
Al and Nancy discuss Data and AI and its impact on sports
11/18/20 • 31 min
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next.
Abstract
Hosted by Al Martin, VP, Data and AI Expert Services and Learning at IBM, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.
This week on Making Data Simple, we have Nancy Hensley, Nancy is currently the Chief Marketing and Product Officer for Stats Perform. Nancy was the Chief Digital Officer at IBM.
Show Notes
1:37 – Nancy’s bio
3:10 - Are we talking Money Ball?
5:52 - On Base percentage
7:08 – Analyse examples
10:02 – Do you control the data?
11:24 – Out there statistics
14:12 - Can analytics go to far?
17:35 – Real time analysis
18:45 – Covid and sports
21:15 – Your role in sports betting
22:50 – What’s the most fascinating thing you’ve learned?
25:23 – What’s the future?
Website - Stats Perform
Stats Perform - Twitter
Bill James – Baseball Abstract
Connect with the Team
Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.
Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn.
Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next.
Abstract
Hosted by Al Martin, VP, Data and AI Expert Services and Learning at IBM, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.
This week on Making Data Simple, we have Nancy Hensley, Nancy is currently the Chief Marketing and Product Officer for Stats Perform. Nancy was the Chief Digital Officer at IBM.
Show Notes
1:37 – Nancy’s bio
3:10 - Are we talking Money Ball?
5:52 - On Base percentage
7:08 – Analyse examples
10:02 – Do you control the data?
11:24 – Out there statistics
14:12 - Can analytics go to far?
17:35 – Real time analysis
18:45 – Covid and sports
21:15 – Your role in sports betting
22:50 – What’s the most fascinating thing you’ve learned?
25:23 – What’s the future?
Website - Stats Perform
Stats Perform - Twitter
Bill James – Baseball Abstract
Connect with the Team
Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.
Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn.
Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
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This week Al and Lisa discuss the prospects of AI and the data that backs AI
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next.
Abstract
Hosted by Al Martin, VP, Data and AI Expert Services and Learning at IBM, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.
This week on Making Data Simple, we have Lisa Palmer. Lisa is currently pursuing her doctorate in Artificial Intelligence, Chief Technical Advisor with Splunk Technologies. Lisa also was a professor at Southern Nazarene University, Tara Data Global Accounts Strategist, and then VP and America’s Regional Manager for Gartner.
Show Notes
1:30 – Lisa’s background
6:16 – What is your Brand
10: 06 - Pros and cons of AI Intelligence
12:14 – Policing AI
15:40 – Does bias worry you
20:00 - What is flipping to data leadership
23:55 – What are you working on
27:07 – Why is pursuing your doctorate important to you
28:38 – What’s your advice for other leaders
30:37 – Trusted information
32:50 – Predication for next year
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
Lisa Palmer - LinkedIn
Connect with the Team
Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.
Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn.
Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
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[Replay] - Covid-19 interview with Dr. Kyu Rhee
Hosted by Al Martin, VP, Data and AI Expert Services and Learning at IBM, Making Data Simple provides the latest thinking on big data, A.I., and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [[email protected]] and tell us why you should be next.
Abstract
This week on Making Data Simple, we have a returning guest Dr. Kyu Rhee VP & Chief Health Officer IBM and IBM Watson Health, discussing the Covid-19 pandemic and how we prepare and react individually and as a country. What can we do for ourselves and how this pandemic affects the economy. And when do we see a light at the end of the tunnel.
Show Notes
1. https://www.ibm.com/blogs/watson-health/author/kyurhee/
2. https://www.ibm.com/impact/covid-19/
Connect with the Team
Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn.
Producer Michael Sestak - LinkedIn.
Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn.
Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.
Additional resources:
IBM Watson Health COVID-19 Resources: https://www.ibm.com/watson-health/covid-19
IBM Watson Health: Micromedex with Watson: https://www.ibm.com/products/dynamed-and-micromedex-with-watson
How governments are rising to the challenge of COVID-19: https://www.ibm.com/blogs/watson-health/governments-agencies-rising-challenge-of-covid-19/
Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.
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