https://simplecast.com Ten Thousand Feet, the Vervint Podcast All areas of an organization, even those still in the analog world, are being transformed by technology. This shift isn't just modernizing manual processes with digital tools, but changing the fabric of an organization to support a new way of thinking. So while it may be a buzzword, digital transformation is happening and we're here to unpack it with you. Between big ideas and tiny details is the ten thousand foot view. Join the technology consultants from Vervint as we discuss the changing landscape of technology and what we're learning along the way. Vervint is a technology consultancy, specializing in all things digital. With offices in Minneapolis, Grand Rapids, and Detroit, we have spent almost three decades working with companies to grow, innovate, and better serve their customers using technology. © 2023 Ten Thousand Feet, the Vervint Podcast en Thu, 8 Jan 2026 13:45:20 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:58:28 +0000 https://vervint.com/podcast/ Ten Thousand Feet, the Vervint Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a0a456ad-bd54-480e-ae15-c502ff987254/a7dd9d21-39dc-48a1-9deb-e822863a7bf9/3000x3000/231011-vervint-10k-banner-jpg.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://vervint.com/podcast/ episodic All areas of an organization, even those still in the analog world, are being transformed by technology. This shift isn't just modernizing manual processes with digital tools, but changing the fabric of an organization to support a new way of thinking. So while it may be a buzzword, digital transformation is happening and we're here to unpack it with you. Between big ideas and tiny details is the ten thousand foot view. Join the technology consultants from Vervint as we discuss the changing landscape of technology and what we're learning along the way. Vervint is a technology consultancy, specializing in all things digital. With offices in Minneapolis, Grand Rapids, and Detroit, we have spent almost three decades working with companies to grow, innovate, and better serve their customers using technology. Vervint false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ZJmz3_9z ten thousand feet, 10k feet, ost podcast, 10000 feet, 10, 000 feet ost Vervint dhaskins@ostusa.com b7dd9d1d-230d-423f-b0fa-03a224dec0bd Beyond the Summer: How Vervint Interns Spark Lasting Change In this episode of 10,000 Feet, Mollie Hill and Robin Kleinjans‑McKee take listeners inside Vervint’s internship program—an experience designed not just to shape future consultants but to uplift teams, clients, and the wider community. They explore how the program’s combination of real client work, intentional mentorship, hands‑on learning, and community involvement creates impact that echoes far beyond a single summer.

What We Cover in This Episode

• The Heart Behind the Program
Mollie and Robin break down why intern season is one of Vervint’s favorite times of the year, sharing how the program advances both Vervint’s mission and the growth of young professionals. They discuss the company’s commitment to developing local talent and strengthening community ties.

• Mentorship & Leadership Development
Listeners get an inside look at Vervint’s mentor‑manager model, which provides interns with daily support while also developing leadership skills in current employees. It’s a win‑win: interns build confidence, and mentors grow as leaders.

• Training That Builds Real‑World Skills
From consulting fundamentals and business 101 to agile workflows, human‑centered design, and even AI in business—executives and consultants guide interns through meaningful learning sessions. StrengthsFinder workshops help interns understand how they naturally show up on teams.

• Real Client Work, Real Impact
The interns aren’t getting coffee—they’re contributing to real client projects that make a difference. Mollie and Robin share stories of how interns’ fresh perspectives spark new ideas and innovation within the teams they join.

• Community, Culture & Connection
The program extends beyond project work. Game lunches, group check‑ins, the Hello West Michigan Intern Connect conference, and volunteering days all help interns build meaningful relationships and become part of Vervint’s culture.

• The Final Presentations & What Comes Next
The episode highlights the powerful moment when interns present their summer work to the entire company—and the pride that comes with seeing their growth. Mollie and Robin also touch on the various post‑internship paths, from joining Vervint full time to receiving support as they pursue other opportunities.

• Why It Matters
Across the episode, one theme stands out: investing in people leads to growth for everyone—interns, employees, clients, and the communities Vervint serves. The program doesn't just prepare future consultants; it strengthens Vervint’s culture year after year.

]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 13:45:20 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Mollie Hill, Robin Kleinjans-McKee) https://vervint.com/podcast/ In this episode of 10,000 Feet, Mollie Hill and Robin Kleinjans‑McKee take listeners inside Vervint’s internship program—an experience designed not just to shape future consultants but to uplift teams, clients, and the wider community. They explore how the program’s combination of real client work, intentional mentorship, hands‑on learning, and community involvement creates impact that echoes far beyond a single summer.

