The Edgevana Podcast

How do you become a digital Trailblazer? What does it take to become a great CIO? How to stay persistent in marketing? Join Mark Thiele and special guest, Isaac Sacolick as they discuss how to be successful in a digital revolution.

How are databases structured in Web3? Why is it so expensive to upload images to the blockchain? How is Taubyte helping developers building in web3? Join Mark Thiele and Taubyte Founder, Samy Fodil to discuss how they are building development tools in the web3 space.

About Samy Fodil: A serial entrepreneur with close to two decades of experience in software engineering, DevOps, embedded systems, and IoT/IIoT. Samy Fodil is the Founder & CEO of Taubyte, a Texas startup whose mission is to provide enterprises with the simplest path to build, run, and scale Edge-native Applications. Samy also holds both an Engineering Degree in Computer Science & Industrial Systems and a MScR in Computer Networks & Systems.

How does Epic Games provide a platform for games like Fortnite to be played worldwide? How are databases and platforms revolutionizing the gaming industry?  Join Mark Thiele and special guest, Mark Imbriaco from Epic Games to discuss how platforms are able to keep millions of people connected across the world via games.
About the Guest:
Mark Imbriaco has done everything from scaling and systems operations to starting his own company. His focus has been on an emerging part of technology: DevOps and site reliability engineering. He often leads scaling (for sites and applications) and builds teams that manage those sites. Mark has held positions at AOL, Bank of America, Github, Basecamp, Heroku, DigitalOcean and now Epic Games. Mark Imbriaco and his team are responsible for providing the servers for Fortnite and other Epic Cames played by millions of people worldwide.

Alex Kehaya from the Solana Foundation joins Mark to discuss the value and consequences of Web3, decentralized data centers, and the future of Crypto.

The metaverse is to the internet, what the internet was to the phonebook. Vatom Founder and CEO, Eric Pulier, shares his insight on the true value of Web3 and why you should be leveraging this technology.

Intel is taking a big picture approach to modern technology trends. How big is this opportunity? Is public cloud killing edge? Are there as many risks as there are rewards with Web3? Join your host, Mark Thiele and this week’s featured guest, Stacey Shulman as they dive into the metaverse and more.

ZoomInfo CIO, Chetna Mahajan believes IT can be reimagined. Join Mark and Chetna as they discuss the importance of company transparency, time vs value, and how a name change helps with external and internal perception.

About Chetna Mahajan: Award-winning IT executive recognized for transforming enterprises and driving global strategies with digital innovations, seamless customer experiences, and world-class business solutions. Chetna has the ability to navigate evolving business needs, steer complex strategic programs, improve margins based on data insights, and continuously drive profitability to bolster shareholder value, prepare private equity firms for IPO, and meet meet diverse business demands. Accomplished at managing $200M+ budgets and recognized in industry for Subject Matter Expertise across Operational Excellence, Strategy Development, and Agile Execution. She has experience complemented by an MBA & MS in Computer Science Engineering with expertise on enterprise transformation, boosting user satisfaction, and improving quality.

About the Host: Mark Thiele is the CEO and Founder of Edgevana. Mark has over 30 years of experience in IT executive roles at HP, Gilead, VMware, Brocade, Switch, Apcera, and Ericsson. Mark is an industry spokesperson on trends of modernization and efficiency for data centers. He is also an expert in virtualization, cloud technologies, IT adoption strategies and advises several technology startups.

Why should you challenge your assumptions? When should you build or buy edge? Join Mark and technology leader, Ryan Fay as they explore these topics, the possibilities of working from anywhere, cloud computing and more.

What should good leadership look like in "a new normal" workplace? WFH or WFA, Mark Thiele and Andi Mann discuss the importance of measuring what matters, old/new ways companies engage with employees, knowing your role, and how edge is the new office.

About Andi Mann: Andi Mann is a Global Technology Executive, currently leading Sageable, the independent technology consulting firm he founded, as lead analyst and Chief Trusted Advisor. For over 30 years across five continents, Andi has built success with Fortune 500 corporations, technology vendors, startups, and governments in Chief Technology, Product, Data/Digital, Innovation, and Strategy Officer roles. Andi is a sought-after commentator on business technology - published in USA Today, New York Times, Forbes, CIO, Information Week, and Wall Street Journal; presented at Gartner ITxpo, VMworld, CA World, Interop, Cloud Expo, and DevOps Summit; participated and hosted interviews for radio, television, webcasts, podcasts, and live events; and more.

About the Host: Mark Thiele is the CEO and Founder of Edgevana. Mark has over 30 years of experience in IT executive roles at HP, Gilead, VMware, Brocade, Switch, Apcera, and Ericsson. Mark is an industry spokesperson on trends of modernization and efficiency for data centers. He is also an expert in virtualization, cloud technologies, IT adoption strategies and advises several technology startups.

Customers today want to see how modern businesses are committed to reducing carbon footprint. Mark and Kevin discuss sustainability on data centers, how the need for green has evolved, and the future we hope to see in technology.

About Kevin Kent: Kevin Kent, Founder & CEO of Critical Facilities Efficiency Solutions, continues to be recognized throughout the United States and internationally as a leader in data center optimization, sustainability, and energy efficiency. He has an affiliation with several United States environmental foundations and is a Climate Reality Leader. For his commitment to improve global data center energy efficiency, decrease carbon footprint, and protect our environment, both nationally and internationally, Kevin was selected to serve on the international Data Center Institute Board of Directors, where he continues his focus on improving energy efficiency. Kevin is a global trainer for DCPro providing critical training and certification for the data center industry. In 2020 Kevin was recognized and awarded as a global Top 100 Tech Innovator and Influencer as well as the London Edge Conference Innovator Of The Year. He has been featured in several tech magazines, blogs, webinars, and live podcasts throughout the year. In 2020 Kevin was invited to be a keynote speaker at many virtual conferences in the United States and internationally including an invitation to present at the United Nations data center. His purpose in speaking is to create greater awareness of our climate emergency, global data center energy consumption, and provide education on how to achieve data center energy efficiency without sacrificing overall health or reliability of the facility. He will continue his global travels, creating awareness and providing education, throughout 2021.

About the Host: Mark Thiele is the CEO and Founder of Edgevana. Mark has over 30 years of experience in IT executive roles at HP, Gilead, VMware, Brocade, Switch, Apcera, and Ericsson. Mark is an industry spokesperson on trends of modernization and efficiency for data centers. He is also an expert in virtualization, cloud technologies, IT adoption strategies and advises several technology startups.