Where Humanity Meets Technology Podcast

In this podcast of "Where Humanity Meets Technology," host Maurice Hamilton interviews Nathan Strum, CEO and co-founder of Abby Connect, a company focused on providing remote receptionist services. Strum shares the origin story of Abby Connect, which began 20 years ago as an executive suite company renting offices to entrepreneurs and providing services like answering phone calls. Recogn...

In this podcast episode with Aaron Burnett, CEO and Founder of Wheelhouse DMG, we explored his extensive career and the founding of his agency. After years in senior marketing and sales roles at AT&T Wireless and other tech companies in the Pacific Northwest, Aaron started Wheelhouse DMG in 2010, motivated by a desire to create an agency prioritizing client value and a positive workplace cultu...

In this podcast episode, Maurice Hamilton sits down with Andrei Oprisan to discuss how Agent.ai is transforming businesses' use of artificial intelligence. Andrei shares how his team developed Agent.ai as a user-friendly platform allowing companies to "hire" virtual agents with intuitive AI capabilities. These virtual agents can perform various tasks, such as customer service and da...

Optimizing Healthcare Logistics: Artug Acar on Mercury Business Services’ Innovative Approach in this Podcast, we had the opportunity to meet with Artug Acar, a mechanical engineer who transitioned into software warehouse automation, to discuss his journey and role at Mercury Business Services, a logistics company specializing in time and temperature sensitive shipping for biotech healthcare and l...

In this podcast, Maurice Hamilton interviews Bob Buda from Buda Consulting about database management, security, and the evolving role of technology in protecting business-critical data. Bob shares his journey, starting from a background in computer science, to building custom systems for businesses, including an early experience with a bakery that taught him the importance of planning for failures...

In this episode of "Where Humanity Meets Technology," Maurice Hamilton interviews Mike Bowers, the Chief Architect at FairCom, about the evolution of database technology, its future direction, and FairCom's innovative solutions. Mike shares his journey in programming, starting at age 14 with an Atari 400 and teaching himself BASIC, which set the foundation for his extensive career i...

In this episode, Maurice Hamilton sits down with Ron Green , CO-Founder and CTO of Kungfu. AI , a cutting-edge AI strategy and engineering firm, to dive deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence. Ron shares his personal journey, from feeling burned out during his computer science studies at the University of Texas to finding a renewed passion for AI through an introductory course. Th...

In this podcast with Jeremy Snyder, CEO and Founder of Firetail.io, we discussed the evolution of software development, particularly with the shift from on-premises to cloud-based systems, and the growing significance of API security. Jeremy shared his career journey, highlighting how he transitioned from hands-on IT roles to cloud computing, particularly with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and his cu...

In this podcast, Shauli Rozen, CEO of Armo, discussed cloud security, the challenges of protecting Kubernetes workloads, and how Armo’s open-source project, Kubescape, is a pivotal tool in this space. Shauli emphasized the growing importance of collaboration between DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams, explaining that Kubescape was created to provide comprehensive security for Kubernetes cl...

In the podcast interview with Steve Taplin, CEO of Sonatafy Technology, Maurice Hamilton explores Steve’s career journey, leadership insights, and the unique operations of Sonatafy as a nearshore software development company. Steve begins by sharing how his career started at IBM, where he worked on early versions of cloud computing before transitioning into custom software development. He highligh...

In this podcast episode, Kevin Dean shares insights about his journey from working with two Fortune 500 companies to founding Manobyte, which has been delivering solutions for business process automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence for 16 years. He emphasizes the impact of technology on improving business processes, particularly through the application of generative AI (GenAI). Th...

The podcast begins with Maurice Hamilton introducing Bluebell Creameries, noting its long history dating back to 1907. Initially a butter company, Bluebell transitioned to making ice cream about four years later due to excess cream. Ricky Dickson, who spent 43 years with the company, elaborates on how Bluebell grew from a small operation making two gallons of ice cream daily to one of the most wel...

