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OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsGenerative AI Risks and Governance: What Business Leaders Need to Know with Terry ZiemniakWelcome to Open Tech Talks, where we explore AI, cybersecurity, and the evolving role of technology in businesses. In this episode, we speak with Terry Ziemniak, a Fractional CISO and Partner at TechCXO, who has worked with companies across the healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and government sectors. The discussion covers cybersecurity risks, strategies for companies of all sizes, the challenges of adopting Generative AI, and governance frameworks for mitigating AI-related risks. Whether you’re a business leader, security professional, or AI enthusiast, this episode provides practical insights into managing security in today’s rapidly changing digital lands...2025-01-2125 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsAI and Software Development: What Engineers Need to Know with Mayank JindalWelcome to Open Tech Talks. In this episode, we’re speaking with Mayank Jindal, a Software Development Engineer, about AI's evolving landscape and its impact on software engineering. From AI use cases to challenges in model development, we cover strategies for aligning AI solutions with business needs, tips for staying updated in this fast-paced field, and career advice for aspiring developers. Whether new to AI or looking to refine your skills, this episode delivers insights you can apply immediately. Large language models (LLMs) are transforming software engineering by automating code generation, debugging, and te...2024-12-3122 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips2024 Wrapping up a Year of Shared Learning and Growth in AIWelcome to your weekly AI Newsletter from AITechCircle! I'm Building, Implementing AI solutions, and sharing everything I learn along the way... This week is a recap of 2024 with some of the key insights and the tools and recipes I have used or learned over the year with you as an AI community. Please take a moment to read and share this with a friend or colleague who might benefit from these valuable insights! Today at a Glance: How to start your journey of AI & Generative AI project implementations in your organization Generative...2024-12-2915 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsAI Tech Circle - Lets build AI Governance Framework for an organizationDive into this week’s updates, and take a moment to share them with a friend or colleague who could gain from these valuable insights! Today at a Glance: AI Governance Framework AI Weekly news and updates covering newly released LLMs AI Governance Framework in Action A few months back, I had a chance to work with an organization. Their key question was, what should we be doing to ensure AI governance is in place? We had a long discussion on the AI Governance areas, starting with regulations and what any or...2024-12-0125 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsTips for Adopting AI and LLMs in Business: Lessons from Michael VandiWelcome to Open Tech Talks, the podcast exploring the intersection of AI and business transformation. In this episode, we speak with the CEO of Addy AI, a cutting-edge solution that is reshaping loan processing and banking automation. The discussion covers everything from integrating AI with traditional banking tools to practical advice for implementing large language models (LLMs) in products and businesses. Plus, we'll share lessons learned from challenges faced along the way and insights for aspiring AI professionals. Loan processing has long been a time-consuming and error-prone task. Addy AI has redefined this process, automating key steps an...2024-11-2736 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsAI Tech Circle - Diaries from the Field, Building Ethically Responsible AI Enterprise SolutionWelcome to your weekly AI Newsletter from AITechCircle! This newsletter has become an essential resource for me and many others in the AI community. It has practical insights that will immediately boost your work or business. Dive into this week’s updates, and take a moment to share them with a friend or colleague who could gain from these valuable insights! AITechCircle Today at a Glance: Behind the Scenes of writing this newsletter Insights from the Field: Creating Ethical AI Solutions for Enterprises Generative AI Use cases in the Health Care Industry AI Weekl...2024-11-2423 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsStrategic AI Adoption for Businesses with Nick JainIn today's episode, we're tackling some of the most pressing topics in tech and business transformation, including strategies for AI integration, the evolving role of generative AI, and best practices for navigating ethical considerations in AI adoption. Joining us is the CEO of IdeaScale, a leader in innovation management who brings valuable insights into how AI can shape organizations' futures. In today's competitive landscape, companies must go beyond just adopting new technologies; they need a structured, goal-driven approach. From automating processes to offering actionable insights through data, AI can enable growth and scalability. Generative AI has q...2024-10-2934 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsHow organizations can start the journey of AI with Mark WormgoorThis episode dives into how organizations can effectively harness AI to transform operations. We explore practical steps for starting an AI journey, discuss emerging use cases, and offer guidance on talent readiness. Whether you’re an executive leading AI initiatives or a professional looking to understand the evolving AI landscape, this episode provides valuable insights. AI implementation in organizations often begins with identifying specific pain points where AI can make a measurable impact. Starting small with focused projects allows companies to integrate AI tools into existing processes, ensuring smoother transitions and quicker results. This approach minimizes disruption wh...2024-10-2132 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsMastering Communication in the AI Era with expert Tips from TJ WalkerIn this week's Open Tech Talks, we had the pleasure of speaking with TJ Walker, the founder of Media Training Worldwide. With over 2 million students on Udemy and over 200 courses under his belt, He is a global expert in presentation techniques, media training, and communication skills. As the author of six books, including the USA Today #1 Bestseller "Secret to Foolproof Presentations," TJ shares his vast experience on how to elevate your communication skills—whether you're making media appearances, giving a presentation, or simply explaining complex ideas to a business audience. We started the conversation with TJ...2024-09-2933 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsBuilding a Game-Changing AI Strategy: Step-by-Step Guide and Exercises for Your OrganizationUnlock AI's full potential in your organization with a game-changing strategy. This week, I will guide you through actionable steps and hands-on exercises to help your team develop an AI strategy that creates real impact and sets you apart from the competition. What does Chat GPT stand for: Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer Full Episode Details are available on this link with the show notes: https://aitechcircle.com/posts/building-a-game-changing-ai-strategy-step-by-step-guide-and-exercises-for-your-organization Episode Number 145 2024-09-2220 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsFrom Multi-Cloud to AI: Key Takeaways from Oracle CloudWorld’s Latest AnnouncementsAI is dominating the tech industry, from new LLMs being released to new startups being formed to who will have the most GPUs. The multi-cloud and AI announcements dominated Oracle's flagship annual conference this week. Today's edition covers all essential products and features announced during the CloudWorld 2024 but before I start the highlights from this week's conference, let me give you some context as it reminded the keynote during the 2022 conference. The 'Internet of clouds' statement made by Oracle CTO Larry Ellison during the opening keynote at Oracle CloudWorld 2022 enables customers to choose clou...2024-09-1520 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsAI Tech Circle - Generative AI Opportunities & Impact on ChildrenWelcome to this week's Open Tech Talks podcast. I