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The STEMINISTS PodcastBias Be Gone! Use AI with FairnessIs your AI playing fair? Maybe yes, maybe no. Join Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams as they chat with Naomi DeMarco, a pro in AI bias and data governance, about how bias sneaks into AI systems and wreaks havoc.
From hiring tools that exclude women to medical models that fail entire groups, this conversation gets into the real-world consequences of biased AI. And the stakes are high—unchecked bias can damage businesses, alienate customers, and perpetuate inequality.
The good news? Naomi shares actionable steps to tackle AI bias head-on, from building divers...2025-07-2215 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastWorkloads Gone Wild: Taming Cloud Migration ChaosEver wondered if “cloud-first” is still the smartest move? Join your favorite dynamic duo, Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams, as they chat with Jenny Marshall, global go-to-market strategy leader at NetApp, about why it might be time to rethink that playbook.
Jenny unpacks the shift from the old-school “cloud-first” mandate to the savvier “intelligent application placement” approach. It’s not about chasing the cloud for the sake of it, but figuring out where each workload truly belongs - whether that’s on-prem, private cloud, or public cloud. Along the way, they reveal the irresistible perks of cloud adoption, like mod...2025-07-1514 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastRansomware: Hackers Hate This Episode (And You’ll Love It) What’s the #1 way your business can get hacked? Cyber criminals are relentless, but YOU can be smarter! Listen to this episode of “The STEMINISTS” to find out! Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams welcome back Darnell Fatigati, a powerhouse in technical marketing at NetApp, to tell you how you can fight back ASAP against ransomware. With years of experience in tech and telecom, Darnell brings expert insights on staying ahead of the threats.
You’ll hear what leads 75% of ransomware incidents and how even small mistakes, like clicking malicious links, can spark big problems. But fear not. This e...2025-07-0814 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastBuilding “No Regret” Skills for your AI-Powered WorkplaceWelcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Accenture’s Sarah Bartel on thriving in the age of AI. While last week’s episode explored how leaders must evolve their teams to meet AI’s challenges, this episode focuses on YOU, the individual. How can you secure your value and stay ahead as AI rapidly transforms the workplace? Sarah joins our hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams and introduces "No Regret” skills — transferable abilities that hold their worth even as technology evolves.
From foundational digital skills to uniquely human traits like empathy, ethics, and relationship building, Sarah details wha...2025-07-0114 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastLeading AI-Driven Change Across Your BusinessAre you ready to lead a world transformed by AI? You’d better be...and we’ll tell you how! Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams sit down with Sarah Bartel, Accenture’s global cloud talent and organizational change lead, for an inspiring discussion on preparing your teams for the future of work.
Sarah brings her wealth of experience to the table: She presents MIT's "Leading the AI Driven Organization" course and specializes in the human side of tech-enabled transformations. She works with leaders to reshape their organizations, cultures, and talent strategies to effectively adopt emerging technologies.
Thi...2025-06-2413 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastModernizing your data infrastructure strategy: What works, what doesn’t?Is your data center prepared to handle the diverse and growing demands of modern applications, cloud solutions, legacy systems, and stringent regulations? If managing this complexity feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. On this episode, we’re breaking down the real challenges of modernization and exploring what it takes to build data center strategies for success that last.
From meeting security requirements to accommodating the needs of both your customers and internal teams, we’ll discuss the balancing act organizations face today. You’ll learn why keeping up isn’t just about technology purchases but also about changing he...2025-06-1712 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastTackling Gen AI’s Legal and Ethical MinefieldWhat does it take to harness the power of generative AI without crashing into its risks? Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams sit down with Beth O’Callahan, a powerhouse C-suite executive with over two decades of experience guiding tech giants through high-stakes challenges like geo-political hurdles, regulatory shifts, and workforce transformations.
Beth gets real about Gen AI’s productivity-boosting potential and the legal and ethical pitfalls lurking beneath the surface. From intellectual property issues to AI bias, she breaks down why governance, employee readiness, and fearless leadership are critical for success.
