#476 - Embracing change and innovation: Phil Komarny's journey
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In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Phil Komarny, Chief Information Officer at Maryville University of Saint Louis. Phil shares his unique journey from growing up as an Army brat to becoming a leading innovator in education technology. He discusses his early ventures in the internet industry, his transition into higher education, and his passion for leveraging technology to transform learning. Join us as Phil reveals his insights on AI, personalized education, and the importance of putting people first in digital transformation.
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#475 - Adaptive Business Continuity: A New Approach
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In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Mark Armour, Senior Director, IT, Governance, Risk & Compliance at Brink's Inc, Mark is a Resilience industry leader with over 20 years of experience in the field. Mark has been instrumental in the implementation and leadership of several global business continuity and crisis management programs. More importantly, Mark has been directly involved in corporate response and recovery for hundreds of events, from IT outages and natural disasters to pandemics. Mark is the author, along with David Lindstedt, PhD, of the Adaptive Business Continuity...
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#474 - How CIO/CTO's think
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In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Paul Lewis, Chief Technology Officer at Pythian. As CTO, Paul Lewis drives Pythian’s technology strategy, helping customers leverage and scale their data and cloud assets to deliver valuable business outcomes throughout their digital transformation journey. In addition, Paul steers technical innovations that continue to expand partner relationships. As a 30+ year global CTO and technology executive, Paul is well-known in the industry for his impassioned technology evangelism, client executive advocacy, and technological and business strategy,...
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#473 - A CIO’s toolbox
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In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Nate Melby, Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Dairyland since February 29, 2016, leads the company's IT strategy and systems development. He holds a BS in Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, an MBA with a Technology and Training focus from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University, specializing in Information Security and Telecommunications. He has furthered his education with a Certificate of Management Excellence from Harvard Business...
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#472 - From architecture to AI: Michael Warren's journey in digital innovation
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In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome , Associate Vice President of Digital Practice Innovation at AECOM. Michael shares his unique journey from a childhood filled with curiosity and a passion for learning to a career that bridges architecture and technology. He discusses his transition into the tech industry, and how he integrates AI and machine learning into his projects. Join us as Michael provides insights into the future of architecture, the role of technology, and the importance of continuous learning and innovation.
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#471 - Unlocking AI with Data: A Blueprint for Data-Driven Business Transformation
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In this episode of InfoBeans Fail Faster podcast, we welcome Sravan Kasarla, the former Chief Data Officer of Thrivent Financial. Sravan shares his 25-year journey in data and analytics, discussing how AI has grown from a niche topic to a powerful tool in business today. He explains the challenges of working with data in large organizations and introduces his framework for successfully executing data and AI projects. Sravan highlights the importance of asking the right questions to get meaningful results from AI and looks ahead at how AI might shape the future, especially in making processes...
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#470 - Rethink Your Thinking: The Power of Mental Models
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In this episode of InfoBeans "Fail Faster" podcast, we welcome back , VP of Product at Intercare Therapy, for an insightful discussion on rethinking how we think. Juan shares his project, —a deck designed to help people make better decisions by leveraging mental models and frameworks. He dives into the inspiration behind the cards, how they can be used to enhance productivity and leadership, and his vision for empowering others to think more clearly in a world filled with constant information. Whether you're looking to boost your decision-making skills or just curious about innovative tools...
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#469 - Innovating Healthcare: Ted Scott's Journey in Medical Imaging and AI
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In this episode of Fail Faster, we welcome Ted Scott, founder of the innovation function at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). Ted has positioned HHS as a leader in AI in healthcare. He was formerly Chief Innovation Officer at Mohawk College, where he launched IDEAWORKS. With a background in digital health strategy, Ted started as a sonographer at HHS and holds a Master’s and Ph.D. in Diagnostic Imaging. Join us to explore Ted’s journey and insights on AI in healthcare.
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#468 - Navigating Risk Management and AI: Insights from Rajiv Avacharmal
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In this episode of Fail Faster, we sit down with Rajiv Avacharmal, a seasoned leader in AI and Model Risk Management with over 13 years of experience in the financial services and insurance industries. Currently serving as a Corporate Vice President at New York Life Insurance Company, Rajiv shares his insights on leading successful AI and Risk Management initiatives. Previously, he managed comprehensive AI model risk frameworks at MUFG Union Bank. Join us as we explore Rajiv’s journey, his passion for fostering innovation, and his thoughts on the future of AI in risk management. Rajiv also...
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#467 - Navigating the Complex World of Tech-Enabled Insurance: Insights from Adi Sivaraman at Architect Capital
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In this episode of InfoBeans' Fail Faster podcast, we sit down with Adi Sivaraman, Principal at Architect Capital, to discuss his fascinating journey from India to becoming a key player in the investment world. Adi shares his early interests in math and policy debate, his career beginnings on Wall Street, and his passion for investing. Dive deep into the nuances of tech-enabled insurance, learn about the most innovative insurance products on the market, and gain valuable insights into how Adi evaluates investment opportunities. This episode is packed with practical advice and thought-provoking...
info_outlineMy guest Rob Swymer is the Country Manager, UK and Ireland at Splunk which is the world’s first Data
To Everything Platform. Splunk helps over 18,000 customers world-wide unlock the value of their data,
giving them the insights to drive operational performance and business results, creating massive
value for their business. In this episode, Rob touches upon a lot of powerful concepts that he is executing with his teams to drive growth and a culture of high trust. Managing high pressure demands can become a breeze with the right mindset to be of service and come from a place of giving instead of getting.