The Tech Aunties Podcast Seasons 1 & 2

Tech Aunties Season 2 Episode 9 Show Notes

Gaming on the edge

In this episode of Tech Aunties we're diving deep into a specific edge use case with our first international guest, Philip Cote, CTO at Edgegap. We'll discuss the use cases that Edgegap is currently working on, including online gaming and how edge computing is revolutionizing the gaming industry.

Here's a quick episode breakdown:

• Introductions
• How do you move from technologist to CTO of a startup?
• Introduction to Edgegap
• How does Edgegap use edge computing for their clients in the gaming industry?
• What other low-latency use cases does Edgegap solve?
• What has changed in technologies for a solution like Edgegap to be feasible?
• What does the Edgegap architecture look like?
• What are microservices?
• How did helping game studios modernize their titles?
• How does Philip define the edge? Bonus: he describes what the future of the edge may look like.
• What other technical advantages are there to using an edge platform such as Edgegap?
• Does Edgegap use AI?
• Tea Time! What will happen to virtual machines, especially with the VMware Broadcom acquisition?

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Links:

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

https://edgegap.com

https://edgegap.com/blog-en/the-power-of-edge-computing

https://edgegap.com/blog-en/overcoming-latency-unlocking-distributed-cloud-s-performance-for-game-servers

https://edgegap.com/blog-en/reintroducing-edgegap-s-smart-fleet-manager

More about our guest

Philip Cote is a seasoned professional with over two decades of unwavering dedication to the hosting industry. His career has been a journey from technical architecture to the senior manager role. He has been a critical contributor to establishing and optimizing multi-million-dollar hosting facilities, where he has harnessed the power of technology to propel businesses to new heights.

At SAP, Philip served a diverse clientele of hundreds of the biggest eCommerce websites, stretching across the globe. His mission has always been continuously exploring innovative business practices, guiding his clients/partners to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

In his current role at Edgegap, Philip stands at the forefront of new approaches, supporting game studios in crafting cutting-edge experiences for their players. With his expertise in Edge computing, he understands the transformative potential it holds for the gaming industry. By harnessing the capabilities of Edge computing and implementing efficient microservices strategies, he is helping game developers push the boundaries of what's possible, delivering seamless and low-latency gaming experiences that players eagerly seek.

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Responsibility isn't a burden. Actually, it's freedom. Join us as we explore the freedoms that emerge when you take responsibility for your dreams and give yourself permission to succeed.

Sharon Seaberg Nabhan is founder of Sharon Seaberg Coaching: Igniting Joy and Purpose in Women's Lives Through Empowerment Coaching and Neuroscience-Based Strategies. Sharon helps her clients become influential and deeply fulfilled leaders in 10 weeks without sacrificing relationships.

She specializes in helping clients: 

• Lead from a place of influence
• Make imposter syndrome is a thing of the past
• Uncover your unconscious commitments that are keeping you stuck
• Have better job security because you excel at what you are doing
• Authentically lead others from a place of confidence and clarity
• Uncover your unique gifts and talents, so that your career becomes fun and easy
• Be a high achiever, without high stress
• Have sustainable energy and be seen as an invaluable leader
• Absolve the pressure of being perfect and become a creative problem solver. By the end of the program, you will become the leader you were meant to be and have a complete life design and strategies to implement it

Helping accomplished women become influential and deeply fulfilled leaders in 10 weeks without working more and sacrificing their relationships by consciously designing their lives to get what they want.

You can follow Sharon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonseabergnabhan/

Or join a free webinar: Learn the 3 Secrets to Finding Alignment and Unlocking Your Full Potential  Register at this link:  https://webinar.sharonseaberg.com/

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In this podcast, we explore the ethical questions of being a marketer in an economy driven by technology. Melinda leans on her years of experience as a marketer, technologist, and Silicon Valley resident to give us her perspectives on:

• Morals vs. Ethics
• The Marketing and Engineering Relationship
• The Fallacy of 1 to 1 Marketing
• The Ethics, Benefits, and Dangers of Programmatic Advertising
• The Truth About Clicks 
• The Problems with Startup Culture
• And more...

Melinda Byerley is the CEO and founding partner of Fiddlehead Marketing, a virtual data-driven consultancy based in San Francisco. A seasoned Silicon Valley veteran, she has led teams at companies like eBay, PayPal, SecondLife/Linden Lab, and CheckPoint Software. Melinda is a pioneer in marketing analytics and an influencer in data privacy and ethics. In 2022, she refocused her career on AI for Marketing Analytics. Melinda founded and chairs the Data Privacy and Ethics Task Force for the Digital Analytics Association.  A contributing writer, guest lecturer, and host of the podcast "Stayin Alive in Tech," Melinda blends finance acumen with storytelling flair. When not charting the course of marketing's future, she's exploring bridge and snorkeling, or engaging with Claude, her new favorite LLM.

