:30 Defining the Technical Community 13:41 Advice to Sales? 15:36 Calling Your...

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28:03

About AI and IBM: chat with Rob Thomas, Senior Vice...

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2024/05/15

This week we chat with Rob Thomas, Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer at IBM. Rob talks health and hobbies, the state of AI, and IBM's overall vision. 01:57 Maintaining Health 03:57 Where is IBM Today? 06:58 Modernizing the Data Center 08:08 Acknowledged Mistakes 10:41 The State of AI 13:48 IBM's Position on AI 17:14 The InstructLab Project 19:33 IBM's Vision and Outlook 20:43 What Must IBM Get Right? 21:40 Emerging Techno...

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44:53

Edge Delta Insights: Automating Observability with...

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2024/05/08

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 N...

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40:23

Tech Meets Mind: CPO at Phrasee Toby Coulthard on...

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2024/04/17

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

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33:44

It's March Madness so we are revisiting a favorite...

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2024/03/27

This is one of my favorite episodes with Nancy Hensley, when she was CMO at Stats Perform. I've got to get back to my bracket! Money Ball is back! Nancy Hensley, Chief Marketing Officer for Stats Perform, gives us the latest on data analytics in sports. If you like sports don't listen unless you have time to be entertained. Show Notes · 04:09 What does Money Ball look like now? · 07:30 Mrs Chicago's personal update · 08:40 Fan website: The Analyst · 11:16

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20:56

Live Impromptu Show! Several topics: AI, shorting...

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2024/03/13

A live, impromptu podcast with Kevin Nugent, Data & AI Global Partner Sales @ IBM with the IBM partner community in Toronto. A quick and fun discussion on the state of AI in the industry.01:04 Kansas City Chiefs01:93 Meet Kevin Nugent02:25 Shorting Nvidia 03:25 State of the AI Business 05:520 What is watsonx07:22 IBM's Differentiation 08:39 Again, Why IBM?14:13 Making Money with AI 16:37 AI Skills20:06 Go IBM Partners! LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinrnugent Website:

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