What We Cover in This Episode

• The Heart Behind the Program
Mollie and Robin break down why intern season is one of Vervint’s favorite times of the year, sharing how the program advances both Vervint’s mission and the growth of young professionals. They discuss the company’s commitment to developing local talent and strengthening community ties.

• Mentorship & Leadership Development
Listeners get an inside look at Vervint’s mentor‑manager model, which provides interns with daily support while also developing leadership skills in current employees. It’s a win‑win: interns build confidence, and mentors grow as leaders.

• Training That Builds Real‑World Skills
From consulting fundamentals and business 101 to agile workflows, human‑centered design, and even AI in business—executives and consultants guide interns through meaningful learning sessions. StrengthsFinder workshops help interns understand how they naturally show up on teams.

• Real Client Work, Real Impact
The interns aren’t getting coffee—they’re contributing to real client projects that make a difference. Mollie and Robin share stories of how interns’ fresh perspectives spark new ideas and innovation within the teams they join.

• Community, Culture & Connection
The program extends beyond project work. Game lunches, group check‑ins, the Hello West Michigan Intern Connect conference, and volunteering days all help interns build meaningful relationships and become part of Vervint’s culture.

• The Final Presentations & What Comes Next
The episode highlights the powerful moment when interns present their summer work to the entire company—and the pride that comes with seeing their growth. Mollie and Robin also touch on the various post‑internship paths, from joining Vervint full time to receiving support as they pursue other opportunities.

• Why It Matters
Across the episode, one theme stands out: investing in people leads to growth for everyone—interns, employees, clients, and the communities Vervint serves. The program doesn't just prepare future consultants; it strengthens Vervint’s culture year after year.

]]> Beyond the Summer: How Vervint Interns Spark Lasting Change Mollie Hill, Robin Kleinjans-McKee 00:22:15 This episode explores how Vervint’s internship program creates impact that lasts well beyond the summer—shaping interns into confident consultants while energizing teams, strengthening client work, and enriching the community. Through real projects, mentorship, and shared growth, Mollie and Robin reveal how interns spark lasting change across the organization. This episode explores how Vervint’s internship program creates impact that lasts well beyond the summer—shaping interns into confident consultants while energizing teams, strengthening client work, and enriching the community. Through real projects, mentorship, and shared growth, Mollie and Robin reveal how interns spark lasting change across the organization. internship stories, internship insights, early career development, real client work, intern experience, intern impact, community involvement, vervint internship program, vervint culture, talent development, professional development, consulting internships, intern mentorship model, mentorship at vervint, strengths finder workshop, intern season, consulting career path, consulting skills, vervint interns, career growth false full 69 a7155840-5c8d-499b-83e3-41dc3f2adf6d Cloud Outages: Lessons in Resilience and Error Budgets In this episode of 10,000 Feet, Nate Sherman and Matt Glenn dive into the recent wave of major cloud outages impacting AWS, Azure, and Cloudflare, exploring what went wrong and why these failures are so disruptive. They discuss the growing risks of globally applied changes, the importance of error budgets, and strategies for building resilience in modern infrastructure. The conversation also covers best practices in site reliability engineering, monitoring, and alerting, as well as the role of AI and automation in change management. Packed with insights for architects, SREs, and IT leaders, this episode offers practical guidance on balancing speed, reliability, and risk in today’s cloud-driven world.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:42:45 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Matt Glenn, Nate Sherman) https://vervint.com/podcast/ In this episode of 10,000 Feet, Nate Sherman and Matt Glenn dive into the recent wave of major cloud outages impacting AWS, Azure, and Cloudflare, exploring what went wrong and why these failures are so disruptive. They discuss the growing risks of globally applied changes, the importance of error budgets, and strategies for building resilience in modern infrastructure. The conversation also covers best practices in site reliability engineering, monitoring, and alerting, as well as the role of AI and automation in change management. Packed with insights for architects, SREs, and IT leaders, this episode offers practical guidance on balancing speed, reliability, and risk in today’s cloud-driven world.

