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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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46:05

Learn how to leverage your data for authentic...

Making Data Simple ·

2026/09/30

Send us Fan Mail Unlock your full potential with Kate Mayne, Executive Coach and data expert! In this episode, Kate dives into the surprising ways our behaviors impact our data, offering actionable strategies for clarity and growth – insights you can put into practice today. Learn how to leverage your data for authentic leadership and strategic decision-making – explore more at www.experttoexec.com. 00:57 Meet Kate Mayne 01:55 Why and Exec Coach? 05:17 Why Pay for a Coach? 09:10 Certification...

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44:07

In case you missed it....How Do You Build AI That...

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2026/09/23

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the powerful world of mainframes! Chief Product Officer of IBM Z and LinuxONE, Tina Tarquinio, reveals the truth behind those eight nines of uptime and explores how mainframes are evolving with AI, hybrid cloud, and future-proofing strategies for mission-critical business decisions. Discover the cutting-edge innovations transforming enterprise computing—from on-chip AIU and Spyre AI accelerators enabling real-time inferencing at transaction speed, to how Lin...

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46:16

Real Consumer Insights: Beyond the Data Hype with Lev...

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2026/09/16

Send us Fan Mail Want to cut through the noise and understand *real* consumer behavior? Lev Mazin, CEO of aytm—Ask Your Target Market—is here to challenge the hype around AI and big data. Lev’s spent over a decade connecting with 100 million consumers, revealing why human insight is more valuable than ever in a world racing towards synthetic data. 01:10 Lev Mazin 04:55 AYTM 06:52 AYTM's Differentiator 09:06 Consumer Insights Automation 12:28 Why Do Surveys Still Exist 17:50 Panels of 100M Cli...

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46:47

Why Physical Stores Aren't Dying — with Ron Johnson,...

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2026/09/02

Send us Fan Mail We dive into the surprising wisdom of retail with Ron Johnson — creator of the original Apple Store, founder of Enjoy Technology, and author of Shop Different. Johnson challenges conventional thinking about the future of physical spaces, arguing that the human element — and the power of design — will always be crucial. AND, "The most important person is in front of you," a life lesson. 02:31 Ron Johnson! 05:42 The Apple Store 08:39 MSFT vs Apple 10:39 The Desig...

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45:26

AGI in Six Months? Here's How That Prediction Aged —...

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2026/08/26

Send us Fan Mail Phillip Swan is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader renowned for turning complex challenges into strategic opportunities. As Chief Product and Go-to-Market (GTM) Officer at The AI Solution Group, Phillip blends customer-centric go-to-market strategies with cutting-edge product development, leadership, and partnerships. 01:19 Meet Phillip Swan 03:33 Wind River Systems 07:30 Responsible AI Solutions 08:25 3 Key Areas: Manufacturing, Financial, Pharma 10:22 AI...

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42:18

What Happens to the DBA when AI Agents take over? A...

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2026/06/03

Send us Fan Mail The database has always needed a human hand — someone to tune it, protect it, and keep it running. But what if AI could do most of that work autonomously? And if it can, what does that mean for the people who've built careers doing exactly that? In this episode, Al sits down with Satya Krishnaswamy, Director at IBM, to explore IBM's Db2 Genius Hub — a bold step toward autonomous database management powered by AI agents. Satya breaks down what it actually means for a database ...

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42:30

AI Deployments: A Practical Guide

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2026/05/27

Send us Fan Mail Raffi Khatchadourian, Account Technical Leader at IBM, shares his expertise - from AI deployments to infrastructure and more. Raffi dives into the latest trends and insights in the field of artificial intelligence and data science. Tune in for practical advice and real-world examples from a leading expert in the industry. 01:37 Meet Raffi 05:43 Success AI Deployments 13:08 Replayability 22:22 AI, A Services PoV 25:52 Small Models vs Large Models 29:04 Infrastructure's Impact ...

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43:47

The Rapidly Evolving World of Artificial General...

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2026/05/13

Send us Fan Mail The rapidly evolving world of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) with Manav Gupta, VP & CTO of IBM Canada! We’re tackling the big questions – is an ‘AGI clock’ ticking? – alongside critical discussions on risk, regulation, and the future of work. Manav and I pull no punches as we explore the surprising realities of AI’s development and its potential impact on our lives. 01:55 The ShipAI Podcast 04:42 AI Battlegrounds 07:02 AGI Defined 10:52 The 10-m...

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43:36

Chief Operating Officer of IBM Infrastructure, Barry...

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2026/04/29

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how your bank transaction really gets processed without a hitch? Barry Baker, Chief Operating Officer of IBM Infrastructure, oversees the world’s most critical systems – including the iconic IBM Z. Barry has spent over 25 years building mission critical technology. We’ll dive into everything from mainframe modernization and AI acceleration to the future of cloud and enterprise-grade solutions! 01:35 Meet Barry Baker03:42 Biggest Infrastructure Challenge04:59 True ...

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40:17

In case you missed it — The Way Elite CEOs Actually...

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2026/04/22

Send us Fan Mail What separates the leaders who scale from the ones who stall? According to Dave Martin — CEO, tech entrepreneur, investor, and coach to elite executives worldwide — it's not IQ, it's not hustle, and it's definitely not the framework on your whiteboard. It's how they think. In this episode, Al sits down with Dave to unpack Mega Thinking — his simple, powerful process for making better leadership decisions under pressure. Dave has coached CEOs from Silicon Valley to boardrooms ...

