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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.
On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc is joined by Wangui McKelvey, who leads product marketing for Microsoft's data analytics portfolio. Wangui highlights the transformative impact of AI on marketing, especially in boosting productivity by speeding up the creative process. She reflects on major product launches she has been part of, including IBM Security, Windows 365, and Microsoft Fabric. The conversation also touches on the potential future of AI integration and overcoming customer hesitancy towards adopting AI innovations.
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On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc is joined by Scott Hanselman, VP of Developer Community at Microsoft. Patrick and Scott discuss Scott’s background in technology, starting with a pivotal moment when his parents sold their van to buy him a Commodore 64 based on his teacher's recommendation. They talk about the importance of fundamentals in tech, staying updated with evolving technology, the impact of open source, and motivating people in tech communities. Scott emphasizes the value of returning to basics and using technology to empower others.
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On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc is joined by Melissa LaVarnway, a cybersecurity generalist at Microsoft. Melissa discusses her extensive experience in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of security in today's digital world. She highlights the need for individuals to protect their personal information online and for organizations to secure their data. Melissa and Patrick also touch on various security measures, such as two-factor authentication and encryption, and stress the importance of security in different industries like financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing.
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On this episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc is joined by James Serra, Data & AI Solution Architect at Microsoft. The conversation delves into data ingestion best practices, including documenting data sources, considering future needs, and addressing challenges in integrating data from disparate sources. James stresses the complexity of data warehousing and the absence of an "easy button" solution, emphasizing the need for thorough planning and understanding of the data landscape. James and Patrick’s discussion provides insights into the complexities of data architectures and the importance of strategic planning and knowledge in navigating them effectively.
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On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Bob Ward, Principal Architect for Microsoft SQL, join the show to discuss Bob's career journey. Starting from his college days, working on C programming against mainframe databases, and later specializing in database products like Ingress and Oracle, Bob shares his transition to Microsoft. He details joining the technical support team for SQL Server when internet and email were absent, relying on phone and fax communication. The conversation delves into the challenges of transitioning from on-premises databases to SQL and VM in Azure. Bob and Patrick touch on performance concerns and how the cloud has both eased and retained some challenges. They emphasize the importance of query tuning and performance monitoring in virtual machines or a platform-as-a-service environment, highlighting how certain classic SQL practices still apply.
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On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and the Global Chief Technology Officer for Education at Microsoft, Serena Sacks-Mandel, discuss technology initiatives that empower organizations, students, and teachers to use Microsoft platforms and tools. The conversation delves into Serena's role as the CTO at Microsoft, where she discusses her function at the intersection of sales, marketing, and engineering, influencing product development and sales strategy. Patrick and Serena chat about the significance of data analytics in education, Microsoft's role in shaping global education, and the inclusive tools within Microsoft Teams for Education.
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On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Chief Operating Officer of Egnite, Jessica Neufeld, discuss her work at a digital healthcare company dedicated to improving cardiovascular patient care by applying artificial intelligence and big data to produce business intelligence for healthcare, elevating the role of data in critical decisions. Jessica leads the company's operations, new business development, marketing, medical affairs, and strategic planning. Patrick and Jessica also speak about the current state of AI adoption in healthcare, the challenges healthcare organizations face, and the role of technology in improving patient care.
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On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Chief Product and Innovation Officer Shivani Stumpf discuss her role in shaping the product direction and strategy for one of the largest education technology providers in the world. Power School serves 50 million students across 90+ countries, with a significant presence in the United States. Patrick and Shivani also talk about what personalized learning means in the context of education, how AI is currently being used at Power School to tailor the learning experience for students, and the challenges faced by educators and institutions in implementing AI, from securing sensitive student data, dealing with ransomware threats, the rapid evolution of technology, and more.
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On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Partner Director of Products with the Cloud and AI organization at Microsoft, Wee Hyong, discuss his journey into the tech and data field, the importance of infusing AI into products to provide value differentiation, and how technology has evolved over the years to offer no-code and low-code interfaces for data integration.
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Wee Hyong is a highly accomplished leader in Data and AI, boasting a stellar track record of steering multi-million dollar enterprises to enduring dominance within their respective industries. Throughout his illustrious career, Wee Hyong has adorned numerous hats, having excelled as a developer, a seasoned product manager, a data scientist, an innovative researcher, and a trusted technical advisor. Furthermore, he has penned over 10 authoritative books on Data and AI. These diverse and rich professional experiences have endowed him with a distinct set of stills, enabling him to conquer some of the world's most intricate and challenging technological enigmas.
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On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Chief Information Officer at Advanced Sterilization Products, Rajeev Bhardwaj, discuss what organizational culture means, its importance in influencing an organization's performance, and common signs that indicate the need for a shift or change in an organization's culture. The conversation also examines different methods when handling resistance to culture change and how the digital age, remote work, and technology have impacted organizational culture.
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