This is the raw, u...2025-06-1012 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastHow to Become an AI Ninja: Your Checklist for SuccessWant to master your AI strategy and slice through challenges like an AI Ninja? Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams team up with Kirsty Biddiscombe, a seasoned Sales Business Development Manager with over two decades of expertise in datacenter solutions, to uncover the secret to AI success.
Get ready to decode the mysteries of your data—what you have, where it’s hiding, how to wield it, and what it’s capable of. They’ll also introduce you to NetApp's AI Readiness Assessment, a genius 10-step process designed to help you map use cases, prioritize like a pro...2025-06-0313 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastCyber Danger is Real: Global Threats, Local RisksGlobal security isn’t just about governments; it’s about protecting your business, your personal life, and yes, even your power and electricity. With data flying around the globe (spoiler alert: we’re all part of this), staying secure is no longer optional.
Join Tech Gurus - Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams as they talk to world traveler Kristen Verderame, VP of Government Relations, on what happens “there” affects you “here” - how global policies shape the safety of your everyday essentials, from banking to clean water to your company’s security. Learn how to protect what matters most with...2025-05-2614 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastStealing Today, Cracking Tomorrow: The Quantum Threat to EncryptionThe Q- word... Quantum computing... The threat of it decrypting your company's critical data is real! What must you know now to protect your data and keep it secure in the future?
Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams sit down with Sandra Dunbar, a seasoned expert with 20 years in the cyber-resilience space. Together, they unpack the quantum threat, decode its potential to break encryption, and explore the race toward post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Get ready to learn what’s at stake and what it takes to stay ahead in this high-stakes digital era.
Is your s...2025-05-2012 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastData Rx: Prescribing Solutions for Healthcare’s Big Data Boom and How it Affects YouBy 2025, the healthcare industry will crank out 30% of the planet’s 175 zettabytes. (Yes, zettabytes are a thing, and they’re huge.) Alot of that data is your X-rays, mammograms, MRIs and other tests that keep you healthy. Healthcare expert Kim Garriott joins hosts Mekka Williams and Phoebe Goh – and you wanna meet Kim. She’s IT Magazine’s “100 People You Need to Know.” Together, they break down how healthcare’s data boom is reshaping the game. From imaging to genomics, they expose the challenges of managing and securing this mountain of sensitive info. Plus, they spill the details on one massive data...2025-05-1312 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastRansomware: Strategies to stay secure and outsmart the bad guysRansomware is on the rise, but don’t panic—we’ve got answers. Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams team up with Cybersecurity pro Darnell Fatigati to share practical tips to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from attacks. They’ll break down the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and dive into the dangers of “ransomware as a service.”
Tune in for smart strategies, sharp insights, and a touch of wisdom.
Learn more about the NIST Cybersecurity framework: https://community.netapp.com/t5/Tech-ONTAP-Blogs/Get-to-Know-BlueXP-Ransomware-Protection-The-Easiest-and-Most-Comprehensive/ba-p/452795
Learn how to secure your data: https://w...2025-05-0611 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastFlash vs. Hard Drives: Data Storage DecodedData storage decisions stressing you out? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back in this byte-sized showdown between flash storage and hard disk drives. Whether you’re craving flash’s lightning-fast speed or wooed by the wallet-friendly charm of hard drives, our tech gurus, Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams, break it all down with wit and wisdom.
Our enterprise storage expert, Kris Cornwall, joins them to cover why flash is great for fast, frequently accessed data and how hard drives still shine for storing large amounts of less-used information. They’ll discuss how emerging tech like AI is driving...2025-04-2913 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastReduce, Reuse, Recycle… Your Data StrategyIf you’ve got data and care about the planet, this episode is basically required listening. Sustainability isn’t just for reusable straws anymore—it's coming for your data, too. This week, join us as we sit down with Tania Le Voi, AI business development guru from NetApp, to talk about the not-so-glamorous, but oh-so-important intersection of sustainability and your data strategy.