]]> Cloud Outages: Lessons in Resilience and Error Budgets Matt Glenn, Nate Sherman 00:45:31 We explore recent cloud outages at AWS, Azure, and Cloudflare, uncovering what caused them and why they matter. Nate Sherman and Matt Glenn share practical strategies for resilience, including error budgets, smarter monitoring, and balancing automation speed with change management. We explore recent cloud outages at AWS, Azure, and Cloudflare, uncovering what caused them and why they matter. Nate Sherman and Matt Glenn share practical strategies for resilience, including error budgets, smarter monitoring, and balancing automation speed with change management. devops strategies, cdn failures, managed services, sre best practices, risk mitigation, error budgets, site reliability engineering, ai ops, automation risks, cloudflare outage, aws outage, cloud reliability, cloud architecture, cloud outages, observability, disaster prevention, change management, global change rollout, infrastructure resilience, monitoring and alerting, azure outage false full 68 7982e922-81b3-4fb4-a872-6caa6d411019 Managing Azure Costs with Dan & Peter In this episode of 10,000 Feet, we sit down with Azure experts Dan Haussler and Peter Rhodes to tackle one of the biggest challenges in cloud computing: managing costs. They share practical strategies and insider tips to help businesses avoid overspending, from setting up smart budgets to leveraging Azure’s built-in tools and cost-saving programs. Whether you’re new to Azure or managing a complex environment, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and real-world examples that can save you thousands.

Big Topics Covered

  • Why cost optimization matters and how it fits into Microsoft’s Well-Architected Framework.
  • Strategic foundations: Writing down a plan, setting cadence, and using tagging for accountability.
  • Azure tools you should know: Cost Analysis, Advisor, and Workbooks for quick wins.
  • Common pitfalls: Orphaned resources, unmanaged disks, and legacy SKUs.
  • Budgeting basics: How to set alerts and guardrails to prevent surprise bills.
  • Reserved Instances vs. Savings Plans: Key differences, pros/cons, and flexibility options.
  • Right-sizing workloads: Avoiding over-allocation after lift-and-shift migrations.
  • Cadence is king: Why regular reviews save money and prevent underutilization.
  • CSP advantages: Discounts, advocacy, and faster support for your cloud environment.
]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:09:00 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Dan Haussler, Peter Rhoades, Ethan Wyant) https://vervint.com/podcast/ In this episode of 10,000 Feet, we sit down with Azure experts Dan Haussler and Peter Rhodes to tackle one of the biggest challenges in cloud computing: managing costs. They share practical strategies and insider tips to help businesses avoid overspending, from setting up smart budgets to leveraging Azure’s built-in tools and cost-saving programs. Whether you’re new to Azure or managing a complex environment, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and real-world examples that can save you thousands.

Big Topics Covered

  • Why cost optimization matters and how it fits into Microsoft’s Well-Architected Framework.
  • Strategic foundations: Writing down a plan, setting cadence, and using tagging for accountability.
  • Azure tools you should know: Cost Analysis, Advisor, and Workbooks for quick wins.
  • Common pitfalls: Orphaned resources, unmanaged disks, and legacy SKUs.
  • Budgeting basics: How to set alerts and guardrails to prevent surprise bills.
  • Reserved Instances vs. Savings Plans: Key differences, pros/cons, and flexibility options.
  • Right-sizing workloads: Avoiding over-allocation after lift-and-shift migrations.
  • Cadence is king: Why regular reviews save money and prevent underutilization.
  • CSP advantages: Discounts, advocacy, and faster support for your cloud environment.
]]> Managing Azure Costs with Dan & Peter Dan Haussler, Peter Rhoades, Ethan Wyant 00:42:12 Dan and Peter share real-world tips—from writing down a simple plan and tagging resources to using built-in tools like cost analysis and workbooks—while sprinkling in advice on reserved instances, savings plans, and why having a CSP partner can make life easier. It’s part strategy, part hands-on guidance, with plenty of “learn from experience” moments. Dan and Peter share real-world tips—from writing down a simple plan and tagging resources to using built-in tools like cost analysis and workbooks—while sprinkling in advice on reserved instances, savings plans, and why having a CSP partner can make life easier. It’s part strategy, part hands-on guidance, with plenty of “learn from experience” moments. azure advisor workbooks, azure savings plans, azure cost optimization strategies, azure reserved instances, azure tagging best practices, azure cost management tools, azure cost optimization podcast, managing azure costs, azure cost analysis tool, azure budgeting tips, azure cost optimization, microsoft azure budgeting, cloud cost management, azure resource hierarchy, azure pricing calculator, csp benefits azure, cloud solution provider discounts false full 67 05dcade4-4a31-46a9-92f7-efc54da7bbbd Vervint Introductions | Chuck Tsocanos Get to know Chuck Tsocanos, President and Chief Consulting Officer at Vervint, as he sits down with Ethan Wyant to discuss his career journey and Vervint’s future. Chuck shares insights on leadership, company transformation, and the impact of AI on the tech industry.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Chuck’s background, career path, and move to Vervint
  • Lessons learned from consulting and IBM
  • Vervint’s ongoing transformation and company culture
  • The role of AI and innovation in shaping business strategy
  • Leadership philosophy and building trust within teams
  • Recent challenges and how the team overcame them
  • Advice for newcomers in consulting and tech
  • Reflections on personal values, growth, and work-life balance

