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Open Tech Talks is your weekly sandbox for technology insights, experimentation, and inspiration. Hosted by Kashif Manzoor, Tech Evangelist, Cloud Expert, and Enterprise Architect, this Podcast combines technology products, artificial intelligence overviews, how-to's, best practices, tips & tricks, and troubleshooting techniques.
Whether you're a CIO, IT manager, developer, or just curious about technology, Open Tech Talks is for you, covering a wide range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Cloud, ERP, SaaS, and business challenges. Join Kashif each week as he explores the latest happenings in the tech world and shares his insights to help you stay ahead of the curve.

Here's what you can expect from Open Tech Talks:

Interviews with industry experts
Insights into the latest technology trends
Best practices for using technology in your career
Tips and tricks for troubleshooting technology problems
Inspiration to learn more about technology
Subscribe to Open Tech Talks today and start growing your career in technology!

Additional details about the podcast:

The podcast is available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple, and Google.
New episodes are released every Saturday.
The podcast is about 30 minutes long for each episode.
The podcast is free to listen to.

I hope you enjoy the podcast!

The views expressed on this Podcast and blog are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of my current and previous employers.

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Open Tech Talks is your weekly sandbox for technology insights, experimentation, and inspiration. Hosted by Kashif Manzoor, Tech Evangelist, Cloud Expert, and Enterprise Architect, this Podcast combines technology products, artificial intelligence overviews, how-to's, best practices, tips & tricks, and troubleshooting techniques.
Whether you're a CIO, IT manager, developer, or just curious about technology, Open Tech Talks is for you, covering a wide range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Cloud, ERP, SaaS, and business challenges. Join Kashif each week as he explores the latest happenings in the tech world and shares his insights to help you stay ahead of the curve.

Here's what you can expect from Open Tech Talks:

Interviews with industry experts
Insights into the latest technology trends
Best practices for using technology in your career
Tips and tricks for troubleshooting technology problems
Inspiration to learn more about technology
Subscribe to Open Tech Talks today and start growing your career in technology!

Additional details about the podcast:

The podcast is available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple, and Google.
New episodes are released every Saturday.
The podcast is about 30 minutes long for each episode.
The podcast is free to listen to.

I hope you enjoy the podcast!

The views expressed on this Podcast and blog are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of my current and previous employers.

    Empowering Young Readers: AI's Role in Enhancing Reading Skills with Dr. Phil Hickman

    Empowering Young Readers: AI's Role in Enhancing Reading Skills with Dr. Phil Hickman

    Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational technology sector is revolutionizing the learning and teaching landscape. As AI continues to advance, its application within education is not just enhancing educational experiences but is fundamentally transforming the industry. 
    From personalized learning paths to intelligent tutoring systems, AI in education unlocks unprecedented opportunities for students and educators alike, setting the stage for a future where education is more accessible, efficient, and tailored to individual needs.
    In our earlier podcast session 126, we talked to the founders of AI Teacher about how they are using Generative AI for secondary school teachers. 
    In today's enlightening episode, we had the privilege of interviewing the founder of Plabook, a revolutionary educational tool designed to transform how we approach oral reading fluency and comprehension in students.
    Plabook stands out by leveraging advanced speech recognition technology to listen to students as they read, providing instant, personalized feedback and smart recommendations. 

    This innovative platform assesses reading abilities and delves deep into understanding each student's unique strengths and weaknesses through diagnostic reports. These reports are powerful tools for teachers and parents, offering insights to support and enhance the learning journey. Throughout our discussion, we explored Plabook's inception, development, and impact on the educational landscape, uncovering the vision and challenges behind integrating AI into education.
    Episode # 131
    Today’s Guest: Dr. Phil Hickman, Founder / CEO PlaBook Website: PlaBookEducation Linkedin: Dr. Phil This podcast offers invaluable insights into how AI and technology can bridge educational gaps, challenge traditional learning methods, and pave the way for a future where every student has the tools to succeed.
    What Listeners Will Learn:
    In today’s podcast, you’ll gain insights into several key areas:
    Exploring Use of Speech Recognition for Feedback: Discover the role of advanced speech recognition in providing real-time, tailored feedback to students. Understanding the Impact of Plabook on English Reading Comprehension: Gain insights into how Plabook is transforming the approach to teaching and assessing reading fluency. The Journey from Pilot to Validation: Learn about initial testing phases and the validation of its innovative concept. Adapting to Diverse Dialects and Languages: Find out how accommodates the linguistic diversity of its users. The Educational Sector’s Response to AI Innovations: Delve into how new technologies like Plabook are being received and adopted in educational settings. Anticipating Future Educational Innovations: Get a glimpse of potential advancements and changes in the education sector influenced by AI technology. Resources: Website: PlaBookEducation Linkedin: Dr. Phil Meet AI Teacher: The Future of AI in Education Unveiled with Dr Pauldy Otermans and Dev Aditya  

