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Welcome to the season nine premiere of Data Driven, where we kick things off with a thought-provoking deep dive into the world of AI-powered leadership. In this episode, hosts Frank La Vigne, Andy Leonard, and BAILeY are joined by Geoff Woods, bestselling author of "The AI Driven Leader." Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is quickly evolving from a tactical tool that writes emails and automates tasks to a transformative thought partner that can help leaders navigate high-stakes business decisions, develop innovative strategies, and even challenge their own thinking.Geoff challenges the notion that AI is just another tech buzzword and shares real-world stories of executives using AI as a strategic confidant—literally building virtual AI boards featuring iconic figures like Steve Jobs and Warren Buffett. He breaks down his practical CRIT framework (Context, Role, Interview, Task), offering listeners actionable ways to move beyond surface-level AI use and harness its power for exponential personal and business growth.Whether you're a seasoned data scientist, a curious executive, or just someone looking to level up your leadership skills, this conversation will inspire you to reconsider how you work with AI—and how much more you can achieve when you use it as your smartest collaborator yet. Get ready to have your assumptions challenged, your creativity sparked, and your sticky notes filled with new ideas. Let's get data driven!Timestamps00:00 "AI: Your Strategic Cofounder"05:26 Strategic Leadership with AI07:35 "Focusing on 20% High-Impact Tasks"11:07 AI Strategies for Debt Restructuring13:28 AI in Negotiations: Role Play Insights19:01 Mentor in Your Pocket21:52 "Imaginary Advisory Board"25:17 "Starting AI: First Domino Approach"28:33 Coaching Corporate Growth Strategy31:51 Interactive Knowledge Experience35:06 "Becoming an AI-Driven Leader"38:54 "Visionary Super Connector"43:06 Leadership Beyond Technology47:11 Rethinking AI and Strategic Questions49:26 "AI-Powered Strategic Visioning"53:29 "Choosing Growth Over Perfection"56:24 AI Achievements: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
On this episode of Data Driven, we welcome Barr Moses, CEO and co-founder of Monte Carlo, as she delves into the fascinating world of data observability. Join hosts Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard as they explore how reliable data is crucial for making sound business decisions in today's tech-driven world. Learn why a simple schema change at Unity resulted in a $100 million loss and how Monte Carlo is developing cutting-edge solutions to prevent similar disasters. From discussions on ensuring data integrity to the intriguing potential of AI in anomaly detection, Barr Moses shares insights that might just redefine your understanding of data's role in business. Tune in for a podcast that not only uncovers the nuances of data reliability but also touches on the quirky side of tech, like why, according to Google, you should never use superglue to fix slipping cheese on your pizza.Moments00:00 Monte Carlo: Data Reliability Innovator05:45 "Data & AI Observability Engineering"09:42 Data Industry's Growing Importance12:00 Cereal Supply Chain Data Optimization16:03 Data Observability and Lineage19:29 GenAI Uncertainties and Latency Concerns23:17 "Human Oversight in AI Accuracy"24:12 Data Observability and Human Role28:01 Adapting to Customer Language33:29 Data and Security Management Alignment35:20 Data Reliability and Observability Challenges38:17 Automated Code Analysis Tool Launch42:29 Data-Inspired Childhood44:12 Passionate About Impactful Work48:52 LinkedIn Security Concerns Highlighted53:19 "Data Observability Insights"
In this episode of Impact Quantum, we delve into the latest developments that are reshaping the quantum computing landscape. Our hosts Frank La Vigne, Candace Gillhoolley, and Andy Leonard discuss Amazon AWS's announcement of the Ocelot, its first quantum computing chip designed to tackle the critical issue of error correction. They explore whether this innovation is the game-changer the industry needs or merely another milestone in the long journey towards practical quantum computing. The conversation also covers how major technology players like Google, IBM, Microsoft, and significant international efforts, such as those from China, are intensifying the quantum race. Tune in as the team contemplates the potential for collaboration among these giants to build a unified quantum future and debates the complexities and challenges that lie ahead in error correction, thermal management, and more. Whether you're quantum curious, a seasoned expert, or simply here for the engaging insights, this episode promises an intriguing deep dive into the future of computing.Show Notes00:00 Impact Quantum: Tackling Error Correction05:42 "Quantum Market Paradox"07:30 Future of Quantum Computing Debate10:53 Quantum Computing's Impact on Market15:27 Quantum Advances in Computing Impact18:47 Apple Silicon's Shared Memory Advantage20:09 "Quantum Curious: Reviving the Show"25:32 Future Quantum Encryption Possibilities27:40 "Encryption: From Military Tech to Commerce"32:27 Embracing Innovation's Next Steps35:54 Gas Prices Impact Convenience Stores39:18 Quantum Computing: Episode Wrap-Up
In this episode, Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne are thrilled to be joined by Trevor Schulze, the Chief Information Officer at Alteryx. Trevor brings an unparalleled perspective on digital transformation, drawing from his impressive tenure at industry giants such as Micron, Cisco, and RingCentral.Time stamps00:00 "Data Driven: AI & CIO Insights"04:32 CIO's Role in AI Evolution06:50 CIO's Evolving Role with AI11:43 "Embracing Data Democratization"16:24 Democratizing Data Access19:33 "AI Investment and Optimization Cycle"20:55 AI Enhances Tool Configuration Guidance24:42 Breaking Free from Vendor Lock-In27:41 "Unleashing Shadow AI and Technical Debt"31:53 Digital Performance Essential for All Industries34:01 Data Privacy Concerns in AI Use37:30 AI Democratization Challenges for Enterprises42:15 AI Transforming Business Processes43:55 Data-Driven Career Journey47:13 "Building Trust in Data Analytics"52:34 Building Trust in Future Tech
Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne delve into the exciting world of AI and growth marketing with the renowned Lillian Pierson. Lillian, a globally recognized AI growth strategist and author. She shares her unique journey from engineering to data science and her role as a fractional CMO. She provides deep insights into leveraging AI to revolutionize marketing and growth strategies, discusses breaking down the barriers in early data science, and explores the rise of agentic AI. This conversation is filled with valuable knowledge, humor, and a reality check on the evolving tech landscape. Tune in to explore how AI and data-driven approaches are transforming industries and why Data Driven is a top pick for AI enthusiasts.Moments00:00 "Interview with AI Expert Lillian Pearson"04:18 Earning a Professional Engineering License09:21 Evolution of Data Science Disciplines11:08 Career Pivot to Success14:01 Data Strategy and AI Insights19:19 Marketing's Role in Product Growth21:58 Customer Advocacy in Product Development26:16 Exploring AI for Content Automation28:28 OpenAI Trained on My Style30:51 Frank's Podcast Automation Expansion33:22 "Delegation vs. Self-Management Discussion"37:45 Decoupled, Resilient System Communication41:57 Clay-Powered Decision Tech Critique45:41 AI Is Essential in Business49:09 Debating with ChatGPT's Perspectives50:23 Google AI: Generative Podcast Tool56:11 Big Data Fallacies Explored
We all saw it unfold in real time, some of us from our phones, others witnessing the devastation firsthand. Our beautiful, complicated, and geographically vast Los Angeles has been brought to its knees. Our heart goes out to everyone who finds themselves struggling and unmoored through all the types of loss, whether it be family, a home or a neighborhood. As the days have passed, one aspect of this tragedy has kept us going — the extraordinary kindness and generosity of the citizens of Los Angeles. This week, we speak with those affected by the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire, and those who have selflessly stepped up to help. Wendy Escobedo of World Central Kitchen explains how the organization mobilizes — with a little help from chefs and restaurateurs like Roy Choi, Kim Prince, and Greg Dulan — to feed evacuees and first responders. Christine Moore, owner of Little Flower in Pasadena, fought flames in her neighborhood and is now feeding the community while navigating her own displacement. Dina Samson offers perspective on how the fires are impacting LA's already struggling hospitality industry. Teddy and Andy Leonard, owners of The Reel Inn in Malibu, look back on their restaurant, which succumbed to fire after 36 years of selling seafood on the Pacific Coast Highway.
We all saw it unfold in real time, some of us from our phones, others witnessing the devastation firsthand. Our beautiful, complicated, and geographically vast Los Angeles has been brought to its knees. Our heart goes out to everyone who finds themselves struggling and unmoored through all the types of loss, whether it be family, a home or a neighborhood. As the days have passed, one aspect of this tragedy has kept us going — the extraordinary kindness and generosity of the citizens of Los Angeles. This week, we speak with those affected by the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire, and those who have selflessly stepped up to help. Wendy Escobedo of World Central Kitchen explains how the organization mobilizes — with a little help from chefs and restaurateurs like Roy Choi, Kim Prince, and Greg Dulan — to feed evacuees and first responders. Christine Moore, owner of Little Flower in Pasadena, fought flames in her neighborhood and is now feeding the community while navigating her own displacement. Dina Samson offers perspective on how the fires are impacting LA's already struggling hospitality industry. Teddy and Andy Leonard, owners of The Reel Inn in Malibu, look back on their restaurant, which succumbed to fire after 36 years of selling seafood on the Pacific Coast Highway.
