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Being BuiltFrom Dial-Up to DataYard: A Founder's 30-Year Tech OdysseyJoin us on the BEING BUILT Podcast as we delve into the captivating story of David Mezera, President and co-founder of DataYard. David takes us on a journey through his remarkable 30-year career in the tech world, starting with a dial-up ISP in 1995 and evolving into a leading cloud consulting firm. Along the way, discover the unexpected challenges, valuable lessons, and the importance of trust, delegation, and building a strong company culture. David also shares his insights on the future of technology, the transformative power of AI, and the enduring value of human connection in an increasingly digital world...
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Cloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudSmart Kiosks for Lost People: Innovative Wayfinding Tools in the CloudMost people have used Google Maps or a similar app on the road, but wouldn’t it be great if you had a wayfinding service at a massive indoor facility like a mall? Or a hospital?
Since 2017, the folks at RoveIQ have been deploying interactive smart kiosks nationwide. Not only can these kiosks help people get from A to B, but they’re also invaluable data collectors for their clients.
RoveIQ’s VP of Software Engineering, Nate Denlinger, breaks down a typical day for their DevOps and how they’re keeping these kiosks of the fut...
2023-06-2740 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudBend But Don’t Break: Customizing Cloud-Based Services for Discerning ClientsCustom website design and development can be a tricky business. On one hand, you need to provide your clients with a product that meets their needs. On the flip side, you don’t want it to be so responsive that they accidentally clog up the plumbing.
Matt Meier and Terence Devine of design studio Ligature Creative join us to share how cloud-based services are helping them delight their clients with innovative branding for their websites.
Hear how they use platforms like WP Engine to assist them with backend DevOps and their experience with ta...
2023-06-2029 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudTOP SECRET: Protecting National Security With Cloud-Based ServicesAs remote work continues to be a non-negotiable for many DevOps engineers, cloud-based services, like AWS GovCloud, play a critical role for defense contractors. When government secrets are at stake, software integration platforms like Tangram Flex can’t leave anything to chance.
Gene Erbacher, Tangram’s Information Systems Security Manager, has seen firsthand how a secure cloud strategy can make off-site InfoSec work possible.
In this episode, Gene gives us an inside peek into IT regulatory compliance for classified projects and dealing with security issues for remote employees.
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2023-06-1324 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudBillion-Dollar Peaks: Cloud Solutions for Extreme Web TrafficA lottery’s website traffic is about as flat as you can imagine during normal business hours. But once those multi-million dollar drawings take place in the evening, the jackpots aren’t the only numbers that are eye-popping.
When Chris Abate, VP of Lottery Operations at Marcus Thomas LLC, and his team took responsibility for the web properties and user experience of Mega Millions, The Ohio Lottery, and The New Hampshire Lottery - they knew they needed cloud solutions that packed a punch.
Chris shares how the cloud gives lottery websites the edge in h...
2023-06-0625 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudCloud-y With a Chance of NIST: Compliance and Cybersecurity in ManufacturingBrandon Heimann, Information Technology Manager at Hohman Plating, is a chief evangelist for backing up data — offsite, onsite, and all over the place.
Manufacturing cloud-based IT is a big enough monster without having to deal with local drive failures, especially when legacy industrial equipment is involved. When you add compliance-laden government contracts into the mix, Brandon thinks getting away from bare metal is a no-brainer.
Brandon shares his experiences with IT and cloud computing in heavy manufacturing and navigating NIST and CMMC cybersecurity compliance.
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2023-05-3025 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudCrashing Through the Cloud Ceiling: IT Stories From a Former CIOFormer CIO Steve Hangen started his IT journey in the days of keying commands into punched cards, so he’s seen it all during the gradual evolution of cloud technologies.
But when Steve inherited a broken e-commerce cloud-based platform at his last employer, Mikesell’s, he knew they needed an outside perspective to help get it back on track.
Hear how Mike eventually became a believer in cloud services and why smaller businesses shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help in keeping up with fast-moving changes in technology.
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2023-05-2324 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudKeeping the Friday Night Lights On: A Cloud-Based High School CommunityWhen Covid brought the world to a halt, thousands of schools were left scrambling for remote learning alternatives. But the folks at Archbishop Carroll High School in Dayton, Ohio, were already ahead of the curve as each student already had a Chromebook in hand.
