Data Driven

In this episode, we dive into the pyramid of cybersecurity threats, ranging from amateur hackers to nation-state level cyber threats. We also delve into the intriguing world of OSINT (open source intelligence), uncovering its uses, implications, and potential dangers. Join us for an intriguing discussion with fellow podcasters Patrick Hynds and Duane Laflotte. Links https://www.securitythisweek.co...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Data Driven! In today's episode, we're diving into the world of artificial intelligence, as our very own Frank La Vigne takes us on a journey through his experiences at the OpenShift Commons gathering in Raleigh. From delivering a captivating demo to moderating a thought-provoking panel, Frank's agenda is packed with fascinating insights and surprises. J...

So, have you ever imagined combining the wonders of Twingate, the mystique of AI, and the deliciousness of Raspberry Pi? No, not that mouth-watering dessert, though it's a pity, but rather the mini-computer that's taken the tech world by storm. Frank and Andy, our perennial tech enthusiasts, have been tinkering away in their digital workshops. And by the looks of it, they've been causing quit...

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 a...

In this Data Point, Frank notices something on the side of bike trail while on vacation. You can tell he's always thinking about data. Metrocount https://metrocount.com/ Original Video Stream https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7103044990578110464/ Merch If you like the shirt Frank is wearing in the video, you can pick one up here: https://amzn.to/3OVkOHz Discussion Questions 1. How...

On this episode of Data Driven, Frank and Andy interview Adam Ross Nelson. Adam is a consultant, where he provides insights on data science, machine learning and data governance. He recently wrote a book to help people get started in data science careers.  Get the book How to Become a Data Scientist: A Guide for Established Professionals Speaker Bio Adam Ross Nelson is an individual who...

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...

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 star...

On this episode of Data Driven, BAILeY and Frank La Vigne welcome special guest Lauren Tickner to discuss strategies for maximizing time and success in the digital age. Lauren shares her insights on motivation, dealing with online haters, and the power of automation in business. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding risks and rewards, breaking free from traditional career pa...

On this episode of Data Driven, the focus is on hardware from AI optimized chips to edge computing. Frank and Andy interview Steven Orrin, the CTO of Intel Federal. Intel has developed new CPU instructions to accelerate AI workloads, and FPGAs allow for faster development in custom applications with specific needs. The speaker emphasizes the importance of data curation and wrangling before jumping...

On this episode of Data Driven, we explore the topic of distributed computing frameworks for AI and ML workloads. Frank discusses the advancements of Ray, a new technology based on Python language, with performance enhancements that could range from 10-12 times faster to thousands of times faster in extreme cases. We delve into the power of open source artificial intelligence and how it can aid da...

In this episode of Data Driven, Frank and Andy get back to the data engineering side of the equation by speaking with Saket Saurabh, CEO & co founder of Nexla. Nexla specializes in tools for automating data engineering processes.

Welcome to the grand premiere of Season 7 of the Data Driven Podcast! In this inaugural episode of our seventh season, Andy and Frank interview each other, announce their new project, and more! Now, let us start season 7 with the promise that our season 7 will be better than Game Of Thrones' Season 7. The north remembers, as you know.

On this episode of the Data Driven podcast, Frank and Andy interview Albert Castellana, Co-Founder and CEO at Yeager AI. Yeager as in Chuck Yeager and AI as in generative AI. Stay tuned for a fascinating discussion on the nature of NLP models, entrepreneurship, and good Barcelona coffee. Links https://yeager.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/acastellana/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhyFiles PS. I kn...

On today's episode of the Data Driven podcast, Frank and Andy interview Bryan DeBois, Director of Industrial AI at RoviSys. In the 90s, Andy worked extensively in this space. This is a great conversation and a fine way to close out season six.

In this episode, Frank interviews W. Curtis Preston on the Future of Backup Tech after getting nostalgic about T1 lines, tapes, and the Y2K bug.

On today's episode of the Data Driven podcast, Andy interviews Tommy Yionoulis, founder of Ops Analitica. As a former stand-up comic turned sass founder, he has extensive experience helping businesses become more efficient and profitable through process, accountability, and data.

On today's episode of the Data Driven podcast, Frank and Andy welcome Gevorg Karapetyan to the show. Gevorg is the Chief Technology Officer at ZERO. In this talk, he talks about his past days in computer science research and shares how ZERO helps Fortune 500 companies bring generative AI to market in the most secure way.

In this Data Point, Andy records a quick data point from a much quieter place than the last time he was at Heathrow Airport.

On today's episode of the Data Driven podcast, we have a very special guest: Chris Nguyen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Aitomatic. In our interview with Chris, we delve into the exciting world of industrial AI use cases, explore the challenges faced by manufacturers, and discuss the ever-important topic of teaching AI common sense. Additionally, we explore the disconnect between Silicon Valley and th...

In this livestream, Frank talks about the enormous attack surface that all AI models have and how ChatGPT and Bing have made it headline news.

Welcome to the first episode of "Buzzwords with BAILeY", the podcast where we take a sarcastic, witty, and entertaining look at the latest buzzwords in the world of data science and AI. In this episode, we're exploring the fascinating world of GANs - Generative Adversarial Networks - and breaking down what they are, how they work, and why they're revolutionizing the world of machine learning. But...

In this episode Frank talked with Josh Blumert on the evolution of storage and how we got to containerized storage. This was originally recorded as part of the Data Office Hours series on the OpenShift YouTube channel.

In this livestream, Frank and Andy talk about the recent round of layoffs hitting technology companies.  Stu Ainsworth joins them in an impromptu discussion of layoffs, mental health, and empathy.  Stu, who was previously a guest on the show, was recently laid off from SalesForce. If you're looking for a Site Reliability engineer, then look no further than Stu. Show notes Stu's LinkedIn...

In this Data Point recorded live from Penn Station, Frank talks about moderating a panel discussion for Disruptive Technologists in NYC to talk about NeuroTechnology. He also reaches out to those impacted by the Microsoft layoffs. Note that BAILey is a bit salty about the Sting concert.