Welcome to another episode of "Data Driven," where we dive into the ever-evolving world of data science, AI, and data engineering. Today's special guest is Inna Tokarev Sela, CEO and founder of Illumix. Join hosts Frank La Vigne, BAILeY, and Andy Leonard as they unpack Inna's groundbreaking insights into generative AI, the future of data management, and the intricacies of AI cost effectiveness.Inna reveals the origin of her company's name, "Illumix," and discusses the pressing risks of 2025, particularly the total cost of ownership for managing generative AI. She highlights the inefficiencies of data customization and proposes a shift towards moving AI closer to the data to reduce costs. Through the unique lens of Illumix's approach, Inna explains how they aim to illuminate organizational data by using a virtual semantic knowledge graph based on industry ontologies and business logic.Timestamps00:00 Ina Tokarav Sala: CEO of Illumix, AI readiness pioneer.05:57 ROI and data are crucial for decisions.08:56 Intermediate stage: copilots, insights, static dashboards persist.11:12 Illumax targets structured data market, unlike others.14:29 Bad data skews predictive analytics, causing errors.19:48 Data modeling efficiency increases with virtual assistants.22:33 E-commerce evolution: convenient online shopping preferred.25:27 2025's biggest risk: High generative AI costs.27:07 Focus on domain knowledge and metadata utilization.31:44 Predicting patterns is profound, not crazy.36:09 Industry trends are cyclical, like fashion trends.37:49 Repatriating data due to AI cost efficiency.40:47 Data processing everywhere raises security concerns.45:00 Founder freedom: Experimentation unlike SAP's structure.49:11 I'm considered controversial for being very visionary.52:29 Truth's evolution parallels past technological shifts.54:39 Frank's World: Kids show on recycling, BBC.57:09 Thank you, Ina Tokarev Saleh, for insights.
Joining hosts Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard, Geoff shares insights on the intersection of AI and creativity, the evolving landscape of careers in the age of artificial intelligence, and the crucial balance between innovation and traditional storytelling. We'll delve into AI's role in enhancing emotional connections with audiences, its potential to disrupt traditional media and consultancy services, and the caution needed to maintain authenticity and human touch amidst technological advances.From amusing anecdotes about AI challenges in creative tasks to profound reflections on storytelling, this episode is a treasure trove for anyone intrigued by how emerging technologies are reshaping the arts and beyond. Stay tuned for inspiring discussions, engaging stories, and actionable insights—right here on "Data Driven". Let's get started!Show NotesLinksGeoff's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffthatcher/Moments00:00 Jeff Thatcher revolutionizes experiences with AI innovations.08:56 Storytelling is more important than technology investment.13:38 Football field experience mimicking recruitment video reveal.18:45 AI summaries risk losing creative inspiration.22:21 AI enhances storytelling and client engagement passion.31:49 Collaboration with LLMs enhances content drafting.34:53 We integrated AI and illustrator for Christmas card.43:03 AI empowers creativity, challenges traditional gatekeepers.44:44 Simplicity aids decision-making; avoid complicating stories.51:19 Slow drive through town renewed my soul.56:26 Created AI color library to match teams.01:01:30 Creativity requires discipline, connections, and stimulus.
Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne are joined by experts Baruch Lev and Feng Gu to uncover the complexities and pitfalls of mergers and acquisitions. We'll discuss the controversial "killer acquisitions" in the pharmaceutical industry, which regulators fear stifle innovation and harm public health.Our guests will share insights from their upcoming book, "The M&A Failure Trap," which critiques current acquisition strategies and introduces a unique 10-factor scorecard for assessing potential success. From data analysis on 40,000 mergers over 40 years to the challenges and market trends affecting merger outcomes, we'll explore why up to 75% of mergers fail and how decision-makers often benefit at the expense of employees and shareholders.Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to navigate M&As or a data enthusiast curious about the numbers behind these strategic moves, this episode offers a data-driven look at the forces shaping mergers and their real-world impacts.Show NotesThe M&A Trap Book Link (no affiliate) https://www.amazon.com/Failure-Trap-Mergers-Acquisitions-Succeed/dp/1394204760Highlights00:00 Exploring data science, AI, mergers with experts.04:43 Extensive data-driven analysis of mergers' failures.09:22 Investment bankers pressure companies to finalize acquisitions.11:15 Managers get bonuses for concluding acquisition deals.14:26 Global economy affected; star performers leave.17:32 Mergers often lead to employee departures, layoffs.20:24 Managed data engineering team during Unisys acquisition.26:28 Analogies highlight misapplication of causal thinking.28:58 Complex model reveals hidden variable impact.31:01 Correlation can mislead; avoid single-focus traps.37:14 Comprehensive analysis of acquisitions and their impacts.38:39 Analyzed LinkedIn data on employee turnover trends.41:50 Creative metric developed for private acquisition premium.46:01 Acquisitions are widespread, impacting various industries significantly.52:11 Unique 10-factor acquisition scorecard predicts success.55:45 Deep dive into mergers and acquisitions data.Speaker BiosBaruch Lev is a professor emeritus at NYU Stern School of Business, where he has taught and conducted research on mergers and acquisitions for decades. He worked formerly at UC Berkeley and the University of Chicago. His work has been widely cited in academic and professional circles (over 63,000 Google Scholar citations), and he is a leading authority on corporate finance and valuation.Feng Gu is a professor of accounting at the University at Buffalo and has extensive experience in analyzing the financial aspects of corporate acquisitions. His research focuses on the economic consequences of corporate decisions and has been published in top-tier academic journals.
Andy Leonard, and Frank La Vigne are joined by the innovative Artem Rodichof, CEO of Xhuman. Today's discussion delves into the transformative world of empathetic AI and its potential to reshape our interactions with technology and each other. Artem shares insights from his groundbreaking platform, which creates custom AI personalities that can turn various media forms into interactive, human-like experiences.We'll explore the intersection of gaming and AI, discuss the ethical implications of deep emotional connections with chatbots, and consider how AI-driven interactions might alleviate loneliness and enhance human communication. Balancing technical details with ethical considerations, this episode underscores the dynamic role of AI in our digital future. So, stay tuned as we navigate the evolving landscape of AI-integrated worlds and the profound impact of empathetic technologies.Show NotesHighlights03:24 Introducing Artem Rodichoff, CEO of Xhuman.07:49 Eugenia trained chatbot on deceased friend's personality.10:21 AI bots mimic empathetic, encouraging coworker interactions.13:35 User feedback improves conversation quality over time.19:12 Characters as community managers, NPCs powered by AI.22:08 Gen AI raised technology interactivity expectations significantly.25:45 Future device interactions through natural language.27:49 Devices now resemble Star Trek's interactive computers.33:36 Do chatbot conversations increase Gen Z loneliness?34:46 Chatbots improve communication skills and social interactions.41:07 Banned romantic chats impact lonely users deeply.41:57 AI relationship changes can impact mental health.47:20 Applaud effort; solving black swans is tough.50:48 Social media amplifies our worst traits.51:58 Addressing loneliness is crucial for well-being.56:17 Exploring empathetic AI's future with Artem Rodichorff.LinksArtem's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/art-rodichev/Ex-Human's Website https://exh.ai
Andy's story proves just how global surrogacy can be. Andy lives in Australia and has had two children via surrogacy...each in a different country! First, he shares his experience with having his son via surrogacy in Canada, followed by the story of bringing his daughter into the world through surrogacy in Argentina. He shares the many twists and turns his story took, the differences in navigating surrogacy in both countries and the amazing surrogacy community he's built along the way. He also shares helpful advice for intended parents who might be interested in going down an international surrogacy route. After such a positive experience with the agency he chose for his daughter's surrogacy, Andy now works as a Parent Intake Coordinator for Global Surrogacy Agency, guiding others as they embark on their own surrogacy journeys. ---- Episode Info: Global Surrogacy Consulting Andy's Email: andy@andyleonard.com.au ---- Instagram: @surrotales Email: surrotales@gmail.com
The Deadcast explores the Mars Hotel obscurity “Money Money” & goes on the Dead's mayhem-filled Europe ‘74 tour, including a long look at the extended jams & Seastones sets performed with Ned Lagin.Guests: Ned Lagin, Elvis Costello, Andy Leonard, Richard Loren, Steve Brown, John Perry, Ben Haller, Andy Childs, Uli Teute, Paul Matulic, David Lemieux, Brian Kehew, Rebecca Adams, Shaugn O'Donnell, Brian Anderson, Michael KalerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this exciting episode, Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard sit down with Aviad Harell, managing partner at Team 8, to explore the transformative power of technology in today's business landscape. Aviad shares his mission to eliminate day-to-day bureaucracy and leverages technology to automate processes, drawing from his vast experience in the tech industry. Beyond business, Aviad reveals his passion for traveling in South America and his book recommendation, "The Mom Test," which acts as a guide for proper idea validation.As the conversation unfolds, we explore how venture capital has evolved from a hobby to a disciplined, professional field, much like the maturity models in software development. Aviad details Team 8's innovative approach to venture capital, partnering with founders early in their journey, sometimes before even fully forming ideas. This unique model includes building a robust support system of 85 professionals to ensure the success of the startups they invest in.Discover the importance of critical thinking, loving the problem more than the solution, and the journey from idea to execution. Hear Aviad's insights on why execution is more crucial than the original idea and his belief in adaptability, quoting the famous military adage, "No idea survives contact with reality."Show Notes04:56 Founders seek validation, partners provide early support.07:57 Teammate model founded on deep cybersecurity understanding.10:51 Query about venture capitalist process's modernization and perception.15:28 Entrepreneurship challenges led to significant personal growth.19:07 Unintended tech consequences changing finance and daily lives.22:47 Interested in different applications of agile methodologies.27:22 Fascinating insights into approaching venture capitalists today.30:31 Passion for skill, idea improvement, crucial teamwork.31:23 Seek advice, consider other ideas, and collaborate.36:26 Entrepreneur becomes angel investor, supports Tel Aviv.37:52 Considered new company, resisted VC, became investor.43:58 Automating bureaucracy, taxes, and legal document review.47:53 Focus on problem, not solution; meaningful feedback.50:38 Data-driven episode with Aviad Harrell from Team 8.
