Nomad Futurist

We are living in a world in which people unwittingly give up their rights by glossing over the seeming mumbo jumbo found in the Terms and Conditions of the various apps they download to their devices, a world in which technology is advancing so rapidly that it is well beyond the understanding of hapless parents, let alone clueless lawmakers who are incapable of grappling with its nuances. Caroline...

As a boy growing up off the grid in the Australian bush, Bron Gondwana’s early exposure to electronics, and installing solar, and micro-hydro systems set the stage for his first forays into computer programming. In this #NomadFuturist podcast, Bron Gondwana traces his evolution from coder, developer, and system administrator to his current role as CEO of Fastmail, a flourishing SaaS business provi...

In this freewheeling podcast Carrie Goetz talks about her extensive career in IT. Goetz recounts her accidental entry into the world of technology. Originally a theater education major, she shifted to architecture which led her to writing code for AUTO-CAD. She quickly realized that she would get paid more as a programmer than as architect. She next took on a project in the then nascent field of n...

Mary Jane Horne  is a holistic thinker and problem-solver with over 30 years of domestic and international network and operational experience in the technology, media and telecommunications industries. A computer/electrical engineer by training, Horne started out at New England Telephone (now Verizon) where she learned the value of moving around as much as possible at the lowest levels of man...

From the halls of Julliard to the world of critical infrastructure, twin brothers Zachary Smith and Jacob Smith have been orchestrating their careers and approaching business through a balanced left and right-brain strategy that includes discipline, learning, rules, creativity, problem-solving and an openness to integrating “outside voices.” Innovating at the intersection of hardware and software...

Amy Marks is Head of Industrialized Construction Strategy and Evangelism for Autodesk Inc, an American multinational software corporation. Before joining Autodesk, Ms. Marks, known as the Queen of Prefab, was the CEO of XSite Modular where she pioneered a path to becoming the world’s preeminent prefabrication consultant. Marks defined the language and process that has been adopted by companies, co...

From cartophargy and a desire to build maps during the 80’s recession lead Gary to teach soccer and learning Cobol. Learning early on that programming wasn’t his forte, yet being an excellent communicator was imperative has helped him excel in his career. It is not always talent that makes one the MVP; it is collaboration and teamwork.  One doesn’t have to be silky silk; being the backbo...

To a Technology outsider, it may seem like everyone is “technical.” Internet giants dominate the job market, and online startups are a dime a dozen, and there aren’t very many women in tech. Working in tech is not just about coding. It’s about all aspects of one's career. Tech is a hot sector, and it’s exciting to see more women getting involved. But let’s not count our chickens before they hatch....

The computers in our lives are remarkably multitalented devices. They perform classic computer tasks, such as running word processing and spreadsheet applications, as well as handling Internet applications, such as e-mail, Web browsers, and calendars.  Yet these miracles of modern computing still work in much the same way as the first electronic computers did more than half a century ago...

Technology is bananas; even the current state of the world is scary. But some people are thriving, and we’re going to figure out how. Christian Koch, “Network Ninja,” analyst and a philanthropist, unearths his story from his early start laying network cable to defining networks and developing new products to get data to you.  How do you crack the code to succeed in our new economic reali...

There can be no doubt that technology hugely changed how we lived and died in the 21st century. However, it also masks changes that are arguably even more profound. In the year 2001, a few people seriously considered the future. Many of us have envisioned a utopian world; however, none has given serious consideration of where we were going as a society. Today we predict almost everything: what the...

A big picture thinker, intellectually curious, savvy problem solver, artfully combines technology and business expertise to help global corporations in the pharmaceutical, life science, and electronics manufacturing drive corporate and stakeholder value improvement through innovation and emerging technologies. Nick-named "the firehouse" for the depth and breadth of her knowledge, Joanne Friedman h...

A bold journey from the slow death of yellow pages to high tech.  Learning early on that all businesses are eventually going to be supplanted helps lead to thinking through these challenges.  David Bartholomai, COO, and partner at Archer Data Centers discusses the balancing act between #technology and #realestate.  To cloud or not to; isn’t the question, it is a matte...

The world is changing, literally right before us - the last time there was a non-war global disruption was Atlantis or Noah. David McCall talk about how AI, Remote Work and other tools will usher in a new world of augmentation, risk and opportunity.   David believes good relationships and purpose affects one's life at every moment. He has been able to realize his calling to create teams...

From humble beginnings growing up in Hawaii, Mark Thiele found himself doing odd jobs after high school trying to find his way in the world. He found himself in the unlikely position of being a computer technician, and with no formal education quickly became a self-taught engineer; rebuilding computers and then complex software environments such as kernels and operating systems. Mark then got invo...

From an early exposure to B52 aircraft and wanting to be a NASA engineer to supporting the global supply chain. A heartwarming discussion with Dale Pickering. This moment of near-global quarantine is an excellent opportunity to do a bit of fact gathering and get to know industry leaders like Dale, who developed a passion for electricity at an early age.  From the moment Dale’s fathe...

Kevin McNicholas, an information technology executive with a keen focus on connectivity, bandwidth, and latency, joins Phil and Nabeel at the #NomadFuturist podcast. Kevin discusses the current state of economy and technology during #covid19 and how do we to ensure business continuity through this turmoil. Remote employee count has increased significantly within the last 30 days to curta...

The #nomadfuturist show is a true tech podcast phenomenon. The two hosts Phillip Koblence and Nabeel Mahmood are technologists and futurists, so they really know their stuff, and following their in-depth conversations feels like you have a backstage pass to a gathering of the best of the best in the industry. The future is now is a discussion on covid19 and how the two technologists came up with t...