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Bit By BitProfessor Barry Dwolatzky - Coded HistoryWe take time to interview a national treasure, a man who always put South Africa and its people first. Prof Barry (Professor Barry Dwolatzky) is a person we can all look up to and someone we can definitely learn from. His new book Coded History is a surprising account of someone who quietly made a difference and shows us all the importance of leaving a legacy.2023-01-031h 04
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureDigital Transformation Special - EP3 : Tony Van Der LindenIn this special season of our podcast we talk about "Digital Transformation". In this episode Barry Dwolatzky is in conversation with Tony Van Der Linden.2022-05-1920 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureDigital Transformation Special - EP2 - Kent BeckIn this special season of our podcast we talk about "Digital Transformation". In this episode Barry Dwolatzky is in conversation with Kent Beck.2022-05-0316 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureDigital Transformation Special - EP1 - Mark HarrisIn this special season of our podcast we talk about "Digital Transformation". In this episode Barry Dwolatzky is in conversation with Mark Harris.2022-05-0340 min
The Take Off with Bongani Mtolo and Nonala ToseProfessor Barry Dwolatzky ~ computer science advisor at University of the People, An Online University#TheTakeOffInterview | Would you consider studying at an online university for yourself or child? With Grade 12s currently writing their final exams many of them envision pursuing qualifications in SA’s institutions but these are not enough to accommodate all prospective students. In the past online tertiary education was misunderstood but with the world changing at an unimaginable pace, accelerated by growing economic demands, technological advances and, of course, the global Covid-19 pandemic, people have had to reconsider the concept of online universities. Guest: Professor Barry Dwolatzky ~ computer science advisor at University of the People, An Onli...2021-11-1606 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureIntroduction to Season 3Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital Future is an inter-generational conversation about the digital economy and digital society in Africa. Season 3 will feature conversations led by Prof Barry Dwolatzky and his young co-host with people who have made a huge contribution to the digital world. This episode introduces Season 3. TheGrandGeeks.Africa2021-04-3037 minBarry DwolatzkyIntroduction to Season 3Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital Future is an inter-generational conversation about the digital economy and digital society in Africa. Season 3 will feature conversations led by Prof Barry Dwolatzky and his young co-host with people who have made a huge contribution to the digital world. This episode introduces Season 3. TheGrandGeeks.Africa2021-04-3037 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureIntroduction to Season 3Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital Future is an inter-generational conversation about the digital economy and digital society in Africa. Season 3 will feature conversations led by Prof Barry Dwolatzky and his young co-host with people who have made a huge contribution to the digital world. This episode introduces Season 3. TheGrandGeeks.Africa2021-04-3037 min
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep13 - EpilogueSeason 2 of the Optimizing podcast has come to an end. Prof Barry Dwolatzky and his co-host Kerryn Gammie have presented 12 episodes in which they have conversations with leaders, role models and influencers in the Digital Economy in South Africa, Africa and the World. The metaphor in this season is "life as a relay race" and each guest was asked to pass "batons" to Kerryn and her generation of future leaders. In the epilogue Prof Barry and Kerryn reflect on these conversations and review the batons that were passed on.2020-12-1536 minBarry DwolatzkyS2:Ep13 - EpilogueSeason 2 of the Optimizing podcast has come to an end. Prof Barry Dwolatzky and his co-host Kerryn Gammie have presented 12 episodes in which they have conversations with leaders, role models and influencers in the Digital Economy in South Africa, Africa and the World. The metaphor in this season is "life as a relay race" and each guest was asked to pass "batons" to Kerryn and her generation of future leaders. In the epilogue Prof Barry and Kerryn reflect on these conversations and review the batons that were passed on.2020-12-1536 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep13 - EpilogueSeason 2 of the Optimizing podcast has come to an end. Prof Barry Dwolatzky and his co-host Kerryn Gammie have presented 12 episodes in which they have conversations with leaders, role models and influencers in the Digital Economy in South Africa, Africa and the World. The metaphor in this season is "life as a relay race" and each guest was asked to pass "batons" to Kerryn and her generation of future leaders. In the epilogue Prof Barry and Kerryn reflect on these conversations and review the batons that were passed on.2020-12-1536 min
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep12 - In Conversation with Tiyani NghonyanaTiyani Nghonyama finished high school in 2010. Nine years later he was named by the IITPSA as its “South African IT Personality of the Year” for 2019. He is, so far, the youngest guest we’ve had in Season 2 of the Optimizing podcast and yet, in terms of his impact on future digital leaders, he is quite possibly one of the most influential.2020-12-0856 minBarry DwolatzkyS2:Ep12 - In Conversation with Tiyani NghonyanaTiyani Nghonyama finished high school in 2010. Nine years later he was named by the IITPSA as its “South African IT Personality of the Year” for 2019. He is, so far, the youngest guest we’ve had in Season 2 of the Optimizing podcast and yet, in terms of his impact on future digital leaders, he is quite possibly one of the most influential.2020-12-0856 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep12 - In Conversation with Tiyani NghonyanaTiyani Nghonyama finished high school in 2010. Nine years later he was named by the IITPSA as its “South African IT Personality of the Year” for 2019. He is, so far, the youngest guest we’ve had in Season 2 of the Optimizing podcast and yet, in terms of his impact on future digital leaders, he is quite possibly one of the most influential.2020-12-0856 min
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep11 - In Conversation with Sifiso SkenjanaSifiso Skenjana is one of South Africa’s top new economists. He is the Chief Economist and Thought Leadership Executive at IQ Business, the leading independent management consulting firm in South Africa.