Social:

You can reach Melinda on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindab/

Or at: https://melindabyerley.com/

Substack: https://melindabyerley.substack.com/

You can listen to her podcast at the link below:

Stayin’ Alive in Tech: https://www.stayinaliveintech.com/

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This season we're exploring what's up with "the edge". You hear lots of talk about  it in industry circles, but what is the edge exactly? We're talking to experts, asking tough questions and digging deep into this concept. Join us as we investigate the edge this season! 

In this episode, we look deeper at IoT and the edge.  We'll explore what it takes to successfully deploy IoT devices on the edge, from planning and implementation - and the use cases focus on the US Navy!

Guest: Kori Younger, Sales Engineer Industrial Networking, Security, and IoT at Cisco

Kori is a Federal Systems Engineer at Cisco. After obtaining her Bachelors degree in Business, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity Kori began work at a fast paced Industrial Automation startup supporting the aerospace and defense industry. Here her passion for Industrial Control Systems Security was born. Kori now works as a part of the IOT specialist group at Cisco supporting Federal customers on Industrial Networking, Security, and Wireless technologies.

Kori has a passion for her work supporting critical infrastructure and the growing Internet of Things. She enjoys educating others on the importance of security beyond compliance and the consequences of security incidents in industrial environments.

Kori’s purpose is to help others find their passions in technology helping ensure STEM is a place where everyone has a voice.

You can connect with Kori on LinkedIn. 

Show notes

• Introductions
• How does Kori define edge?
• What is OT, IoT, and IIoT?
• Kori explains some of the IIoT use cases she helps customers with.
• How did Kori get to Pensacola? You're gonna need your tea for this.
• How do IoT devices relate to the edge?
• What is industrial automation, and how does it relate to IoT and Edge?
• What is Industry 4.0? 
• Gina had an auntie moment....
• How does security play into IoT?
• Kori talked about the oldest device she's seen put on the network? What has to happen to get these old machines on the network?
• Kori describes IoT wireless protocols and use cases
• TEA TIME!!! The aunties offer women in tech support to Kori. TL;DR: be bold in being yourself!

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If Gartner has a market guide, edge computing must be a real thing for the enterprise. Or is it? We’ve brought Allyson Klein to episode 5 to help us understand what (if anything) enterprises are doing on the edge 

Our guest: Allyson Klein, Founder and Principal, TechArena 

Allyson Klein’s insatiable curiosity for what inspires innovation drove her to found her first podcast over a decade ago. She has reached over ten million listeners and over one thousand interviews with the industry’s brightest stars.  

Allyson created the TechArena to shine a light on leading edge innovation featuring inspirational stories from the industry and under-recognized voices. She leverages over two decades in the tech sector with executive roles at companies including Intel and Micron to her work. She holds an MBA from Portland State University where she is now a professor in the business school and a bachelors in marketing and management of the University of Oregon. 

Allyson leads The Tech Arena from Portland, Oregon working with both tech titans and breakout stars.  

Show outline/notes 

• Introduction  
• How do you define edge?
• Edge, AI, new chips - how does it all go together?
• Why did we talk about AOL CDs and modems?
• Will IT and business functions create tighter relationships to determine where the value for the business is?
• What is the risk of not exploring new edge use cases?
• Are companies looking at data as innovation?
• What are the critical infrastructure innovations that have enabled the edge? CXL, Chiplets (the salad bar of silicone), etc.
• How do we orchestrate the edge?
• Will edge change refresh cycles?
• Edge will lead to the era of distributed computing.
• Will enterprise compute evolve to meet the more complex needs of edge and distributed computing?
• We all win when technology is diffused.

Near and Far

• Tea Time 

As The Tech Aunties, we try to bring the “Tea” with every episode. This is the part of the episode where we try to bring some new insight or controversy into the conversation.  Find out what Allyson thinks about women breaking out of the stereotypical roles we've traditionally be assigned in tech, and will women be leading the innovations on the edge?

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On the heels of her recent book launch, Dr. Carla Michelle visited the studio to discuss her journey from corporate to the owner. As a Multipreneur, Dr. Carla has the ability to lead and grow multiple business interests. In this episode, she shares many secrets of success, in particular, she discusses how she developed a mindset of expansion. Dr. Carla's expansion mindset enabled her recent business expansion and the introduction of her latest publication, The Free Woman: How To Live Free Everyday. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Woman-How-Live-Every/dp/B0CHLKMWPZ

Dr. Carla Michelle is a business psychologist with a psychotherapy background, motivational speaker, executive & life coach, author, and podcast host. She is the founder of Dr. Carla Inc., CM Coaching & Consulting, based in Los Angeles, California, where she is known for her S.T.R.O.N.G. methodology that has helped leaders, teams, individuals, and other coaches around the world through live, hybrid and virtual keynotes and coaching sessions.

Dr. Carla Michelle draws on her own personal development success and cultivates, strengthens, and propels people toward what they truly desire from life. Dr. Carla advises high-performing men and women on how to lead in business and in life with an understanding of the importance of Strategy, Talent, Resilience, Optimism, and the belief in their life being a requirement and Necessary - to the world (well… at least as a leader, employee or individual contributor).

Dr. Carla understands everyone’s needs are different; therefore, her approach to each client is customized, and the method she delivers is specifically fashioned to meet your specific needs.

