IT in the D is your insider look at the tech scene in Detroit. Started in 2007 as a meetup group in Metro Detroit for IT professionals, the IT in the D podcast was born in 2013 as an extension of those conversations. Host Bob Waltenspiel and co-host and producer Randy Walker are IT industry veterans, but IT in the D is intentionally more conversational and less instructional. Each weekly show has guests ranging from CIOs and local rock stars, to subject matter experts, local event organizers ...
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Catching Up with Entrepreneur Tom Nardone – IT in the D 494
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Entrepreneur and product developer and repeat offender Tom Nardone is back chatting about what he’s done and what he’s doing. 36 Ideas and a System (TEDxDetroit) Detroit Mower Gang ShopInPrivate.com, Bachelorette.com, Vibrators.com Dignity Liftsبقلم Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker
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Right to Repair with Jacki Lutz of Auto Care Association – IT in the D 493
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We’re joined this week by Jacki Lutz, Director of Content for the communication team at Auto Care Association and host of ‘Carpool Confessions‘. In this episode, we discuss the right to repair movement crucial to automotive independence and consumer choice. The conversation dives into the challenges faced by independent auto repair shops due to new…
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Idle Banter with Mike Zapcic – IT in the D 492
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Our friend Mike Zapcic is back to just shoot the breeze. We chat about movies, books, pop culture, and more. This was a casual chat with no agenda–just some friends catching up and geeking out.بقلم Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker
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AI’s Impact on Security with Patrick Garrity of VulnCheck – IT in the D 491
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Patrick Garrity, a security researcher and evangelist at VulnCheck, is back! We discuss his career evolution, vulnerability management, AI’s impact on security, and the recurring nature of security incidences. He also provides insights into the Black Hat conference.بقلم Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker
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A Podcast about Families with Children with IDD with Wendy Ernzen of Let’s Plant Houses – IT in the D 490
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Wendy Ernzen joins us to talk about her podcast Let’s Plant Houses where she discusses the victories and successes of families whose children—young and adult—have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Whether you’re a parent on a similar journey or just seeking to expand your understanding, you should subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spo…
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Rebranding a Startup and More with Jason David of Gym Force – IT in the D 489
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Jason “JD” David returns and—after some ribbing from us last time—has changed the name of his service to Gym Force, and he’s doing some gret things. Hear all about how it’s going in this episode.بقلم Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker
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The CrowdStrike Incident with Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems – IT in the D 488
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This week, Bob and Randy are happy to have back Tom Lawrence (Lawrence Systems, Youtube Channel, CWNR)! It’s been a year since his last visit. CrowdStrike is in the news recently due to a faulty update bringing down global infrastructure. Tom helps us understand what happened, why, and what the ramifications are.…
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James Parker, Author of “Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes: Odes to Being Alive” – IT in the D 487
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This episode was a bit of a divergence from the regular topics we cover on IT in the D: this week we were joined by author James Parker, staff writer at The Atlantic, and author of the book Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes: Odes to Being Alive. The book delves into personal struggles, mental health, and life’s daily challenges. The conversation…
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AI, Blockchain, and NFTs with JB Benjamin of Kryotech – IT in the D 486
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This week, Bob and Randy were joined by JB Benjamin of Kryotech. We talk about his companies, and his projects, and his uninque views on the world of AI, blockchain, NFTs, and their flaws and use cases.بقلم Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker
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EV Charging Challenges with Bob Skinner of EcoG – IT in the D 485
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This episode, Bob and Randy welcome Bob Skinner, longtime Detroit IT veteran and the Managing Director of North America for EcoG. They discuss various aspects of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, including challenges with charging infrastructure, technological advancements, and the future of EVs. The conversation covers issues such as the role of…
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In this episode Bob and Randy invite Dan Salinas and Sarv Shah from Nobl9 to dive deep into the complexities of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs). Discover the origins of SRE, the significance of SLOs in improving customer experience, and the impact of digital reliability on businesses today. From the challenges…
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Getting Rid of VMWare with Brian Schneble – IT in the D 483
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Brian Scheble is back to talk to Bob and Randy about about what's going on with VMWare. Topics include transformative changes in VMware's business strategy under Broadcom's ownership, implications for small businesses and MSPs, alternatives like Nutanix and cloud solutions, and the broader data commodification impact.…
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NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration with Andre Arbelaez of the Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council – IT in the D 482
