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Experience the journey of Roberto Severo, whose passion for programming at the tender age of 13 set the stage for a distinguished career in IT and Enterprise Architecture. As the Country Manager for The Open Group in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, Roberto takes us through his transition from the corporate world to leading the charge in adapting global strategies for local contexts. Discover how a cha...

Ever wondered how to turn your struggles into strengths? Our guest, Daniel John, founder of "You, Me and Anxiety," shares his transformative journey from a directionless university graduate to a successful freelance copywriter and content manager. Hear Daniel’s candid reflections on his encounters with anxiety and panic attacks, and how these challenges inspired him to create a platform...

Rob Saunders' journey from Coventry to the heart of the music industry is nothing short of inspiring. Imagine growing up surrounded by your parents' vinyl collection, cultivating an insatiable passion for music that leads you to manage a band and navigate the complexities of the music and PR industries. Rob's mantra, "keep fighting the tide," encapsulates his relentless pe...

Can standards in technology be the unsung heroes of innovation? Join us as we celebrate World Standards Day with Steve Nunn, President and CEO of The Open Group , who shares his fascinating journey from a career in law to leading a global standards organization. Steve's insights reveal how his background in intellectual property law unexpectedly paved the way to a transformative role at X Ope...

How are young people leveraging digital technologies to shape a sustainable future? Join us on Open Comments as we look back on International Youth Day with the theme "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development." Ash, Oliver, and Irene are excited to share stories of innovative youth who are driving progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development G...

Ever wondered how a Dutch research project evolved into a global standard? Join us for a special celebration of the ArchiMate® Forum's 15th anniversary as we uncover the fascinating history and impact of ArchiMate. Featuring insights from Kelly Cannon, Forum Director, and Marc Lankhorst, a key pioneer in the ArchiMate Forum's development,  Jean-Baptiste Sarrodie,  and Leos Mates. This ep...

Unlock the secrets of data standards in the oil and gas industry with insights from Pablo Perez of the Energistics® Consortium. Recorded live from The Open Group Summit in Edinburgh, Pablo takes us on a journey from his early days in Venezuela to his impactful role in shaping data communication and transfer through Energistics' integration into The Open Group. Discover how data standards are...

Unlock the secrets of career progression with the Open Professions certification program, as we sit down with Andras Szakal, VP CTO of The Open Group, Deborah Schoonover, Director of Certification, The Open Group, and Tony Black from Kyndryl. These industry stalwarts take us through a journey that's less about textbooks and more about triumphs, with a certification path that respects practica...

Embark on a transformative journey with the masterminds, Dr. Phil Tetlow, Paul Homan, Neal Fishman, and Rahul, as we dissect the intricacies of IT ecosystems. Their groundbreaking book "Ecosystems Architecture: New Thinking for Practitioners in the Age of AI" serves as our compass, guiding us through the labyrinth of system architecture and its symbiotic relationship with artificial inte...

Embark on an inspirational cyber journey with John Feezell, who proves that with passion and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, the leap from music to mastering the intricacies of IT and cybersecurity is not only possible but can propel one to become a leader in the domain of cyber risk quantification. This episode peels back the layers of John's career, revealing how he harnessed every le...

When Sonia Gonzalez charts her voyage from El Salvador's energy sector to her impactful work with The Open Group, it's more than a career recap—it's the blueprint for thriving in a world where adaptability reigns. Our conversation with Sonia, Digital Portfolio Manager for The Open Group, is a testament to the tenacity and foresight needed to introduce internet services in a developi...

Embark on a transformative journey with Stephen Caton, a former hotel and restaurant manager turned Chief Investment Officer at Patreon Partners, as he tells the tale of his unexpected pivot into the world of wealth management. With a candid openness, Stephen recounts the personal pivotal moments that launched him from hospitality into becoming a guiding financial light for many, reflecting on the...

Are you ready to shake up your perceptions about Enterprise Architecture? That's exactly what you'll do after listening in on our fascinating conversation with Charlie Betz, who helms Forrester's Enterprise Architecture EA Priority. This episode will take you on a journey through the highlights of the Forrester Enterprise Architecture Awards program. You'll get to peek behind t...

