ASCII Anything

Take a look back at some of our favorite moments as Tish Guinn joins Producer Brian to revisit season highlights and lowlights, as we also share a few bloopers to finish things off. ASCII Anything will be back in August for Season 12. Thanks for joining us. Until next season...so long, everybody!

Joining us this week are April Vasquez and Lauren Tolley, two of Moser's Data Intelligence interns.  In today’s conversation, we’ll talk about career goals, technical growth, workplace culture, the realities of entering today’s workforce, and the fears and uncertainty many students face while preparing for life after graduation.  As technology continues to evolve through AI, analytics, automa...

We hear a lot about internships from the company perspective — resumes, recruiting, hiring — but not always from the students themselves. What are they actually thinking? What excites them? What makes them nervous? And what does today’s job market feel like for young professionals entering their careers?  This episode kicks off a brand-new series focused on the real experiences of college interns...

Tish Guinn hosts this look back at the Build It Together and Atlassian Team 26 conferences held this month in Anaheim, California. She's joined by Marc Brickley, Moser's Director of Application Development, and Malinda Lowder, our Director of Sales and Marketing, who were also at the conferences. We cover what stood out at both conferences, recap some of the conversations we had around C...

Brian Gentrup is in the host seat this week as Tish Guinn, Moser's Marketing Coordinator, and her husband, Kevin Guinn, a Moser Senior Consultant, join us to talk about building resilience in the workplace and other ways to avoid burnout, adapt to stress, overcome setbacks, navigate change, and continue growing through challenging times in their careers.  They also offer insight into how resi...

The business/IT gap isn't primarily a communication problem — it's an incentive problem. This week, host Jordan Lambuth welcomes Moser's John Caviness to discuss the disconnects often found between business leaders and technical teams and how successful organizations close them. It turns out, misalignment is not a failure. It's the predictable, rational outcome of both sides be...

Producer Brian takes the Host seat this week as he welcomes several of Moser's consultants who are joining us to share some of their favorite stories from their careers. From a failover so good no one noticed it had occurred or blindly resolving Audio Visual issues, to saving precious family memories or even a surprisingly snappy new addition to their wardrobes, you'll see that a typical...

Project management, product management, and bourbon have a lot in common. Complexity and balance with the goal of a memorable finish that doesn't leave a bad taste in your mouth. In this week's episode, host Marc Brickley is joined by Moser's own Chris Eckstein to distill portfolio planning, stakeholder communication, risk management, and delivery cadences. They'll share tried-...

In this week's episode, host Latisha Guinn talks with Chris Eckstein about what it looks like to turn personal passion into meaningful impact and talks about his support for childhood cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.  Each year, Chris goes all in, raising funds, rallying support, and even dyeing (and ultimately shaving) his hair to bring awareness to the cause. But behin...

In this week's episode, Malinda Lowder, Moser's Director of Sales and Marketing and the reason ASCII Anything exists, joins us to discuss how successful digital transformation hinges on culture and leadership, not just tech adoption. Digital transformation is often seen as a technology upgrade, but its true success depends on people, culture, and leadership. Organizations that prioritize...

In this week's episode of ASCII Anything, Marc Brickley, Director of Application Development and Product Manager of Clear Path for Jira, sits down with Natalie Fischesser, Director of Application Development and Moser Labs, to tackle one of the most important technology decisions organizations face:  Should you build custom software or buy an off-the-shelf solution?   They explore:  When cust...

Guest Host John Caviness joins us to explore the role of M365 license reselling services and discuss how the right partner can deliver more than just procurement. From optimizing license spend and simplifying billing to providing governance guidance, security alignment, and proactive support, resellers can become strategic advisors that help organizations get the most out of their Microsoft invest...

This week's episode of ASCII Anything features a virtual webinar with Moser Consulting and Red Hat where we explore the advantages of AI automation and virtualization for modern enterprise . This virtual event with industry experts explores how AI automation and virtualization are reshaping enterprise IT. This event is tailored for business leaders and decision-makers seeking strategic insigh...

