In this episode of Tech Together, hosts Shannon Seaver and Allison Barman explore the intersection of technology and baseball with Shelly Andrew, Senior Manager of Business Systems, and John Evenson, Chief Technology Officer at the Minnesota Twins.

In this show, we discuss how technology plays a critical role in the operations of the Twins, from business systems to baseball analytics.

Shelly and John share their unique career journeys, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, data skills, and hands-on experience for anyone entering the tech field.

The conversation also covers the organization's commitment to nurturing tech talent through internships and mentorship, and the transformative potential of AI in sports and business operations.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Tech Together Podcast

00:22 Meet the Minnesota Twins Technology Team

01:18 Shelly Andrew's Journey into Technology

03:29 John Evenson's Path from Marine Corps to CTO

07:35 The Role of Technology in the Minnesota Twins

10:58 Investing in Tech Talent and Internships

18:08 Encouraging Women in Technology

23:14 Skills for Future Tech Leaders

27:45 Exploring the Role of Technology

28:00 AI Fatigue and Innovation

28:46 Agentic AI and Human Understanding

30:24 Data Analytics in Education

32:54 AI's Impact on Business Culture

35:18 The Future of AI and Critical Thinking

40:32 Technology in Baseball

47:38 Rapid Fire Questions