The Deadcast explores Phil Lesh & Bobby Petersen's “Pride of Cucamonga” (featuring lost lyrics & session pedal steel player John McFee), the Dead's August ‘74 east coast trip (with Ned Lagin & an extended stop at Roosevelt Stadium), & the band's decision to take a road hiatus.Guests: Ron Rakow, Ned Lagin, Alan Trist, Richard Loren, Richie Pechner, Andy Leonard, Steve Brown, John McFee, Ira Kaplan, Gary Lambert, Steve Silberman, Ihor Slabicky, Todd Ellenberg, John Potenza, David Lemieux, Brian Kehew, Nicholas MeriwetherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard dive deep into the world of developer advocacy and data observability with special guest Chris Cooney from CoreLogix. From discussing the evolution of Microsoft Evangelism to the intricacies of data retention and real-time decision-making, this conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of AI technology, the importance of community in software engineering, and the challenges of connecting with engineers at trade shows.Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, advocacy, and data engineering in this insightful episode featuring Chris Cooney on "Data Driven".New Season Means a New Theme SongLet us know what you think! Don't worry, we will use a shortened version for future shows. We were just so excited to get to Season 8!Show Notes03:54 Experienced engineer transitioned into leadership in technology.07:40 Dan delivers insightful speech on tracking activity.12:33 Developers must adapt to new technology continually.13:45 Conference talk success measured by engagement metrics.17:15 Uncertainty about outcome of video creation.20:00 The trend in the field is evolving.25:45 Retain all data, use case-driven storage. Avoid rehydration.27:11 Core principles: smart data science, streaming architecture.32:34 Efficient streaming processes allow for easy scaling.36:16 Instantly triggered alarm blocks malicious IP addresses.37:22 Enormous architecture demonstrates remarkable data management practice.42:13 Struggle with learning Arabic dialect using AI.44:41 Language differences reflect cultural and historical influences.47:55 Regularly listens to audiobooks, recommends "Team Topologies" and "Team of Teams."51:32 Data-driven podcast season 8 debut summary prompt.
From the Mars Hotel 50: Scarlet BegoniasExplore “Scarlet Begonias,” from its trans-Atlantic origins (including the Dead's surprising Bob Marley connection) to Cornell '77 & beyond, featuring the Wall of Sound's stop at the Hollywood Bowl (with more unheard Owsley Stanley) & a visit from Vampire Weekend's Chris Tomson.Guests: Chris Tomson, Donna Jean Godchaux MacKay, Trey Anastasio, Alan Trist, Ron Rakow, Lee Jaffe, Courtenay Pollack, Andy Leonard, Steve Brown, Richie Pechner, Jim Sullivan, Geoff Gould, David Lemieux, Brian Kehew, Nicholas Meriwether, Steve Silberman, Nick Paumgarten, Brian Anderson, Shaugn O'Donnell, Michael Kaler, Steve Hurlburt, Andrew Shields, Nick RubinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Deadcast explores “China Doll,” perhaps the most delicate Dead song, the innovative studio techniques pioneered for From The Mars Hotel, the formation of Round Records (& the making of Jerry Garcia's sophomore solo album), & the infamous Wall of Sound test at the Cow Palace.Guests: Elvis Costello, Ron Rakow, Richard Loren, Andy Leonard, Richie Pechner, Steve Brown, Michael Parrish, David Gans, Steve Beck, David Lemieux, Brian Kehew, Shaugn O'Donnell, Brian Anderson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, our Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne sit down with Ronen Dar, the co-founder and CTO of Run AI, to explore the world of artificial intelligence and GPU orchestration for machine learning models.Ronen shares insights into the challenges of utilizing GPUs in AI research and how Run AI's platform addresses these issues by optimizing GPU usage and providing tools for easier and faster model training and deployment. The conversation delves into the concept of fractional GPU usage, allowing multiple workloads to run on a single GPU, making expensive GPUs more accessible and cost-effective for organizations.LinksRun AI https://www.run.ai/Acquired Podcast Episode on Nvidia https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/nvidia-the-machine-learning-company-2006-2022Show Notes04:40 GPU technology enabled for cloud AI workloads.07:00 RunAI enables sharing expensive GPU resources for all.11:59 As enterprise AI matures, organizations become more savvy.15:35 Deep learning, GPUs for speed, CPUs backup.16:54 LLMs running on GPU's, exploding in market.23:29 NVIDIA created CUDA to simplify GPU use.26:21 NVIDIA's success lies in accessible technology.28:25 Solve GPU hugging with quotas and sharing.31:15 Team lead manages GPU quotas for researchers.35:51 Rapid changes in business and innovation.40:34 Passionate problem-solver with diverse tech background.43:38 Thanks for tuning in, subscribe and review.
In today's episode, the hosts Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard are joined by the expert in location data and machine learning, Max Sklar. Max shares insights from his decade-long tenure at Foursquare, delving into the company's evolution, gamification features, the challenges faced in the local search space, and his early interest in location data. The conversation explores the enduring relevance of foundational tech concepts, the cyclical nature of technology trends, and Max's personal journey into data and machine learning. Max also discusses his podcast, "The Local Maximum," and his diverse interests, including abstract math papers and a project rewriting the US Constitution. Join us as we dive into a thought-provoking discussion about AI, data science, and the ever-evolving world of technology with Max Sklar.Show Notes00:00 Foursquare split, confused but loved the concept.04:29 Rewards program failed due to lack of scalability.08:44 Early career in New York City's tech boom.13:05 Foursquare uses phone data to track locations.16:25 Models analyzed data to improve sentiment analysis.20:02 Data pipeline technology used for real-time deployment.20:54 Python written code, comparing different languages used.24:17 Navigating reinvention in a changing world.29:38 Joined wireless generation, now known as Amplify, as a software engineer.31:53 Machine learning brings data to life.34:26 Using OpenAI API to create interactive content.40:03 Technology enables limitless creativity and storytelling potential.42:12 Enjoys volunteering in underserved communities around the world.44:36 Extensive library and website featuring various projects.47:48 Please subscribe, rate, and review our podcast.
In this episode of Data Driven, our Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne are joined by Chris McDermott, VP of Engineering at Wallaroo.AI. Together, they explore the challenges and advancements in the ever-evolving world of machine learning and artificial intelligence.From the importance of ongoing care for machine learning models to the rise of edge computing and decentralized networks, they touch on the critical need for flexibility and data privacy. Chris shares his insights on the technical challenges of AI and ML adoption, as well as his unique career journey. They also discuss the evolution of technology and the potential future impact of these innovations.Join us for a deep dive into the world of AI, technology, and the future of machine learning with Chris McDermott on this episode of Data Driven.Show Notes00:00 Exploring AI, data science, and data engineering.06:20 Training and inferring are different stages.08:12 Legacy AI doesn't require neural networks or GPUs.12:09 Machine learning models require consistent care and monitoring.15:10 MLOps merges skills, breaks down silos, collaborates.16:47 Prefer MLOps to avoid namespace collision. DevOps parallels original Star Wars plot.20:27 Internet-scale operations require automation and resilience.24:13 Challenges of integrating AI into business processes.28:03 New push for edge computing in technology industry.32:05 Edge technology critical, discussed in government tech symposium.34:50 Navigating from SendGrid to Twilio simplified processes.36:15 First foray into data, growing knowledge.39:33 Technology evolves, builds complexity over time.44:41 Book recommendation: "Seeing Like a State" by James C. Scott discusses legibility and centralization of power in society.46:28 Predictable tree farming fails due to ecosystem complexity.Speaker BioChris McDermott is a software engineer and entrepreneur who is passionate about creating products that make machine learning more accessible and manageable for users. His focus is on developing a platform that allows for easy deployment and management of machine learning models using any framework and on any architecture or hardware. He believes that current solutions in the market force users into a specific platform, and he aims to provide a more flexible and efficient alternative. With a strong belief in the potential of his product, Chris is dedicated to making machine learning more accessible and user-friendly for people across various industries.
