Making Data Simple
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 362
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
🎙️ Talking Data with Dima Spivak, Director of Product Management, StreamSets {Replay}
Get ready for an insightful conversation on the future of data integration and real-time decision making with Dima Spivak, Director of Product Management at StreamSets.
We cover everythi…
Stop, Start, Succeed: Jacob Hicks on Time Management & Coaching with Guest Host Katherine Mayne
Ready to reclaim your time and live with intention? In this episode, Katherine Mayne sits down with Jacob Hicks, Coach and Speaker, to explore the intersection of productivity and inten…
In case you missed it.... Master the 3 Circles – Focus, Influence & True Leadership with Executive and Leadership Coach, Lynne Snead
Episode Description:
Taking a break doesn’t mean you miss the good stuff. Last year, while I was on a much-needed vacation, I invited one of my favorite coaches back on the mic — Lynne …
Powering the Future: Leadership, AI, and the Next Era of IBM Power with Tom McPherson, GM of IBM Z and LinuxONE and former GM of IBM Power
Episode Description (Show Notes):
Step into the world of IBM Power Systems with insider insights from Tom McPherson, former GM of IBM Power. In this conversation, Tom shares leadership …
🎙 Symbolic AI, QLattice, and Mind-Bending Ideas with Casper Wilstrup CEO of Abzu {Replay}
🎙 Replay Alert: Symbolic AI, QLattice, and Mind-Bending Ideas with Casper Wilstrup
We’re bringing back one of our most thought-provoking episodes! Join us for a replay with Casper Skern …
Streaming the Future: Dr. Sean Falconer, AI Entrepreneur in Residence at Confluent on AI, LLMs, and the Contrarian View
Deep Diving into the future of AI:
Join Dr. Sean Falconer — AI Entrepreneur in Residence at Confluent, software engineering leader, and developer relations expert — for a deep dive into…
{Replay} AI Risks, Ethics & Law — with Christina Montgomery Chief Privacy Officer, General Motors and former IBMer
She’s the legal powerhouse behind IBM’s AI ethics strategy — and she makes law fun.
In this encore episode, we revisit a fan favorite: Christina Montgomery, formerly IBM’s Chief Privacy…
Beyond the Buzz: Mastering Prompts & Agents with Jonathan Mast
The AI Advantage: Get Better Results from LLMs with the Perfect Prompt
On this episode of Making Data Simple, we’re joined by Jonathan Mast, AI consultant and coach at Whitebeard Strate…
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dave Garrison on the Science of Motivation (Part 2)
We’re back with Part 2 of our must-listen conversation with Dave Garrison, leadership strategist and veteran CEO, on what it really takes to unlock performance through engagement.
In thi…
🎙️ The Hidden Cost of Disengagement: Dave Garrison on Leadership That Sparks Innovation
📝 Show Notes:
What if the biggest barrier to your company’s growth isn’t your strategy — but your people’s belief in it?
In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, we welcome Dave Garr…
From 9× Safer Cars to Hallucination-Free LLMs: Inside Sama with Duncan Curtis SVP for GenAI & AI Product + Technology
From Elephant Butts to Ethical AI — Duncan Curtis on De-Risking GenAI at Sama
Episode intro
Duncan Curtis, SVP for GenAI & AI Product + Technology at Sama, has shipped everything from au…
CEO David Hirschfeld of Tekyz on the Startup Lie That’s Killing Your Company. Hint: It’s not about the tech — it’s about the problem you're solving.
🎧 Episode Description:
This week on Making Data Simple, we welcome David Hirschfeld, Founder and CEO of Tekyz. With a background spanning major tech firms and startup trenches, David br…
🎯 Strategic Sales, AI Smarts & Pixar Roots: Ralph Gootee CTO of TigerEye Tells All
This week on Making Data Simple, we welcome Ralph Gootee, CTO and co-founder of TigerEye, a company reshaping strategic sales intelligence with a data-driven edge. Ralph’s journey spans…
In case you missed it....The Future of Risk, Powered by AI with Kathy Stares, EVP of North America at Provenir
🎧 REPLAY ALERT: The Future of Risk, Powered by AI
In case you missed it the first time — we’re bringing back this incredible conversation with Kathy Stares, EVP of North America at Prov…
Part 2: Automation Remix: Observability, IBM Concert & the Next Wave of IT Ops
We’re back for Part 2 of our Automation deep-dive—and the hits just keep coming! Host Al Martin reunites with IBM automation aces Sarah McAndrew (WW Automation Technical Sales) and Vikr…
Automation Unleashed: IBM’s Sarah McAndrew, VP & Vikram Murali, VP Chart the Future
Buckle up—automation is shifting into high gear! In Part 1 of our Automation mini-series, host Al Martin VP WW Technical Sales sits down with IBM insiders Sarah McAndrew (VP WW Automati…
Unlock Mega Thinking: The CEO Mindset for Smarter, Faster Leadership Decisions with Dave Martin—CEO, tech entrepreneur, investor coach to elite CEOs
In this powerhouse episode of Making Data Simple, we welcome Dave Martin—CEO, tech entrepreneur, investor coach to elite CEOs, and bestselling author of Mega Thinking: A Simple, Powerfu…
Inside IBM’s TechXchange: The AI-Fueled Conference Techies Can’t Afford to Miss, with Amy Tennison, VP of IBM TechXchange and Client Advocacy and Graeme Noseworthy, TechXchange Content & Experiences
What makes IBM TechXchange different — and why is it a must-attend for techies? In this episode, we’re joined by two powerhouses behind the scenes: Amy Tennison, VP of IBM TechXchange &…
🧠 Dr. Ruchir Puri on the Next Frontier: Open Models, Smarter AI, and Human-Level Reasoning (Part 2)
👤 About the Guest
Dr. Ruchir Puri is IBM Fellow and Chief Scientist at IBM Research. He’s a master inventor with 70+ patents and decades of leadership in scalable AI, chip innovation, a…
A Masterclass on AI with Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist IBM: From Prompt Engineering to Agentic AI (Part 1)
🎙️ Ruchir Puri (Part 1): From Prompt Engineering to Agentic AI Guest: Ruchir Puri, Chief Scientist at IBM Research
📍 Website: ibm.com/watsonx
🎧 Host: Al Martin, Worldwide VP, Technical…