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Abstract

This week, Paul Zikopolous, IBM VP Big Data Cognitive Systems, makes a highly anticipated return to Making Data Simple. Paul gives an update to what he's been working on, including his A.I. tracking app which saw an interesting use case at a recent Luke Bryan concert. We are also given some insight to the state of data and the rest of the industry. Host Al Martin then finishes things off by discussing what it means to lead a team, and tips for growing your career. 

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Show Notes

02:43 - Learn about the technology Paul employed to make his detection app here.

07:02 - Read more about Watson Anywhere here. 

20:20 - Check out Auto AI here.

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Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.

Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.

Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. 

Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

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This week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Joe Pavitt, master inventor and emerging technology specialist at IBM. Joe comes from a diverse background of playing various sports at a high-level, while pursuing studies in engineering and technology. Tune in to discover how Joe's role allows him to be at the intersection of these 2 seemingly opposed industries.

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Show Notes

05:29 - Check out this article on the effects of alcohol on athletic performance. 

07:00 - IBM has spent the last 25 years at the top spot for patents created.  

12:29 - Watch this video to learn more about what Joe is doing with Leatherhead F.C.

25:56 - Learn more about the Blender project and animation on their website.  

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Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.

Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.

Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. 

Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

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Our guest for this week is Carlvin Paris, IBM North America Data Science & AI Sales Leader. Host Al Martin helps curate the conversation towards decision optimization and analytics, while Carlvin offers his insight to the state of the data science industry. Tune in for a technical, yet approachable discussion.

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Show Notes

05:37 - Take a look at this article which aims to explain the journey of a data scientist.

08:33 - Learn more about descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics here.

26:00 - Check out the IBM DTE site and YouTube channel to increase your knowledge of other Data and A.I. concepts.

26:30 - Take a look at Informs website through this link. 

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Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.

Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.

Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. 

Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

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This week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Arin Bhowmick, vice president and Chief Design Officer for IBM Cloud, Data and AI. Host Al Martin strikes up a conversation on what defines good design, why user experience is critical to product development, along with tips for good leadership and company culture. Tune in for a high-value discussion.

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Show Notes

04:17 - Check out this medium article on the importance of design. 

09:07 - Click here to look at IBM's page for design thinking. 

24:35 - Learn more on Human-Computer interaction here.

27:14 - Is A.I. scary? Read how Watson answered this question here.

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Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.

Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.

Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. 

Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

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Bill Higgins, IBM Distinguished Engineer joins us for this episode of Making Data Simple. Host Al Martin gets all the details from Bill regarding transformation. What is needed to deliver transformation that scales? How difficult is it to do at a company as large as IBM? Tune in to find out and more. 

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Show Notes

04:22 - Here are some more tips on driving successful transformation.

11:14 - Check out this story from another IBM Distinguished Engineer.

15:38 - Learn more about Peter Norvig from his site here.

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Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.

Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.

Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. 

Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

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Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

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On this episode of Making Data Simple, we are joined by esteemed IBM Fellow, Namik Hrle. Host Al Martin taps into Namik’s passion for engineering and technology. Their conversation covers the IBM Z mainframe platform, as well as what Namik predicts to be the next big trend in the industry. You’ll also hear about the more artistic side to Namik: his love for music and film. Get ready for another wide-ranging yet engaging discussion. 

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Show Notes

01:07 - Unsure what it means to be an IBM Fellow? Find out here.

08:12 - Learn more about IBM Z here.

20:32 - Check out this article on the new z15 IBM mainframe.

37:12 - Here are 31 Fun Facts about Oktoberfest. 

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Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.

Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.

Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. 

Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

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Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next.

This week, IBM new hires Analeeze Mendonsa and Brittny Lapierre join host Al Martin on the podcast to discuss the careers they’re starting at IBM. The conversation ranges from outlining some of the exciting projects they’re working on, to which Canadian University is best, to what you should be considering for your bucket list. Listen in for a wide-ranging and fun discussion.

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Brittny Lapierre - LinkedIn | Website

Analeeze Mendonsa - LinkedIn 

Paul Zikopolous - LinkedIn

Show Notes

04:15 - Check out the Watson Jeopardy match here. 

12:15 - Learn more about Ericsson here.

17:44 - Find out the latest statistics behind women in computer science here.  

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Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.

Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.

Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. 

Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

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Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next. 

Seth Dobrin is back for his third episode on Making Data Simple. Seth talks us through the current innovations IBM is working on and shares his advice for leading teams and motivating efforts. Seth also tells it like it is on the state of AI. How close is business to actually running AI? Seth weighs in.

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Show Notes

04:05 - Learn more about the Chief Data Officer (CDO) position here.

06:49 - Find out more about the Data Science Elite team here.

13:41 - Here are 7 tips to growing your talent pipeline. 

20:14 - Check out this article on the current state of AI. 

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Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn.

Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.

Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. 

Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

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In this episode of Making Data Simple, our guest is Jayson Gehri, Marketing Director for the IBM Hybrid Data Management portfolio. Host Al Martin turns to Jayson to provide marketing insights, specifically regarding the technology sector. Together, they cut through the jargon and explain some of the most important marketing concepts that you should be considering.

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Show Notes

02:52 - Check out this article offering their thoughts on the state of Data and AI. 

04:57 - Get a sneak peak on what the new Tesla truck may look like, thanks to these renderings. 

14:26 - Here's a profile on Edward Bernays.

18:55 - Here are 8 Keys to a Strong Marketing Strategy.

21:16 - Learn more about the Maldives here.

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Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.

Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.

Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn. 

Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.

Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn.

Content Manager Eric Hausken - LinkedIn.

Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.