The Restless Ones

Metaphors for war are used throughout the world of business but how does one plan for strategy and attacks when they are in the actual “business” of war. In today’s environment, “Command and Control” strategies must not just work across land, air and seam but also space and cyberspace, creating a new set of challenges for military planners. From advanced weaponry to data to secure communications, technology is now front and center to how any Army will operate, fight and win future wars, with connectivity as the backbone powering it all.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with Dr. Raj Iyer, CIO for the Department of the U.S. Army, whose sense of duty has put him at the center of the military’s effort to upgrade its defenses and capabilities across a variety of battlefields. In this newly created role, he’s responsible for the Army’s IT, Information Management, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation initiatives. Whether nation-states, hypersonic missiles, or advanced hackers, his needs to develop the tools to battle any attack. With 1.4 million soldiers, civilians and contractors relying on his team’s technical prowess to provide a state of readiness, Dr. Iyer, believes a blend of public-private partnerships and inspiring technologists across the branch are the keys needed to achieve modernization at the scale of the Army in time to meet its, and the country’s latest threats. 

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Managing the technology infrastructure for a global organization is never a simple task. Managing it for a business with as wide a portfolio of critical products and services as Johnson & Johnson takes that role to a new level. The manufacturing and deployment of products from divisions ranging from skincare, to medical devices, to cancer treatments means a diverse set of employees each with a unique set of technology needs to perform their roles. Ubiquitous connectivity is making the mission even more complex. It’s providing with employees always-on advanced monitoring and usage throughout the life cycle of their products, enabling a sharing and analysis of data that is revolutionizing healthcare for the world.  

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with Rowena Yeo, CTO of Johnson & Johnson, whose approach towards advancing the company’s technology systems sees her managing everything from hybrid and cloud strategy, cybersecurity, lab systems and the connected backbone of their manufacturing facilities for over 135,000 employees and the millions of healthcare professionals and patients depending on their work across the globe. Whether they are using a connected smart device, waiting for a product delivery, or developing the next breakthrough drug – technology and Rowena’s team are at the heart of her team’s and the company’s solutions.

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Forming connections across the workplace is the key to a strong company culture and even stronger bottom line. Whether chatting with someone down the hall, or across the world, the new age of remote work has made tools like Slack more critical than ever. Combining the power of Slack with the advanced wireless connectivity now available in 5G is allowing that work to happen anywhere.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with Cal Henderson, CTO & Co-Founder of Slack, who’s lifelong love of technology has translated into building one of the most successful software stories of recent years. We’ll hear how Cal capitalized on the work and insights from one of his biggest professional setbacks to create a collaboration and productivity tool used and loved by millions of workers worldwide.

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The promise of smart devices, smart tools and even smart homes alleviating the daily grind of everyday life has been promised to us since the dawn of science fiction all the way through today. Having a virtual assistant help us get through our lives was a distant possibility since we couldn’t really let them into our lives to see what we needed help with. The eras of 5G and IoT and the connected world they bring is changing that. Yohana aims to be at the forefront of this new connected lifestyle by helping all of us finish our never-ending to-do-lists and finally find time for what matters.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with Yoky Matsuoka, Founder and CEO of Yohana. After a storied career as a professor and key roles at Google X, Nest, and Apple, Yoky has decided to focus her lifelong passion for problem solving to help solve the most common of all: getting tasks at home done so we can find more time for ourselves and our loved ones. We’ll hear how she’s combining sensor-based hardware, artificial and human intelligence, and more to bring users the timely, relevant, and informed help they need to navigate busy work faster and prioritize wellness in all its forms 

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Even the oldest of businesses now see technology at the core of what they do. From modernizing operations and adapting the way they capture, share & analyze data to bringing their customers the best possible experience, any company not innovating today won’t be around tomorrow - even if they are 175 years old, like the renowned tools and motorized appliances company, Stanley Black & Decker.