In this episode, your hosts Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne dive headfirst into the world of open source, decision making, and the unfolding drama surrounding OpenAI. From sarcastic responses to holographic displays, we've got it all covered! Join us as we discuss the potential consequences of dependencies, community protests leading to change, and the recent issues with OpenAI. We'll also explore the importance of open source in AI and share some intriguing insights on Sam Altman's return to the company. With a sprinkle of tech industry gossip and even a potential Netflix adaptation, this episode is a must-listen. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be data driven!Show Notes02:42 OpenAI, Thanksgiving break, intense year, household name.10:35 3-day conference with nightly events, pre-conference presentations.14:09 NVIDIA, OpenAI, Elon Musk, open source.21:07 "Doubts arise about OpenAI's dependence and transparency."24:55 Regulations and transparency warranted for research.29:57 OpenAI lacked options to protest, unlike Node.36:52 Teams invite, alternative to costly Calendly.42:04 Product shelved, lack of promotion, open source alternatives.44:06 Insufficient hardware led to new AI venture.48:55 Artists use online art to fight scraping.55:37 Costs exceeded expectations, customers pulling back, database snapshot unavailable.01:03:42 Happy Thanksgiving from the Data Driven Podcast.
In today's episode, hosts Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne catch up on their recent activities, including Frank's presentations at the Red Hat Summit Connect. They discuss the event and the focus on AI and government agencies. Frank also shares his experiences with a new product called Ansible Lightspeed with Watson code assist, which is enhancing the use of large language models.Moving on, Andy and Frank talk about their home lab projects. They both express their excitement for building a powerful system that allows them to explore AI capabilities locally. While Andy's lab is focused on AI, Frank is delving into the world of Red Hat OpenShift and containers to expand his knowledge. They discuss the importance of hands-on learning and the practicality of setting up a home lab.The conversation takes an interesting turn as they discuss Andy's initial miscalculation with the GPU size and his daughter starting college, leading to budget changes. Frank shares his hardware journey over the past year, including his experience with the Apple Silicon M2 computer and its incredible performance.Tune in to this episode of "Data Driven" to hear more about the Red Hat Summit, the latest developments in AI, and the adventures of building a home lab. So grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and get ready to dive into the world of data-driven insights!LinksRed Hat OpenShift AI in Higher Education Webinar https://qrcodes.at/aidata-edu-webinar-oct19Show Notes[00:00:45] Red Hat holds an annual summit, usually in Boston, featuring sessions for developers.[00:05:16] Recounting difficulty using AI engines, but eventually having success. Mistake of underestimating GPU capacity.[00:07:08] This 8 gig memory is supernatural, like a cool oasis at a conference.[00:09:48] The text discusses trying different operating systems on an old device, including Fedora and Chrome OS Flex.[00:15:17] This machine has 96 gigs and can run multiple VMs.[00:17:12] The author plans to install Hyper V on Windows Server to run multiple Linux VMs, eventually migrating to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. They are waiting for a developer license key.[00:19:46] The person is setting up a NAS to store and access files from different devices. They currently use OneDrive as a temporary solution.
Welcome back to another episode of Data Driven! In today's episode, we have a special guest joining our hosts Andy Leonard, BAILeY, and Frank La Vigne. We are thrilled to have Piero Molino, an expert in declarative ML, sharing his insights with us.We'll be diving into the world of generative AI and exploring the two types of companies when it comes to adoption. Piero highlights the advantages and limitations of using APIs for quick solutions, shedding light on why owning the entire stack and platform is the next phase for companies.Speaker BioPiero Molino, a renowned researcher and engineer, has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. He previously worked at Uber as one of the founding members of the Uber AI organization, where he spent four years conducting research and developing applications. During his time at Uber, Molino created Ludwig, an open source project that has become a foundational technology for many companies, including his own. Ludwig is recognized as one of the first machine learning systems that offer clarity and transparency. Molino's innovation and expertise have positioned him as a leading figure in the advancement of AI technologies.Show Notes[00:01:07] Ageing well thanks to healthy lifestyle changes.[00:05:52] Declarative configuration for creating AI pipelines.[00:10:14] Built tool to streamline machine learning projects, shortened development time from a year to a week.[00:13:14] Deploying machine learning models should be easier.[00:19:42] Declarative ML: Trendy or in need of explanation?[00:23:40] Shortcut solutions may work, but lack knowledge. Building custom data models can be costly. Differentiation and progress with new product, Bradybase.[00:27:16] Customizable, automated solution between build and buy.[00:30:40] Larger organizations have a spectrum of machine learning applications, with some being more impactful than others. Evaluating the feasibility of smaller applications can be costly. Having a tool to test applications quickly would be beneficial. Uber had a similar experience with self-driving cars being the highest priority.[00:35:08] First-time CEO experiences changing priorities and challenges.[00:37:47] New breed of generative eye tools; interactive applications; computer graphics and machine learning; improved animation in sports.[00:41:04] Difficulty connecting transportation dots, still unresolved.[00:44:12] Audible super premium account for book recommendations. Eye-opening books on goals and time.[00:47:35] Encourage checking out predibus. Thanks for listening.
In this episode of Data Driven, Frank and Andy Leonard are joined by guest speaker Lauren Maffeo to discuss data governance from the ground up. The conversation revolves around the importance of data governance in relation to generative AI, copyright infringement, and protecting consumer rights.They explore topics such as the need for proactive cybersecurity measures, the challenges faced by startups in implementing data governance, and the cultural transformation required for successful implementation.Overall, it is a thought-provoking discussion that provides insights into the complexities and potential solutions related to data governance in today's data-driven world.Moments00:05:49 Civic Tech serves the public through technology.00:07:50 Data governance: a holistic, cultural business strategy.00:12:25 Data as tangible asset, managing as product.00:14:38 Implementing data governance: start small, connect to business.00:20:34 Data growth, lack of management, legislative progress. Clear framework for data quality needed.00:25:14 Startups prioritize innovation for survival. Large industries restrict innovation due to regulation. Motivations and context are key in governance.00:28:54 Data governance and copyright infringement in generative AI. The future of consumer rights and cybersecurity.00:33:44 Encourage caution with sharing proprietary information00:36:36 Bias in AI and data governance intertwined. Risk reduction, troubleshooting. Not all intent is negative. Challenges in data work solvable. Nonprofits and cybersecurity models for governance.00:40:38 Encouraging shift in conversation about data governance.00:44:34 Data found me, sparked interest in AI.00:49:20 Technology saves time, allowing for more productivity.00:54:03 Adopting foster pets: fun without long-term responsibility.00:55:57 Connect on LinkedIn, visit Pragprov.com, feedback welcome.
Nnedi Agbaroji and Andy Leonard from Trouble in The Streets talk about the Nigerian Community in Houston she grew up in, the Phoenix community he grew up in, how it formed their tastes, and how their individual paths led to finding each other in Austin and building their band. Recorded at Arlyn Studios and hosted by Karl Anderson.
Salty deep fried bits of sunshine - chips, crisps - you may have eaten a few during lockdown. Apparently the Australians did too. Now Nelson-based company Proper Crisps is expanding further across the ditch, opening a manufacturing plant in the Yarra Valley near Melbourne, to make tailor-made crisps for the local market, with Aussie spuds to boot. Andy Leonard, general manager for Proper Crisps, talks to chip lover Lisa Owen.
In this episode, Frank and Andy welcome our first guest to the show. Dr Mark Jackson is a Quantum Evangelist at Cambridge Quantum Computing, which may just be the best job title I have ever heard. This episode is entitled "What and Why Quantum Computing?" and is rated one and a half Schroedingers. It could be 2 Schroedingers or just one. You will have to observe the entire episode to collapse the wave function. LinksCambridge Quantum Computing https://cambridgequantum.com/ Transcript 00:00:00 BAILey Hello and welcome to impact quantum. 00:00:02 BAILey A podcast about quantum computing for developers and engineers. 00:00:06 BAILey In this episode, Frank and Andy welcome our first guest to the show. 00:00:11 BAILey Doctor Mark Jackson is a quantum evangelist at Cambridge Quantum Computing, which may just be the best job title I have ever heard. 00:00:19 BAILey This episode is entitled what and why Quantum Computing and is rated 1 1/2 Schrodinger's. 00:00:26 BAILey It could be. 00:00:27 BAILey Two Schrodinger's or just one. 00:00:29 BAILey You will have to observe the entire episode to collapse the wavefunction. 00:00:33 BAILey Now on. 00:00:34 BAILey With the show. 00:00:36 BAILey But first, here's some dubstep. 00:00:47 Frank Hello and welcome to impact quantum. 00:00:51 Frank The podcast where we. 00:00:52 Frank Explore this new. 00:00:53 Frank Field of quantum computing from an engineer's perspective. Maybe you're a software engineer. Maybe you're a data engineer. 00:00:59 Frank But you keep hearing about this thing called quantum computing, which is going to change everything. 00:01:04 Frank And I happen to believe that it will change everything, and to that end I. 00:01:07 Frank Hey I have my trusty co-host from data driven. 00:01:11 Frank With me Andy Leonard. 00:01:12 Andy Hey Frank, thanks for for bringing me along as folks will quickly learn, you know way more about quantum computing. 00:01:20 Andy Than I do. 00:01:21 Andy So I guess I'm just here for my pretty faves. 00:01:24 Frank Of course, of course we are. 00:01:25 Frank Actually recording this in video on teams, but come with me with us for the first time in impact quantum history. 00:01:33 Frank We have a guest and it's Doctor Mark Jackson. 00:01:36 Frank Uh, who has probably the coolest job title I have heard in about a decade or two? 00:01:43 Frank Welcome to the show. 00:01:43 Frank Mark, you're our first guest ever. 00:01:45 Dr. Mark Jackson Thank you Frank. 00:01:46 Dr. Mark Jackson Thank you Andy. 00:01:47 Dr. Mark Jackson It's great to be here. 00:01:49 Frank Uh, so as Andy said, you know, I do. 00:01:52 Frank When I you know I would use the term knows more as a very relative term part of the if you're listening to the show and you've listened to the archives. 00:02:01 Frank Part of the reason why we haven't had a lot of shows is because I really kind of hit my cerebral limit at the time to talk about so. 00:02:09 Frank Given that quantum is still a relatively new field and there's a shortage of experts in the field, but I think you know we were. 00:02:17 Frank I was blessed to get in contact with Mark where we can talk about kind of this with an expert because he's a quantum evangelist. 00:02:27 Dr. Mark... Support this podcast
In this episode, we turn the microphones on ourselves on more time and ask the questions we ask (almost) all our guests to our favorite data engineer, Andy Leonard.