Prior to joining IQ Business, he founded and managed an economic research and strategy advisory company. He has previously held roles in asset management, strategy and management consulting.2020-12-011h 07Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep11 - In Conversation with Sifiso SkenjanaSifiso Skenjana is one of South Africa’s top new economists. He is the Chief Economist and Thought Leadership Executive at IQ Business, the leading independent management consulting firm in South Africa.
Prior to joining IQ Business, he founded and managed an economic research and strategy advisory company. He has previously held roles in asset management, strategy and management consulting.2020-12-011h 07Barry DwolatzkyS2:Ep11 - In Conversation with Sifiso SkenjanaSifiso Skenjana is one of South Africa’s top new economists. He is the Chief Economist and Thought Leadership Executive at IQ Business, the leading independent management consulting firm in South Africa.
Prior to joining IQ Business, he founded and managed an economic research and strategy advisory company. He has previously held roles in asset management, strategy and management consulting.2020-12-011h 07
Barry DwolatzkyS2:Ep10 - In Conversation with Nomso KanaNomso Faith Kana is a nuclear scientist and founder of two startups. These are “Sun n Shield 84 Technologies” which manufactures fibre optic cable, and “Blaze Away SA”, a business strategy consulting firm. She was also invited to participate as a commissioner on President Ramaphas’s Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (or 4IR). She has worked hard to encourage young Africans – particularly women -to become involved in STEM.2020-11-2452 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep10 - In Conversation with Nomso KanaNomso Faith Kana is a nuclear scientist and founder of two startups. These are “Sun n Shield 84 Technologies” which manufactures fibre optic cable, and “Blaze Away SA”, a business strategy consulting firm. She was also invited to participate as a commissioner on President Ramaphas’s Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (or 4IR). She has worked hard to encourage young Africans – particularly women -to become involved in STEM.2020-11-2452 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep10 - In Conversation with Nomso KanaNomso Faith Kana is a nuclear scientist and founder of two startups. These are “Sun n Shield 84 Technologies” which manufactures fibre optic cable, and “Blaze Away SA”, a business strategy consulting firm. She was also invited to participate as a commissioner on President Ramaphas’s Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (or 4IR). She has worked hard to encourage young Africans – particularly women -to become involved in STEM.2020-11-2452 min
Barry DwolatzkyS2:Ep9 - In Conversation with Clifford De WitClifford De Wit graduated from Wits University as an Electrical Engineer in 1996. He joined Microsoft in 2000 and from 2009 took on a senior executive role. In this role, amongst other things, he developed and launched the SA BizSpark start-up program, which mentored over 3000 tech start-up’s, managed the Microsoft relationship with South African universities, managed the DevOps business in South Africa, and ran and keynoted several conferences including TechEd, DevDays and Build Tour.
After almost 18 years with Microsoft Cliff decided to build a start-up of his own and in his current role, he is the CTO and co-founder of a new di...2020-11-171h 05Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep9 - In Conversation with Clifford De WitClifford De Wit graduated from Wits University as an Electrical Engineer in 1996. He joined Microsoft in 2000 and from 2009 took on a senior executive role. In this role, amongst other things, he developed and launched the SA BizSpark start-up program, which mentored over 3000 tech start-up’s, managed the Microsoft relationship with South African universities, managed the DevOps business in South Africa, and ran and keynoted several conferences including TechEd, DevDays and Build Tour.