Tune in for practical advice, leadership insights, and a look at how Vervint is embracing change and technology!

]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 14:22:45 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Ethan Wyant, Chuck Tsocanos) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Get to know Chuck Tsocanos, President and Chief Consulting Officer at Vervint, as he sits down with Ethan Wyant to discuss his career journey and Vervint’s future. Chuck shares insights on leadership, company transformation, and the impact of AI on the tech industry.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Chuck’s background, career path, and move to Vervint
  • Lessons learned from consulting and IBM
  • Vervint’s ongoing transformation and company culture
  • The role of AI and innovation in shaping business strategy
  • Leadership philosophy and building trust within teams
  • Recent challenges and how the team overcame them
  • Advice for newcomers in consulting and tech
  • Reflections on personal values, growth, and work-life balance

Tune in for practical advice, leadership insights, and a look at how Vervint is embracing change and technology!

]]> Vervint Introductions | Chuck Tsocanos Ethan Wyant, Chuck Tsocanos 00:21:45 In this episode, Chuck Tsocanos shares his journey from engineering and consulting at IBM to leading Vervint as President and Chief Consulting Officer, emphasizing the company’s ongoing transformation and the pivotal role of AI in shaping its future. He discusses the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and human-centered leadership, while offering advice on embracing change and learning from challenges in both work and life. In this episode, Chuck Tsocanos shares his journey from engineering and consulting at IBM to leading Vervint as President and Chief Consulting Officer, emphasizing the company’s ongoing transformation and the pivotal role of AI in shaping its future. He discusses the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and human-centered leadership, while offering advice on embracing change and learning from challenges in both work and life. team growth, business strategy, agentic ai, innovation, consulting, company culture, management advice, human-ai partnership, vervint, leadership, work-life balance, career journey, digital product development, embracing change, gr tech week, tech industry trends, company transformation, trust building, chuck tsocanos, personal values, ai in business false full 66 deeedf39-980a-40d4-be7b-6a31a3b3d6b2 Future-Proofing IoT: Migration, Modernization & AWS Insights In this episode of 10,000 Feet, host Richelle Lentz is joined by Rick Krause from Vervint and Daniel Gross from AWS to explore the evolving landscape of connected products and IoT platforms. Together, they unpack the journey from early, DIY-style IoT implementations to today’s scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions powered by AWS. The conversation dives deep into the triggers that signal it’s time to migrate—like cost inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and limited access to data—and outlines practical strategies for replatforming, including phased rollouts, OTA updates, chaos testing, and blue/green deployments.

Listeners will also hear about modernization as a stepping stone for organizations not yet ready for full migration, with tips on optimizing device messaging, leveraging edge processing, and enhancing user experience. Real-world anecdotes, like hacked crosswalks and connected coffee makers, bring the discussion to life while emphasizing the importance of security, interoperability, and customer value. Whether you're managing a growing IoT fleet or just beginning to rethink your platform strategy, this episode offers actionable insights to help future-proof your connected product ecosystem.

]]> Tue, 5 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Richelle Lentz, Rick Krause, Daniel Gross) https://vervint.com/podcast/ In this episode of 10,000 Feet, host Richelle Lentz is joined by Rick Krause from Vervint and Daniel Gross from AWS to explore the evolving landscape of connected products and IoT platforms. Together, they unpack the journey from early, DIY-style IoT implementations to today’s scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions powered by AWS. The conversation dives deep into the triggers that signal it’s time to migrate—like cost inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and limited access to data—and outlines practical strategies for replatforming, including phased rollouts, OTA updates, chaos testing, and blue/green deployments.