    • 30 min
    Digital Safeguards: Unlocking Cybersecurity Basics with Nick Lorizio

    Digital Safeguards: Unlocking Cybersecurity Basics with Nick Lorizio

    In our connected world, keeping our online spaces secure is a top priority for everyone - businesses, startups, and individuals alike. Today's episode is all about making cybersecurity simple and accessible. We'll cover how to start protecting yourself and your organization, address the need for more skilled professionals, and examine how new technologies make security brighter. Suppose you've ever wondered about the best ways to stay safe online. In that case, this conversation is for you about what it takes to build a career in cybersecurity or how innovation is shaping the future of protection. Let's dive in together and learn how to keep our digital lives safe and sound.
    Before inviting the guest speaker, I will also discuss my experience attending WebSummit Qatar and some of the latest news from the Leap 2024 event in Saudi Arabia.
    We all now must be aware that the consequences of neglecting cybersecurity can be dire, from personal data breaches to large-scale attacks on corporations and governments. I know we hate to keep long-digit passwords, but there is so much happening in the security world that we all need to be extra conscious and take serious steps.
    Episode # 130
    Today's Guest: Nick Lorizio, Founder, AstuteTechnologists Website: AstuteTechnologists Linkedin: NickLorizio The insights into cybersecurity include learning how to bolster security within your organizations and personal digital spaces.
    What Listeners Will Learn:
    In today's podcast, you'll gain insights into several key areas:
    Understanding Security Necessities: Learn why individuals and organizations must prioritize cybersecurity, recognizing the unique challenges each faces and the critical importance of investment in this area for protecting data and ensuring operational continuity.
    Innovation in Security: Learn about the inspiration behind developing a security product, identifying market needs, and how innovative technologies like AI are integrated into cybersecurity solutions to enhance protection and efficiency. Guidance for Startups: Discover tailored advice for startups or those early in product development on embedding cybersecurity measures from the outset, ensuring a secure foundation as they scale.
    Personal Security Strategies: Gain strategies and best practices that individuals can adopt to safeguard themselves in the digital world.
    Addressing Talent Shortage: Explore the current landscape of cybersecurity talent shortage, understand its impact on the industry, and learn about ways to mitigate this issue through education, training, and community engagement.
    Career Growth in Cybersecurity: Receive suggestions for individuals looking to start or advance their careers in cybersecurity, including educational paths, skill development, and networking strategies.
    Foundational Insights: Hear firsthand about the biggest mistakes to avoid as a founder and the key traits to look for when building a team, providing a deeper understanding of the leadership and decision-making process in the cybersecurity sector.
    Resources: Website: AstuteTechnologists Linkedin: NickLorizio Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit Groq

    • 31 min
    Unlocking Customer Loyalty with Web3: An Inside Look with Eric Mchugh