After almost 18 years with Microsoft Cliff decided to build a start-up of his own and in his current role, he is the CTO and co-founder of a new di...2020-11-171h 05Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep9 - In Conversation with Clifford De WitClifford De Wit graduated from Wits University as an Electrical Engineer in 1996. He joined Microsoft in 2000 and from 2009 took on a senior executive role. In this role, amongst other things, he developed and launched the SA BizSpark start-up program, which mentored over 3000 tech start-up’s, managed the Microsoft relationship with South African universities, managed the DevOps business in South Africa, and ran and keynoted several conferences including TechEd, DevDays and Build Tour.
After almost 18 years with Microsoft Cliff decided to build a start-up of his own and in his current role, he is the CTO and co-founder of a ne...2020-11-171h 05
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep8 - In Conversation with Xoliswa MahlanguXoliswa Mahlangu (“Xoli”) works as a Computing Curriculum Developer and Technology Integration Specialist at Future Nation Schools. Her personal mission is to demystify tech and make it more fun and accessible to kids of all ages. She is a Microsoft Certified Innovative Educator Expert and has represented South Africa in the international educator exchange. She was featured as Tech Magazine’s Mover and Shaker and has spoken at numerous youth and women in tech events. Xoli has an MEng in software engineering from Wits University.2020-11-1049 minBarry DwolatzkyS2:Ep8 - In Conversation with Xoliswa MahlanguXoliswa Mahlangu (“Xoli”) works as a Computing Curriculum Developer and Technology Integration Specialist at Future Nation Schools. Her personal mission is to demystify tech and make it more fun and accessible to kids of all ages. She is a Microsoft Certified Innovative Educator Expert and has represented South Africa in the international educator exchange. She was featured as Tech Magazine’s Mover and Shaker and has spoken at numerous youth and women in tech events. Xoli has an MEng in software engineering from Wits University.2020-11-1049 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep8 - In Conversation with Xoliswa MahlanguXoliswa Mahlangu (“Xoli”) works as a Computing Curriculum Developer and Technology Integration Specialist at Future Nation Schools. Her personal mission is to demystify tech and make it more fun and accessible to kids of all ages. She is a Microsoft Certified Innovative Educator Expert and has represented South Africa in the international educator exchange. She was featured as Tech Magazine’s Mover and Shaker and has spoken at numerous youth and women in tech events. Xoli has an MEng in software engineering from Wits University.2020-11-1049 min
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep7 - In Conversation with Monica SingerMonica Singer qualified as a Chartered Accountant. After working for the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants and the World Bank, she became CEO of STRATE, a company set up to digitise the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JCSE). She drove this challenging project with great success. In 2015 she left STRATE to become an evangelist for Blockchain, a technology she sees as having the potential to eliminate many forms of financial corruption.2020-11-031h 03Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep7 - In Conversation with Monica SingerMonica Singer qualified as a Chartered Accountant. After working for the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants and the World Bank, she became CEO of STRATE, a company set up to digitise the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JCSE). She drove this challenging project with great success. In 2015 she left STRATE to become an evangelist for Blockchain, a technology she sees as having the potential to eliminate many forms of financial corruption.2020-11-031h 03Barry DwolatzkyS2:Ep7 - In Conversation with Monica SingerMonica Singer qualified as a Chartered Accountant. After working for the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants and the World Bank, she became CEO of STRATE, a company set up to digitise the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JCSE). She drove this challenging project with great success. In 2015 she left STRATE to become an evangelist for Blockchain, a technology she sees as having the potential to eliminate many forms of financial corruption.2020-11-031h 03
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep 6 - In Conversation with Tim JenkinTim Jenkin is a South African political and social activist and a unique individual. He is the author of the book “Escape from Pretoria” which tells the amazing true story of his escape in the 1970’s from Pretoria's maximum security prison. It was recently released as a movie starring Daniel Radcliffe as Tim. He developed cutting-edge data communication technology in the 1980’s for the ANC’s underground. He is currently involved in Community Exchange which is paving the way for a world without money.2020-10-271h 15Barry DwolatzkyS2:Ep 6 - In Conversation with Tim JenkinTim Jenkin is a South African political and social activist and a unique individual. He is the author of the book “Escape from Pretoria” which tells the amazing true story of his escape in the 1970’s from Pretoria's maximum security prison. It was recently released as a movie starring Daniel Radcliffe as Tim. He developed cutting-edge data communication technology in the 1980’s for the ANC’s underground. He is currently involved in Community Exchange which is paving the way for a world without money.2020-10-271h 15Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep 6 - In Conversation with Tim JenkinTim Jenkin is a South African political and social activist and a unique individual. He is the author of the book “Escape from Pretoria” which tells the amazing true story of his escape in the 1970’s from Pretoria's maximum security prison. It was recently released as a movie starring Daniel Radcliffe as Tim. He developed cutting-edge data communication technology in the 1980’s for the ANC’s underground. He is currently involved in Community Exchange which is paving the way for a world without money.2020-10-271h 15
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep5 - In Conversation with Pieter de VilliersTwenty years ago Pieter de Villiers and his co-founders came up with a tech innovation that was a world first. It literally went on to change the world of digital technology. They launched the company Clickatell which now has offices around the world, including Silicon Valley, although most of its developers still sit in Cape Town.
