The Wired Garage with Pops | Digital Innovation

S1E12 Lessons from Abroad plus The Excitement of Sim Racing with Toby Phillippe In this episode of The Wired Garage, Toby shares his experiences from international assignments in Bangladesh and India, discussing the cultural adaptations and career advancements that shaped his journey. He also delves into his passion for sim racing, highlighting the immersive experience of virtual reality racing. F...

S1E11 Navigating Cloud Native Challenges - From Cloud-Native Back to On‑Prem with Luke Badgerow In this conversation, Luke shares insights on navigating the complexities of cloud-native technologies, the importance of modernizing platforms with AI, and the common pitfalls of lift and shift migrations. He emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to refactoring legacy systems and the significanc...

S1E10 Bourbon and music, a perfect blend. Bourbon and Beyond 2025 Festival with Matt Coatney In this engaging conversation, technology executive Matt Coatney shares his experiences at music festivals, particularly the Bourbon and Beyond and Louder Than Life festivals. He discusses the unique blend of music, bourbon, and community that these events foster, as well as his personal reflections on tra...

S1E09 Navigating Cloud Native Challenges - From Legacy to Cloud Native with Luke Badgerow In this episode of The Wired Garage, host Pops welcomes Luke to discuss the evolving landscape of cloud computing, particularly the concept of 'cloud native' as we approach 2026. Luke shares insights from his extensive experience in cloud migrations and modernizations, emphasizing the shift from sim...

S1E08 Everyday AI - How You Can Use Claude, ChatGPT, and More  In this episode of The Wired Garage, Pops and Steele delve into the practical applications of AI tools for personal use. They explore popular AI platforms like Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude, discussing their functionalities and how users can leverage them for various tasks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understandi...

S1E07 - Unlocking the Power of the CMDB. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the significance of Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) in managing IT assets and data. They explore the definition of configuration items, the importance of data management and security, and the role of data repositories. The discussion also covers what should be included in a CMDB, how to identify a dumping gr...

S1E06 - Challenges with Projects of Scale. In this episode of The Wired Garage, Pops and Steele discuss the complexities and challenges of managing large-scale projects, particularly in the context of automation and governance. They explore the barriers organizations face when trying to implement new technologies and processes, emphasizing the importance of adapting to change and evolving processe...

Summary S1E03 - Unboxing ServiceNow Zurich Release. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the Zurich release of ServiceNow, highlighting its advancements in AI-driven automation, developer productivity, user experience, and platform security. Key features include machine identity management, AI Connector Utility for virtual agents, MCP client and server capabilities, developer sandboxes, zero co...

Summary S1E04 - Navigating the Pitfalls of the CMDB. In this episode, the hosts discuss the common pitfalls and challenges associated with Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs). They explore key issues such as lack of clear objectives, the importance of relationships within the CMDB, the need for data integrity and automation, and the significance of leadership buy-in. The conversation emphas...

S1E05 - Agentic AI Delivers Major Benefits and Challenges. This conversation explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on business operations and workflows. The discussion covers the integration of AI into various sectors, the importance of identifying specific use cases, and the necessity of governance and security measures. The speakers share personal experiences with AI...

S1E02 - From Reactive to Proactive - The Rise of Agentic AI . In this episode, we explore the fundamentals of agentic AI, contrasting it with generative AI and discussing its implications for productivity and the future of work. The conversation delves into how agentic AI operates autonomously, adapts in real-time, and the importance of building trust in these systems. We also touch on the need fo...

S1E01 - Unleashing Human Creativity with Agentic A. In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of agentic AI on the workplace, emphasizing how it enhances human creativity and collaboration rather than replacing it. Matt Coatney discusses the evolution of AI, the importance of human oversight, and the need for new skills in a rapidly changing technological landscape. The conversation al...