    Unlocking Customer Loyalty with Web3: An Inside Look with Eric Mchugh

    Welcome to today's episode of "Open Tech Talks," where we delve deep into the digital economy's convergence of technology, business, and creativity. Our focus today centers on the transformative wave of Web3 technologies, with a special spotlight on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and how they revolutionize customer engagement and loyalty programs across industries.
    The advent of Web3 has ushered in a new era of digital interaction characterized by decentralized networks, blockchain technology, and a strong emphasis on digital ownership and assets. NFTs have emerged as a groundbreaking concept, offering verifiable ownership of unique digital items through blockchain technology. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting the President of SHOPX, a leading platform at the forefront of integrating NFTs into the retail and e-commerce sectors to create unparalleled customer experiences.
    Episode # 129
    Today’s Guest: Eric Mchugh, President at SHOPX Labs and Chief Growth Officer at Dataing Website: ShopX Linkedin: EricMchugh We'll explore SHOPX's journey within the rapidly evolving landscape of Web3 and e-commerce, understanding how the platform leverages NFTs to empower brands and consumers.
    What Listeners Will Learn:
    In today’s podcast, you’ll gain insights into several key areas:
    An understanding of how NFTs and Web3 technologies create new customer engagement and loyalty paradigms. Insights into the practical applications and benefits of integrating NFTs into e-commerce and retail strategies. Strategies for navigating the challenges of adopting Web3 technologies in traditional business models. Inspiration from successful case studies of brands leveraging SHOPX to enhance customer experience and drive growth. Resources: Website: ShopX Linkedin: EricMchugh

    • 22 min
    Crafting a Mindful Digital Diet through AI with Alex Fink

    Crafting a Mindful Digital Diet through AI with Alex Fink

    In today's digital era, we are bombarded with overwhelming information on our screens daily. This flood of data creates a significant problem: filtering through the massive content to find what truly matters and what should be avoided. We must identify information that captures our interest, enhances our understanding, and enriches our lives rather than just being controlled by the algorithms' contents.
    To tackle this challenge, we must develop strategies and tools that help us efficiently access high-quality, relevant content amidst the constant buzz. It requires a discerning eye to differentiate valuable content from the trivial, ensuring that what we consume contributes positively to our knowledge, well-being, and satisfaction. It is quite a challenging task, and even before making it into a task, there needs to be awareness that, yes, this is the challenge that we as humans are getting content from the algorithms to support the interest of these platforms.
    In addition, promoting digital literacy plays a crucial role in this context. Educating internet users on effectively searching for, evaluating, and engaging with digital content can empower them to make informed decisions about what they read, watch, and listen to online. This knowledge is invaluable in an age where the quality of information can significantly impact our perceptions, decisions, and actions.
    Ultimately, our goal is to transform the challenge of information overload into an opportunity for growth, learning, and enrichment. By leveraging advanced technologies, fostering critical skills, and promoting high standards of content quality, we can create a digital environment where abundant information becomes an asset rather than a hindrance.
    Episode # 128
    Today's Guest: Alex Fink, Chief Executive Officer, OtherWeb Website: OtherWeb Linkedin: Alex Fink From the insightful conversation with the CEO of OtherWeb, listeners will have the opportunity to explore several key questions that illuminate the process of creating a more enriching digital content landscape:
    What Listeners Will Learn:
    What are the 'secret recipes' behind OtherWeb's successful use of AI in personalizing user content over the last two years?
    How does one tackle labeling, particularly in categorizing content by neutrality, tone, and identifying offensive language or hate speech?
    What are the critical characteristics of hiring data scientists and AI engineers to drive innovation and ethical AI development?
    Why is it essential for individuals to be as selective with the information they consume digitally as they are with the food they consume?
    Resources: OtherWeb

    • 39 min
    Web3 Unveiled: Revolutionizing Digital Engagement with Viktoriia Miracle

    Web3 Unveiled: Revolutionizing Digital Engagement with Viktoriia Miracle

    In the dynamic realm of tech innovation, Web3 and blockchain emerge as pivotal forces, heralding a transformative era. These technologies redefine the digital frontier, promising enhanced security, transparency, and a shift toward decentralization in digital transactions. 
    This journey into uncharted territories has challenges, including blockchain's intricate nature, scalability issues, and regulatory landscapes. Further, infusing the hype of blockchain technology by the prominent vendors to not going mainstream technology is another concern. Yet, the advantages are compelling, offering a peek into a future where digital interactions are underpinned by trust, accountability, and open access.

    At their essence, Web3 and blockchain aim to grant users unprecedented control over their digital selves, assets, and data. This movement towards a user-centric web is reshaping industries, from finance to entertainment, emphasizing the need to navigate its complexities and seize the opportunities it presents.
    As we delve deeper into Web3 and blockchain, their potential to remodel our digital existence is evident. Despite facing obstacles, the path ahead is laden with the promise of a digital domain characterized by security, transparency, and inclusivity.