Apart from being a successful South African tech entrepreneur, Pieter has worked really hard to encourage and develop local innovation and entrepreneurship. He is also working on an initiative to grow digital skills in South Africa.2020-10-2053 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep5 - In Conversation with Pieter de VilliersTwenty years ago Pieter de Villiers and his co-founders came up with a tech innovation that was a world first. It literally went on to change the world of digital technology. They launched the company Clickatell which now has offices around the world, including Silicon Valley, although most of its developers still sit in Cape Town.
Apart from being a successful South African tech entrepreneur, Pieter has worked really hard to encourage and develop local innovation and entrepreneurship. He is also working on an initiative to grow digital skills in South Africa.2020-10-2053 minBarry DwolatzkyS2:Ep5 - In Conversation with Pieter de VilliersTwenty years ago Pieter de Villiers and his co-founders came up with a tech innovation that was a world first. It literally went on to change the world of digital technology. They launched the company Clickatell which now has offices around the world, including Silicon Valley, although most of its developers still sit in Cape Town.
Apart from being a successful South African tech entrepreneur, Pieter has worked really hard to encourage and develop local innovation and entrepreneurship. He is also working on an initiative to grow digital skills in South Africa.2020-10-2053 min
Barry DwolatzkyS2:Ep4 - In Conversation with Mark HarrisMark Harris is one of the most respected leaders in the South African digital sector. He entered the sector in 1981 as an engineer at IBM. He remained with IBM for over 30 years rising through the ranks to become Head of IBM SA and then Vice President of business development for the Middle East and Africa region. In 2013 he left IBM to become CEO of Kagiso Media. In 2019 he joined Altron Nexus as its CEO.
Over the years Mark has nurtured and mentored many young South Africans, some of whom have gone on to fill top leadership positions. One of these...2020-10-131h 07Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep4 - In Conversation with Mark HarrisMark Harris is one of the most respected leaders in the South African digital sector. He entered the sector in 1981 as an engineer at IBM. He remained with IBM for over 30 years rising through the ranks to become Head of IBM SA and then Vice President of business development for the Middle East and Africa region. In 2013 he left IBM to become CEO of Kagiso Media. In 2019 he joined Altron Nexus as its CEO.
Over the years Mark has nurtured and mentored many young South Africans, some of whom have gone on to fill top leadership positions. One of these...2020-10-131h 07Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep4 - In Conversation with Mark HarrisMark Harris is one of the most respected leaders in the South African digital sector. He entered the sector in 1981 as an engineer at IBM. He remained with IBM for over 30 years rising through the ranks to become Head of IBM SA and then Vice President of business development for the Middle East and Africa region. In 2013 he left IBM to become CEO of Kagiso Media. In 2019 he joined Altron Nexus as its CEO.