We break down the challenges organizations face when handling the environmental fallout of the data explosion, brought on by the AI boom—from AI's power and energy drain to supply chain woes, and yes, even...2025-04-2211 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastClutter to Clarity: Managing Your AI “Data Closet"Calling all techies! Our Mekka Williams, Phoebe Goh, and the fabulous Cecile Kellam are here to help you tackle the ultimate data dilemma. Imagine your hybrid AI data pipeline as your messiest closet. There’s stuff lurking on the floor (on-premises), crammed into overhead shelves (cloud), and stuffed in those “forgotten” bins under your bed (edge environments). Sound familiar?
Cecile Kellam, AI Tech Solutions Expert, joins the dynamic duo to unpack the chaos. They tackle the struggle of finding what you need (data access), making sure everything matches (integration), and locking it up so no one snoo...2025-04-1511 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastUntangling Data Complexity for AIData wranglers and AI dreamers, listen up - Data chaos is real! Tech guru Mekka Williams sits down with the brilliant (and unflinchingly honest) Phoebe Goh to dissect the wild world of data management for AI applications. This tangle of information doesn’t just complicate processes; it makes accessing and leveraging data for AI applications an uphill battle.
In this episode, Phoebe, our Principal Technical Evangelist, breaks down the common pitfalls organizations face, shares practical strategies to clean up the mess, and explores how to unlock the true potential of data for smarter AI. Whether you...2025-04-0810 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastMeet the Cyber Expert who OBSESSES about defending your data!Did you know Amazon gets hit with billions of cyber threats every single day? Yeah, you read that right—BILLIONS. The world of cyber attacks is moving at warp speed and traditional security strategies just don’t cut it anymore. Enter our guest, Sandra Dunbar, Lead for Cyber Resilience Marketing at NetApp... and the ultimate navigator in this chaos. She’s ready to walk you through all things cyber resilience in this episode with our resident tech hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams.
Sandra says stop looking at storage as backup only - you need a proactive, take-no...2025-04-0110 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastData Done Right: Your Secret Weapon for AI MaturityWhy do 80% of all AI projects fail? And how can you make sure your project is a winner? Tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams tell you how to elevate your company’s AI maturity with the right data strategy to unlock your organization’s full AI potential.
AI can revolutionize businesses, but scaling is still a huge challenge. In this insightful session, Mekka, Director of Innovation and Solutions at NetApp, tackles the tough truths about AI maturity and what steps your company must take to grow. Our dynamic duo gives you the right strategies to overcome common A...2025-03-0610 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastEmbracing Change like a Boss: Transforming your Cloud Business, Transforming YourselfWhen you’re leading your company through a major transformation and need your employees to support you on your journey, this episode is packed with strategies to help you succeed.
Tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams dive into how a growth mindset and embracing change will impact your personal and business evolution, especially when things may not go your way. And how do you bring your employees along? We sit down with Haiyan Song, EVP and GM for Intelligence Services at NetApp, to uncover what it takes to survive and thrive in today’s fast-changing technology world...2025-03-0413 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastCan AI crack the code on hiring the best candidate?Explore how AI impacts hiring in the tech industry... and when human oversight needs to step in – with tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams in this episode of “The STEMINISTS.” We guarantee this will help you make your next great hire.
The power, potential, and pitfalls of using AI shape how you find the best candidate for your open position, while continuing to focus on building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pamela Hennard, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at NetApp at NetApp, joins us to discuss if AI technology is truly finding the right candidat...2025-02-2812 minThe STEMINISTS PodcastWelcome to the STEMINISTS PodcastEnhancing and amplifying women’s voices, vision and visibility in tech. Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams bring their brilliance, curiosity and passion to every conversation, inviting guests to share personal stories, customer anecdotes, expert advice and insights you’ll want to hear - from thought leadership to business impact.
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