Future Extraordinaire

In our previous episode, Joep de Ligt, Lead Bioinformatics & Genomics from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited, New Zealand, discussed the use of genetic fingerprint to track the spread of COVID-19. 

In part two of the podcast, Joep along with our co-hosts, Amit Midha, President of Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) and Global Digital Cities, and Danny Elmarji, APJ Vice President of Presales, Dell Technologies, examine the role of technologies like containerization in biological researches and analysis; how genome sequencing at sites of Ebola and Zika outbreaks provides health intelligence; and how is the future better with genome technology.


01:09 – 04:38 Towards effective software solutions for big biology

05:00 - 08:18 Value of bringing genome sequencing to patients or at the edge where it’s happening 

08:18 – 11:03 Study of mutation in human adult stem cells

11:18 – 14:08 This time in BizTech 

14:16 – 17:27 Is there enough understanding of the STEM field? Is there fear of genomics?

17:27 – 20:02 How can we create a better future with genomics?

20:37 – 24:57 Driving social impact – Sustainability, data privacy, diversity

The Human Genome Project, initiated in 1990, was completed in 2003 at an estimated cost of US$2.7 billion with the collaborative efforts of institutions and laboratories in countries including the US, UK, Japan China, Germany and France. Genomic technology has made major impact in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, life sciences, diseases and viruses.

How can genomics help in our battle against COVID-19? Join us for an insightful conversation with Joep de Ligt, Lead Bioinformatics & Genomics from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited. In part one, Joep shares about his role and how genome sequencing can help trace the sources of COVID-19 outbreaks. He also chats with us on his career journey and why he chose to move from the Netherlands to New Zealand.

In part two, we  examine the role of technologies like containerization in biological researches and analysis; how genome sequencing at sites of Ebola and Zika outbreaks provides health intelligence; and how is the future better with genome technology. 

03:40 – 04:37 Introduction to Lead Bioinformatics and Geonomics

04:38 – 05:51 Joep’s career journey

06:02 – 07:58 Migrating from Netherlands to New Zealand

08:15 – 10:16 How genome sequencing is solving diseases worldwide

10:25 – 14:13 How genome sequencing work

14:24 – 17:54 Progression of COVID-19 and the future of vaccines

17:58 – 20:18 How are governments investing in sequencing to solve health challenges

20:33 – 22:42 Progress of sequencing and how effective is it in managing viruses now

Our guest for this episode, Phil Dickman, Chief Revenue Officer, Intuit Technologies, is a huge advocate of Esports. Phil shares how he is driving a culture that values esports prowess as much as physical sports in an effort to break stereotypes on popularity. 

With our co-hosts, Amit Midha, President of Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) and Global Digital Cities, and Danny Elmarji, APJ Vice President of Presales, Dell Technologies, Phil also discusses the inspiring collaboration between Intuit Technologies and Tassal, Australia’s largest producer of Tasmanian grown Atlantic salmon, to level-up sustainable farming.

01:54 – 04:30 Phil’s career journey

04: 55 - 11:20 – Intuit Technologies – Tassal partnership to transform salmon feeding and advance sustainable farming

11:23 – 17:20 Phil’s passion project: Esports & why it should be equated with physical sports

17:28 – 20:08 Pay equity – is it playing out in esports?

21:30 – 24:20 What skills can gaming teach? Could gaming and esports experience be more mainstream for how the society may look like in 2030?

25:20 – 29:20 How do you bring D&I into the STEM side or Eports scene?

30:20 – 33:20 This time in BizTech

Did you know the Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system and the only living organism that can be spotted from space? What could its connection be with technologies? 

In this episode, Andy Ridley, Founder Earth Hour & CEO Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef, joins us and shares how the Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef is using the most advanced technology and science to save one of the planet's most extraordinary natural wonders! 

Together with co-hosts Amit Midha, President of Asia Pacific & Japan and Global Digital Cities, and Danny Elmarji, Vice President of Presales, from Dell Technologies Asia Pacific and Japan, the trio shares their observation on why companies need to put sustainability at their top of mind besides performing well and how to use technology to build a better, brighter future.

1:40 to 5:57: Andy’s introduction, career sharing, challenges and lessons learned from conservation efforts

6:07 to 9:12: Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef puts emphasis on building a global community – how is this activated? How did Andy and his team establish the Great Barrier Reef as an inspiration for change?

9:12 to 11:10: Are there actions changing that will be able to save the Great Barrier Reef and people to pay attention to more important climate issues? 

11:18 to 15:40: Why is it significant for businesses to run sustainable businesses?

15:40 to 17:31: Are there differences in perception or attitude between different generations when it comes to engagement? 

17:31 to 22:04: How can you engage different demographics and people for a cause?

22:04 to 25:25: How can technology and science be used to build a better future?

25:25 to 28:40: Now that sustainability has hit tipping point, what else can people do to help support? 

28:40 to 31:18: Micro segment – This time in BizTech

31:47 to 33:33: What needs to be done moving forward

In today’s episode, we share a quick introduction to the Future Extraordinaire podcast and why you should tune in. Learn more about the inspiration behind the series!

Co-hosts Amit Midha, President of Asia Pacific & Japan and Global Digital Cities, and Danny Elmarji, Vice President of Presales, from Dell Technologies Asia Pacific and Japan, will share their career journeys, their passions and the aspects of technology that excite them.

1:01 to 2:15: All about Amit

2:15 to 3:30: Danny’s bio

3:30 to 6:31: Vision for Future Extraordinaire

6:31 to 7:18: The stories we’ll be sharing