Over the years Mark has nurtured and mentored many young South Africans, some of whom have gone on to fill top leadership positions. One...2020-10-131h 07
Barry DwolatzkyS2:Ep3 - In Conversation with Mteto NyatiMteto Nyati, CEO of Altron, is in conversation with Prof Barry Dwolatzky and Kerryn Gammie. Mteto, who previously headed Microsoft SA and MTN SA, shares his thoughts on how to lead and how to inspire those who you lead, in the context of South Africa’s digital economy. He also talks about some of the important lessons he has learnt in his own life journey. In 2019 Mteto became a best-selling author with the release of his book “Betting on a Darkie”. Don’t miss this entertaining and inspiring episode of the Optimizing podcast.2020-10-061h 23Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep3 - In Conversation with Mteto NyatiMteto Nyati, CEO of Altron, is in conversation with Prof Barry Dwolatzky and Kerryn Gammie. Mteto, who previously headed Microsoft SA and MTN SA, shares his thoughts on how to lead and how to inspire those who you lead, in the context of South Africa’s digital economy. He also talks about some of the important lessons he has learnt in his own life journey. In 2019 Mteto became a best-selling author with the release of his book “Betting on a Darkie”. Don’t miss this entertaining and inspiring episode of the Optimizing podcast.2020-10-061h 23Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep3 - In Conversation with Mteto NyatiMteto Nyati, CEO of Altron, is in conversation with Prof Barry Dwolatzky and Kerryn Gammie. Mteto, who previously headed Microsoft SA and MTN SA, shares his thoughts on how to lead and how to inspire those who you lead, in the context of South Africa’s digital economy. He also talks about some of the important lessons he has learnt in his own life journey. In 2019 Mteto became a best-selling author with the release of his book “Betting on a Darkie”. Don’t miss this entertaining and inspiring episode of the Optimizing podcast.2020-10-061h 23
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2: Ep2 - In Conversation with Kent BeckKent Beck is an American software engineer, writer and thought leader. He has been, and remains, one of the most influential figures in the field of software development over the past 20 years. He is best known as the creator of the eXtreme Programming (XP) software development methodology and proponent of Test Driven Development (TDD). In 2001 he was one of 17 signatories of the Agile Manifesto that started a movement which revolutionised the world of software development around the world. He first visited South Africa in 2005 as a guest of the JCSE. This initiated a long association between Kent and the software...2020-09-221h 21Barry DwolatzkyS2: Ep2 - In Conversation with Kent BeckKent Beck is an American software engineer, writer and thought leader. He has been, and remains, one of the most influential figures in the field of software development over the past 20 years. He is best known as the creator of the eXtreme Programming (XP) software development methodology and proponent of Test Driven Development (TDD). In 2001 he was one of 17 signatories of the Agile Manifesto that started a movement which revolutionised the world of software development around the world. He first visited South Africa in 2005 as a guest of the JCSE. This initiated a long association between Kent and the software...2020-09-221h 21Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2: Ep2 - In Conversation with Kent BeckBarry Dwolatzky — Kent Beck is an American software engineer, writer and thought leader. He has been, and remains, one of the most influential figures in the field of software development over the past 20 years. He is best known as the creator of the eXtreme Programming (XP) software development methodology and proponent of Test Driven Development (TDD). In 2001 he was one of 17 signatories of the Agile Manifesto that started a movement which revolutionised the world of software development around the world. He first visited South Africa in 2005 as a guest of the JCSE. This initiated a long association...2020-09-2200 min
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep1 - In Conversation with Tshilidzi MarwalaProfessor Tshilidzi Marwala is a South African engineer, AI expert and academic leader. In this conversation with Prof Barry Dwolatzky and Kerryn Gammie he talks about his early days and who passed him the baton in life's metaphoric relay race. He discusses some of the very fascinating work he has done, and then talks about what he would pass on to Kerryn and her generation as their life's journey starts. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-09-071h 19Barry DwolatzkyS2:Ep1 - In Conversation with Tshilidzi MarwalaProfessor Tshilidzi Marwala is a South African engineer, AI expert and academic leader. In this conversation with Prof Barry Dwolatzky and Kerryn Gammie he talks about his early days and who passed him the baton in life's metaphoric relay race. He discusses some of the very fascinating work he has done, and then talks about what he would pass on to Kerryn and her generation as their life's journey starts. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-09-071h 19Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureS2:Ep1 - In Conversation with Tshilidzi MarwalaBarry Dwolatzky — Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is a South African engineer, AI expert and academic leader. In this conversation with Prof Barry Dwolatzky and Kerryn Gammie he talks about his early days and who passed him the baton in life's metaphoric relay race. He discusses some of the very fascinating work he has done, and then talks about what he would pass on to Kerryn and her generation as their life's journey starts. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-09-0700 minBarry DwolatzkyTrailer for Season 2Season 2 of the "Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital Future" has the subtitle "Passing and Receiving the Baton". History is a relay race in which we receive a legacy of knowledge and experience from those who have come before. We then enrich and grow this legacy until we ultimately pass it on to the next generation. Our analogy is that this legacy is like a baton in a relay race.
Each episode in Season 2 will feature a special guest who has lead Africa's digital legacy.. What is their "baton" and what will THEY pass on to the next generation? Show Notes...2020-08-1605 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureTrailer for Season 2Season 2 of the "Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital Future" has the subtitle "Passing and Receiving the Baton". History is a relay race in which we receive a legacy of knowledge and experience from those who have come before. We then enrich and grow this legacy until we ultimately pass it on to the next generation. Our analogy is that this legacy is like a baton in a relay race.