Dr. Carla has a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a PhD in Business Psychology – Consulting

She has the privilege of mothering four grown children and is an avid learner who enjoys a real book over a digital one. She loves to laugh and smile a lot and can get lost in social media. If you’re having a pool day or taking a drive to the beach, I would more than likely tag along.

You can reach Dr. Carla on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarlamichelle/

Instagram & Threads: @mscarlamichelle

Or at https://www.drcarlainc.com/

You can listen to The Strong Network Podcast here: https://www.drcarlainc.com/thestrongnetworkpodcast

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Welcome to the first season 2 technical episode on Edge. Edge is one of those technologies that is hard to define, everyone looks at it from a different lens. We'll be talking to experts in the field about how they look at edge, and get their definitions as well!

First up in Natasha Guarav. She's the product manager at Dell that owns Edge Solutions. It was great to hear her take as someone providing edge solutions to customers. 

Let us know what you think about this view of the edge!

Natasha Gaurav
Consultant Product Manager, Dell Technology Edge Business
Accomplished, results-driven product management with a customer first approach, and broad-based expertise in leading effective product strategy, defining product vision, representing the voice of the customer, driving user experience, market opportunities, extensive cross-functional coordination, and revenue growth. She has a demonstrated record of success and achievement, marked by positions of increased influence, authority, and accountability. Recognized with multiple awards and accolades for top performance. 

She says: what drives me is “Innovation” at every front, what keeps me going is the “Opportunity to learn” something new each day, and what keeps me content is “Rising by lifting others around me”.

Contact:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashagaurav/

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Customer Data is a great opportunity for marketing professionals but it's also a great responsibility. Join us and our guest Meg Ugenti as we explore the many ways we can use customer data while maintaining customer privacy. 

Meg Ugenti, Corporate Director of Marketing, Focus USA

Meg refers to herself as a data geek, millennial marketer, and a female C-Level executive who specializes in helping companies connect to their audience. She has built and sustained long-term strategic marketing programs across automotive, healthcare, insurance, e-commerce, and consumer goods verticals, utilizing data intelligence to benefit her clients' online and offline marketing channels. She has established long-term relationships and successful acquisition programs with internationally recognized brands, wholesale agency partners, and small-medium business owners. She is not only responsible for building strategic marketing programs for her clients, but for her company, Focus USA.

Meg is also the founder and host of the Coffee & Conversions video podcast. And Board Member of the Marketing Club of NY.

You can follow Meg on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/megcookfocus/

You can follow her video blog, Coffee & Conversions at this link: https://www.focus-usa.com/coffee-conversions/

The upcoming Coffee & Conversions series discussing connected TV begins on October 18th. You can register on the Coffee & Conversions website.

Information on the Marketing Club of New York can be found here:

https://marketingclubny.org/

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Join us as we take a look back at our favorite moments of season 1 and give you a teaser of the topics you will enjoy in season 2. 

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This week we spoke to Dr Jean Leah-Leah Njoroge Ph. D. about AI use cases and benefits from an experienced data scientist. This was one of the best episodes of the season. AI may be all the rage right now, but there are experienced experts who have been building AI for years. It was refreshing to ask questions about this topic that were answered in such a practical manner!

Show notes:

• Introductions
• Is AI going mainstream?
• What are you doing if you “work in AI”
• Smallest part of AI is the algorithms, biggest is the data and infrastructure
• Data scientists solve problems, and algorithms come into play to get the right data to make decisions
• The use cases come from business problems
• Who owns the data is political – and that can slow things down
• Whoever generates the data owns the data – and has responsibilities related to that data
• Companies that are doing it right have data stewards.
• Companies are learning that data scientists can’t be responsible for all aspects of building an AI program
• Why do 80% of algorithms fail?
• Recommendations to business leaders to make AI successful in providing insights from the data

Jean-Leah Njoroge Ph.D. is a leading voice in Artificial Intelligence. She has led AI initiatives for Fortune 100 corporations and has won many awards for her work in AI. She has held AI leadership roles at Lowes where she was the Director of Conversational AI and at Dell Technologies where she led AI initiatives in global deployment and partner services (GDPS) organization. Dr Njoroge, has been recognized for her ability to work across global functional teams to identify AI opportunities within billion-dollar businesses. She is also an expert in algorithm development, providing thought leadership across the business, helping business leaders align their goals to the data.  

Dr Njoroge has worked for the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS), where she served as Licensing & Commercialization Advisor and she has also had engineering roles with major corporations including, Caterpillar Inc, Huntsman Technology and Praxair Inc. 

Dr. Njoroge holds a Ph.D., in Computational Material Science and Engineering from Texas A&M University, a B.Sc., degree in Chemical Engineering Prairie View A&M University. She, combines her skills and passion for engineering and data science to educate and mentor both students and transitioning professionals in the areas of big data and AI.  She is a fierce advocate for Ethical AI and diversity in STEM fields, and recently, she was named one of the Top thirty Women advancing AI in Texas by Re-Work. 

Connect with Dr. Njoroge  on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannjoroge/

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