Asemio Decoded

Asemio Decoded is back for our fourth season! We are so excited to reintroduce you to Dr. Amy O’Hara from the Massive Data Institute at Georgetown University with this updated interview from 2022. In Decoding Administrative Data, we sat down with Dr. O’Hara to discuss her background in economics, her work at the U.S. Census Bureau, and how it all led her to her current role as a professor and a le...

What do we mean when we talk about data architecture? Is it all about the tech, or is data-work actually more people-work than it seems? How does digital architecture differ from the physical, or are they more similar than we might think? Listen as Jess and Aaron (and our editor, Matt) break down how data infrastructure gets built, the design constraints that guide architecture decisions, and how...

In this special two-part episode of Asemio Decoded , we sit down with Josh Martin, the Chief Data Officer for the State of Indiana. Josh shares his journey of evolving Indiana’s approach to data collection, analysis, and implementation to drive smarter decision-making and better serve the people of Indiana. From crafting data strategies that foster cross-agency collaboration to the real-world appl...

In this special two-part episode of Asemio Decoded , we sit down with Josh Martin, the Chief Data Officer for the State of Indiana, to explore the power of state-level data in shaping communities. Josh shares his journey of evolving Indiana’s approach to data collection, analysis, and implementation to drive smarter decision-making and better serve the people of Indiana. From crafting data strateg...

In this episode of Asemio Decoded, we briefly depart from tech to sit down with Brandon Lenhart, VP of Operations at Argonaut Private Equity in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With a depth of experience in strategic leadership- from the U.S. Navy to investment banking- Brandon brings a unique perspective on what it takes to achieve excellence in both a business and community impact. Jess and Aaron take a look in...

Jess and Aaron take on an Asemio-original concept this month: Community Data Ecosystems. What is a data ecosystem? How is it different from a data system? And how can you effectively get insights from collaborators in an ecosystem?  We’ll decode this concept and how it helps the data-minded navigate community sharing projects. You’ll learn to recognize the amorphous qualities of data ecosyste...

In the second episode of this season, Aaron and Jess sit down with the CEO of Atlas School, Libby Ediger. Jess helps us to understand the pervasive ‘talent gap’ that exists within the software development industry and how schools like Atlas are making big changes in tech education. Jess, Aaron, and Libby talk old memories, Tulsa magic, and the future of software career training.  Atlas School...

Jess and Aaron are back for Season 3 with a fresh lineup of social service experts, passionate good-doers, and humanitarian champions to talk social impact, data, technology, and how these forces come together to improve our impact on our communities. Welcome back to Asemio Decoded! This month, we bring you a conversation with Dr. Laura Latta of the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium (THEC). THEC i...

Hey y'all! We're back from our hiatus a little early to share a very cool project that a local composer (and friend of the pod) is performing Saturday, March 9th, at Low Down in Tulsa, Oklahoma. " Music for the Senses " starts at 8:00 pm and is 21+ with valid ID. Tickets are at the links below. Composer David Broome and Asemio co-founder Aaron Bean have been working on a musical performance that b...

If you don’t know what CQI is, you want to.  Processes, frameworks, systems… these are the things that make our modern world go round. Yet too easily they can become stagnant, unresponsive to changes in the world around them, and out of touch. How do we put processes in place and simultaneously create environments that are constantly learning and improving upon them? How can we apply the...

BLOCKCHAIN! …And generative AI? These topics keep being brought up together, associated, compared as similar revolutionary technologies, and Aaron has had enough! We’re throwing our hat into the ring to break down what blockchain is, how it compares to generative AI, and where we think the real value lies for these technologies and their ability to make the world a better place.  “As a techno...

Join Aaron and Jess in Episode 3 of Asemio Decoded's second season for an exploration of data's role in organizational growth. We explore the stages of data maturity and ways to enhance data practices in mission-driven organizations. The Asemio Data Technology and Advancement Model will be introduced, offering insights into better data understanding and goal setting.  In this episode, you'll...

Chat-GPT became the fastest-growing application in history after its launch in November 2022. It’s been a wild ride to watch the global public reception of GPT-3 (now GPT-4!), a tool we’ve been working on within our labs for a few years now. AI, large language models, and natural language processing are rapidly changing the data game and how we live and move in the world. In this thought-provoking...

We’re delighted to kick off season two of Asemio Decoded with a very familiar-to-Asemio face! Lucie Doll, Program Director of the Parenting in Jail program at Family & Children’s Services (and former Asemio team member), joins Aaron and Jess to discuss her role in supporting families facing incarceration, how case management systems allow her to work better for those she serves, and more. You...

Big thanks to Dr. Amy O’Hara for recording this short and sweet companion episode to our fourth episode of Asemio Decoded. Not only do you get to hear a truly approachable explanation of privacy-preserving technology from Dr. O’Hara, but you also get the flip side of the conversation. 8 ½-year-old Amelia Bean joins her dad, Aaron Bean, as a special guest and shares her thoughts on the concept at h...

In our fifth and final episode of 2022, join Aaron, Jess, and Ben as they take a trip down memory lane as we prepare to celebrate 10 years of Asemio in 2023. If you’re looking for some laughs with our crew or you want a deeper dive into some wonderful memories, this episode allows you to get to know our team in a whole new way.   Asemio - follow us! → www.asemio.com → https://www.linkedi...

Hear from Dr. Amy O’Hara, Research Professor at the Massive Data Institute and Executive Director of the Federal Statistical Research Data Center at the McCourt School for Public Policy in our fourth episode of Asemio Decoded. Dr. O’Hara, Aaron, and Jess dive into the ways data can help researchers and policymakers understand complex problems, Dr. O’Hara’s government sector background, and some fu...

All treat, no trick: Join Aaron and Jess as they dive into AI consciousness – and all the spookiness that comes along with it. Joined by special guests Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, computational media artist Grace Grothaus, and Lakota spiritual leader Hermus Lonedog to hear their perspectives on AI in this special Halloween episode of Asemio Decoded. Are you interested in unpacking the complexities o...

In this short episode and precursor to our upcoming Halloween episode on AI consciousness, Aaron and Jess put Asemio team members Lauren and Thomas to the ultimate technologist test: pose questions to three different ‘individuals’ and wager a guess as to if the interaction is with AI or a human. Were they successful at spotting the AI? You’ll have to listen to find out! Asemio → Follow us! LinkedI...

Join us in conversation with Waldo Mikels-Carrasco, Director of the Center for Health Information Sharing & Innovation at the Illinois Public Health Institute and Co-Director of Data Across Sectors for Health (DASH).  If you’re passionate about advancing health equity, community collaboration in public health, and promoting positive health outcomes for communities across the United States...

If you’re in the mood for a heartwarming story about how all those ones and zeroes can positively impact one kiddo’s life, then do we have a podcast for you. Join us in conversation with Rev. Jeff Jaynes of Restore Hope Ministries as we explore how nonprofits and social impact organizations can technology in strategic and innovative ways to improve community outcomes. Restore Hope is a Tulsa-based...

Interested in stories, people, and concepts related to how technology is being used to make the world a better place? Tired of hearing about NFTs and hungry for something a bit more practical and impactful? Join Aaron Bean and Jessica England from Tulsa-based social enterprise, Asemio, and a series of incredible guests in discussion about how data and technology fits into the bigger picture of com...