Listeners will also hear about modernization as a stepping stone for organizations not yet ready for full migration, with tips on optimizing device messaging, leveraging edge processing, and enhancing user experience. Real-world anecdotes, like hacked crosswalks and connected coffee makers, bring the discussion to life while emphasizing the importance of security, interoperability, and customer value. Whether you're managing a growing IoT fleet or just beginning to rethink your platform strategy, this episode offers actionable insights to help future-proof your connected product ecosystem.

]]> Future-Proofing IoT: Migration, Modernization & AWS Insights Richelle Lentz, Rick Krause, Daniel Gross 00:37:47 In this episode of 10,000 Feet, host Richelle Lentz speaks with Rick Krause from Vervint and Daniel Gross from AWS about the evolution of IoT, the challenges of scaling connected products, and the strategic considerations for migrating to modern platforms like AWS IoT Core. The conversation emphasizes modernization as a viable step for companies not yet ready to migrate fully, highlighting the importance of user experience, edge processing, and managed services. In this episode of 10,000 Feet, host Richelle Lentz speaks with Rick Krause from Vervint and Daniel Gross from AWS about the evolution of IoT, the challenges of scaling connected products, and the strategic considerations for migrating to modern platforms like AWS IoT Core. The conversation emphasizes modernization as a viable step for companies not yet ready to migrate fully, highlighting the importance of user experience, edge processing, and managed services. connected products, managed services, digital transformation, device fleet management, device onboarding, iot migration, scalability, iot modernization, selective modernization, matter standard, vervint, edge processing, future proofing, data access, smart home ecosystem, blue-green deployment, iot, over-the-air updates, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, proactive security, migration strategies, canary groups, customer experience, iot security, cost optimization, interoperability, aws iot core, aws, operational efficiency false full 65 8c089c03-caad-4e52-b750-a89be8a3c4d3 Generative AI: A Solution Looking for a Problem In this episode, we dive deep into the world of generative AI, exploring its hype, history, and real-world implications. Guests, Abby Breyer, Director of Experience Delivery, and Brian Partin, Enterprise Director, discuss how AI isn't as new as the recent media frenzy suggests—it’s been evolving for thousands of years. They dissect the excitement surrounding AI, asking the pivotal question: what problem is AI looking to solve? Join us as we examine how AI, when applied thoughtfully, can be a powerful ally in solving complex human challenges when we keep people at the heart of the solution.

Tune in now to hear their insightful and comical conversation.

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:56:58 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Abby Breyer, Brian Partin, Danielle Haskins) https://vervint.com/podcast/ In this episode, we dive deep into the world of generative AI, exploring its hype, history, and real-world implications. Guests, Abby Breyer, Director of Experience Delivery, and Brian Partin, Enterprise Director, discuss how AI isn't as new as the recent media frenzy suggests—it’s been evolving for thousands of years. They dissect the excitement surrounding AI, asking the pivotal question: what problem is AI looking to solve? Join us as we examine how AI, when applied thoughtfully, can be a powerful ally in solving complex human challenges when we keep people at the heart of the solution.

Tune in now to hear their insightful and comical conversation.

]]> Generative AI: A Solution Looking for a Problem Abby Breyer, Brian Partin, Danielle Haskins 00:28:21 In this episode, we dive deep into the world of generative AI with guests, Abby Breyer, Director of Experience Delivery, and Brian Partin, Enterprise Director. Join us as we examine how AI, when applied thoughtfully, can be a powerful ally in solving complex human challenges when we keep people at the heart of the solution. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of generative AI with guests, Abby Breyer, Director of Experience Delivery, and Brian Partin, Enterprise Director. Join us as we examine how AI, when applied thoughtfully, can be a powerful ally in solving complex human challenges when we keep people at the heart of the solution. data strategy, generative ai, ai true full 64 d9863c3f-9f4a-4885-8adf-1e74fcd27ab2 From the Heart of Healthcare: Getting Personal with Katie and Jim Tue, 8 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Katie Veeninga, Jim VanderMey) https://vervint.com/podcast/ From the Heart of Healthcare: Getting Personal with Katie and Jim Katie Veeninga, Jim VanderMey 00:23:39 In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt discussion with Vervint’s Healthcare Strategist Katie Veeninga and CIO Jim VanderMey. Both Katie and Jim share their personal journeys within the healthcare sector and how these experiences shape their client interactions. Together, they emphasize the importance of integrating technology with a human-centric approach in healthcare and look ahead to what they hope to see from the industry in the near future. In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt discussion with Vervint’s Healthcare Strategist Katie Veeninga and CIO Jim VanderMey. Both Katie and Jim share their personal journeys within the healthcare sector and how these experiences shape their client interactions. Together, they emphasize the importance of integrating technology with a human-centric approach in healthcare and look ahead to what they hope to see from the industry in the near future. patient experience, digital healthcare, healthcare false full 63 1c488570-0cd1-48b6-8204-1b839591eb67 Mid-Year Review: Swearing Chat Bots, CrowdStrike, and Automated Mediocrity In this episode, we sit down with Vervint's CIO, Jim VanderMey, and VP of Sales and Marketing, Kyle Nelson, as they evaluate the IT industry during the first half of 2024. Together, they analyze industry predictions and discuss feedback reported by clients and other stakeholders, including trends in cloud, AI, and data.