Each episode in Season 2 will feature a special guest who has lead Africa's digital legacy.. What is their "baton" and what will THEY pass on to the next generation...2020-08-1605 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureTrailer for Season 2Barry Dwolatzky — Season 2 of the "Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital Future" has the subtitle "Passing and Receiving the Baton". History is a relay race in which we receive a legacy of knowledge and experience from those who have come before. We then enrich and grow this legacy until we ultimately pass it on to the next generation. Our analogy is that this legacy is like a baton in a relay race.
Each episode in Season 2 will feature a special guest who has lead Africa's digital legacy.. What is their "baton" and what will THEY pass on to...2020-08-1600 min
The RIA PodcastAlternative models for the digital economy - Social impact tech start-ups and platform co-operativesWe apologise for the poor sound quality at the beginning of this podcast. It does improve a few minutes in.
Is South Africa’s digital economy continuing with existing patterns of extraction and exploitation? Or are there alternative models for economic development that foster economic and social inclusion?
These are the questions that RIA’s Fazila Farouk put to Prof. Barry Dwolatzky, founder of Tshimologong, a start-up incubator established as Africa’s answer to Silicon Valley, which is embracing innovation and entrepreneurship to deal with SA’s triple challenge of poverty, inequality and unemployment; and Fairuz M...2020-07-3139 min
The RIA PodcastAlternative models for the digital economy - Social impact tech start-ups and platform co-operativesIs South Africa’s digital economy continuing with existing patterns of extraction and exploitation? Or are there alternative models for economic development? These are the questions that RIA’s Fazila Farouk put to Prof. Barry Dwolatzky, founder of Tshimologong, a start-up incubator established as Africa’s answer to Silicon Valley, which is embracing innovation and entrepreneurship to deal with SA’s triple challenge of poverty, inequality and unemployment; and Fairuz Mullagee, a social entrepreneur leading a team at the University of the Western Cape in the establishment of a platform co-operative.2020-07-3100 min
Barry DwolatzkyDigital TransformationThe term "Fourth Industrial Revolution", or 4IR lacks a clear definition. Prof Barry describes 4 "Design Principles" that lie at the heart of Germany's Industrie 4.0 movement. He relates these to evolutionary and revolutionary digital transformation. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-2431 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureDigital TransformationThe term "Fourth Industrial Revolution", or 4IR lacks a clear definition. Prof Barry describes 4 "Design Principles" that lie at the heart of Germany's Industrie 4.0 movement. He relates these to evolutionary and revolutionary digital transformation. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-2431 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureDigital TransformationBarry Dwolatzky — The term "Fourth Industrial Revolution", or 4IR lacks a clear definition. Prof Barry describes 4 "Design Principles" that lie at the heart of Germany's Industrie 4.0 movement. He relates these to evolutionary and revolutionary digital transformation. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-2400 min
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureRebuilding the Skills PyramidBarry Dwolatzky — IT Skills are in short supply around the world. For decades the faster growing digital economies of the Northern Hemisphere have sucked IT skills out of the developing world. South Africa, with its very well established and sophisticated digital economy, has struggled to grow enough of its own skills to meet the every increasing demand for IT professionals. In this episode Prof Barry and Kerryn discuss Kerryn's own skills journey. They also talk about various initiatives led by Prof Barry and others to rebuild the local IT Skills Pyramid. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-1800 minBarry DwolatzkyRebuilding the Skills PyramidIT Skills are in short supply around the world. For decades the faster growing digital economies of the Northern Hemisphere have sucked IT skills out of the developing world. South Africa, with its very well established and sophisticated digital economy, has struggled to grow enough of its own skills to meet the every increasing demand for IT professionals. In this episode Prof Barry and Kerryn discuss Kerryn's own skills journey. They also talk about various initiatives led by Prof Barry and others to rebuild the local IT Skills Pyramid. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-1854 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureRebuilding the Skills PyramidIT Skills are in short supply around the world. For decades the faster growing digital economies of the Northern Hemisphere have sucked IT skills out of the developing world. South Africa, with its very well established and sophisticated digital economy, has struggled to grow enough of its own skills to meet the every increasing demand for IT professionals. In this episode Prof Barry and Kerryn discuss Kerryn's own skills journey. They also talk about various initiatives led by Prof Barry and others to rebuild the local IT Skills Pyramid. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-1854 min