In this episode of ASCII Anything , Moser's Janie Stryjewski and Sam Ly join us to explore why onboarding and offboarding matter more than ever in modern organizations. From security and compliance to culture and employee experience, these processes form the bookends of the employee lifecycle. We discuss the critical role of IT in creating smooth, secure, and human-centered transitions, and h...

ASCII's Guest Host Tim Mack welcomes Moser's own John Murphy for this week's episode, Part 3 in a 3-part series on Healthcare Data. John is one of Moser Consulting’s foremost experts in healthcare data modeling, interoperability, and governance. With decades of experience spanning healthcare, insurance, and financial services, he brings a rare business‑first perspective to complex d...

ASCII's Guest Host Tim Mack welcomes Moser's own John Murphy for this week's episode, Part 2 in a 3-part series on Healthcare Data. John is one of Moser Consulting’s foremost experts in healthcare data modeling, interoperability, and governance. With decades of experience spanning healthcare, insurance, and financial services, he brings a rare business‑first perspective to complex d...

We're starting off Season 11 with a bang as ASCII's Guest Host Tim Mack welcomes Moser's own John Murphy for this week's episode, the first in a 3-part series on Healthcare Data. John is one of Moser Consulting’s foremost experts in healthcare data modeling, interoperability, and governance. With decades of experience spanning healthcare, insurance, and financial services, he b...

Join host Angel Leon and Producer Brian as we trim up the tree with Clipsmas stuff, like bingle balls and Whofoo fluff!  We're trimming every blessed window and every blessed door as we take a look back on some of our favorite moments from Season 10. Then we're going to hang pantookas on the ceiling and pile pankunas on the floor! And be sure to find this week's episode over on Mose...

Black Friday has come and gone, but if you're still scratching your head and wondering what to get the tech fan in your life, some of Moser's consultants are stopping by this week to give you some ideas! Camp Snap Digital Camera: https://www.campsnapphoto.com/products/screen-free-digital-camera-v103 Logitech Mouse: https://a.co/d/agAMG5G Hard Mouse Pad: https://a.co/d/3KOGEm1 Keyboard:  ...

This week we're discussing The Atlassian Builders Summit, which was created and produced by friends of the program: Alex and Lina Ortiz.  Joining Alex, Lina, and myself is Moser's very own Marc Brickley, who not only attended the Atlassian Builders Summit, but was also a presenter. We dive into the Summit, how it came to be, how the planning went, and give a special preview for what&apos...

It's pop culture deep-dive time! This week, we're talking about our favorite robots! Who, or what, is your favorite robot in all of sci-fi? Are you Team Terminator or Team TARS? Do you celebrate C3PO? Are you gaga over Gundam? Batty for Roy?  Or do you come alive for Johnny Five? Comment on the episode or let us know on social media if we missed YOUR favorite robot!

In this week's episode, we're discussing how digital fundraising and accessibility fuel data-driven decision-making and social connection, reshaping how we solve problems and care for one another. Technology often gets a bad reputation for being distracting or divisive, but it’s also one of the most powerful tools we have to make the world better. Join us as we explore how technology can...

In this week's episode, we’re diving into one of the most transformative forces in modern technology — the Internet of Things, or IoT. From smart homes and connected cars, to intelligent factories and wearable health monitors, IoT is redefining how people, devices, and data interact. Our guest today is a returning guest, John Caviness, who has written extensively about IoT’s role in healthcar...

In this week's episode, we’re exploring one of the most important — and sometimes misunderstood — areas of modern technology: cloud computing. This invisible backbone powers everything from the apps on our phones to the systems that run global enterprises. The cloud has transformed how we store, process, and protect data, bringing huge benefits in speed, scalability, and innovation. But, thos...

In this week's episode, we’re diving into one of the most transformative approaches in modern software development — Agile. This is more than just a buzzword or a set of rituals; Agile represents a mindset shift that’s changed how teams build, collaborate, and deliver value. Join us as we explore what makes Agile successful, the benefits organizations can expect when it’s done right, and what...