Making Data Simple
Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP of Technical Sales at IBM, Making Data Simple cuts through the hype to reveal how data and AI reshape the modern enterprise.
Thought leaders, researchers, and innovators share firsthand lessons on leading teams, scaling analytics, and driving real-world impact—delivered in Al’s signature straightforward, witty style.
Tune in to Making Data Simple today. From data and AI breakthroughs to leadership hacks, top experts drop actionable gems that help businesses thrive in a data-driven world. #MakingDataSimple #AI #Leadership
Making Data Simple
Part 2: Automation Remix: Observability, IBM Concert & the Next Wave of IT Ops
We’re back for Part 2 of our Automation deep-dive—and the hits just keep coming! Host Al Martin reunites with IBM automation aces Sarah McAndrew (WW Automation Technical Sales) and Vikram Murali (App Mod & IT Automation Development) to push past the hype and map out the road ahead.
🎬 Episode Highlights
- 00:12 Observability – why seeing everything is half the battle
- 04:17 IBM Concert – orchestrating dev, ops & business in one score
- 07:42 Tech vs. Culture – the million-dollar question
- 11:34 Real-world use cases that ship value today
- 13:65 Scanning the Future of Automation (spoiler: it’s closer than you think)
- 15:32 Hashi – tooling that scales with you
- 17:42 Top resources to learn more and stay ahead of the curve
- 18:13 Lightning-round fun to wrap it up
Whether you’re wrangling legacy systems or architecting cloud-native dreams, this conversation will spark ideas, bust myths, and give you action items of immediate value. Smash that play button, tag a colleague, and join the movement to #MakingDataSimple!
🔗 Connect: Sarah McAndrew LinkedIn | Vikram Murali LinkedIn
🌐 Explore IBM Automation: ibm.com/automation
#MakingDataSimple #IBMAutomation #Observability #TechPodcast #FutureOfWork
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