will cover the latest trends in my weekly AI Tech Circle newsletter, exploring the fascinating intersection of technology and society. If you want to subscribe to the AI Tech weekly newsletter, subscribe to the AI Tech Circle dot com and subscribe. You will get AI, ML, and Data science insights every weekend. Today's episode explores a more relevant topic than ever: The Impact and Opportunities of Generative AI on Kids. Before starting this topic, let me share a few thoughts on last year's experience of hosting...2024-09-0824 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsFrom Blockchain to Generative AI: Deep Dive with JB BenjaminImagine navigating the ever-evolving tech landscape, from blockchain to AI, and building successful products along the way - how do you manage it all? In the ever-evolving world of technology, staying ahead of the curve requires innovation and a deep understanding of the trends shaping our digital future. From blockchain to artificial intelligence and from Smart contracts to Generative AI, the landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace. In this episode, I am thrilled to have JB Benjamin, the visionary Founder and CEO of Kryotech Ltd & Akuma Engineering, join us. He's here to share his invaluable insights on...2024-09-0139 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsCareer Growth Strategies with Executive Coach Vladimir BaranovWelcome to another exciting episode of Open Tech Talks, where we bring you insights and strategies from industry leaders to help you navigate your professional journey. Today we have a truly inspiring guest with us who is the Founder and Certified Executive Coach at Human Interfaces, a renowned coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping professionals and organizations achieve their full potential. He brings extensive experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and organizational transformation. His work has empowered countless individuals and teams to reach new heights in their careers. In this episode, we'll delve into th...2024-07-2831 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsDeveloping AI Products From Tech Stack to User Feedback with Jason AgourisIn the latest episode of our podcast, we sit down with Jason Agouris, the CEO of Tristan Group, to explore the intricacies of developing and implementing AI solutions in the business. This episode is packed with valuable insights into the practical aspects of AI adoption and integration, ensuring it meets real-world business needs. Join us in this insightful episode to learn from Jason Agouris about the real-world application of AI in business and gain actionable insights to drive your AI initiatives forward. Episode # 140 Today’s Guest: Jason Agouris, CEO, iTristan Group2024-07-1439 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsBuilding an AI-Driven Business with Gray MabryIn this episode of our Open Tech Talks podcast, we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and data strategy with Gray Mabry, the co-founder and CEO of iVenture. With over two decades of leadership experience, Gray shares his insights on how AI transforms various industries, including the financial sector. As an evangelist of company culture, Gray discusses how aligning vision with core values has helped iVenture become a nationally-ranked Managed Service Provider (MSP). This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the practical applications of AI, including tools like ChatGPT, and how they can...2024-06-3032 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsTransforming Text to Audio: The Future of AI in Content Creation with Ian HarrisThe latest advancements in text-to-voice technology are opening up exciting new business opportunities. Text-to-voice technology is rapidly improving, making it more accessible and effective for various applications. These advancements are enhancing user experiences and creating new avenues for businesses to explore and innovate. One significant opportunity lies in customer service. Companies can implement more natural and responsive virtual assistants with enhanced text-to-voice models. These assistants can handle customer inquiries efficiently, reducing the need for human intervention and improving service availability. Another promising area is in content creation. Businesses can now generate high-quality audio content from text...2024-06-2328 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsUnlocking Startup Success: Insights from Leopold van OostenStarting a startup is a significant challenge, requiring efforts in securing funding, building a team, and navigating market demands. However, the rewards are substantial. If you get mentors and experienced colleagues, this ride can be very fruitful and amazing. On the other hand, Mentors gain personal growth, professional satisfaction, and the joy of witnessing ideas transform into successful businesses. This process fosters strong networks, brings fresh perspectives, and drives innovation and economic growth. In this episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Leopold, the CEO and Founder of Amsterdam Standard. He brings...2024-06-0240 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsAI Tech Circle - Stay Ahead in AI with Weekly AI RoundupWelcome to the inaugural episode of the AI Tech Circle, your new hub within the AI community for learning and sharing insights. I'm your host, Kashif Manzoor, a familiar face from the Open Tech Talks podcast, where we've engaged with numerous distinguished guests to dive deep into various tech topics. Alongside these conversations, I've curated a weekly newsletter that captures the latest AI and machine learning developments, ensuring you're always current. Recently, we've been inspired by the feedback from our vibrant community. This led to a great idea—why not bring these cutting-edge AI discussions into an au...2024-05-1319 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsBuilding a Successful AI SaaS Product with Denzil EdenThe push to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations is becoming increasingly essential in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. Organizations are feeling the pressure to adopt AI, not just as a strategic tool to solve real business problems but also to keep pace with competitors and market trends. This urgency often leads to a critical decision: should AI adoption be driven by genuine business needs, or should it be a response to external pressures to 'keep up with the AI movement'? AI's potential to revolutionize operations, elevate customer experiences, and forge new value streams is...2024-05-1228 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsAI and the Art of Advertising with Robert BrillLarge Language Models (LLMs) are advanced AI tools designed to generate text-based content. In advertising, these models use data to produce compelling, creative copy that resonates with targeted audiences. This includes everything from catchy headlines to detailed product descriptions and persuasive sales pitches. How it is being done: Data Input: LLMs require input of existing data such as product information, target audience characteristics, and company branding guidelines. This data helps the model understand the context and requirements of the advertising campaign. Content Generation: The model processes the input data using its pre-trained knowledge...2024-05-0535 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsAI in Creative Writing: Its Impact and Potential with Alex ShvartsmanLarge language models (LLMs) significantly influence creative writers who write books by offering new tools for generating ideas, improving drafts, and overcoming writer's block. These models can suggest plot ideas, develop character dialogues, or even write entire sections of text, which writers can then refine and integrate into their work. This collaboration can increase productivity and creativity, allowing writers to explore new styles and narratives. LLMs can understand and generate human-like text based on their training from vast literature and online content. This enables them to assist in creative writing by providing relevant and contextually...2024-04-2135 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsNavigating the Rise of Generative AI: What Every CTO Needs to Know with Kevin SuraceIn recent years, how we interact with technology has dramatically shifted, largely thanks to the advancements in