The Restless Ones

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They say in sports that speed can’t be taught, but there’s nothing stopping us from learning how to harness it to improve the game. From creating immersive fan experiences, accelerated training techniques and real-time game rulings never before possible, the technology teams at Major League Baseball have embraced the power of 5G connectivity available in both ballparks and beyond to bring America’s favorite pastime into the modern age.

In this special 2-part episode of The Restless Ones, we sit down with Vasanth Williams, Chief Product Officer and EVP of Product & Engineering and Truman Boyes, SVP of Infrastructure for Major League Baseball. Their complementary responsibilities span everything from keeping the league and teams interconnected to unlocking enhanced fan experiences both inside the ballpark and at home. We’ll hear how they are utilizing some of the latest innovations made possible in a connected world, such as AR, smart sensors and low-latency/high-throughput data transfers to elevate the player and fan experience both on and off the field.

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They say in sports that speed can’t be taught, but there’s nothing stopping us from learning how to harness it to improve the game. From creating immersive fan experiences, accelerated training techniques and real-time game rulings never before possible, the technology teams at Major League Baseball have embraced the power of 5G connectivity available in both ballparks and beyond to bring America’s favorite pastime into the modern age.

In this special 2-part episode of The Restless Ones, we sit down with Vasanth Williams, Chief Product Officer and EVP of Product & Engineering and Truman Boyes, SVP of Infrastructure for Major League Baseball. Their complementary responsibilities span everything from keeping the league and teams interconnected to unlocking enhanced fan experiences both inside the ballpark and at home. We’ll hear how they are utilizing some of the latest innovations made possible in a connected world, such as AR, smart sensors and low-latency/high-throughput data transfers to elevate the player and fan experience both on and off the field.

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 The Insurance business is built on smart decision-making and calculated risks. Whether insuring a car, home or an entire business, the ability to assess the endless variables of a policy is paramount to the company’s success. So it makes sense that State Farm, the biggest insurance company in the country, understands the importance of finding the right technologies to simplify the process for their employees, agents and customers alike.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with Ashley Petit, CIO of State Farm. Ashley’s 30-year career has seen her transform both the company she works for and the lives and careers of women around her. Ashley is on a mission to develop the next generation of intellectually curious and fearless engineering talent, talent that will embrace new technologies like 5G, Blockchain and Quantum Computing. Believing that hard problems produce breakthrough results, it’s no wonder that Ashley keeps a 100-year old company at the forefront of the industry.

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Real estate is complex. Consider the many variables when searching for a home, and then consider the endless paperwork that goes with it - these moving pieces open the door for technology to make the process better. Redfin, a real estate brokerage, founded and run by technologists, is using innovations such as big data and digital processing to create a more seamless process and a “Complete Real Estate Solution” for purchasers, sellers and renters alike. 

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with Bridget Frey, CTO at Redfin, who is not only out to change the way real estate works, but the people behind those changes as well. We’ll hear how she searches for the talent and leaders in tech that help bring all voices to the forefront in her quest to create greater efficiency and equality for the real estate customer. Bridget will discuss how she and her team at Redfin choose the right technologies to unify all components of the real estate process under one solution.

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Supply-chain logistics and customer data truly are at the top of the “food chain” when it comes to building a reliable and innovative supermarket experience. When a company as big as Kroger sets out to transform the buying experience for over 10MM customers browsing their aisles and apps, driving exponential acceleration of its supporting tech is critical to enabling a first-in-class retail environment, and fostering the right leadership of technologists is the key to it all.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with Ryan Kean, Vice President, Technical Strategy and Operations at Kroger. Ryan’s focus on building the next generation of tech leadership is at the core of his mission to build the next generation of retail. We'll hear Ryan discuss how he cultivates the right style of thinking in his organization and how 5G can finally enable his vision for an “always on” retail experience where last-mile delivery and tracking a true “field to fork” path can move from an idea to reality.

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Fast-moving markets need fast-moving technology. And when you're as reliant on technology-based solutions as Nasdaq, we're talking single millisecond fast. Their ability to offer customers reliable and instant access to their products is the engine that drives truly efficient markets. From stock exchanges doing $200 billion in trades a day, to parking lots that can adapt to real-time supply and demand – the deterministic and reliable flow of data makes a dynamic market possible anywhere, and that's where 5G comes into play.

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we sit with Brad Peterson, EVP, CIO, and CTO of Nasdaq. Brad's career philosophy is one to be admired - “the industry you are most attracted to will inform your quality of life” - so choose wisely. We'll hear Brad discuss a wide range of topics, from his penchant for network effect-driven technologies to his belief on how innovation by combination, and the distributed brainpower it can bring, will help keep Nasdaq at the forefront of technology and markets.

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When it comes to speed and the auto industry, the real acceleration is happening behind-the-scenes—from on-board computers that connect the moving parts on the inside, to 5G-enabled connectivity that allows them to interact with the cities, people and cars around them. At Toyota, the teams of technologists responsible for enhancing mobility are prioritizing the needs of the customer, balancing data privacy and human-centric travel, to deliver hyper-connected everyday experiences.  

In this episode of The Restless Ones, we’ll sit with one of the most forward-thinking technologists at the intersection of mobility and data, Zack Hicks of Toyota, who not only leads the connected technology group for Toyota, but is also CEO of their data startup, Toyota Connected. We’ll hear how his vision for mobility, making the world a better place, comes to life by unleashing the talent in his organization.

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When it comes to working in healthcare, speed and accuracy can be the difference between life and death. From laboratory monitors and connected devices to secure backups and network infrastructure, making the right technology choices is critical to providing patients with the best possible care. With 5G connectivity enabling healthcare breakthroughs like seamless telemedicine and mobile medical imaging, staying on top of the latest potential tech solutions has never been more crucial. We’ll sit with one of the leading minds in the medical field, Marty Paslick, CIO of HCA Healthcare, to hear how the lives of his patients affect his outlook and approach towards technology in a company where his entire team considers themselves healthcare professionals first, and technologists second.

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Working in the government sector comes with its own set of unique challenges, but much of the work translates to all industries, public or private. How do you identify which technologies have the most promise to deliver value? How do you get buy-in from various stakeholders? How do you juggle ongoing projects while also looking toward the future? These challenges are universal and we’re going to hear how one of the most forward- thinking minds from one of the most forward-thinking, and world’s biggest cities, Los Angeles, looks to harness technologies like 5G to turn the City of Angels, into a Smart City of ultimate speed. Join Jonathan as he sits with Ted Ross, CIO, City of Los Angeles, on this episode of The Restless Ones.

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Returning for season two of The Restless Ones, Jonathan Strickland connects with the world’s most unconventional thinkers, the leaders at the intersection of technology and business, to understand how they continue to thrive in a world of complex organizations and lightning-fast technology. Tackling the ever-changing, rapidly developing technologies that are disrupting industries overnight, Jonathan and guests explore the advancements in cloud and edge computing, SaaS, iOT and of course 5G.

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