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Hosted by Al Martin, IBM VP of Data and A.I. Development, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.

Making Data Simple Making Data Simple

    • Business
    • 4.3 • 75 Ratings

Hosted by Al Martin, IBM VP of Data and A.I. Development, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.

    Ami Gal, CEO & Co-founder at SQream. We dive deep into Big SQL analytics powered by GPUs, plus the future of compute.

    Ami Gal, CEO & Co-founder at SQream. We dive deep into Big SQL analytics powered by GPUs, plus the future of compute.

    Ami Gal, CEO & Co-founder at SQream.  We dive deep into Big SQL analytics powered by GPUs, plus the future of compute.02:20 Meet Ami Gal04:52 What's in a name? sqream.com08:10 Problem being solved13:53 The secret sauce : data flow16:52 Software or HW for scale20:47 Secret sauce take 225:02 Hadoop, future of27:52 Hybrid cloud31:31 Go-to-market35:09 The next 5 years of compute39:18 Ok, next 20 years44:17 For fun LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/galami Website: sqream.com Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

    • 45 min
    Part 2 - Vinca LaFleur - "It all starts with the ideas and content" and Tips and Tricks to a stellar presentation.

    Part 2 - Vinca LaFleur - "It all starts with the ideas and content" and Tips and Tricks to a stellar presentation.

    Part 2 : Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers. As a writer the West Wing is the dream job. Learn how to embody "It all starts with the ideas and content" - Vinca 00:30 Tricks and tips to a presentation04:14 Speech gotchas07:29 Knowing when you have a hit09:39 How much is delivery11:53 GOAT speechBobby Kennedy in Indianapolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2kWIa8wSC014:49 Gettysburg case study17:11 ChatGPT?20:26 Mental cups26:55 West Wing Writers31:51 Chief34:30 Book recommended most Made to Stick: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Stick-Ideas-SurviveOthers/dp/1400064287 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vinca-lafleur-28909315 Website: https://www.westwingwriters.com/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple &

    • 38 min
    New! "The story is the difference" with West Wing Writer Vinca LaFleur.

    New! "The story is the difference" with West Wing Writer Vinca LaFleur.

    We all need to tell a better story. Meet Vinca LaFleur of West Wing Writers. As a writer, the West Wing is the dream job.  Learn how to embody "The story is the difference". Fascinating and only Part 1.02:28 Meet Vinca LaFleur, the diplomate, wait?!08:25 Politics? Continuous news?10:40 "Hanging" with Bill Clinton18:41 The craft of writing23:53 Not a PowerPoint hater, but...26:53 A writers process (case study) President Clinton at the Mackie Plant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLCBP3o2kOM LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vinca-lafleur-28909315 Website: https://www.westwingwriters.com/

    • 40 min
    {Replay} Iain Thomas (human) and AI write a book on .... What makes us human! Let's hear from Iain Thomas, Group Creative Director, Virtue.

    {Replay} Iain Thomas (human) and AI write a book on .... What makes us human! Let's hear from Iain Thomas, Group Creative Director, Virtue.

    We are recording new episodes for the remainder of the year! This topic seemed very timely with ChatGPT in the news - co-authoring a book with AI.  Part 2 : A different take on technology. Iain Thomas, Group Creative Director, Virtue talks about the book he wrote with AI. Yes with a non-human called "What Makes Us Human". Why do we suffer? What is the meaning of life? Oh boy... 00:00 Writing a book with AI02:56 Has AI provided the meaning of life?07:37 Can AI sell too?07:56 Do we lose our humanity with AI?12:40 The concern : bias14:15 Buy the book. Here's why. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-s-thomas-7838445/ Website: https://product.soundstrue.com/what-makes-us-human/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

    • 21 min
    {Replay} It's always good to be reminded to be bold. Let's hear again from Fred Joyal, author of Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days

    {Replay} It's always good to be reminded to be bold. Let's hear again from Fred Joyal, author of Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days

    This week on Making Data Simple, Fred Joyal. Perhaps you've seen Fred on 1-800-DENTIST commercials. Now, he's turned marketing genius into the art of being BOLD.   Show Notes  02:20 Brand Fred Joyal  19:20 Monetization Strategy  20:58 Boldness is a Super Power  23:18 Just Show Up  26:15 Step Up with Exercises  27:00 Failure's are Steps Up, Take Another Swing 38:50 5 Steps to Lowering Anxiety  41:50 How to Better Network  Find Fred Joyal @ https://fredjoyal.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fredjoyal  Twitter: fredjoyal  Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. Abstract Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Account Technical Leader IBM Technology Sales, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

    • 50 min
    Let's talk data transformation and what makes a great seller with Co-founder and CEO of Coalesce, Armon Petrossian. As more companies move to the cloud the weakness in data transformation is becoming profound.

    Let's talk data transformation and what makes a great seller with Co-founder and CEO of Coalesce, Armon Petrossian. As more companies move to the cloud the weakness in data transformation is becoming profound.

    Let's talk data transformation and what makes a great seller with Co-founder and CEO of Coalesce,  Armon Petrossian.   As more companies move to the cloud the weakness in data transformation is becoming profound.01:15 Meet Armon Petrossian02:21 The problem in being data driven04:28 Introducing Coalesce07:53 Automation defined09:56 The ETL to ELT shift11:54 Typical customer use case12:55 The Coalesce differentiator16:18 Proof of value24:39 Column metadata25:40 Data transformation inhibitors28:17 The future31:52 What makes a great seller LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/armonpetrossian/ Website: https://coalesce.io/ Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

    • 36 min

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4.3 out of 5
75 Ratings

75 Ratings

cmc560 ,

Learn a lot

Really enjoy Al and his guests. Wide variety of topics and I also love the lightning round. My only suggestion for improvement would be the music. Especially the exit portion. It’s way too long and loud and Annoying. Otherwise it is a great podcast. Thanks

ErmaTheLurker ,

Awesome Podcast

This is an EXCELLENT podcast. Give it a listen!

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Worth the listen!!

So glad I’ve found this podcast. Always looking forward to the next episode! Thanks Al!

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