Today, Carroll’s students are back in the classroom. And they’re enjoying a robust network of cloud-based servers that are helping give them a leg up in becoming future leaders in STEM fields.
Their principal, Matt Sableski, gives us an inside peek into how Carroll’s IT initiatives are prepar...
2023-05-1619 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudMega Millions: Squeezing Every Resource in Cloud Computing DevOpsLike many other IT experts who came before him, Eric Wright started as a keyboard junkie working maintenance windows. Today, the VP of Operations at DataYard is keeping his clients’ data safe and secure by working to keep up with the accelerated change in cloud-compute DevOps one day at a time.
Hear how Eric learned to appreciate the value of proactive data analysis and recovery procedures so he can help his customers scale their businesses to higher heights.
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2023-05-0930 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudAmazon Bedrock: Scaling Generative AI in the Cloud With AWSAlec MacEachern, US Federal Lead for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at AWS, has been on the frontlines of the AI revolution for the better part of the last decade. Today, he’s helping the public sector try to relieve citizens by using AI to cut through mountains of red tape while keeping their data safe and secure from bad actors.
Alec talks about his experiences with siloed data integration, working with third-party MSPs, and the future of machine learning in medical research. And we close out the episode with an exciting announcement from the folks at AWS...
2023-05-0225 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudHooked on a Feeling: Leveraging Emotions With Cloud-Based AIAs machine learning models like ChatGPT take the digital world by storm, where do cloud-based services factor into this AI revolution? And how do these pioneering companies securely manage such massive data sets?
Two leading innovators from Cognovi Labs, Chief Operating Officer Jim Levites and Senior Software Engineer Alan Smith, share how they’ve used cloud technology to help scale their groundbreaking Emotion AITM engine.
You won’t want to miss this exclusive look into an AI that scales business growth by getting in touch with your feelings.
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2023-04-2529 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudAn Evolution, Not a Revolution: IT Modernization Legacy in EntrepreneurshipLike the internet and mobile technology before it, managed cloud service provider (MCSP) assistance used to be viewed as a curiosity, not a necessity. But early adopters like Vincent Lewis quickly realized it was the best solution to help him manage his old printing and promotions business.
Now the president of The Arcade Innovation Hub in Dayton, Ohio, Vincent is helping small to mid-sized business owners realize the potential of IT modernization with MCSPs.
Vincent shares how early cloud integration impacted his professional journey and how small businesses can use it to maximize...
2023-04-1831 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudBridging the Gap: Make IT Simple for Your CustomersBusiness IT can be a headache for any business owner. It’s worse when you don’t have a dedicated team of experts to oversee and maintain your organization’s IT infrastructure.
Jason Hanrahan, President of The Bridge Group joins us today and brings us insight into one critical aspect of modernizing any small business — finding the right Managed Service Provider (MSP) to trust.
When moving your business to the cloud, making sure that your IT partner is making the right decisions when it comes to uptime and what products and services constitute the backb...
2023-04-1125 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudUse Your Resources: The Entrepreneur’s Cloud Management PlaybookSmall business owners have to put out a lot of fires. Cloud resource management shouldn’t be one of them.
Scott Koorndyk, President of the Entrepreneurs’ Center and Executive VP of the Arcade Innovation Hub in Dayton, Ohio, joins us to discuss compliance issues and IT infrastructure in business startups.
In our first episode of Cloud and Clear, we dig into the nitty-gritty of IT project management and why going it alone can cost small businesses excess time and money.
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2023-04-0429 minCloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out LoudCloud and Clear: Creating Conversations Around DevOps and DataWelcome to Cloud and Clear: IT Modernization Out Loud, a show dedicated to bringing you the latest solutions and insights to your DevOps and data cloud infrastructure needs!
Your future host, Alek Mezera, VP of Client Partnerships at DataYard, joins Robb Conlon of Westport Studios to give a sneak peek of the compelling content that will help you grow.
If you’re looking to up your game in the IT space, then you don’t want to miss out on the cyber expert insights we’ll be bringing to you, Cloud and Clear.
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