In this episode of the Restless Ones, we sit with Rhonda Gass, CIO of Stanley Black & Decker, who believes that data is at the center of everything the company does, and how 5G connectivity is the key to hyperscale the business. We’ll hear about Rhonda’s effort to create a culture of extreme innovation and how she is using that approach to drive to help produce a best-in-class set of products and services to their customers. She’ll layout her vision to break the typical “roadblock” status of IT and instead be an enabler to the business. With Rhonda, technology solutions are not just seen as a service to the organization, they are the most powerful way to help drive revenue. Let’s hear how…

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Most workers can only be as good as the tools their companies give them to complete their job. Increasing employee productivity in a digital world means increasing their connectivity. Connecting to the fastest mobile networks we’ve ever seen—5G—requires finding the right hardware to take advantage of that power and speed. Samsung, one of the leading mobile device manufacturers in the world, is on a mission to help its corporate clients do just that, by continuing to push innovation on the hardware side of an ever-connected world.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with John Curtis, VP and General Manager of Samsung Electronics America's B2B Mobile division. With only around 30% of corporate employees’ work being amplified by digital tools, John is on a quest to help businesses increase that number. Seamless flows of information across the workplace will allow employees to effectively (and even better) perform their jobs from anywhere. John knows that tapping into the network, along with the power of AI and Edge Computing, is the most important step to unlocking worker and enterprise potential amongst his clients.

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Monitoring the quality of the air we breathe is no easy task. Taking on that responsibility for millions of residents living in Southern California requires endless innovation and a steady hand at the helm to roll out the network of human and technology resources needed to capture, analyze and share the data effectively.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we’ll sit with a technologist who has spent his entire career working for the public’s greater good. As Deputy Executive Officer & CIO of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Ron Moskowitz believes that process standardization is one of the keys to monitoring our not-so-standard air quality. From rolling out a homemade app to managing a network of over 100 remote air check station, Ron is focused on building consensus and confidence in IT as a human-centered organization. With the ultimate goal of enabling millions of phones and billions of devices to be individual smart monitors via 5G, Ron knows the network is only as strong as the people and the technology behind it.

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When it comes to developing and rolling out the latest technologies, there are thousands if not millions of moving pieces that have to fall into place for them to seamlessly work together. From innovative ideas and scientific breakthroughs to sourcing the materials and components needed for the final product, no part of the process can be achieved without the art of material sciences and the highly-technical world of composites.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with Riley Reese, CTO at Arris Composites, who is leading the charge in developing the highest performance products for the most innovative brands, bringing their vision of the future to life. We’ll hear how he’s utilizing the power of composites to create multi-function materials that enable everything from structural health monitoring to the latest design in aerospace technology.

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The days of working out, looking in the mirror or stepping on a scale to track your progress are over. Connected apps, virtual trainers and AI-driven personalized training aren’t in the faraway future of fitness – they are happening now. Exos, one of the leaders in connected fitness, is combining advanced training techniques, 5G connectivity and personalized data to leverage technology that creates human connections and positive change in their users’ bodies and minds.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with Yvette Pasqua, CTO of Exos. Yvette’s growth mindset and drive for continuous improvement has allowed her to tackle challenges across a successful career in tech – even upon joining Exos in a world of change and Covid. We’ll hear why she places adaptability and flexibility at the top of her list when it comes to the skills she leverages and searches for in her team, and how she considers operational skills just as important as technical ones to get the job done.  

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When it comes to construction and mining operations, understanding physical workflows can be as important as technological ones—and Skycatch sits right at the middle of that equation. By offering software solutions that allow drones to provide precise, real-time data capture of worksites, Skycatch enables their clients to work smarter. This technology allows companies to evaluate hazardous environments in ways that were once impossible, and this level of data and analysis is helping lead to safer, more efficient workplaces everywhere.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with David Chen, CTO of Skycatch. We’ll hear how David’s approach to solving real client challenges in the field has led him to the work he is doing now. From drones and LiDAR sensors, to harnessing the power of 5G to help mine and transmit vast amounts of 3D data from the field to analysts back home, David and his team are reimagining the fundamentals of the industrial process. 

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