Connection Conversations: Hospitality with Andrew Leonard Overview: Host Anna Fuhrmeister interviews Andrew "Andy" Leonard over the affects and changes in the hospitality industry due to COVID-19 the past year and for upcoming travel seasons. Running time: 7:02 minutes EDITOR'S NOTE: The following transcript has been edited for clarity. Anna Fuhrmeister: Welcome to the TCC Connection. I'm your host, Anna Fuhrmeister. On this episode, I have a special guest, Andy Leonard, who recently graduated from Lynn University with a bachelor's degree in hospitality. On this episode, we will discuss how hospitality has [been] affected by COVID-19 as well as [the] individuals who work in the industry. So, Andy, welcome. Thank you for having me. So, Andy, how did you get involved in hospitality? Andy Leonard: So, it started when I was a lot younger, I used to watch all the cooking shows House Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, and I watched hotel impossible all those shows, it started getting on the track of hospitality, as well as going to hotels experiencing what they offer to the guests and making them feel comfortable. It's how I got started in the field. Nice. Okay, it's pretty cool. And could you just like describe what the industry like was like prior to 2020? So, the industry prior to 2020, we have to look back after 9/11, we have to take back how the travel industry and hospitality industry has changed as focus more on security and tightening up personnel and making sure all the guests feel comfortable while traveling. And having them feel like they have a sense of security, or more hotels or heightened security and security guards, putting more protection in line with them, so that they feel comfortable while arriving. And as much as technology has changed as well, we've been able to use Apple Pay chips and credit cards now so people can pay easier and quicker. So, it's been a more effective system over the coming years. That's pretty interesting. Are you still able to work in the hospitality industry during the pandemic? Yes, I'm still working in the hospitality industry as a guest service agent right now at a hotel in Delaware. Now to the people who are looking to get into the hospitality industry at the moment during this whole pandemic: I say keep reaching out to the hotels, and they're always looking for people to hire, no matter what they're looking for people to work during Christmas break, even though [in] the slow season, they're always looking for people to hire. I think it's a great industry. It's growing. It's one of the brilliant industries in America, it could be used basically anywhere in the world. So, I think it's a great way to build up connections and a great way to build up people meet new people explore how they see the world and how they see the culture of the hotel and get to know the coworkers, get to know your house keepers, get to know your general manager, because those are going to help the foundation of networks to build [and] to get you into a longer career in the field. What are some of the changes made at your workplace in order to adjust? So, I’m at a fairly small hotel, it's about 72 rooms. So, what we have to adjust is how we do our housekeeping pretty much we don't do stay-over cleaning anymore, where they go in and change your bedding and all that we decided to do a refresher which is basically make your bed, redo your bathroom and take out the trash. That's pretty much it. We have cut out our breakfast, but we have done it to be breakfast to go bags. And all employees are required to wear masks throughout the entire time and washing your hands. And we have provided - we're making the coffee behind the front desk as just for cross contamination issues, just to be safe with gloves as always to be protective. We have hand sanitizers throughout the whole property to make sure that everyone keeps their hands nice and clean and sanitized throughout the workspace. Have working hours been affected at your job? It has been up and down at the moment we are in a bit of a slow season we're going to “heads and beds.” Our rates are so low that we're again, we're trying to get more people into the hotel so we can sell more rooms at the moment we've had peak. So, we have three times been reached 100% occupancy rate, which is great. And we've been getting a lot of sports teams, it's been helping us throughout our work, which is good and gorgeous and we’re a hotel in the middle and on a highway near a highway, which is incredible. We stick out like a sore thumb which is great. When people come in, we greet them, and they feel comfortable coming in and staying at our property. Are there any major changes in place staff wide? Staff wide. Speaking of that, we just got bought by a new management company called New Port Hospitality Group. So, we just got to do a whole rehire process. And that means that some of our housekeepers have been cut out due to the fact that they didn't have the right paperwork and all that. So that's why we were short on housekeepers, and we're looking for housekeepers at the moment. Which is good for us because that means we're getting more people and we're getting more interested. And same thing with our sister property. That's about 20 minutes south from us, they had to get rid of their entire housekeeping staff as well. So, it's been it's been a massive change throughout our entire works for us. But it gives us time for us to grow and build a stronger community of housekeepers as well. That's pretty cool. It's interesting. Yeah. From a hospitality standpoint, is there anything you want a client, the consumer or the general public to know? It’s okay to travel. But be very cautious of the travel advisories from each state, it varies from each state, make sure that you're fully aware of what travel advisories are, make sure that you're following the regulations and restrictions that are placed in each state. So that you're following the proper guidelines from [the] CDC. And making sure that you're following everything that's being presented to you. Make sure you have all the facts and make sure you go to the government website and make sure you follow all this information for that it will give you the best benefit when to travel and how safely to travel. [Is] there anything else you would like to add? I’d like to add that no matter how grim it seems right now, in the hospitality industry, there are places that are still hiring, and we are looking for more people. It's a great industry. I know there's a lot of young people who want to get into the industry and ready to work. But that's good, because we are looking for new people, all these to get into this industry, and make sure that they're fully ready to be prepared to be in a post COVID world and see how it differs from being in a post 9/11 world. It's going to be a major difference between those two. We're going to get a lot of comparisons between those two, which is going to be an incredible thing to see and see how the difference is going to be. Well, Andy, thank you for joining me today. Again, our guest Andy Leonard and I'm your host, Anna Fuhrmeister at the TCC Connection. To discover us more on our website at TCC Connection.com. and visit us on our social media on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks again for listening and stay safe. Thank you.
