#BITTechTalk by Blacks In Technology

In this episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast episode #80, we’ll be speaking with Bjorn Simmons, VP of Sales and Marketing for the startup Wyzerr, a customer data analytics company.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast Greg welcomes to the show Lisa Caywood of Brocade Communication Systems to talk about SDN (Software Defined Network).

We will explore what SDN is, it’s impact on the industry and what businesses and engineers need to be doing to prepare for it.

Lisa Caywood is a Senior Product Marketing Manager with Brocade Communication Systems, focused on orchestration and SDN initiatives. She is known for her straightforward, jargon-free approach to explaining complex technology concepts and market dynamics to the educated layperson. Lisa also held a variety of security and data center marketing roles at Cisco between 2004-2011, with previous marketing and business development experience in the business analytics and semiconductor sectors.

Lisa holds a BA from Tufts University, where she researched the role of technology transfer in the political economy of Greater China. She continues to address the organizational aspects of technology transfer and technology transitions as a key part of her market development work for disruptive technologies.

Lisa blogs about networking and the tech industry at theborgqueen.wordpress.com, and can be found on Twitter as @RealLisaC.

Show notes:

Brocade SDN Controller – The Brocade SDN Controller includes the tools and services to quickly implement software-defined networks.

Python Network for Engineers online courses:

https://pynet.twb-tech.com/

http://www.ine.com/self-paced/technologies/python-network-engineers.htm

SDN: Software Defined Networks – An Authoritative Review of Network Programmability Technologies by Tom Nadeau
@opendaylightSDN

On this edition of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we are joined by tech entrepreneur/startup founder/CEO of LISNR, Rodney Williams.

Rodney Williams, Founder/CEO of LISNR, leads one of the hottest companies in the IoT space that intends to disrupt the mobile industry with a new communication protocol that is the most efficient way to connect any device with a speaker or microphone. Fresh out of the R/GA Accelerator powered by Techstars, and a recent Upstart 100 honoree, Williams is an innovative and out-of-the-box strategic thinker who is always looking for new ways for brands to have the greatest impact on their consumers.

LISNR is a new communication standard between devices that connects any device with a speaker or microphone using high frequency “data over audio”. Called “Smart Tones”, these silent audio files can broadcast from television, live events, radio, or any standard speaker and then interact with LISNR’s coder base (SDK, API, Java, etc). Client and strategic partners include, Roc Nation, Red Bull Media House, AT&T, The Dallas Cowboys and Kao Brands.

Prior to LISNR, Williams spent over 4 years at Procter & Gamble leading a number of brand management, digital, and point of entry media efforts, most noted for being the first marketer to co-write digital patents. Williams was selected for AdAge and Jet Magazine’s top 40 marketers under 40 in 2013. In 2014, LISNR received notable recognition as a Webby Honoree, TIECON Hot Startup & the Business Courier’s 2014 Marketing Innovation Award winner. Williams holds an M.B.A. from Howard University along with three additional degrees which include a Masters in Integrated Marketing Communications, a B.A. in Economics and B.B.A. in Finance.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we are joined by LaVita Tuff, Policy Analyst for the Sunlight Foundation and we’ll be talking about Open Data and Civic Engagement through technology.