We had the opportunity to interview Manjit Rana, an insurance expert, thought leader, and innovation expert from the U.K.  Here are the key points extracted from the provided text: Manjit delves into the significance of voice analytics and its potential to mitigate fraud, enhance customer satisfaction, and safeguard individuals, businesses, and government entities by providing an additional layer...

In this podcast interview, Robert Krugman, Chief Digital Officer and Digital Transformation Expert at Broadridge discusses the future of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, emphasizing the need to distinguish between the two. He highlights how blockchain technology is utilized beyond financial services, such as supply chain systems for auditing and management.  Rob discusses how the techno...

Podcast Summary: Interview with Todd Kackley, Global CIO of Textron In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Todd Kackley, the global CIO of Textron, a company with a rich history spanning over 100 years. Textron is renowned for its diverse range of land, air, and sea equipment, including Cessna Aircraft, Beechcraft, Easy Go golf carts, and Bell Helicopters. Textron continues to drive...

In this podcast episode, we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Anthony Trucks, a man whose story is nothing short of inspiring. From being bounced around in six different foster care homes for 11 years to becoming a former NFL player, an American Ninja Warrior on NBC, an author, an international speaker, and the host of the "Aww Shift" podcast, Anthony has faced and overcome...

In this podcast episode, I have a conversation with Steve Orrin, Federal Chief Technology Officer at Intel, and we explored several critical developments in the semiconductor industry and their broader implications on society. Here is a summary of our conversation: Semiconductor R&D Innovation : R&D Cadence: Historically, semiconductor research and development have operated on a 5- to 10-y...

Get ready to be inspired! In this podcast, you'll hear an insightful conversation between Jerome Pesenti, Founder of Sizzle AI, and a fellow technology enthusiast. We will take you on a journey through the incredible advancements in Artificial Intelligence and how these advancements are transforming the world we live in today.   You will be amazed as they delve into the fascinating world of C...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Rob Hirschfeld, Founder and CEO of RackN, on our podcast. He shared valuable insights about a cutting-edge self-managed application that enables users to revolutionize their data center workflows without touching the infrastructure. With this RackN application, users can easily install scripts, not a custom application, while ensuring automation and services are...

In this podcast episode, Ksenia Palke shares her journey from being a data science intern at a startup to her current machine learning and AI role as Head of AI at Airspace.com. Ksenia emphasizes the satisfaction of seeing the immediate impact of her work in real-world applications, which drove her to pursue a career in this field. Maurice Hamilton, President & CEO of ICS, acknowledges the cor...

Ian Uriarte is a highly accomplished and driven individual who is the founder and CEO of Timbergrove. With his impressive IBM practice and a team of skilled professionals, Ian has been able to help numerous clients optimize their physical assets and infrastructure management. His exceptional leadership skills have also enabled him to co-found and lead multiple social enterprises that aim to impact...

During a recent conversation, Steve Taplin, the CEO of Sonatafy, shared his thoughts on the latest developments in generative AI over the past couple of years. He spoke passionately about the tremendous benefits that can be achieved through the customization of software development using this technology. Steve explained how his Nearshore software development company, which mainly focuses on Health...

Enter Data Are you concerned about the security of your digital assets and interested in implementing robust cybersecurity management solutions? Do you require compliance, auditing, or cybersecurity forensics to ensure your organization's safety? Are you planning to set up a support team to handle technical queries and monitoring? Or, perhaps you need to secure your endpoints in the cloud wit...

Join Chad Cunningham for an in-depth discussion on Digital Transformation and how to make it more accessible and understandable.  There's a buzz in the tech world, and it's all about the digital transformation wave sweeping across industries. Whether it's the intricate dance of adopting hybrid cloud solutions, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), implementing the ro...

I engaged in a highly informative discussion on information security with Ron Harris, a renowned Virtual Chief Information Security Officer who is a CISSP-certified expert. Our conversation centered on the critical need to strengthen technological resources and clearly identify network vulnerabilities. This was a remarkable episode of "Cybersecurity Frontiers."  Ron stresses the importan...