Podcast host, Danielle Haskins, asks curious questions including: Is AI the villain or hero? Why isn't cloud living up to its promises? What risks are organizations facing following the Crowd Strike failure?

Jim and Kyle dive further into these topics and give their predictions for the second half of the year.

Tune in now to hear their responses.

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Kyle Nelson, Danielle Haskins, Jim VanderMey) https://vervint.com/podcast/ In this episode, we sit down with Vervint's CIO, Jim VanderMey, and VP of Sales and Marketing, Kyle Nelson, as they evaluate the IT industry during the first half of 2024. Together, they analyze industry predictions and discuss feedback reported by clients and other stakeholders, including trends in cloud, AI, and data.

Podcast host, Danielle Haskins, asks curious questions including: Is AI the villain or hero? Why isn't cloud living up to its promises? What risks are organizations facing following the Crowd Strike failure?

Jim and Kyle dive further into these topics and give their predictions for the second half of the year.

Tune in now to hear their responses.

]]> Mid-Year Review: Swearing Chat Bots, CrowdStrike, and Automated Mediocrity Kyle Nelson, Danielle Haskins, Jim VanderMey 00:33:13 In this episode, we sit down with Vervint's CIO, Jim VanderMey, and VP of Sales and Marketing, Kyle Nelson, as they evaluate the IT industry during the first half of 2024. In this episode, we sit down with Vervint's CIO, Jim VanderMey, and VP of Sales and Marketing, Kyle Nelson, as they evaluate the IT industry during the first half of 2024. false full 62 53e3e839-7904-4c20-95ba-c5c11c2aed31 Episode 61: The Impact of AI on Business Dynamics With Lutz Beck Thu, 7 Dec 2023 21:27:51 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 61: The Impact of AI on Business Dynamics With Lutz Beck Vervint 00:36:09 Hear from Lutz Beck, CIO of Daimler Truck North America, as he joins Jake Trippel, Vervint’s Director of Business Development, to discuss navigating business dynamics driven by AI innovation, data, agility, and evolving leadership roles. Enjoy! Hear from Lutz Beck, CIO of Daimler Truck North America, as he joins Jake Trippel, Vervint’s Director of Business Development, to discuss navigating business dynamics driven by AI innovation, data, agility, and evolving leadership roles. Enjoy! false full 61 89e24278-d50f-4707-b3b7-d1fc29f784bf Episode 60: Digital Transformation Three Years Post-Pandemic Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:34:30 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 60: Digital Transformation Three Years Post-Pandemic Vervint 00:33:33 In this episode, we look back to the initial onset of the pandemic three years ago to examine the past and present state of company’s digital transformation efforts. Join Aaron Kamphuis, Channel Partner Manager, and Lisa Helminiak, Principal Strategist, for an eye-opening conversation. Enjoy the episode! In this episode, we look back to the initial onset of the pandemic three years ago to examine the past and present state of company’s digital transformation efforts. Join Aaron Kamphuis, Channel Partner Manager, and Lisa Helminiak, Principal Strategist, for an eye-opening conversation. Enjoy the episode! false full 60 8e9c2763-0da9-4f91-a475-da7b726e4dd5 Episode 59: Optimization vs. Modernization, With Allen Emerick and Chad Willaert Tue, 30 May 2023 18:44:36 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 59: Optimization vs. Modernization, With Allen Emerick and Chad Willaert Vervint 00:19:29 In this episode, we are joined by Allen Emerick, Director of Strategy, and Chad Willaert, Principal Architect. Allen and Chad joined to discuss and define modernization vs. optimization in enterprise architecture and explore why organizations must have a sound digital backbone. Enjoy the episode! In this episode, we are joined by Allen Emerick, Director of Strategy, and Chad Willaert, Principal Architect. Allen and Chad joined to discuss and define modernization vs. optimization in enterprise architecture and explore why organizations must have a sound digital backbone. Enjoy the episode! false full 59 f61fda7e-12c0-4ff9-aa89-bec16c8ecfee Episode 58: Let’s Talk AI, With Jim VanderMey and Brian Partin Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:46:41 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 58: Let’s Talk AI, With Jim VanderMey and Brian Partin Vervint 00:29:35 In this episode, we dive into the world of artificial intelligence. We are joined by CIO and co-founder Jim VanderMey and enterprise cloud architect Brian Partin. We’ll define the term, discuss how clients are exploring the new technology, and cover