If you’ve got data and care about the planet, this episode is basically required listening. Sustainability isn’t just for reusable straws anymore—it's coming for your data, too. This week, join us as we sit down with Tania Le Voi, AI business development guru from NetApp, to talk about the not-so-glamorous, but oh-so-important intersection of sustainability and your data strategy. 

We break down the challenges organizations face when handling the environmental fallout of the data explosion, brought on by the AI boom—from AI's power and energy drain to supply chain woes, and yes, even the dreaded regulatory headaches. Tania serves up practical and refreshingly blunt advice on how companies can reduce their data footprint, tidy up bloated storage, and say goodbye to those sneaky duplicate files clogging up their systems. 

Trust us, your spreadsheets and carbon footprint will thank you. 

Key Takeaways: 

Check out this interesting read: https://medium.com/intelligent-data-insights/the-ai-sustainability-paradox-balancing-innovation-and-environmental-responsibility-78a3f6a6bf0a 

Learn how NetApp is committed to Sustainability: https://www.netapp.com/esg/sustainability/

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Calling all techies! Our Mekka Williams, Phoebe Goh, and the fabulous Cecile Kellam are here to help you tackle the ultimate data dilemma. Imagine your hybrid AI data pipeline as your messiest closet. There’s stuff lurking on the floor (on-premises), crammed into overhead shelves (cloud), and stuffed in those “forgotten” bins under your bed (edge environments). Sound familiar? 

Cecile Kellam, AI Tech Solutions Expert, joins the dynamic duo to unpack the chaos. They tackle the struggle of finding what you need (data access), making sure everything matches (integration), and locking it up so no one snoops (security). Managing hybrid data is like organizing that closet you keep ignoring—but way more high-stakes. 

Tune in for sharp insights, hilarious analogies, and those “Oh, I’ve totally been there” moments. Whether you’re here to clean up or just peek behind the curtain, this episode is your perfect fit. 

Key Takeaways: 

Unleash the Power of AI with Unified Data Storage Handbook:  

https://www.netapp.com/pdf.html?item=/media/105914-unlock-ai-simplicity-at-scale-with-new-way-to-unified.pdf 

Learn more about AI data management: 

https://www.netapp.com/artificial-intelligence/ 

Check out Google NotebookLM: 

https://notebooklm.google/ 

Join WIT! 

https://www.womenintechnology.org/ 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilekellam/ 

Data wranglers and AI dreamers, listen up - Data chaos is real! Tech guru Mekka Williams sits down with the brilliant (and unflinchingly honest) Phoebe Goh to dissect the wild world of data management for AI applications. This tangle of information doesn’t just complicate processes; it makes accessing and leveraging data for AI applications an uphill battle.

In this episode, Phoebe, our Principal Technical Evangelist, breaks down the common pitfalls organizations face, shares practical strategies to clean up the mess, and explores how to unlock the true potential of data for smarter AI. Whether you’re grappling with disorganized data or simply curious about what it takes to implement AI effectively, this candid conversation will give you a clearer path forward.

Tune in for valuable lessons you won’t want to miss!

Learn more about how to achieve your AI goals

https://www.netapp.com/pdf.html?item=/media/120560-2024-data-complexity-survey-report.pdf

Intelligent Data Infrastructure:

https://www.netapp.com/intelligent-data-infrastructure/

This week’s Cool and Current: Check out Google’s NotebookLM

https://notebooklm.google/

Phoebe Goh LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebegoh/

Mekka Williams LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mekkacodes/

Did you know Amazon gets hit with billions of cyber threats every single day? Yeah, you read that right—BILLIONS. The world of cyber attacks is moving at warp speed and traditional security strategies just don’t cut it anymore. Enter our guest, Sandra Dunbar, Lead for Cyber Resilience Marketing at NetApp... and the ultimate navigator in this chaos. She’s ready to walk you through all things cyber resilience in this episode with our resident tech hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams.  

Sandra says stop looking at storage as backup only - you need a proactive, take-no-prisoners approach. Do you think complexity in modern security tools leaves organizations wide open? Yup, she’s going to break that down. What about AI—friend or foe in this fight? Spoiler alert, it’s both. And those control planes and unified management solutions? They’re coming to the rescue to make your defense game strong and simple.  