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureTshimologong - Place of New BeginningsBarry Dwolatzky — South Africa and Africa need to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship if they are to deal successfully with the Triple Challenge of poverty, inequality and unemployment. Prof Barry speaks to Kerryn and Evan about how and why he set up Wits University's Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Braamfontein Johannesburg, and how he aims to create Africa's Silicon Valley on the doorstep of the University. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-1000 minBarry DwolatzkyTshimologong - Place of New BeginningsSouth Africa and Africa need to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship if they are to deal successfully with the Triple Challenge of poverty, inequality and unemployment. Prof Barry speaks to Kerryn and Evan about how and why he set up Wits University's Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Braamfontein Johannesburg, and how he aims to create Africa's Silicon Valley on the doorstep of the University. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-1057 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureTshimologong - Place of New BeginningsSouth Africa and Africa need to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship if they are to deal successfully with the Triple Challenge of poverty, inequality and unemployment. Prof Barry speaks to Kerryn and Evan about how and why he set up Wits University's Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Braamfontein Johannesburg, and how he aims to create Africa's Silicon Valley on the doorstep of the University. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-1057 min
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureFrom ad hoc to OptimizingBarry Dwolatzky — In the late 1990s a strategy for growing South Africa's IT Industry was developed. Although it offered a clear vision for the future of the Industry, very few of the recommendations were implemented. In this episode Prof Barry discusses South Africa's IT Industry with Kerryn Gammie. He explains why he set up the JCSE at Wits University in 2005 and how he was inspired by two of his all-time heroes. FC Kohli, founder of the Indian IT industry and Watts Humphrey, father of software quality. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-0300 minBarry DwolatzkyFrom ad hoc to OptimizingIn the late 1990s a strategy for growing South Africa's IT Industry was developed. Although it offered a clear vision for the future of the Industry, very few of the recommendations were implemented. In this episode Prof Barry discusses South Africa's IT Industry with Kerryn Gammie. He explains why he set up the JCSE at Wits University in 2005 and how he was inspired by two of his all-time heroes. FC Kohli, founder of the Indian IT industry and Watts Humphrey, father of software quality. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-0344 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureFrom ad hoc to OptimizingIn the late 1990s a strategy for growing South Africa's IT Industry was developed. Although it offered a clear vision for the future of the Industry, very few of the recommendations were implemented. In this episode Prof Barry discusses South Africa's IT Industry with Kerryn Gammie. He explains why he set up the JCSE at Wits University in 2005 and how he was inspired by two of his all-time heroes. FC Kohli, founder of the Indian IT industry and Watts Humphrey, father of software quality. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-03-0344 min
Barry DwolatzkyHow to Slay a WerewolfEpisode 4 of our podcast touches on some of the software concepts that gave rise to the “4th Industrial Revolution”. Prof Barry Dwolatzky and Kerryn Gammie discuss OOD, digital twins and robotics + AI. Prof Barry did pioneering work on all of these topics as he became the “Grand Geek” in the 1980’s and 90’s. He then discusses Werewolves – and how to slay them. He uses the metaphor of the Werewolf to tell Kerryn about software engineering. This discussion is an updated version of his very popular inaugural public lecture presented in 2001 when he became a full professor in Software Engineering Show Notes and Addi...2020-02-2527 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureHow to Slay a WerewolfEpisode 4 of our podcast touches on some of the software concepts that gave rise to the “4th Industrial Revolution”. Prof Barry Dwolatzky and Kerryn Gammie discuss OOD, digital twins and robotics + AI. Prof Barry did pioneering work on all of these topics as he became the “Grand Geek” in the 1980’s and 90’s. He then discusses Werewolves – and how to slay them. He uses the metaphor of the Werewolf to tell Kerryn about software engineering. This discussion is an updated version of his very popular inaugural public lecture presented in 2001 when he became a full professor in Software Engineering Show Notes and Addi...2020-02-2527 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureHow to Slay a WerewolfBarry Dwolatzky — Episode 4 of our podcast touches on some of the software concepts that gave rise to the “4th Industrial Revolution”. Prof Barry Dwolatzky and Kerryn Gammie discuss OOD, digital twins and robotics + AI. Prof Barry did pioneering work on all of these topics as he became the “Grand Geek” in the 1980’s and 90’s. He then discusses Werewolves – and how to slay them. He uses the metaphor of the Werewolf to tell Kerryn about software engineering. This discussion is an updated version of his very popular inaugural public lecture presented in 2001 when he became a full professor in S...2020-02-2500 min