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The NFL Draft 2024 is coming soon to Detroit, and with it, The Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council (HC3) is hosting a NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration.Andre Arbelaez joins Bob and Randy to talk about this upcoming event as well as a give a refresher on the HC3.بقلم Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker
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Catching Up with Ming Chen – IT in the D 481
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Ming Chen (X/Twitter, Instagram, A Shared Universe PodcaStudio) is back to catch up with Bob and Randy. There are lots of stories and reminiscing, as well as discussion of Ming's latest adventures and escapades.Ming is a long-time friend of the show and he's always a blast!بقلم Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker
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Astronomicon is back with their seventh installment! Astronomicon is a pop culture convention with something for fans of all ages.Bob and Randy talk to Astronomicon organizer Mikey about what makes the event unique, why it's fun, and what guests will be in attendance this year.Plus, episodes like this alway devolve into fun stories of past encounte…
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The Journey from CISO to Consultant with John Bingham of Speak by Design – IT in the D 479
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This week, Bob and Randy are joined by John Bingham, COO of Speak by Design. They discus John's journey from high-stress CISO roles at major companies to consulting, shedding light on the skills necessary to succeed in the ever-evolving cyber security landscape. The conversation takes an intriguing turn towards sales principles, relationship buildi…
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Cybersecurity Scams with Brian Schneble of Great Security Debate – IT in the D 478
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In this episode, Bob and Randy hang out with special guest Brian “Schneebs” of Great Security Debate.First, Bob provides a review of Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom. Then, the topic shifts to data security with an emphasis on some of the security scams floating around like the pig butchering scam. Later, Brian gives advice on the types of scams and how t…
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Present and Future of AI, and the Dynamics of Remote Work with Matt Van Itallie of Sema – IT in the D 477
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Matt Van Italie of Sema is back (last visit).The conversation delves into the challenges and advantages of remote work, the need for strategic and operational innovation, the role of human input in AI, and the significance of clear and concise communication.We also talk about the balance between structured communication and the empowerment of worke…
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Social Selling with Matt Rutter of AWS – IT in the D 476
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Bob and Randy this week speak to Matt Rutter, Sr. Partner Sales Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS) about various aspects related to sales and entrepreneurial ventures. Matt shares his experiences and approaches to sales, social selling, his book From Clicks to Clients, as well as his mini property venture known as the Rockabilly Retreat in Memphi…
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Exploring IT Leadership and Cybersecurity with Steve York of 1-800 Hansons – IT in the D 475
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In this episode, Bob and Randy chat with Steve York, CIO of 1-800 Hansons. Steve shares his insightful perspectives on IT leadership, cybersecurity practices, adopting artificial technologies, and the importance of networking and mentorship in the IT industry for knowledge sharing and problem solving. Steve shares his experience with different AI a…
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Security in AI with Jason Brown – IT in the D 474
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In this episode of 'IT in the D', Bob and Randy chat with Jason Brown, a renowned IT security manager from the Shyft Group. They discuss the influence of AI and security in today's tech world and how it's poised to change our future. Jason also shares some insights about his book, the 'Executive Cybersecurity Handbook'. The conversation also delves…
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Debating Humane AI Pin and Screen Dependence with Nuri Gocay – IT in the D 473
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This week, we were joined by IT in the D Legend Nuri Gocay, Chief Solutions Officer at Local Measure and former co-host of this very show.We kicked off talking about the Humane AI Pin, a wearable cell phone. Bob and Randy were not amused, however Nuri is intrigued by the notion of getting rid of his screen. It will be interesting to follow the jour…
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AI in Event Ticketing with Alex Linebrink of Passage – IT in the D 472
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This week, Alex Linebrink, CEO of Passage, is back to talk to Bob and Randy to about what's new in the ticketing space as well as some milestones and recognition Passage has received lately. Alex was last on Episode 439.They discuss how ticketing processes have evolved, the use of AI in understanding audience preferences, and their experience with …
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Cybersecurity Realities, Insights, and Challenges with Jeff Marraccini of Altair – IT in the D 471
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I'm trying something new this week: These show notes were generated by putting a transcript into ChatGPT. Feedback is appreciated! —RandyWe recently heard Jeff Marraccini on a recent episode of the “This Week in Enterprise Technology (TWiET)” podcast. Jeff, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Altair, joined us this week to share insigh…
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Resume Writing with Jason Charnas of Gesher Human Services – IT in the D 470
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This week, we chatted with Jason Charnas from Gesher Human Services. They help thousands of people in areas of career development and training, and they also have a program helping those with disabilities find employment.We got into resume writing and their philosophy in helping showcase work history. The best part—they do it for free! We aren't bi…
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