In this episode, Frank and Andy speak with Dan Burcaw on Entrepreneurship, Using AI to Stop Customer Churn, and Deploying Code onto Nuclear Submarines. Linkshttps://www.namiml.com/ Show NotesComing Soon TranscriptThe following transcript is AI generated. 00:00:00 BAILeY Hello and welcome to data driven. 00:00:02 BAILeY The podcast where we explore the emerging fields of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. 00:00:09 BAILeY In this episode, Frank and Andy speak with Dan Burke or Dan is a serial entrepreneur who has founded four companies each on the forefront of a major technology wave, open source software, the smartphone. 00:00:23 BAILeY Cloud computing and now machine learning. 00:00:26 BAILeY Currently he leads Nam Eml, a company focused on helping app developers start and grow mobile subscription businesses. 00:00:34 BAILeY If you follow Frank and or Andy on social media, you certainly have heard them bang on about their secret project. 00:00:41 BAILeY I will drop a one word hint here foreshadowing. 00:00:45 BAILeY Now on with the show. 00:00:48 Frank Hello and welcome back to data driven. 00:00:50 Frank The podcast where we explore the emerging fields of data science machine learning, an artificial intelligence, and if you like to think of data as the new oil, then you could consider us Car Talk. 00:01:02 Frank Because we focus on where the rubber hits the road. 00:01:05 Frank So with that as my guest on this pandemic road trip, that hasn't happened. 00:01:13 Yeah. 00:01:13 Frank By my copilot here is Andy Leonard. 00:01:16 Frank How you doing Andy? 00:01:17 Andy Hey, I'm doing pretty good Frank how are you? 00:01:20 Frank I'm doing well, I'm doing well. 00:01:21 Frank I had a kind of an architecture session this morning, so that went really well. 00:01:27 Frank It was. 00:01:28 Frank It was an interesting conversation and I love doing those. 00:01:31 Frank Those are always fun. 00:01:32 Frank How about? 00:01:32 Andy Yeah. 00:01:33 Andy Yeah, so I'm proofing the next book. 00:01:36 Andy Proofing is the absolute last chance to remove all of the typos I've left in. 00:01:42 Andy As I've gone through the last three full edit sessions and there's still some there. 00:01:47 Andy Frank, I'm convinced that the next book is going to have, you know, have a fair share of those. 00:01:52 Andy What I'm really concerned about. 00:01:54 Andy Is making sure that the demos work an yeah that's you know it's it's tedious and it's the LastPass so you know it's like is this over yet? Yeah, I'm sick and tired of reading this guy's writing and it's me so. 00:02:10 Andy Yeah no. 00:02:10 Andy But yeah. 00:02:12 Frank That was the hardest part. 00:02:13 Frank People asking. 00:02:14 Frank Like when I wrote a book on Silverlight an aside from it being about Silverlight, the hardest thing wasn't so much writing, it was having to go back and re edit my own stuff and like. 00:02:24 Frank You know, and I would look at it and be like man like I'm a terrible or. 00:02:28 Andy That's I have said over and over again to my computer monitor who wrote this crap. 00:02:33 Andy By a friend if you live. 00:02:33 Andy But Fortunately for this is a second edition, so an it's one of those second editions where I kept the first 10 or 11 chapters. 00:02:43 Andy I I changed from my writing language. 00:02:46 Andy I wrote it like three years ago. 00:02:48 Andy And I really this grew out of a series of blog posts that I wrote back in 2012. It was all in VB back then, Visual Basic. And so I wrote it that way in 2017 and for the 2nd edition I went back and updated all of that. That's really the only thing I changed was I went to C sharp. 00:03:06 Andy An I kind of needed to because the rest of the book was going to be in C sharp anyway. 00:03:12 Andy And so yeah, that's that's kind of how it went. 00:03:15 Andy And for anybody listen, it thinks wow, Andy
We have been moving data for years with technologies like DTS and SSIS; however, these were very much designed for on-premises moves in mind. As more cloud services were being offered Microsoft needed a service to help customers using those services move data around. Azure Data Factory was born with the initial premise of moving data between cloud services; however, it has added the ability to connect with on-premises systems and continues to add a variety of connectors it can now natively support. In this episode, we chat with our friend Andy Leonard about Azure Data Factory, his experience working with the product team, and how customers can leverage the cloud to get business done faster.
In this episode, Frank and Andy interview Dana Mantilia on Why Humans are the Weakest Link in CyberSecurity. Watch Original Livestreamhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/frank-lavigne_data-driven-live-with-dana-mantilia-activity-6735628251328204800-Qjwq Show NotesComing soon! TranscriptAI Generated 00:00:05 BAILeY Hello and welcome to data driven. 00:00:08 BAILeY The podcast where we explore the emerging fields of data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence. 00:00:16 BAILeY In this episode, Frank and Andy speak to Dana Mantilia about cybersecurity and why companies are not investing their time and attention where they should be. 00:00:26 BAILeY This episode was originally recorded on a live stream and this was the first time we had a guest join us on the life stream for a show. 00:00:34 BAILeY Season 4 just keeps the innovations coming. 00:00:38 BAILeY Without further ado, here are your hosts Frank Lavigna and Andy Leonard. 00:00:44 Frank Alright, thanks for tuning into data driven. If you're watching this live, thank you for taking time out of your day. I realize this being the lead up to the Holidays. Things are kind of hectic. I know in Chateau Lavigna things are very hectic today. 00:00:59 Frank We 00:01:00 Frank Andy and I are happy to announce a new guest that we have with us. I first saw her on LinkedIn when she would do these really cool training videos. 00:01:10 Frank On basically security topics. 00:01:14 Frank An with with Black Friday, literally a week from now Cyber Monday and the just the The Creativity alarmingly creative and flexibility of scammers that we've had in light of the kovid, pandemic etc etc. 00:01:32 Frank I figured it would be worth having kind of a good discussion about just the basics of cyber security and why it's important my wife happens to be in the cyber security field, so I'd like to think that I'm better prepared, but I know if you think you're better prepared, that's probably a vulnerability. 00:01:50 Frank So welcome to the show, Dana. 00:01:52 Dana Well, thank you for having me nice to be here. 00:01:55 Frank So this is you are actually the 1st guest. We're going to have on the show that we interviewed live on a live stream first on video. 00:02:02 Dana Very honored, very. 00:02:03 Frank Honored so awesome. We're trying to push the boundaries for season four, so tell us a little bit about you and your company for those that haven't seen your videos on LinkedIn. 00:02:15 Dana OK sure yeah. My name is Dana Mantilia an I am the founder of identity Protection Planning an we tried to help educate people in very layman's terms on how they can protect themselves from identity thieves and cybercriminals. And so we have a variety of different kinds of training. Either you know, training data, webinars, some videos or we have an on line. 00:02:35 Dana Platform that's short little videos that everyone is required to watch. 00:02:38 Dana And just to kind of start spreading the word, I mean cybersecurity is not going away and unfortunately the the frontline workers are the people that really are maybe not educated on it and they also are the ones that are clicking on things they shouldn't be clicking on so. 00:02:54 Frank No, so that's a good point. So one of your most recent videos, and this is the one that made me think we should have her on the show. 00:03:00 Frank Was the one the gift card scam and how? 00:03:04 Frank Somebody in your organization got snared up in this. 00:03:08 Dana Yeah, I mean it's. 00:03:09 Dana It's crazy, I mean that the way that I did that little video is how exactly how it happened. She came to my office door with her codon and I said, well, why do you have your code on and she said, oh I'm going to get that stuff you need and I said well, what stuff are you talking about? And she said this stuff, we were just messaging back and forth about. I said I was. I've been sitting here at my office just doing work