    In today's marketing and innovation frontier, we explore Web3's impact on social networks, content creation, and business communication strategies. We're joined by Viktoriia Miracle, Chief Communication Officer at Cheelee.io, a pioneering startup transforming social media engagement and profit sharing. With her extensive marketing expertise and growth achievements, Viktoriia offers rich insights into effective content creation, public speaking, and customer engagement.
    Episode # 127
    Today’s Guest: Viktoriia Miracle, CCO Cheelee.io Website: Cheelee Linkedin: Viktoriia This episode is a deep dive into the latest marketing and communication trends within the swiftly evolving tech landscape, offering invaluable lessons from a leader at the innovation vanguard.
    What Listeners Will Learn:
    In today’s podcast, you’ll gain insights into several key areas:
    Web2 vs. Web3 Social Networks: Differences between traditional and Web3 social platforms and user adaptation challenges. Content Creation Strategies: The best approach to producing impactful content fueled guest's own marketing agency's success. Marketing Tips for Newbies: Practical marketing advice for startups and solopreneurs operating on tight budgets. Customer Engagement and Feedback: Tactics for engaging customers, soliciting feedback, and refining offerings based on genuine insights. Cheelee.io's Innovative Model: An exploration of Cheelee.io's unique revenue-sharing model attracted over 1 million users in seven months. Resources: Website: Cheelee Linkedin: Viktoriia AI, Authenticity, and Marketing: A Deep Dive with Emanuel Rose

    • 32 min
    Meet AI Teacher: The Future of AI in Education Unveiled with Dr Pauldy Otermans and Dev Aditya

    Meet AI Teacher: The Future of AI in Education Unveiled with Dr Pauldy Otermans and Dev Aditya

    The advent of AI in education is paving the way for a new era of teaching and learning. Digital teachers, powered by artificial intelligence, are making their mark by transforming traditional teaching methods. These AI educators can quickly digest university curriculum content and craft detailed lesson plans, making education more accessible and personalized.
    At the heart of this transformation is the ability of Generative AI to process extensive educational materials swiftly, using advanced technologies to create comprehensive lessons complete with questions and answers. This approach not only streamlines the preparation phase for educators but also ensures that students receive a tailored learning experience. The use of Generative AI in lesson planning allows for adapting content to meet students' diverse learning paces and styles, enhancing engagement and understanding.
    Furthermore, this technology can identify gaps in knowledge, offering additional resources to help students master complex concepts. The efficiency brought by AI teachers means that educational content is always up-to-date, reflecting the latest developments in various fields of study.
    Benefits:
    Personalized Learning: AI tailors lesson plans to cater to individual student needs, promoting a more effective learning process. Efficiency: Teachers save valuable time with AI handling lesson planning, allowing them to focus more on engaging with students. Accessibility: Students can access high-quality lessons anywhere, anytime, making education more accessible to a broader audience. Updated Content: AI ensures the curriculum is current, incorporating the latest information and research into lessons. This innovative approach to education introduces a new dimension of flexibility and efficiency, marking a significant leap forward in how knowledge is delivered and absorbed.
    Welcome to an exciting episode where we introduce Beatrice, the digital human teacher designed by OIAI. 
    Episode # 126
    Today’s Guest: Dr Pauldy Otermans, Academic, Researcher, and HE Leader Dev Aditya, Global Under 30, Innovator & Entrepreneur. Co-founders, Otermans Institute Website: Otermans Institute Linkedin: Otermans Institue What Listeners Will Learn:
    In today’s podcast, you’ll gain insights into several key areas:
    The innovation behind Beatrice, OIAI's digital human teacher, and how it personalizes the learning experience. The process of integrating educational content into an AI teacher using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and training with LLAMA 2. The importance of ethical AI in the context of digital education and how human oversight ensures the quality and integrity of lessons. The concept of Teaching and Learning 3.0 enhances traditional classroom education with AI support for instant problem-solving. The challenges encountered during developing AI educational products and the solutions devised to overcome them. How Teddy AI facilitates engaging and adaptive learning experiences tailored to children's individual learning speeds. Strategies for managing the lifecycle of AI-driven educational products to ensure their relevance and effectiveness in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Resources: Otermans Institute

    • 45 min

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