Barry DwolatzkyBecoming the Grand Geek - Part 3In this 3rd and final episode of "Becoming the Grand Geek", Prof Barry talks about how in the 1990's he and Alan Meyer ran a large research and development effort at Wits that created innovative design software used to support Eskom's efforts to connect 100's of thousands of homes to the national grid. He launched a startup to commercialise the CART software. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-1924 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureBecoming the Grand Geek - Part 3In this 3rd and final episode of "Becoming the Grand Geek", Prof Barry talks about how in the 1990's he and Alan Meyer ran a large research and development effort at Wits that created innovative design software used to support Eskom's efforts to connect 100's of thousands of homes to the national grid. He launched a startup to commercialise the CART software. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-1924 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureBecoming the Grand Geek - Part 3Barry Dwolatzky — In this 3rd and final episode of "Becoming the Grand Geek", Prof Barry talks about how in the 1990's he and Alan Meyer ran a large research and development effort at Wits that created innovative design software used to support Eskom's efforts to connect 100's of thousands of homes to the national grid. He launched a startup to commercialise the CART software. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-1900 min
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureBecoming the Grand Geek - Part 2In 1989 Prof Barry returned to South Africa after 10 years in voluntary exile in the UK to work underground in the struggle against Apartheid. In this episode he talks to Kerryn about some of his secret work as an underground software engineer. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-1232 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureBecoming the Grand Geek - Part 2Barry Dwolatzky — In 1989 Prof Barry returned to South Africa after 10 years in voluntary exile in the UK to work underground in the struggle against Apartheid. In this episode he talks to Kerryn about some of his secret work as an underground software engineer. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-1200 minBarry DwolatzkyBecoming the Grand Geek - Part 2In 1989 Prof Barry returned to South Africa after 10 years in voluntary exile in the UK to work underground in the struggle against Apartheid. In this episode he talks to Kerryn about some of his secret work as an underground software engineer. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-1232 min
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureBecoming the Grand Geek - Part 1Barry Dwolatzky — Prof Barry talks about his introduction to the world of software via mainframes. In the 1980s he worked on early versions of technologies that now lie at the heart of modern digital transformation. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-0300 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureBecoming the Grand Geek - Part 1Prof Barry talks about his introduction to the world of software via mainframes. In the 1980s he worked on early versions of technologies that now lie at the heart of modern digital transformation. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-0347 minBarry DwolatzkyBecoming the Grand Geek - Part 1Prof Barry talks about his introduction to the world of software via mainframes. In the 1980s he worked on early versions of technologies that now lie at the heart of modern digital transformation. Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-0347 min
Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureIntroduction to OptimizingProf Barry Dwolatzky introduces his new podcast called "Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital Future" Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-0110 minBarry DwolatzkyIntroduction to OptimizingProf Barry Dwolatzky introduces his new podcast called "Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital Future" Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-0110 minOptimizing - Leading Africa's Digital FutureIntroduction to OptimizingBarry Dwolatzky — Prof Barry Dwolatzky introduces his new podcast called "Optimizing - Leading Africa's Digital Future" Show Notes and Additional Resources2020-02-0100 min
Primedia BroadcastingWits University launches first annual Wits Campus Personal Navigator ChallengeGushwell Brooks had a chat with Prof Barry Dwolatzky, Director of (The Joburg Centre for Software Engineering) JCSE,
An exciting new initiative is calling on developers and entrepreneurs with innovative ideas on how to solve the Wits Campus Personal Navigator Challenge to submit their entries.
The Wits Campus Personal Navigator Challenge aims to develop innovative systems to assist students with visual and physical disabilities to independently navigate Wits' vast campus entries can be submitted.2017-02-1410 min
Afternoon TalkWHAT ACTION IS NEEDED TO DEAL WITH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SKILLS SHORTAGEGuest: Barry Dwolatzky - Director of the Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE)South Africa's skills shortage is a real issue that limits the country in it's abilities and has a direct impact on economic growth. According to the Director of the Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) at Wits University, Professor Barry Dwolatzky, South Africa specifically needs senior software engineering skills."Senior software engineering specialists require both a strong theoretical foundation and an ability to apply this theory in practice. We lack these specialised skills and this needs to be addressed now," says Dwolatzky.As...2015-11-1711 min
Afternoon TalkDEVELOPING THE TECH INDUSRYBarry Dwolatzky - Director of the Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE)2015-06-3011 min