In this episode, Frank and Andy explore voice assistants and the behind the scenes technology that makes them tick. AI Generated Transcript 00:00:02 British Voiceover AI Lady Hello and welcome to data driven, the podcast where we explore the emerging fields of data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence and will not be the only AI generated voice today. As Frank and Andy interview, my Cousins Alexa, Cortana, Siri and the Google assistant. 00:00:18 British Voiceover AI Lady Now that I think of it, the Google assistant needs a proper name. 00:00:22 British Voiceover AI Lady Doesn't it? 00:00:23 British Voiceover AI Lady Without further ado, here are your hosts Frank Lavigna and Andy Leonard. 00:00:29 Frank So we're both together and we're going to be talking about voice assistants and kind of how they work and. 00:00:38 Frank Uh, we have some special guests with us today. 00:00:42 Frank Welcome once again, if you're just joining us live. It's Andy later tonight we are here and we are live streaming, data driven podcast where we explore the emerging fields of data science, machine learning an artificial intelligence. 00:00:55 Frank How are you doing Andy? 00:00:56 Andy I'm doing pretty good Frank. How are you? 00:00:59 Frank I'm doing well. I know you have a hard stop so I won't Yammer too long we have. 00:01:04 Frank Three special guests with us today. 00:01:06 Frank And E 3 three. 00:01:09 Frank That's a record. It is a record. 00:01:14 Frank These guests are. 00:01:19 Andy Alexa Hello Alexa. 00:01:22 Frank She's going to say hello back, I'm sure. 00:01:26 Andy Yeah. 00:01:28 Frank Cortana. 00:01:30 Andy Hello Cortana. 00:01:33 Frank And. 00:01:36 Frank On my phone, I have Google Assistant. 00:01:38 Andy Hello Google Assistant Hey Google. 00:01:41 Frank That didn't work. It now correctly phones on. Let me tell you whenever there's a training video or like a keynote where they talk about the integration between them. It's pandemonium in my Home Office, because I usually have all three and it's just harder pandemonium. 00:01:59 Frank So I want to switch to, so we're recording this last. If you're watching live. Thank you. If you're watching later, thank you. We always try to respond to the comments. I think we're pretty good about that. And if you're watching this, if you're listening to this on the podcast, I will try to transcribe everything I'm saying. So let me switch. 00:02:18 Frank Here. 00:02:19 Frank An I'll see if I can put us in the little bottom here, how do? 00:02:22 Frank I do that. 00:02:24 Frank There we go. 00:02:27 Frank Oh well anyway. 00:02:30 Andy So there we. 00:02:31 Andy Are were there this is a closed. 00:02:34 Frank Almost there, this is the. This is a quote. 00:02:38 Frank From Charles the 5th, who if you're not up in your history he was kind of a big deal. I think he was a hapsburg. I don't remember shame on me but he has this quote where he says I speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men in German to my horse. 00:02:57 Frank Now you're probably wondering what the heck does this have to do with anything? Well, here's what it has to do with. 00:03:03 Frank Oh no, PowerPoint is going to crash. 00:03:07 Frank No, you can tell. 00:03:08 Frank We're live here we go. This is what I want to say. 00:03:11 Frank This is the my my modern take on this. I speak to Elexa when I'm home to Cortana. When I'm at work and Google Assistant when I'm in my car or have my phone with me. 00:03:24 Frank You can also replace that with Siri. I don't. I do have an iPad, but it's not with me. 00:03:28 Andy That's Frank, the 1st right. 00:03:30 Frank Frank the 1st. 00:03:34 Frank I rather like that I rather like that. 00:03:38 Frank So the idea here is you know how do these things work. 00:03:41 Frank You know what? 00:03:44 Frank An you know, in terms of the guests and and kind of things and I know you have a
In this first show, Frank explains the goal of the show, its purpose, and cat-based rating system. Transcription (AI Generated) Audio file https://microsoft-my.sharepoint.com/personal/frankla_microsoft_com/Documents/Transcribed%20Files/showzero.mp3 (showzero.mp3) Transcript Speaker 1 Hello, my name is Frank Lavigna and together with my Co host Andy Leonard we spent the last three years exploring the emerging fields of data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence. On our show. Data driven. Speaker 1 Now it's time to take a leap. A quantum leap. Yes, I know it was a cheesy TV show from the 80s and 90s, but I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about the leap into quantum computing. Quantum computing is about the change. The world as we know it. Speaker 1 And if you think that's hyperbole, think back to about 20 years ago before the iPhone, before the iPad. And for more recent example, think about what life was like before data science and AI became, well, household terms. I think quantum computing over the next decade is going to have the same type of impact. Speaker 1 And that's why this show is called impact quantum 'cause quantum computing and advances in quantum technology are going to radically change our day-to-day experience and interactions with technology and what's possible. Speaker 1 In this show, we will explore this emerging new field from the point of view from software engineers and data engineers. Because right now there's a lot of material out there that presumes you have advanced knowledge of particle physics or advanced theoretical physics. Speaker 1 Just like data science. A few years ago required a PhD in statistics or calculus. I think that there's a huge opportunity here to help people. Speaker 1 Re skill and build up their schools in what is never really going to become a new gold rush. A quantum algorithm, gold rush. And if you think that's crazy. Yeah, maybe it is, but I really think that quantum computing is ability to add a third state to the binary right instead of being one and zero, it's in a state of superposition where it could be both at the same time. Speaker 1 Now that is kind of a big concept to get your head around and trust me, I have been fascinated with this since November of 2019 and I'm currently recording this in August of 2020. Speaker 1 But don't worry, we got you covered. Each show I will explain in my limited capacity. Speaker 1 Each show I will explain a particular aspect of quantum computing and how it applies to software engineers or data engineers in a way that you know can kind of relate to us and how we think. Speaker 1 Additionally, if I can get some experts on the topic to kind of come on the show when I can kind of quiz them and ask them type of questions that I have and I'm sure you have as well, I will do that now since the show will have kind of varying degrees of difficulty. We're experimenting with a rating system that would rate the level of difficulty in terms of how. Speaker 1 Easy or difficult, the subject matter will be in that show and just for fun, I'm calling them schrodinger's right, so we'll write each show from one to five Schrodinger's an. I even have a cool little graphic of a cat that will show how difficult that is in the show notes, but I just want to let you know from the get go and the opening of the each episode. I will have a rating. Speaker 1 Mentioning that this is 1 schroedinger, so you know it's kind of easy. It's kind of good in introductory information all the way to 5. Schrodinger's where you know, maybe you shouldn't be driving while you listen to it, 'cause there's some... Support this podcast
In this episode, Frank and Andy talk with the legendary Bob Ward. Links (http://thedatadrivenbook.com) Sponsor: Audible.com (http://thedatadrivenbook.com) - Get a free audio book when you sign up for a free trial! Notable QuotesOn playing the "plague or pollen" game. (02:30) Regarding sportsball... (05:30) Virtual is the new norm. (06:30) Bob and Azure (07:30) Frank caught Bob in person at Microsoft Ready (08:15) On sharing code...(9:30) Bob on SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters (11:00) ... and PolyBase (12:30) "Keep the data where it lives, access it through the language you're familiar with." - Bob on PolyBase (13:48) Regarding Synapse (14:48) ...even for AS/400... (18:20) PolyBase as an incremental migration strategy... (19:30) COBOL, and more COBOL, and Y2K (20:30) "Buck Woody works with me..." - Bob Ward (21:00) An aside about NFL Football teams and rivalries. (23:00) We all miss baseball. (23:50) "Did you find data or did data find you?" (25:00) How Bob was recruited by Microsoft 26 years ago (26:45) Anna Hoffman (https://twitter.com/AnalyticAnna) ... (28:15) Bob's Book: SQL Server 2019 Revealed (https://www.amazon.com/SQL-Server-2019-Revealed-Including/dp/148425418X) (31:00) "So this Bob Ward guy... he's kinda a big deal..." - Frank (32:45) "I have people like my wife to keep me humble." - Bob (34:00) "There's always somebody smarter..." - Bob (34:45) "The Silverlight apocalypse..." (35:30) "When I'm not working, I enjoy ____." (36:30) Some Good News (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOe_y6KKvS3PdIfb9q9pGug) (37:30) A Quiet Place (38:15) "I think the coolest thing in technology today is ____." (38:45) Bob started at Microsoft in 1993. (40:15) "There's no way somebody is going to put a SQL Server in the cloud." (42:00) FranksWorld.com (http://franksworld.com/) (42:40) On remote training (44:00) "I look forward to the day when I can technology to ____." (45:30) "IoT-ness" - Bob, circa 2020 (46:40) "Share something different about myself." (48:00) "We're all screwing up!" (49:30) Grace is Greater, by Kyle Idleman (https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Greater-Overcome-Redeem-Rewrite/dp/0801019419) (50:20) Bob on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobwardms/) (51:30) aka.ms/bobwardms (51:45) aka.ms/sqlworkshops (52:30) Tom Clancy series (https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Clancy/e/B000APF4T2) (53:00) Sherlock Holmes series (https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Conan-Doyle/e/B000AQ43GQ) (54:00) Sherlock - BBC (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1475582/) (54:45) "John Krasinski is a great Jack Ryan (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5057054/) ." - Bob (58:00) Transcript (AI Generated)Hello and welcome to data driven, the podcast where we explore the emerging field of data science. We bring the best minds in data, software, engineering, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Now hear your hosts Frank Lavigna and Andy Leonard. Hello and welcome back to data driven. The podcast or we explore the emerging fields of data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence. If you like to think of data as the new oil, then you can consider as well like Car Talk and with me on his epic road trip down. The information superhighway is Andy Leonard. Although. I think we are now currently in lock down so that road ship and has been postponed. It has and wow what a you know what an interesting time to live in right Frank. Right right, we are recording this on April 15th. You know it's serious when even the government postpones tax collection. True, yeah today would have been the day that your taxes were doing US, but they pushed it back. I forgot three months for months whatever. Yeah, yeah, three months, but it's in Julies coming up on my birthday.
