ASCII Anything

This week Producer Brian brought some backup. The rest of the Moser Marketing Team is joining us! We're talking with Malinda Lowder, our Director of Marketing and Sales at Moser Consulting, Janelle Shideler and Jade Layman our Graphic Designers, and Latisha "Tish" Guinn, our Marketing Coordinator, about current trends, how the industry has evolved, and what services Moser's Marketing team can provide. 

And if you'd like to see a video podcast of this episode, copy and past this YouTube link into your browser:
https://youtu.be/AoNFFlLkA9g

This week we're taking with two of Moser's summer interns, Adam Lowder and Ethan Murphy about the effects of AI in the classroom.

Ethan is a rising junior at Purdue University studying finance with a concentration in leadership, he spends most of his time invested in extracurricular activities such as the Larsen Leaders Academy on campus where he is the Vice President of Data Analytics, he offers a unique experience with AI having competed in a case competition as the main driver being generative AI, along with utilizing AI in the classroom.  

 Adam is a senior at Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis studying Supply chain management and International Business. He is a dedicated worker and problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit. He is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, a certification that signifies expertise in the Lean Six Sigma methodology. This approach focuses on improving efficiency and quality in supply chain operations through data-driven decision-making and process optimization. Adam is a business operations analyst for the summer at Moser Consulting.  

Two of Moser's top consultants, Shannon Call and Anwar Eaton, are joining us this week to discuss UX Design.

Shannon's excitement for user experience comes from her relentless drive to improve products that don’t function smoothly, constantly assessing which adjustments could enhance a product's functionality and user engagement. Her creative approach—no matter the medium—is to create an enjoyable experience and to ultimately be an advocate for the end user. With more than 10 years of experience in the industry, she has worked with international clients such as Cigna, Bayer Crop Science, and Eli Lilly. 

Anwar is passionate about UX and aims to create user-friendly products for everyone. He has a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction and more than eight years of experience in UX, having worked for companies such as Eli Lilly, Liberty Mutual, and the Health and Human Services Department. In addition to his dedication to creating accessible products, he shares his knowledge with the next generation of UX designers by lecturing at IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis).

Premiere Episode of ASCII Anything’s 8th Season!
Join us for an exciting start to our 8th season with some crowd-sourced content you won’t want to miss! We asked Moser’s consultants to share their thoughts on the best and worst IT representations and tropes in popular culture. And trust us, they have opinions! This episode covers a lot of ground, from TV and movies to the quirky world of felony-assisting cereal box prizes. Tune in for a fun and insightful discussion! 

Here are some links to a few of our favorites and least favorites.
NCIS: Two Techs, One Keyboard:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl6rsi7BEtk

ENHANCE!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxq9yj2pVWk

War Games Social Engineering:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UqEg1cFqig

War Games Phone Freaking:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkMX4s6ZstQ

Independence Day Hacking Alients With A Macbook:
https://youtu.be/0SA1iJR8HzY?si=-nCS9thRjyn15fP7&t=76

JARVIS in Iron Man:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt1dBr2Jz78

It's the final episode of Season 7! 

Experience time and space condensing into a singularity with host Angel Leon and Producer Brian as they guide you through ASCII's rendition of the Multiverse!

We'll revisit some of our favorite episodes and guests from Season 7 and have some laughs along the way.

Thank you for tuning in this season and we'll see you in August for Season 8!

For the penultimate episode of Season 7, we're joined by Moser's own Natalie Fischesser to talk about the origins and capabilities of the Wellness by Moser Labs Application.

Natalie is passionate about creating amazing user experiences through thoughtfully built web applications. As Director of Moser Labs, she oversees the strategy, planning, and execution of Moser's internal business apps. Through her 15+ years at Moser, Natalie has worked as a UX Designer, Scrum Master (CSM Certified), and Team Manager. She believes strong teams are built through collaboration and transparency and she's always looking for ways to leverage her teammates' strengths. Natalie is a creator by nature, and in her free time, she has been learning watercolor and helping friends with business branding and design needs. 

To learn more about The Wellness App, visit www.moserlabs.work/wellness

This week's episode focuses on a terrific benefit we get as employees at Moser Consulting, our Wellness Program. Paula Moser, Moser's VP of Administration, is joining us to talk about the app we use to administrate our wellness program, which will soon be available to the public.

This week we're talking about spring cleaning, with a returning guest, Moser's own Kevin Guinn. But, we're not your garage or basement, Kevin's here to help you keep your computer clean as a whistle and running in tip-top condition. It's time to roll up our sleeves and grab our digital brooms, because let's face it, if we don't, we might just find ourselves buried under a pile of forgotten files, outdated apps, and emails from that guy in accounting who can't seem to stop hitting 'reply all.'

So join us as we dive into the digital dumpster and come out the other side with computers so clean, you could eat off them. But please don't...crumbs in the keyboard are definitely an easily avoidable part of the problem.

Philip Smith is joining us this week to talk about his experience as a Filipino American.

Philip was born in Pangasinan, Philippines and was adopted by Americans. He resides in Indianapolis and is the Founder of The Philippine Cultural Community Center, AAPI Pride, and The Kitchen of Culture. He is dedicated to Public Service and Community Service. He has a loving husband and a daughter. Philip was also a foster parent of seven children that have all been reunited with their families. He's an avid gardener and enjoys baking and traveling in his free time. 

Casey Poschinger is joining us this week to discuss ways to use AI to increase opportunities for women in tech. Casey is a Senior Consultant within our Core Technology division, as well as a Service Delivery Manager with Moser Consulting. She specializes in SharePoint and Microsoft O365. With a passion for technology since childhood, Casey has been officially working in the IT field since 2007. Additionally, Casey advocates for young women to get involved in STEM careers, promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. She currently resides in Indianapolis and, along with her husband and two children, is actively involved in her local community.