Generative AI. This leap forward has transformed virtual assistants and voice user interfaces, making our interactions with different brands more accessible, more engaging, and human-like. Generative AI has empowered virtual assistants to understand and respond in incredibly natural ways. For example, when you ask a virtual assistant powered by Generative AI for cooking advice, it can provide recipes, tips, alternatives for missing ingredients, and follow-up questions to tailor the advice further. This depth of interaction makes using voice user interfaces more...2024-03-3130 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsEmpowering Young Readers: AI's Role in Enhancing Reading Skills with Dr. Phil HickmanIntegrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational technology sector is revolutionizing the learning and teaching landscape. As AI continues to advance, its application within education is not just enhancing educational experiences but is fundamentally transforming the industry. From personalized learning paths to intelligent tutoring systems, AI in education unlocks unprecedented opportunities for students and educators alike, setting the stage for a future where education is more accessible, efficient, and tailored to individual needs. In our earlier podcast session 126, we talked to the founders of AI Teacher about how they are using Generative AI for secondary school t...2024-03-1730 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsDigital Safeguards: Unlocking Cybersecurity Basics with Nick LorizioIn our connected world, keeping our online spaces secure is a top priority for everyone - businesses, startups, and individuals alike. Today's episode is all about making cybersecurity simple and accessible. We'll cover how to start protecting yourself and your organization, address the need for more skilled professionals, and examine how new technologies make security brighter. Suppose you've ever wondered about the best ways to stay safe online. In that case, this conversation is for you about what it takes to build a career in cybersecurity or how innovation is shaping the future of protection. Let's dive in together...2024-03-1031 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsUnlocking Customer Loyalty with Web3: An Inside Look with Eric MchughWelcome to today's episode of "Open Tech Talks," where we delve deep into the digital economy's convergence of technology, business, and creativity. Our focus today centers on the transformative wave of Web3 technologies, with a special spotlight on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and how they revolutionize customer engagement and loyalty programs across industries. The advent of Web3 has ushered in a new era of digital interaction characterized by decentralized networks, blockchain technology, and a strong emphasis on digital ownership and assets. NFTs have emerged as a groundbreaking concept, offering verifiable ownership of unique digital items through blockchain technology...2024-03-0322 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsCrafting a Mindful Digital Diet through AI with Alex FinkIn today's digital era, we are bombarded with overwhelming information on our screens daily. This flood of data creates a significant problem: filtering through the massive content to find what truly matters and what should be avoided. We must identify information that captures our interest, enhances our understanding, and enriches our lives rather than just being controlled by the algorithms' contents. To tackle this challenge, we must develop strategies and tools that help us efficiently access high-quality, relevant content amidst the constant buzz. It requires a discerning eye to differentiate valuable content from the trivial, ensuring that...2024-02-2539 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsWeb3 Unveiled: Revolutionizing Digital Engagement with Viktoriia MiracleIn the dynamic realm of tech innovation, Web3 and blockchain emerge as pivotal forces, heralding a transformative era. These technologies redefine the digital frontier, promising enhanced security, transparency, and a shift toward decentralization in digital transactions. This journey into uncharted territories has challenges, including blockchain's intricate nature, scalability issues, and regulatory landscapes. Further, infusing the hype of blockchain technology by the prominent vendors to not going mainstream technology is another concern. Yet, the advantages are compelling, offering a peek into a future where digital interactions are underpinned by trust, accountability, and open access. At t...2024-02-1132 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsMeet AI Teacher: The Future of AI in Education Unveiled with Dr Pauldy Otermans and Dev AdityaThe advent of AI in education is paving the way for a new era of teaching and learning. Digital teachers, powered by artificial intelligence, are making their mark by transforming traditional teaching methods. These AI educators can quickly digest university curriculum content and craft detailed lesson plans, making education more accessible and personalized. At the heart of this transformation is the ability of Generative AI to process extensive educational materials swiftly, using advanced technologies to create comprehensive lessons complete with questions and answers. This approach not only streamlines the preparation phase for educators but also ensures that...2024-02-0345 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsFrom Novice to No-Code Ninja: App Development Secrets with Dan HafnerThe rise of low-code and no-code development platforms is reshaping how we think about building applications. These platforms are marketed for their ease of use, emphasizing that even those without coding expertise can quickly create applications. This approach to app development is increasingly popular because it democratizes the process, making it accessible to a broader audience. One key advantage of low-code platforms is their ability to empower people with little to no programming knowledge. They can now bring new projects to life or develop fresh ideas independently. Traditionally, creating an application involved relaying ideas to a programmer...2024-01-2731 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsAI in Healthcare: AI Strategies, Challenges and Innovations with James F JordanThe impact of large language models, also known as Gen AI, can be seen in every industry. In the healthcare sector, Generative AI Technologies is gaining momentum and becoming a key priority. Generative AI can revolutionize the healthcare industry by automating medical coding, improving medical claims processing. Generative AI can also assist healthcare payors and insurers, providing valuable call report summarization and performance analytics. AI-enhanced imaging can further elevate the accuracy of medical diagnoses. Generative AI has the potential to refine, reconstruct, or synthesize medical imagery, including X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans. This provides clinicians w...2024-01-1443 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsThe Future of Call Centers: AI-Powered Voice Solutions with Chris BarkhurstIn the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the introduction of AI-powered voice solutions, particularly in call centers, marks a significant revolution. This transformative shift is not just about automating conversations but about redefining the very essence of customer interactions. AI voice technologies, harnessing advanced algorithms and vast data sets, are enabling call centers to provide more personalized, efficient, and consistent customer service. According to a report by Grand View Research, the global AI in the call center market size was valued at USD 1.6 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual...2024-01-0830 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsMastering Managed Services: Making the Right Choice for Your Business with Dave SobelManaged services have become a linchpin in the strategy of companies looking to harness technology for growth, efficiency, and innovation. We delve into the transformative world of managed services and their role in business strategy. The shift from in-house tech management to outsourcing to specialized tech companies represents a strategic reorientation for many businesses. This critical decision allows companies to focus on their core competencies, entrusting the technological complexities to expert service providers. Yet, challenges arise, especially for tech-centric businesses that prioritize maintaining control over their IT infrastructures. We explore this delicate balance bet...2023-12-0434 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsAI in Business: Beyond Theory, Embracing Real-World Application with Abdul Jabbar SaniIn this era where technology is not just an enabler but a driver of business innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this transformation. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a tangible, powerful tool reshaping how businesses operate and compete across various industries. Generative AI, a subset of AI, has started ruling the world in the last year, and every industry is being impacted. AI's vast and varied capabilities, from streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences to driving data-driven decision-making and innovation. Organizations will focus not just on the theoretical aspects of AI i...2023-11-2630 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsA Techie's Guide to Life Beyond the Keyboard with Sylvia WorshamToday's topic is more than just talking about technology; it is a refreshing deviation from our usual tech-focused narratives. We're exploring life beyond the screens and code, diving into themes of personal growth, emotional wellness, and life transitions. Today, I have requested a special guest, a former corporate professional turned life coach, to join us to share invaluable wisdom on overcoming common fears, embracing self-care, and navigating the transformative journey of career shifts. We will cover various topics, such as battling public speaking anxiety, seeking joy in one's daily routine, and considering a si...2023-11-1933 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsAI, Authenticity, and Marketing: A Deep Dive with Emanuel RoseIn today's digital age, every swipe, click, and search is monitored, analyzed, and even predicted by Artificial Intelligence (AI), although we are all going through the Generative AI era; in other words, the ChatGPT era. However, AI has been here for a long time, and one example is being used at the core for marketing products, including in social media channels. As the algorithms get more innovative, the digital footprints we leave are no longer mere footprints; they are profound insights into our psyche, preferences, and behaviors. All these footprints are being used and exploited to push us the...2023-10-2232 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsTech Advisor Insights: Making the Right Calls for Your Startup with Brian ChildressIn today's rapidly-evolving tech landscape, the right technical decisions can make or break a business. Startups and established enterprises alike face unique challenges in technology, which is where technical advisors come in. These unsung heroes shape the world with every new idea, guiding organizations through the ever-changing tech world. With so much pressure on CEOs and CTOs to innovate and stay updated, technical advisors equipped with a profound understanding of software engineering, cloud computing, and business acumen are indispensable. From building an MVP to launching a new product, technical advisors offer a unique perspective that can help...2023-10-1533 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsDecoding Sustainable Growth for E-commerce & SaaS with Johan ChanIn the ever-evolving world of e-commerce and SaaS, sustainable growth remains the challenge for whoever is starting a new business or already establishing his business. How do we truly define the growth? What is required for the company? Is it just about numbers, or is there a deeper layer where creativity meets strategy, resonating with audiences like never before? As businesses grapple with these questions, founders are still looking for ways to have a unique brand voice. If you are new to the industry and want to start with unique creative strategies, you must have a profound u...2023-10-0829 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsChatGPT Unscripted: Crafting the Perfect Prompt with Ali AbassiWith the dawn of ChatGPT, to be more accurate, the Large Language Models (LLMs) have given a new way to interact with everything, from content to writing code to design/drawing a picture. These models, sophisticated as they are, rely on one critical component: the prompt. As AI technology matures, crafting the perfect prompt, termed "prompt engineering," has become a high-demand skill set. This brings us to the new field of prompt engineering. How best will you pass the instructions to large language models? The best results you will get it. ...2023-10-0124 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsBalancing Work and Study: Tips for the Working Professional Pursuing a Degree with Christie Carmelle LopezIn an increasingly competitive and fast-paced world, the traditional trajectory of education followed by a lifetime of work is evolving, and it is getting more common to see many working professionals returning to universities. Welcome to the era where working professionals are headed back to the classroom, juggling Excel sheets by day and academic journals by night. As the demand for upskilled employees and lifelong learning rises, we're witnessing a notable increase in adults pursuing degree programs while working full-time. So, why are adults flocking to universities and online platforms for higher education? The Landscape...2023-09-2429 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsHarnessing First-Party Data: Leveraging Data and AI for a Competitive EdgeIn the evolving financial sector landscape, harnessing First-Party Data and leveraging AI for a competitive edge has become more than just a trend; it's a necessity, without any doubt. Every successful institution today stands on a bedrock of data-driven decisions and how quickly they are getting these decisions done is vital, how they are enabling the executives to make informed decisions. All lies with how organizations can truly unlock the potential of their data that is their in different silos. How do first-party data, artificial intelligence, and personalized banking experiences tie into the bigger picture? I...2023-09-1036 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips113 - Father-Son Duo Dive into ChatGPT: A Unique Bonding Over Tech & Life Skills In today's fast-paced digital age, bonding moments come in various forms - playing a new video game or watching the latest viral video. Yet, Sam Keller and his 12-year-old son, Kaz Keller, have taken this bonding to an entirely new level. They're navigating the rough waters of artificial intelligence, particularly with OpenAI's ChatGPT. But what's more fascinating is how this tech journey reshapes Kaz's young world, from bolstering his leadership skills to conquering the age-old fear of public speaking. Every parent can relate this journey to their kids and how such activities can...2023-09-0328 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips112 - How CTOs Choose the Right Technology The big question is, How do CTOs, CIOs, IT Managers, and IT Directors choose the right technology software, applications, and tools for their organizations? Navigating the ever-evolving world of technology can be daunting, especially when someone is at the helm of a company's IT decisions. The landscape is riddled with established technology solutions, from packaged applications (ERPs) to SaaS, PaaS & IaaS vendors to Emerging technologies, each promising to be the game-changer and now with the Artificial Intelligence hype at the peak. Being at the C-level is about more than just knowing tech...2023-08-1934 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips111 - Writing in the Age of AI: A Deep Dive with a 300-Book AuthorWriting in the Age of AI has become crucial and a skill that requires a mindset to be grasped. Writing a book is a long-standing item on my to-do list, and today, I have got an exceptional expert on the show to learn from him about writing books and how to write books with the support of Artificial Intelligence. I have been writing blogs for the last 12 years; I wrote my first blog in the year 2011, and interesting to see it was on 16th August 2021. Without any doubt, writing a book offers a unique platform...2023-08-1335 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips110 - Navigating the AI Frontier: Insights from a