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CTRL ALT STORYMastering Management: Proven Tips for Career SuccessIn this power-packed episode, we delve into the future of technology leadership, exploring essential tips for becoming a great manager, harnessing AI for code generation and conversion, and why embracing change is crucial for success. Whether you're a seasoned manager or aspiring to be one, this episode is your ultimate guide to excelling in the ever-evolving tech landscape as my guest Anthony Lopresti, a Technical Sales Manager at IBM, shares tips, challenges, and his career journey.Your host is Josh Spurgin and I’m an AI and Machine Learning Ops Technical Specialist at IBM. I can al...2025-01-1553 min
CTRL ALT STORYTransitioning to a Career in AI, Hard Work, and a Focus on FaithBreanna George, Machine Learning and AI Data Engineer at BCBST (BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee), joins for a walkthrough of her career including a somewhat recent change to go all in on AI, the importance of hard work, and how she feels that her faith has helped to guide and shape her career. This episode of CTRL ALT STORY also touches on the following topics:How Breanna developed a love for coding and eventually focused on a career shift into the world of AI The importance of character and personality in hiring The valu...2024-11-2148 min
CTRL ALT STORYIncreased Productivity, Effective Models, and Trusted AI - IBM TechXchange 2024 Recap with Sunil MurthySunil Murthy, watsonx Technical Leader for IBM’s U.S. National Market, joins for a recap of the announcements, excitement, and more from IBM’s TechXchange 2024 conference that happened in Las Vegas.This episode of CTRL ALT STORY also touches on the following topics:A day in the life of a watsonx Technical Leader and Sunil’s career journey to get thereHow IBM is enabling greater developer productivity with new tooling to build autonomous agents, customize LLMs, and optimize RAG-based workflows with low-code and code-first based solutionsIBM’s approach to models: fit-for-purpose. Lead the...2024-10-3052 min
CTRL ALT STORYAI Agents, The Coopetition of IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon, and Success in Technical SalesRecorded during the IBM TechXchange 2024 conference in Las Vegas! Rob McLean,Vice President of Data, AI, & Automation at IBM, joins live from Mandalay Bay for a walk through his successful career, the inner workings of IBM's coopetition, career advice, and much more.This episode of CTRL ALT STORY also touches on the following topics:How has IBM been able to stay relevant for over 100 years?IBM’s History with AI versus where they are at todayIs IBM considered legacy?Solving business problems for large enterprise at scaleIBM, Microsoft, and Amazon - How th...2024-10-2438 min
CTRL ALT STORYThe Magic of Incorta, The Future of Business Intelligence, and Broken Computers - Interview with Incorta's Scott FeltenScott Felten, Business Leader at Incorta, joins for a deep dive into Incorta and how it can bring value to enterprise as well as his career journey that centers around a desire to learn and solve problems.This episode of CTRL ALT STORY also touches on the following topicsWhat is Incorta, what it does for enterprise, and why you should be interestedWhere does Incorta sit (consistently) on Gartner’s Magic Quadrant?Connecting your Business Intelligence tools to difficult data and getting the insights you need while retaining optimal speed and performanceData La...2024-10-1655 min
CTRL ALT STORYResume Tips, Advancing HR with Technology, and Funny HR Stories - Interview with Olin Chemical Company’s Randy CarrollRandy Carroll, Human Resources Manager and Leader at Olin Chemical Company, joins for a walk through his extensive HR career journey through UPS, Fedex, the State of Tennessee, Publix, TVA, BCBST, and beyond. This episode contains great tips for crafting your resume, getting hired, finding talent, and more. This episode of CTRL ALT STORY also touches on the following topicsOlin Chemical Company - what they make/doHow Randy got into HR - for a girl and to prove UPS wrongHow the world of HR can be different and the same across...2024-09-261h 03
CTRL ALT STORYAdvocate for Women in Technology, Ethical AI, and Opportunity in the rapid AI Landscape - Interview with IBM’s Paula IchniowskiPaula Ichniowski, IBM Principal Data and AI Sales Leader in the Southeast, joins for a walk through her impressive career at IBM that spans from her time as a software developer writing ADA code for air traffic control systems to being a sales leader today. This episode of CTRL ALT STORY touches on the following topics:Her career journey that includes working under 5 different IBM CEOs, moving to Lockheed Martin and back, and having 25 years of experience with salesIBM’s Data and AI platform, watsonx, which includes an AI studio, tools for go...2024-09-1234 min
CTRL ALT STORYThe Future of Cybersecurity, Handling Deepfakes and Prompt Injections, and the Biggest Dangers of AI - Interview with IBM’s Jeff CrumeJeff Crume, IBM Distinguished Engineer, CyberSecurity Architect, & Master Inventor, joins for an exciting (but secure!) conversation about his 40+ year career in Cybersecurity, the biggest threats AI today and what's on the horizon for the bad guys, how we might be able to handle deepfakes and prompt injections, and how being a lifelong runner has helped his career. Jeff is also an adjunct professor at NC State and the author of books such as "What Hackers Don't Want You To Know". There is a LOT of ground covered in this episode and what you hear might even scare you a...2024-08-2952 min
CTRL ALT STORYAI Avatars in Retail Stores, A World Without IBM, and Balancing Family Life and Work Travel - Interview with IBM’s Russ BeardallRuss Beardall, Principal Account Technical Leader at IBM, joins for an engaging conversation about his career journey from his time as a consultant to his job today, how he has balanced work travel with his family of 8, and also dives into the future of artificial intelligence that might be coming to a store near you.This episode of CTRL ALT STORY touches on the following topics:Will your credit card work without IBM?Soul Machines - Super cool, super creepy, or maybe both?How AI will become more prevalent in advertising and...2024-08-2246 min
CTRL ALT STORYCareer Advice, Success in Sales, and Establishing your Social Media Brand - Interview with IBM’s Muta ChaudhryMuta Chaudhry, Data and AI Technical Specialist at IBM, joins for an engaging conversation about his career journey from the National Guard to IBM, how he has been able to see success in a sales career, and the importance of bringing passion to what you do.This very first episode of CTRL ALT STORY touches on the following topics:How technology and generative AI can improve vacation and travelThe struggles of prospecting in salesTips for establishing your social media brandHow fitness relates to and can help your careerThe pros of working from home / remote workThe...2024-08-1457 min
The Live Differently PodcastFood, Substances, and Emotion (with Marney Spurgin).In Episode two of The Live Differently Podcast, Josh and Nathan talk about food and the purpose that God has given food in our lives. They also speak with Marney Spurgin about substances and addiction, and she leaves us with an encouraging reminder: "Remember, you are valuable, you matter, it is possible. Don't quit!" 2024-02-081h 02
Trading Stars: Real People Who Crush it in TradingTrading Stars Podcast Episode 2 We are talking with Josh Spurgin here who became a star in Forex trading within 2 years of practice. One thing is for sure and that is that trading requires some commitment of time and can sometimes lead to isolation from family and friends. I have to admire this guys commitment expecially as I watched him often end up ... Read More
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The Watch-A-Thon of RassilonThe Web PlanetJoe and Toni get caught in the heavily disputed web of the Classic Doctor Who serial The Web Planet. They are joined by special guest Josh Spurgin who lets it all hang out.2015-08-201h 19