the benefits and limitations of AI. In this episode, we dive into the world of artificial intelligence. We are joined by CIO and co-founder Jim VanderMey and enterprise cloud architect Brian Partin. We’ll define the term, discuss how clients are exploring the new technology, and cover the benefits and limitations of AI. false full 58 e48de502-fb94-4193-ad45-7ec6e0364b14 Episode 57: The Future of Tech, With Jim VanderMey Tue, 7 Feb 2023 14:55:31 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 57: The Future of Tech, With Jim VanderMey Vervint 00:23:23 In this podcast episode, CIO Jim VanderMey shares several highlights from the recent Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. We talk about the future of artificial intelligence, how technology will (or won’t) replace the work of humans, and how the future of technology is not what you may think it is. Hit the play button and enjoy the episode! In this podcast episode, CIO Jim VanderMey shares several highlights from the recent Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. We talk about the future of artificial intelligence, how technology will (or won’t) replace the work of humans, and how the future of technology is not what you may think it is. Hit the play button and enjoy the episode! false full 57 12ff52e1-9092-46bd-8851-bbab7985369f Episode 56: Digital Twins with Jesse David and Alex Tweedy Mon, 9 Jan 2023 16:46:28 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 56: Digital Twins with Jesse David and Alex Tweedy Vervint 00:27:48 In this episode, Jesse David, Configuration Services Developer, and Alex Tweedy, IoT Architect, define and discuss digital twins. If you haven’t heard this term before, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about the applications of digital twins, their potential advantages, and how to begin engaging with this new technology. Hit the play button and enjoy the episode! In this episode, Jesse David, Configuration Services Developer, and Alex Tweedy, IoT Architect, define and discuss digital twins. If you haven’t heard this term before, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about the applications of digital twins, their potential advantages, and how to begin engaging with this new technology. Hit the play button and enjoy the episode! false full 56 0bf409fc-320e-4325-af42-bb5373afd85e Episode 55: Let's Talk Security With Richard Maloley Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:55:03 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 55: Let's Talk Security With Richard Maloley Vervint 00:15:07 In this episode, we talk to Richard Maloley, Sr. Security Consultant, about the most common IT cyber security threats businesses are facing, cloud security, and a few of our differentiators in this space. Richard shares some of his own tips and techniques that he uses to stay safe and secure. He also explains the importance of conducting a security assessment.   Hit the play button and enjoy the episode!  In this episode, we talk to Richard Maloley, Sr. Security Consultant, about the most common IT cyber security threats businesses are facing, cloud security, and a few of our differentiators in this space. Richard shares some of his own tips and techniques that he uses to stay safe and secure. He also explains the importance of conducting a security assessment.   Hit the play button and enjoy the episode!  false full 55 4cb943c8-5632-4de7-92d9-06c78d6e7e36 Episode 54: It's Not Intranet, It's DEEP With Jim VanderMey and Lisa Helminiak Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:50:40 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 54: It's Not Intranet, It's DEEP With Jim VanderMey and Lisa Helminiak Vervint 00:25:42 In this episode, we talk to CIO and co-founder Jim VanderMey, as well as Principal Lisa Helminiak, about the ins and outs of Intranet vs. DEEP. If you haven’t heard the term DEEP before in this context, we’ll define it and provide practical applications for your own business. Enjoy the episode! In this episode, we talk to CIO and co-founder Jim VanderMey, as well as Principal Lisa Helminiak, about the ins and outs of Intranet vs. DEEP. If you haven’t heard the term DEEP before in this context, we’ll define it and provide practical applications for your own business. Enjoy the episode! false full 54 20f66409-961a-46e4-a18a-bcd91a0650ad Episode 53: Creating a Culture That Lasts, With Hannah Staal and Derek Fricano Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:44:42 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 53: Creating a Culture That Lasts, With Hannah Staal and Derek Fricano Vervint 00:34:51 We all want it, but how do we get it? In this episode, we speak to Hannah Staal, Talent