Thought LeaderIn today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the term “AI Frontier” is more than just a buzzword; it represents the uncharted territories of innovation and possibilities that AI promises. As organizations worldwide stand on the cusp of integrating AI into their core operations, the quest for knowledge on navigating this frontier becomes paramount not only for the organizations but for an individual how to navigate and start taking action to learn and grow. Our guest today has ventured into this frontier and laid down markers, guiding others through his profound insights and groundbreaking work. As we dive deeper...2023-08-0632 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips109 - The art of storytelling - An insight from Master Storytelling is crucial for both individuals and businesses worldwide. Regardless of your position, storytelling is fundamental to everything you do. In this session, we have the opportunity to learn from a true master in the field of storytelling. He is currently teaching media and has dedicated his entire career to producing media for television. Storytelling has become an essential skill for professionals in the technology industry, whatever role you are playing, from CIOs, CTOs, Product managers, and Solution engineers to DBAs, Developers, and tech consultants. As technology continues to shape our world, the...2023-07-2933 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips108 - Understanding AI for business and how to develop AI strategy Understanding AI for business and how to develop AI strategy for your organization is vital for everyone. Navigating the complex world of AI for business can be a daunting task, and with so much hype, it is now a daunting task for everyone. However, understanding the Artificial Intelligence potential and integrating it into your organization's strategy can unlock new opportunities for growth and efficiency. In this podcast, you will get some of the very simplified areas for you to help you how to develop an AI strategy for your business. 2023-07-2330 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips107- Open Talk on Aligning AI & Data Analytics Strategies Wondering if your business is ready for the AI revolution and if you are already aligned with AI strategy? You are not going to join the race of AI/ML just for the sake of AI/ML. These are the common questions that come to nowadays in everyone's mind that I need to get on the bus of AI/ML and my organization or the business should not be left behind. Whereas some fundamentals need to be looked into before embarking on this journey, and in this open talk with the guest, we tried to find out...2023-06-1033 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips106: The Journey of a Working Professional Pursuing a Degree in AI In today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape, continual learning and upskilling have become crucial for career advancement. Various educational options are available to professionals, each offering unique benefits, from corporate organizations to opting for MOOCs or having formal degree programs. The debate between colleagues and friends often refers to two main paths: a formal degree versus hands-on experience. In this Podcast, I will cover higher degrees during a professional career and how I decided to go for it. Finally, after a break of six months due to my university dissertation, I am back to...2023-05-3021 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips105 - Multi-cloud benefits, challenges and adoptionThe journey started from the cloud to arriving on the multi-cloud. Nowadays, every IT department in an organization is heading towards the multi-cloud era. Let’s first get our heads clear, What is multi-cloud? What is a hybrid cloud? As we are hearing, these two terms are sometimes interchangeable. So multi-cloud is where an organization uses the cloud services from two or more cloud providers, such as the Oracle Cloud, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. A hybrid cloud is where the organization uses on-premises services, or “private cloud,” and a few from any of the clo...2022-08-0731 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips104- Open Talk on Open Source Dataset Format for AI An open talk on the challenges of having a data pipeline for the images, audio and videos, The Hub enables to have several famous machine learning datasets with just a single command, like CIFAR-10, MNIST or Fashion-MNIST, Google Objection, ImageNet, COCO, and many others. As I came from a Relational Database management system (RDBS) background, this talk gives me a new perspective and helps to think outside of the known areas. Enjoy the talk with the CEO of Active Loop. This session was recorded in October 2021 and is now being published. 2022-06-1037 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips103-Open Talk on How to detect and stop ransomware Every day, we are reading reports on cyberattacks and massive data breaches worldwide, resulting in substantial financial losses, disruption, and downtime. The most important thing to notice is that every day cybercriminals adopt new attacks to avoid traditional security measures and bring new approaches to achieve the target. There is a concept of having layered security, with this approach of layered security enables you to have a system for an Internet security strategy that ensures an attacker who tries to penetrate one layer of defence will be stopped by a subsequent layer. Let's get first the definition...2022-05-3141 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips102 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning services on Oracle CloudAn overview of Oracle's different Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and data science solutions available on Oracle Cloud. If you are new to this website, it is a learning and sharing platform where we will learn publicly. Before I cover today's show schedule, let me admit that procrastination is sometimes very dangerous, as I could not record/host the podcast for the last 4 months. It wasn't easy to have a work-life balance due to the two factors. First, as I am doing MSc in AI and the previous 4-5 months were crucial to complete the key subjects, now...2022-05-1238 min
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OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips101 - Open Talk on AI-Powered Project ManagementProject management is changing how emerging technologies are becoming on-board, and complex business transformations are happening in different industries. All this requires new approaches and methodologies. In this podcast, I discussed the role of artificial intelligence in project management, how we can get ready with the future of project management, and what it looks like. What are the traits someone needs to have? What is impacting the current project management and the challenges being faced? You will also learn why project management professionals & executives need to understand the need to transition to an AI-powered approach...2022-01-3040 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips100 - Cloud Adoption Framework from Different Cloud VendorsThe cloud adoption framework of several cloud vendors helps cloud architects, IT professionals, and decision-makers have a set of protocols, best practices, and tools for the journey to the cloud. Each cloud vendor has divided the adoption framework into different phases, and in this session, I will walk you through the high-level stages of each cloud adoption framework. The first session on this topic is covered in session number 99 with the title “Cloud Adoption Framework“. In this session, I will cover the Cloud Adoption framework of Oracle, Google Cloud, AWS, IBM Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud. You’l...2021-11-2034 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips99- Cloud Adoption Framework Cloud Adoption Framework is a set of best practices, tools, and guides that most public cloud vendors publish. The idea behind these cloud adoption frameworks is to assist organizations to embrace public cloud securely, efficiently and faster. The cloud adoption framework comprises each phase of cloud acceptance, from planning to living in the cloud. It provides a very well-tested checklist and steps to choose the right path for cloud migration and the right tools to help reduce potential security, governance, and budget problems. The