In this Deep Dive, Frank and Andy delve into the world of Data Warehousing, what is it and do they know things? Let's find out! Frank also shares that he has a new role at Microsoft. AI Generated TranscriptionHello and welcome to data driven, the podcast where we explore the emerging field of data science. We bring the best minds in data, software, engineering, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Now hear your hosts Frank Lavigna and Andy Leonard. Hello and welcome back to data driven. The podcast where we explore the emerging fields of data science machine learning an artificial intelligence. If you like to think of data as the new oil then you could consider us like Car Talk. However, we can't go on a road trip because of the Corona virus lock down. So it's just Andy and I kind of stuck at home respectively. And thanks to the Magic of Technology we can be on the show at the same time. And, uh, how's it going? Andy? It's going well, Frank, how are you doing? Good, good, uh, you'll probably hear my kids in the background. We will, and you know what Frank, I think it's fine. You know I'm going to. I understand why you said the word stuck with you and I work remotely an awful lot. We usually record like this. There's there's less in the background. It's your place most of the time, but you have couple of young boys there and you need to be in the room with them when mom who's also working from home is you know is doing some of her work so kudos to you to both of you for finding a way to manage this. Everybody's going through these sorts of things and I'm sure that none of our listeners will mine here in your sons play in the background or hopefully won't start fighting so that's Well, I asked, I asked if they do I think a lot of folks can relate though. Yeah, oh absolutely, absolutely so. We're recording us on April 16th. We Speaking of kids, we had your son on which if the order of recording goes the way I planted in my head. That would have been released last week. And Uh, which I thought was a pretty good, uh, discussion on. How stem is taught? How stemmers perceived by quota quote policymakers? And how the actuality of it is? And some of the interesting stuff your son is doing with Raspberry Pi and stuff like that. Yeah, I was a I was first I was very proud of him. You know the work that he's doing and he's he's had his his hands in machine learning for really a couple of three years. Now I want to say he was 14 and I came into his room. You know just checking on say something or something I saw. A Mario Brothers playing in the background. Like what do you think you know he was? He he had done his school work? He was home schooled at the time he done his school work. So you know what he wants. But um, later talking to him about it, he said he actually came and got me and he said, OK, dad, it took, you know with I think it was like 6. You know neural nodes. Here he was able to, Mario was able to figure this out and something like 4 hours or something you know later he said I wonder what it would be if I added a note. I wonder what that would do to it and I'm kind of sitting there with my mouth hanging open. Going show dad more about that nice, but he's been doing it for awhile. I know your kids are interested in the same thing. They're younger Stevie 17 now and you know. and I know that your sons are coming up in this. In this age as well, they are mentioned Mark Tapatio in that show as he referred to digital natives. They are digital natives and yeah, that comes with some pretty interesting stuff. So I'm just glad we were able to record that
In this episode, Frank and Andy interview Stephen Leonard, Andy's son, about his upcoming first SQL Saturday Talk, digital natives, engineering and STEM, and old movies like "Aliens" and "the Matrix." AI Generated Transcript (experimental) Hello and welcome to data driven, the podcast where we explore the emerging field of data science. We bring the best minds in data, software, engineering, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Now hear your hosts Frank Lavigna and Andy Leonard. Hello and welcome back to data driven, the podcast or we explore the emergent fields of data science machine learning an artificial intelligence. If you like to think of data as the new oil then you can consider us. Car Talk 'cause we focus on where the rubber meets the virtual road and with me on this epic journey road trip down information superhighway. Although I think we have to be sequestered because of the pandemic is Andy Leonard, how's it going? Andy, hey it's going well Frank, how are you doing, brother? You know I'm doing OK, I'm doing OK, we're in lockdown. I'm in. My wife is actually on an important work meeting and I have the kids. In the room with me so you might hear in a frequent interjection, but I understand that Speaking of kids, yeah, we have a very unique guest. We do, we do have Steven Ray. My older son is joining us for the first part of this an we want to talk to him because at least in this it is first part because he is about to deliver his very first sequel Saturday presentation. Yes Sir, very cool. So I know a little bit about the back story to this so. Steven, why don't you, uh, kind of do an intro to yourself. You're just. Quick bio I know and he probably knows everything about you, but most of the rest of his home. Well, I'm for the uninitiated. I'm Steven. I'm Andy's son and or as I normally refer to him. Dad, I do stuff with small AI and neural Nets. I also work with Raspberry pis specifically. Sorry iot devices, specifically Raspberry pie. Zan, Jetson, Nanos working a little bit less with the latter. Recently I've been doing more work with the pies. And, uh, pretty soon on the 25th I will be presenting my first sequel Saturday class and I guess I just got lucky enough to do it on the first several virtual SQL Saturday. Call it whatever you want, lock or unlucky based on the world events. I'll be teaching class on how to install SQL Server on a Raspberry Pi 3B and I'm working on a solution for the four as well. Very call and it's my understanding that you actually you're actually studying. Was it telerobotic? Not telerobotics but. Was it? Does a really cold like $10 word for it that Angie, Oh, Mecatronics Mecatronics That's it? Yes, Sir. Cartoon yes it does. I'm uh, it's It's, uh, it's really just all the I believe there are like 12 or 13 official realms of engineering, or at least the ones that they teach in college. And it's sort of all of those mixed into one like hyper focused, really hard class and I really just chose it because when I walk into the when I walk into a room, if someone has a question, I just want to be able to answer it. I want to be sort of the most helpful I can be and I figure if I'm well enough versed in. As much engineering as much as much of the realms of engineering as I can be, I figure I can be pretty helpful. That's pretty, that's the plan. A chip off the old block there Andy. Well, he, uh, you know his. I'll say Frank, he's probably better at it than me because his mom has a lot of background training in multitasking type tasks. She was 911 dispatcher for awhile and to graduate from that course. They they literally play five or
TV presenter Tania Zaetta and actor Andy Leonard join Shevonne Hunt to share their opinions and experiences as parents. On this episode they discuss: Choosing the gender of your baby, online critics who are quick to shame parents, parental lists of things they don't do, farm yard animals and good gut health. You can find more about our guests at: Tania Zaetta - on Instagram @taniazaetta or her website is taniazaetta.com.au and Andy Leonard - on Instagram @gaydadandakid or his website andyleonard.com.au and his new show in Sydney is called Nine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this podcast we get the rare opportunity to interview fellow podcasters. Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard are co-hosts of the Data Driven podcast and joined us on this episode of the AI Today podcast to discuss the important role data plays in AI, their take on how data will continue to be used into the future and the idea of pervasive knowledge. Read more ...
In this keynote session from Azure Data Fest 2018 Reston, Data Driven’s very own Andy Leonard discusses and demonstrates migrating SSIS to Azure Data Factory Integration Runtime.
Frank La Vigne leads the Data & Analytics practice at Wintellect and co-hosts the DataDriven podcast. He blogs regularly at FranksWorld.com and you can watch him on his YouTube channel, “Frank’s World TV” (FranksWorld.TV). Interviewer: Rajib Bahar, Shabnam Khan Agenda: RB - You have recently gone through Microsoft's Professional Certification for Data Scientists. Also, you are training others in this area. What are the 4 units of this Data Science certification program, and where does the units of modules also overlap with Microsoft's Big Data certifiation program? SB - Can you tell us a little bit about the Cortana Intelligence Capstone project in Data Science certification? What sort of time committment and technical knowledge required? RB - We often see questionable studies stating something like coffee is unhealthy followed by a counter study contradicting it? Does statistics or overfitting a data model play a role in it? SB - One of the cool thing you do is co-hosting the "Data Driven" podcast with Andy Leonard. He was our guest in the past. In your facebook page for "Data Driven" podcast, your listeners also get to become your viewer and see live videos from Data Science, SQL Server, & other Technology related conferences. What are some insights from recent big conferences. RB - How do we connect with you in Twitter or Blogs or Social Media in general? Music: www.freesfx.co.uk
In this DataPoint, Andy Leonard sits down with Neil Hambly to chat about data while having tacos and yelling at people who honk their horns. Links: Data Movements (https://www.datamovements.co.uk/) Notable Quotes: DBA and data migration services, performance, and security ([0:30]) Slicing and dicing business data using Power BI ([1:30]) Using Power BI for licensing cost analysis ([2:25]) For more information contact Neil: info@datamovements.co.uk (mailto:info@datamovements.co.uk) Taco City ([3:30]) “This is the polite side…” ([3:45])
Andy Leonard is a Data Philosopher at Enterprise Data & Analytics, a Biml (Business Intelligence Markup Language) developer and BimlHero, SSIS architect, consultant, and trainer. He created and maintains the DILM (Data Integration Lifecycle Management) Suite that includes tools and utilities for managing SSIS in the enterprise. Andy is an avid blogger and has co-authored several books on SSIS, ETL, and database technology. Interviewer: Rajib Bahar Music: www.freesfx.co.uk
Happy Father’s Day from Data Driven to all the Data Science Dads out there! We didn’t launch in time for Mother’s Day to celebrate all the Machine Learning Moms out there. Next year! Also, a big shout out to Andy Leonard for all his hard work at SQL Saturday Dublin and his live coverage of the event. Look in the feed or check out all the posts tagged from yesterday http://datadriven.tv/tag/sqlsaturdaydublin/ Last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to all our fans who have made this podcast a success!
Last June I attended the Machine Learning and Data Science Summit on the Microsoft campus in Redmond. It was a conference that changed my life. I was so inspired, in fact, that I declared Machine Learning Month (http://www.franksworld.com/tag/machine-learning-month/) . Given that you’re reading this post on a podcast I started with Andy Leonard just under a year later, I’d say that the event has had a lasting impact beyond the first 30 days. Last month, while en route to give a talk on Data Science in St Louis, I reflected on the journey that I’ve been on during the last year in this LinkedIn article (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/data-science-seeing-light-frank-la-vigne) . If brevity is more your style, then I can sum up my experience last June in the following GIF.
Andy Leonard reflects on the breadth and depth of the recent conversation we had with Donald Farmer (http://datadriven.tv/donald-farmer-talks-nakatomi-space-ambiguity-gatekeepers-vs-shopkeepers/) in this DataPoint.
Technology is ever changing, but there’s something unique going on that will impact everyone on this planet: the rise of data analytics. The rise of cheap cloud based data storage and analytics is changing the game and making data science more accessible. Data is being collected at an ever increasing pace. The companies and organizations that will prevail in the age of Big Data are going to be those who can process, analyze, and find insights before their competition does. The focus of this podcast will be the names and greatest minds in data and data science, discovering how the world is becoming data driven. If Data is the new oil, then data analytics are the new refineries, and apps are the new gas stations. If that’s the case, this is Car Talk! Who are We? With me on this journey is Andy Leonard,
Although the SSIS Catalog DB is created with management studio, it does not behave like other databases. Our conversation in this episode revolves around the catalog, SSIS packages, and some of the complexities of migrating packages. Steve and I are excited to chat with our guest Andy Leonard about his thoughts on the catalog and how this feature provides some really interesting benefits for ETL architecture. The shownotes for today’s episode is found at http://sqldatapartners.com/2017/01/17/episode-79-ssis-catalog/ and have fun on the SQL trail.
Sophie Townsend has been a widow for a year and a half. She is too busy taking care of her children to entertain the idea of dating, until a man compliments her shoes. Voicing by Andy Leonard. Produced by CBC’s Love Me with Sophie Townsend.
In this show SQL Server MVP Andy Leonard discusses database testing.
Carl and Richard chat with Andy Leonard about database testing.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/net-rocks/donations
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