And don’t get us started on the skills gap in cybersecurity. It’s a hot mess, but Sandra will tell you about some seriously sharp tech to outsmart the bad guys. If you’re a battle-hardened security pro or an IT leader on the brink, this episode is your lifeline to staying ahead in this wild digital ride. Trust us—you don’t want to sleep on this! 

Key Takeaways: 

Tune in now for a honest and thought-provoking conversation about the future of cyber resilience. 

If you like what you've heard - give us a like, follow, share and download! 

Learn more on how to protect your data: 

https://www.netapp.com/cyber-resilience/resources/

Check out NetApp's Futurum Case Study: 

https://www.netapp.com/media/120378-netapp-cloud-complexity-ai.pdf 

Sandra's Cool and Current: 

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 

Why do 80% of all AI projects fail?  And how can you make sure your project is a winner?  Tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams tell you how to elevate your company’s AI maturity with the right data strategy to unlock your organization’s full AI potential.  

AI can revolutionize businesses, but scaling is still a huge challenge. In this insightful session, Mekka, Director of Innovation and Solutions at NetApp, tackles the tough truths about AI maturity and what steps your company must take to grow. Our dynamic duo gives you the right strategies to overcome common AI challenges, like poor data management, inadequate infrastructure and security. This is a can’t – miss episode! 

Key Takeaways:  

Tune in now to hear how to elevate your "AI maturity" with the right data strategy and unlock the full potential of your organization’s AI investments!  

If you like what you've heard -- give us a like, follow, share and download!  

Test out your AI's Maturity with a quick assessment: 

https://www.netapp-ai-maturity-model.com/

Read up on Scaling your AI Initiatives: 

https://www.netapp.com/pdf.html?item=/media/107000-wp-scaling-ai-initiatives.pdf

Check out Mekka's Cool and Current:

Learn a bit more about Scaling Test Time Compute - https://huggingface.co/spaces/HuggingFaceH4/blogpost-scaling-test-time-compute

When you’re leading your company through a major transformation and need your employees to support you on your journey, this episode is packed with strategies to help you succeed.  

Tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams dive into how a growth mindset and embracing change will impact your personal and business evolution, especially when things may not go your way. And how do you bring your employees along? We sit down with Haiyan Song, EVP and GM for Intelligence Services at NetApp, to uncover what it takes to survive and thrive in today’s fast-changing technology world.  

Key Takeaways: 

Tune in now to learn about the importance of transformation, whether it’s as a business executive or manager leading your troops, improving your own skillsets or managing your personal career.  

If you like what you’ve just heard, please like, share, follow and download! 

Learn the value in an intelligent data infrastructure 

https://www.netapp.com/blog/unlocking-value-intelligent-data-infrastructure/

Haiyan's Cool and Current: 

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson - https://a.co/d/f9yOpxe 

Explore how AI impacts hiring in the tech industry... and when human oversight needs to step in – with tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams in this episode of “The STEMINISTS.”  We guarantee this will help you make your next great hire. 

The power, potential, and pitfalls of using AI shape how you find the best candidate for your open position, while continuing to focus on building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pamela Hennard, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at NetApp at NetApp, joins us to discuss if AI technology is truly finding the right candidates to fill your open positions, and opening doors for new hires who can add value.

And when does human oversight need to step in to keep AI on track? What happens when algorithms inherit human flaws? If you're curious about AI’s role in creating opportunities and hiring the best people, this one’s for you! 

Key Takeaways:  

Tune in now for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about reshaping the future of hiring.  Whether you’re an HR professional, a tech enthusiast, or an advocate for diversity and inclusion, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. 

If you like what you've heard - give us a like, follow, share and download!  

Learn more about AI:

https://www.netapp.com/artificial-intelligence/resources/ 

Work @ NetApp: 

https://careers.netapp.com/search-jobs 

Pam's Cool and Current:

The Body Keeps Score 

https://a.co/d/6gaomPn 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebegoh/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelahennard/ 

Enhancing and amplifying women’s voices, vision and visibility in tech. Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams bring their brilliance, curiosity and passion to every conversation, inviting guests to share personal stories, customer anecdotes, expert advice and insights you’ll want to hear - from thought leadership to business impact.