good thing about the cloud adoption framework is that...2021-09-1528 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips98 - Open Talk - How to detect deepfakeA deepfake refers to a specific kind of media or photo where a person in an image or video is transacted with another person however it will look like the original person in an image or video. To make a deep fake video, a creator swaps one person’s face and replaces it with another, using a deep learning algorithm generative adversarial networks (GAN). A formal definition as per Wikipedia: Deepfakes are synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someon...2021-09-0637 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips97 - What are the leading cloud migration challenges?Cloud migration is challenging, cumbersome, and risky for traditional organizations relying on in-house custom-built systems to support achieving revenue from years on years. Today I will be discussing a wide variety of challenges organizations are facing while planning for cloud migration. These typical challenges are talks of every board room and the agenda of the meetings. However, there is no doubt that workloads migration to the cloud is helping organizations to reduce operating costs and build integrated, automated IT infrastructure. Some Facts on Public Cloud: The global public cloud computing market is continuing to grow, and according to...2021-08-3042 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips96 - Cloud Security with CIS Benchmarks Part 2 It is 2nd part of the session on CIS Benchmarks and controls for Cloud. The Center for Internet Security is a nonprofit organization with the mission to 'identify, develop, validate, promote, and sustain best practice solutions for cyber defense.’ Experts and IT professionals from different governments, institutes, and businesses across the globe are participating and finalizing the controls based on the consensus decision-making model. Now let us link this to why it is essential for every one of us and every organization. I have got a chance to read the article on data bre...2021-08-2216 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips95- Cloud Security with CIS Benchmarks The Center for Internet Security is a nonprofit organization with the mission to 'identify, develop, validate, promote, and sustain best practice solutions for cyber defense.’ Experts and IT professionals from different governments, institutes, and businesses across the globe are participating and finalizing the controls based on the consensus decision-making model. Now let us link this to why it is essential for every one of us and every organization. I have got a chance to read the article on data breaches affecting millions of users and some of the biggest breaches in recent times publ...2021-08-1735 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips94 - How to develop a cloud migration strategy? A cloud migration strategy is a plan which any organization develops to move its systems and applications from on-premises architecture to the cloud. Not all applications and systems benefit from running on the cloud; that’s why you must indorse the most efficient way to work on it and migrate applications. Therefore, a systematic, documented strategy is essential. Any strategy needs to start from some barefoot, and then it builds on it. Similarly, the vital first step to creating a migration strategy is getting to know what you have? Wha...2021-07-2929 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips93 - Cloud Migration Workload AssessmentImplementing cloud or migration to cloud is challenging. Organizations that have built thousands of applications over the past two to three decades require re-architecting to run efficiently, securely, and resiliently in the cloud. Your next steps are to perform a cloud migration assessment based on your cloud strategy and business objectives. It will help identify the right migration pattern and cloud architecture required to go for the workload. Today we will talk about three vital areas Cloud migration scenario / strategies Cloud migration approach - Take a Workload-centric Approach Cloud migration assessment method You could have...2021-07-0528 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips92- Tech Talk on Cloud Security Posture ManagementTech Talk on Cloud Security Posture Management with John Grange Detecting and preventing the misconfigurations and threats that lead to data breaches and compliance violations in your multi-cloud environments. For organizations embarking on a multi-cloud strategy, cloud security posture management (CSPM) helps them secure multiple cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) providers. Today’s Guest John Grange, CTO of Ops Compass How the journey so far starting from pure data center guy, who has started from hosting provider to a solution for the cloud security management. Get to know about John’s fa...2021-06-3041 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsWorkload Migration to Cloud - Getting StartedWorkload migration to Cloud has become integral to IT optimization and driving business forward with the increased espousal of cloud technologies. Moving to the cloud enables firms to be more agile, remove inefficiencies and provide required customer, employee experiences. Migration of on-premise enterprise workload to the public cloud has reached the situation of being considered a ‘best practice’. These workload migrations still giving challenges to the traditionally run IT organizations as everything on-premises. It’s no longer moving to the cloud is just selecting your favorite cloud provider, and then magic will be reviled. You and your organiza...2021-06-0624 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips90- Deploy a Server on the OCI Arm Ampere A1 Compute - Part 8How to deploy a server/instance on the newly released Arm Ampere AI compute shape in Oracle OCI. In this session, we will summarize what we have learned from the last seven sessions on the basics of OCI and you will see how those basics concepts are helping us create a new virtual machine. Two days back, Oracle has announced the release of Arm Based computing on the OCI; with this, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) offers Ampere Altra processors with an 80-core Arm server. The Arm is at the ‘heart’ of mobile gaming, and the Arm architecture belongs to...2021-05-3039 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips89-Oracle OCI – VNICs, Private, Public IP addresses & DNS, DHCP options – Part 7 In this session part 7, we will cover three topics: How to manage the virtual network interface cards (VNICs) in a virtual cloud network (VCN). How your instances are assigned private and public IP addresses, and the use of DNS within your cloud network. How to manage the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) options in a virtual cloud network (VCN). The Journey started from the first station of networking to learn the basics of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. In the second station of our journey to learn Oracle Cloud Infr...2021-05-2337 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips88-Oracle OCI – Secure Your Network, NSG, Security Lists & VCN Flow logs – Part 6In this session, how to secure your cloud network as part of the Networking service covers two virtual firewall features to control traffic at the packet level a-Network security groups b-Security lists and to configure VCN flow logs to get details about the traffic that passes through your VCN. It is part 6 of our series to learn the basics of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. In part 5 & 6, we have covered key 5 areas: Access controls Security Rules Network security groups Security Lists VCN Flow logs Oracle OCI - How to Secure Your Network - Part 5 (otechtalks.tv)2021-05-1630 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips87-Oracle OCI - How to Secure Your Network - Part 5How to secure your cloud network and compute instances in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure; you will be using private subnets, Security rules, Firewall rules, Gateways and route tables, IAM policies, and Security zones. we will also compare the Security Lists and Network Security Groups. what are the top 5 best practices to be followed for the Security Rules that are also covered in this session?2021-05-0932 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips86-Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s Essentials – Networking Scenarios – Part 4Networking scenarios in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure depend on your network design and your application requirements, how you want to set up. In this session, you will get the three networking choices, which will give you a basic understanding and clarity on the different components and how you can choose each of them while designing it.. Before you go to today’s topic, I want to share with you the mindset of a ‘lifelong learner.’ Lifelong learning is the “ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated” pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional reasons. Therefore, it enhances social inclusion, active citi...2021-04-1927 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips85-Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Networking Overview Part 3Oracle Cloud Infrastructure networking overview will be covered in this session. It is in continuation of the series of sessions, We have started to cover the basics of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Networking includes Virtual Cloud Network (VCN), subnets, and other components of the networking. This episode will cover the default components of VCN, below three-component comes by default with the Virtual Cloud Network on OCI. Default route table, with no route rules Default security list, with default security rules Default set of DHCP options, with default values 2021-03-0616 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips84-Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Networking Overview Part 2Oracle cloud infrastructure networking overview is the topic of our session. We have started to cover the basics of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Networking includes Virtual Cloud Network (VCN), subnets, and other components of the networking. In this second station of our journey to learn Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). We will cover different gateways available in the VCN like: Network address translation (NAT Gateway), Service Gateway, Internet Gateway, Dynamic Routing Gateway (DRG), Local Peering Gateway (LPG), and Remote Peering Gateway (RPG). 2021-02-2727 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips83-Oracle Cloud Infrastructure basics of networkingWhat are the fundamental concepts of Oracle cloud infrastructure of networking is the topic of today. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Networking includes Virtual Cloud Network (VCN), subnets, and other components of the networking. Today’s session number is 85. However, today we will start new audio series to learn the Essentials of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Over the past few years, what I thought was whenever I am going to the gym or a jogging or a long drive for meetings, I always thought to listen something which will give a new fruit of thought, usually I was listening to podcast...2021-02-2124 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips82-How machine learning works?How machine learning works in the real world and how data scientists use the four necessary steps for building a machine learning application (or model). The primary building blocks of a Machine Learning system are the model, the parameters, and the learner. The model is which makes predictions; the parameters are the factors or variables & features which are considered by the model to make predictions, and the learner completes the adjustments in the parameters and the model to align the projections with the actual results. First session to learn as beginners to ML, go to the first...2021-02-1419 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips81-Digital Transformation of LeadersDigital transformation of leaders is a crucial area ignored or not considered at the business transformation programs agenda. Digital transformation requires top to bottom organizational change, which requires digital-savvy leaders and know-how to lead the digital programs. All programs are focusing on the digital transformation of the business or an organization. However, significantly less focus is on the readiness of leaders of an organization. It is leading to a lot of challenges in the success rate of business transformation programs. A few months back, on a similar topic, we had a session with the title of ‘What is...2021-02-1022 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips80-What is machine learning? learning the basicsMachine learning: a computer observes some data, builds a model based on the data, and uses the model as both a hypothesis about the world and a piece of software that can solve problems, According to the book ‘Artificial Intelligence, a modern approach’. Machine learning is a division of artificial intelligence (AI) focused on computational programs that learn from experience and improve decision-making or predictive accuracy over time. In this podcast, our focus will be to go through very basics concepts of machine learning along with the different methods of machine learning, for example, supervised learning, u...2021-01-3132 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips79-Solving Sudoku Puzzles – A Beginners JourneySolving Sudoku Puzzles a beginner’s journey is the target of this week, you may be familiar with Sudoku puzzles and possibly have solved a few in your day or life. However, I admit that I have never solved any Sudoku puzzle. This post is our continuation of putting efforts to learn AI/ML & Data Science. I have an assignment to solve a Sudoku puzzle as part of my MSc program, so my journey started, and I am journaling about it. Let’s learn together According to the book ‘Artificial intelligence, a modern approach’ The popular S...2021-01-2322 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips78-5 Whys Problem-Solving Technique and Avoiding the 5 Blames5 whys is the technique which I came to know form the book ‘The Lean Startup,’ and before I talk about this technique, I would highly recommend to must read this book, if you are in IT, it will help you a lot, it doesn’t matter either you are startup owner or working as an employee like me. It has so many tool kits that you can utilize in your job or your startup business. While you will read the 5 whys methodology, I think it is also essential to understand the 5 blames situation. Whereas you will use the 5 wh...2021-01-1724 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips77-The history of Artificial Intelligence – Past and PresentI have embarked on a journey to study Artificial Intelligence and pursue formal study as an MSc course six months back. I was amazed to read the history of artificial intelligence. It was awe-inspiring knowledge of how legends have coined ‘artificial intelligence’, thought to share with you some of the highlights. It will give you the very basics of AI. From where it started and how it was passing through from different periods. AI and Life in 2030 – one hundred year study on artificial intelligence Stanford University released its first report for the One Hundred Year Study, a...2021-01-1027 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips76-Building Resilience in 2021 and Setting a Plan to AchieveHappy New Year 2021 to you and your families; I wish you and your family peace and joy in the year 2021. We have passed this year, and I want to start this session with the quote, “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. – Zig Ziglar” This year, it is essential to get organized, set goals, and make plans. it will be an open talk to start the year and what we have done with compare to last year goals, which we have set it up during the year...2021-01-0321 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips75-Gradient Descent for Machine Learning – A Beginners PlaybookGradient Descent is the most widely used optimization strategy in machine learning and deep learning. Whenever the question comes to train data models, gradient descent is joined with other algorithms and easy to implement and understand. There is a common understanding that whoever wants to work with machine learning must understand the concepts in detail. This article will also try to curate the information available with us from different sources, as a result, you will learn the basics. This week, I have got a task in my MSc AI course on gradient descent. You’ll Le...2020-12-0733 