Imagine embarking on a fascinating journey through Jason Garbis' career, the founder of Numberline Security. We promise that you'll gain a wealth of wisdom from Jason's experiences in the tech and enterprise architecture world. Together, we explore his life's path from a tech enthusiast to the role of an independent consultant and everything in between. Jason's candid disc...

Picture this - what if you could have a deep and intellectual conversation about the intriguing world of Artificial Intelligence? That's exactly what we do this week as we engage with Dr. Chris Harding. This conversation unravels the role of AI in education, the power of AI and its application in various walks of life. Dr. Harding emphasizes the essence of maintaining a balance between using...

What would you say if we told you the future of your organization's resilience could be significantly bolstered by climate action? Well, that's exactly what our esteemed guest Abhijit Sunil, a senior analyst with Forrester Research, discusses in this engaging conversation about the symbiotic relationship of IT and sustainability. With his wealth of knowledge, Abhijit helps us navigate th...

What happens when an expert in economics ventures into the complex world of cybersecurity? Today, we bring you insights from John Linford, the Forum Director of The Open Group, Security Forum, and Open Trusted Technology Forum. We journey through John's unique transition from economics to cybersecurity, focusing on the quantitative risk analysis facet that piqued his interest. This episode de...

John Linford is the Forum Director of The Open Group Security Forum and Open Trusted Technology Forum. As staff at The Open Group, John supports the leaders and participants of the Open Trusted Technology Forum in utilizing the resources of The Open Group to facilitate collaboration and follow The Open Group Standards process to publish their deliverables. Prior to joining The Open Group in June 2...

Tony Black is a Healthcare/Life Sciences Technical Leader for Kyndryl, where he works with healthcare payers, providers, pharmaceuticals, and partners to create solutions that address the business needs and challenges of his clients. He has a technical, healthcare, and privacy acumen background; close to 30 years of technical expertise, sales, and management experience, and is particularly strong...

Jim Hietala, Open FAIR, CISSP, GSEC, is Vice President, Sustainability and Market Development for The Open Group , where he is responsible for sustainability programs, including market development for our Open Footprint™ Forum standards initiative, as well as the development of our internal sustainability plan.  The Open Footprint Forum is creating standards to ease data management issues associat...

Paul Smith ( https://tellmeaboutpod.com/ ) - An experienced and successful business builder with ownership, leadership and management interests in a variety of businesses. Specialties: Start-ups, mentoring entrepreneurs, business planning, business development, business grooming and ownership exit. "Today there is a more humane approach to business and less of a desire to consume, in the proc...

Ms. Joanne Woytek is the Program Director for the NASA SEWP Program. Ms. Woytek manages the strategic direction, planning, and day-to-day operations of SEWP -a premier Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) providing Federal Agencies access to the latest in Information & Communication Technology solutions. Ms. Woytek is a 40+ year veteran at NASA. "Ask the questions that you need to...

Abhijit Suniil - Forrester Abhijit is a senior analyst serving enterprise leaders. His research focuses on green IT, technology sustainability strategy, data centers and cloud optimization, emerging technologies and climate action, the sustainability professional services market, environmental reporting and organization, and the ROI and business value of environmental sustainability investments. “...

  Neil T. Parkin, Ph. D., is a scientific consultant with extensive experience in viral drug resistance and laboratory diagnostics, especially for HIV-1 and hepatitis C virus. In November 2009, he founded Data First Consulting, Inc., based in Sebastopol, CA. Data First Consulting provides scientific consulting services to clients in industry and public health organizations, including technical wri...

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Sloan to discuss Healthcare Accessibility, career advice, and lots more.  Scott Sloan Chief Technical Officer, Kyndryl Scott Sloan is a Healthcare Architect and Paramedic. With extensive experience across healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences, Scott has centered his efforts on co-creating, with his clients, innovative solutions to business problems...