IT in the D

Oct 31 2024 100 ep. 44 mins 37
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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, and everyone in between. We hope you enjoy listening to us as much as we enjoy recording the show.

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Women in Tech with Mel Kolinski of Ostra – IT in the D 497

Oct 31 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, we chat with Mel Kolinski, Director of Channel Development at Ostra and an Co-Moderator for the Minnesota Chapter of the Alliance of Channel Women (ACW). The conversation highlights the importance of networking, mentorship, and leadership development for women in tech. Mel discusses her involvement with ACW and the initiatives they offer, including mentorship circl

Exploring Creativity with Author Holly Owen – IT in the D 496

Oct 10 2024 35 mins  
Bob and Randy welcome guest Holly Owen, a former Detroiter turned New Orleans resident and author. Holly shares her experiences moving from Detroit to Boston and eventually to New Orleans, where she found inspiration to write her book Quit Playing Yourself during the pandemic. This episode Holly's journey of transitioning from real estate to Airbnb management and interior design in

Data Quality and Management with Aaron Wilkerson of Carhartt – IT in the D 495

Oct 03 2024 32 mins  
Aaron Wilkerson, data and analytics leader at Carhartt, and organizer of the Detroit Low Key Data Meetup. They discuss the challenges of data quality and the importance of clean data for AI initiatives, the complexities of managing multiple data vendors, and how businesses are navigating cloud costs and modernization. They also touch on the integration of legal and cybersecurity as

Catching Up with Entrepreneur Tom Nardone – IT in the D 494

Sep 26 2024 42 mins  
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 Lifts

Right to Repair with Jacki Lutz of Auto Care Association – IT in the D 493

Sep 19 2024 33 mins  
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 vehicle technology, the data r

Idle Banter with Mike Zapcic – IT in the D 492

Sep 12 2024 54 mins  
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.

AI’s Impact on Security with Patrick Garrity of VulnCheck – IT in the D 491

Aug 29 2024 33 mins  
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.

A Podcast about Families with Children with IDD with Wendy Ernzen of Let’s Plant Houses – IT in the D 490

Aug 15 2024 33 mins  
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 Spotify. If you are interest

Rebranding a Startup and More with Jason David of Gym Force – IT in the D 489

Aug 08 2024 35 mins  
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.

The CrowdStrike Incident with Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems – IT in the D 488

Jul 25 2024 34 mins  
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.