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips74-Digital Transformation during and Post COVID-19Digital transformation is key during and post-COVID-19 enterprise resilience. COVID-19 forces the biggest acceleration in Digital Transformation. The world has changed post-COVID-19, and we all are going through it. The truth is it will keep changing, and we need to adapt to this, we need to transform our businesses, services to play our role in shaping the ‘new normal of the world – our world. I will start with my own experiences for digital transformation, what I have observed. before starting this, want to highlight the earlier session we had during April 2020 on COVID-19 Pandemic and acceleration of Digital Transformation 2020-08-0533 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips73-How Immersive Learning experience helping educators with Rayvan HoWe need a new experience to get educated, and this is also being realized by the schools, institutes, universities, and tech companies who are providing such tools and tech to help us to teach kids in the age of coronavirus. As we have witnessed from our own experience, some schools were able to train teachers, roll out remote learning quickly. On the other side, almost 1.18 billion children, according to UNESCO, are impacted by the COVID-19 schools, universities shut down. We need new tools and techniques to help us get educated kids and ourselves. Today’s Guest 2020-06-0635 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips72-Benefits of Decentralized Finance on Blockchain Platform with Jason WuEmerging technologies (blockchain, AI, IoT) helping the Governments to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak ranging from helping track the epidemic, clean hospitals, deliver supplies, and develop vaccines. Another way to look is during the COVID-19 pandemic, and technologies are playing a decisive role in keeping our world running wherever we all are lockdowns and quarantines. The patterns emerging from this situation by the use of these technologies will have a long-lasting impact beyond COVID-19. Technological innovation has continuously increased efficiency, lowered costs, and created new opportunities for businesses to meet customer, consumer, and citizen demands with digitization and...2020-05-3142 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips71-ChatBot for On-Demand ConciergeChatbot uses artificial intelligence & natural language processing to understand what a human wants, and guides them for the action that they are looking for in software applications. Chatbots are helping all businesses to deliver customer services in these difficult times. AI chatbots or digital assistants are taking control of customer service. Covid-19 is accelerating digital transformation in an industry that was already automating work at a rapid pace. Governments and businesses are deploying digital assistants, chatbot to address citizens, customers most common questions, for example how to identify symptoms of COVID-19 or how to get tested, where t...2020-05-1746 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips70-Tech Talk on Oracle Database Multitenant ArchitectureToday we have 2nd guest speaker with us to speak on Oracle Database Multitenant architecture. Being a technology evangelist, technology topics are very close to my heart and especially on Oracle technology. I am just linking back when I have started this podcast back in March 2015, after a few episodes, there were 3 guest speakers with me during Jun 2015 and July 2015 talking on 18 June 2015 – Tech Talk on DISPLAY_CURSOR Table Function of DBMS_XPLAN, 1st July 2015 –13: Oracle Tech Talk on Implementation of Oracle SOA Suite and 12th July 2015 14: Oracle Tech Talk on Implementation of Oracle Database Appliance. All these experts are part...2020-05-1131 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips69- A journey of startup founder: e-commerce platformToday we will have a guest speaker with us, a startup founder. We are going to start sessions with different guest speakers ranging from owner/founders of startups to tech gurus, to professionals to senior leaders. we will reach out to all the experts to share the stage with us and share their knowledge, expertise to all of us. I am just linking back when I have started this podcast back in March 2015, after a few episodes, there were 3 guest speakers with me during Jun 2015 and July 2015 talking on 18 June 2015 – Tech Talk on DISPLAY_CURSOR Table Function of...2020-05-0345 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips68- Common myths about Digital TransformationI have put together my observations, learning, and experiences into myths about digital transformation. Digital transformation is to solve business problems in an always-changing environment and help organizations to foresee what they want their future business to look like. If you want to lead your organization’s business transformation, the first move is to understand the reality of digital transformation rather than get caught in the hype. Although digital transformation is a source of disruption for businesses, projecting businesses forward can be easy to misinterpret technologies and be distracted by minor changes in trends and opinions. True di...2020-04-2833 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips67-What is data science? Learning the basicsWhat is data science? What does a data scientist do? These are fundamental questions we will be talking about today. Data science is a multidisciplinary discipline with the prime objective of extracting value in all its forms from data. Data science is a process since you need to dig into the data processing stages, from munging data sources and data cleaning to machine learning and finally visualization, you see that specific steps are involved in turning raw data into insight. Today is my 5th week of #StayHome due to COVID-19 and we are getting used to this n...2020-04-2028 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips66-How to develop a digital transformation strategyDigital transformation strategy involves assessing your own requirements and corporate culture, setting business goals and identifying and tracking risks, conducting regular prototypes and testing, asking internal staff for input on these roll-outs, and using new technologies. For years, the digital transformation seemed like something mostly about computers and software, and data. This is what businesses pursue, for the sake of IT agility, to extract new value from data, model software prototypes of physical goods, or develop business processes. While such development initiatives are often vital to a company, it turns out that digital transformation is...2020-04-0935 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips65-COVID-19 Pandemic and acceleration of Digital TransformationThe COVID-19 Pandemic is a crisis that will have far-reaching and long-lasting consequences for society and our global economy. As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, more and more businesses miss their financial goals due to delays in the supply chain and rising customer demand. It is also unclear how long this pandemic will last, as there is no vaccine to fight it yet, nor is there any accepted therapy to slow down the human body’s toll. What should be obvious is that COVID-19 will have a dramatic impact on most companies for months, pr...2020-04-0524 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips64-Coronavirus-Outbreak-IT-Leaders-priorities.mp32020-03-2823 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips63-digital-transformation-expectation-vs-reality.mp32020-03-1938 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips62-First-100-Days-of-Digital-Transformation.mp32020-03-1126 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips61-How-to-do-digital-maturity-assessment.mp32020-03-0317 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips60-What_is_digital_maturity.mp32020-02-2727 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips59-Where-to-start-in-organization-for-digital-transformation.mp32020-02-2330 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips58-leap-from-information-technology-to-business-technology.mp32020-02-0629 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips57-Architecting_an_operating_model_for_digital_transformation.mp32020-01-2628 minOPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips56-Digital-Transformation-Framework.mp32020-01-1324 min