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27:14

Still Essential: Ruchir Puri on AGI, Jensen Huang's...

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2026/04/15

Send us Fan Mail Last week we brought back Part 1 of our Ruchir Puri masterclass. This is the episode that completes it. If Part 1 was about how AI works — agentic loops, inference scaling, the death of prompt engineering — Part 2 is about where AI is going. Ruchir takes on the biggest questions in the industry: Is Jensen Huang right that AGI arrives by 2029? What does IBM's bet on open models actually mean for the enterprise? And what does it take to build AI with not just intelligence, but ...

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42:07

The Partner X Factor: What IBM's SVP Kareem Yusuf...

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2026/04/08

Send us Fan Mail Today we're joined by Kareem Yusuf, SVP at IBM, where he leads Ecosystem and Strategic Partnerships. His career journey spans IoT, sustainability, and product growth — and it's more diverse than you might expect. In this episode, we dig into the critical thinking behind building successful partnerships, navigating complex tech ecosystems, and what it really takes to prioritize when everything feels urgent. 00:00 Introduction01:15 Meet Kareem Yusuf03:44 Best Job Ever08:03 Care...

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29:35

The Man Who Built Kubernetes Is Betting Everything on...

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2026/03/25

Send us Fan Mail Craig McLuckie is the Founder and CEO of Stacklok and one of the original inventors of Kubernetes — the open-source container orchestration system that became the backbone of modern cloud infrastructure. After leading Kubernetes into the CNCF and navigating VMware's pivot under Broadcom, Craig made a sharp turn and founded Stacklok: an Enterprise MCP Platform designed to make developers and AI agents dramatically more productive in secure, enterprise environments. In this epi...

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29:40

Still Essential: Ruchir Puri, IBM Chief Scientist, on...

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2026/03/18

Send a text First Aired Apr 23, 2025 If you've been following the AI space lately, this episode hits differently the second time around. When Al sat down with Ruchir Puri — Chief Scientist of IBM Research, IBM Fellow, and the architect behind Watson and watsonx — the conversation covered ground that's only gotten more relevant since: the death of prompt engineering, the rise of agentic AI, and why 2025 was always going to be the year agents broke through in the enterprise. Ruchir doesn't deal...

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36:05

From Two Phones to Crystal Balls — A CISO's...

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2026/03/04

Send a text Making Data Simple dives into the world of data security with Josh Scott, CISO and VP of Security at Hydrolix — a real-time data platform built for massive scale. Josh unpacks critical challenges like AI adoption, cybersecurity priorities, and how organizations can harness data to stay ahead, all while keeping performance high and costs down. 01:02 Investing 04:25 Meet Josh Scott 10:54 Adopting AI Safely 14:42 What IS a CISO? 17:14 What Keeps a CISO Up at Night...

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49:01

From Sovereign AI to Social Impact: The Big Shifts...

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2026/01/28

Send us a text Manav Gupta, Vice President & CTO at IBM Canada, returns to the podcast to unpack the fast-changing landscape of artificial intelligence. From keeping a technical edge to navigating the rise of sovereign AI, Manav shares insights on how emerging trends are shaping both industry and society. Timestamps 01:25 – Manav Gupta is back! 02:39 – Maintaining your technical edge 04:38 – Ship AI 05:58 – The state of AI 19:37 – Reason for concern? 30:35 –...

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52:46

The End User Advantage: How Smart Software Asset...

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2026/01/14

Send us a text We're joined by Ron Brill, President and Chairman of the Board, and Kris Johnson, Chief Product Officer of Anglepoint, a global leader in software asset management. From their startup origins to tackling massive compliance challenges, we'll dive into the world of SAM, licensing, and what the future holds for optimizing IT assets – a conversation essential for anyone in this space. ⏱️ Timestamps: 01:38 Meet Ron Brill and Kris Johnson05:32 Deciding on Startup Roles07:32 The Ah-Ha...

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45:22

Warm Hearts, New Skills! – The Mindful Response with...

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2025/12/24

Send us a text When there’s a need to re-center, stay grounded, and remember that growth is accessible to all of us, this is the episode to revisit. The Mindful Response with Estela Zuheros, Corporate Social Responsibility leader at IBM, explores how social impact, reskilling, and mindfulness come together to create a better, more inclusive world. Come for the global perspective on reskilling, stay for practical reflections on slowing down, being kind to yourself, and avoiding burnout along t...

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55:01

Replay: Agentic AI and the End of Deterministic...

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2025/11/26

Send us a text Hit replay on one of the most thought-provoking Agentic AI conversations on Making Data Simple. GTM Account Director Megan Gallagher makes the case for Agentic AI from the Maven AGI front lines, where AI agents stop following rigid decision trees and start acting with real autonomy over enterprise workflows. “We’re still living like everything is deterministic,” Megan argues, “but this new generation of agents is inherently generative and predictive.” In this replay, she unpack...

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44:07

How Do You Build AI That Actually Works 99.999999% of...

Making Data Simple ·

2025/11/19

Send us a text Dive into the powerful world of mainframes! Chief Product Officer of IBM Z and LinuxONE, Tina Tarquinio, reveals the truth behind those eight nines of uptime and explores how mainframes are evolving with AI, hybrid cloud, and future-proofing strategies for mission-critical business decisions. Discover the cutting-edge innovations transforming enterprise computing—from on-chip AIU and Spyre AI accelerators enabling real-time inferencing at transaction speed, to how Linux...

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