Acquisition Lead, and Derek Fricano, Design Team Manager, about building a culture that lasts within an organization. How do you create a workforce that withstands change, from updating job titles to experiencing a global pandemic? Hannah and Derek discuss building career portfolios, creating dynamic teams and sustaining culture. Tap the play button to get started. Enjoy! We all want it, but how do we get it? In this episode, we speak to Hannah Staal, Talent Acquisition Lead, and Derek Fricano, Design Team Manager, about building a culture that lasts within an organization. How do you create a workforce that withstands change, from updating job titles to experiencing a global pandemic? Hannah and Derek discuss building career portfolios, creating dynamic teams and sustaining culture. Tap the play button to get started. Enjoy! false full 53 82a2354f-01b6-4956-a605-b7dc0dccce43 Episode 52: What Is a Digital Backbone? With Aaron Kamphuis and Allen Emerick Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:21:53 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 52: What Is a Digital Backbone? With Aaron Kamphuis and Allen Emerick Vervint 00:29:28 How do organizations form solid foundations and achieve longevity? In this episode, we speak to Aaron Kamphuis, Strategy Leader of Digital Business, and Allen Emerick, Strategy Leader of Digital Operations, to define the term “digital backbone” and discuss the people, processes and technology that make up an organization’s digital backbone. Aaron and Allen also cover where to start as a business when looking to create a long-lasting future. Enjoy the episode! How do organizations form solid foundations and achieve longevity? In this episode, we speak to Aaron Kamphuis, Strategy Leader of Digital Business, and Allen Emerick, Strategy Leader of Digital Operations, to define the term “digital backbone” and discuss the people, processes and technology that make up an organization’s digital backbone. Aaron and Allen also cover where to start as a business when looking to create a long-lasting future. Enjoy the episode! false full 52 c17483ab-0f3e-43d1-b39e-b4a4928630e0 Episode 51: Configuration Services with Scott Tykoski and Charles Lentz Thu, 9 Jun 2022 17:53:04 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 51: Configuration Services with Scott Tykoski and Charles Lentz Vervint 00:26:42 Whether it’s designing a room layout, an office configuration or a vehicular layout, there are so many different opportunities for a consumer to be a part of the design process. In this episode, Scott Tykoski and Charles Lentz talk all things configuration services. Whether it’s designing a room layout, an office configuration or a vehicular layout, there are so many different opportunities for a consumer to be a part of the design process. In this episode, Scott Tykoski and Charles Lentz talk all things configuration services. false full 51 0d77bd7b-a903-4f47-8bec-c223291e192a Episode 50: The Human Side of IoT with Jen Nowlin and Lisa Helminiak Thu, 5 May 2022 14:53:02 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 50: The Human Side of IoT with Jen Nowlin and Lisa Helminiak Vervint 00:27:25 When you hear the phrase Human Side of IoT, what does that mean? Whether you are blue sky innovation client or a client looking for your next generation innovation, you need to consider the human side of developing your connected product. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jen Nowlin, Connected Products Business Line Leader and Lisa Helminiak, Design Principal, talking about the human side of IoT. Enjoy! When you hear the phrase Human Side of IoT, what does that mean? Whether you are blue sky innovation client or a client looking for your next generation innovation, you need to consider the human side of developing your connected product. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jen Nowlin, Connected Products Business Line Leader and Lisa Helminiak, Design Principal, talking about the human side of IoT. Enjoy! false full 50 eab6f6f4-bf07-4a19-aa31-af857933efd3 Episode 49: Automation Infrastructure with Jim VanderMey and Allen Derusha - Part 2 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:12:02 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 49: Automation Infrastructure with Jim VanderMey and Allen Derusha - Part 2 Vervint 00:30:04 In the conclusion of our two-part episode on automation infrastructure, CIO Jim VanderMey and Sr. Engineer Allen Derusha talk about interoperability between systems. The two chat about RedFish, which allows for a unified approach. Learn more about the advantages of automation. Enjoy this episode! In the conclusion of our two-part episode on automation infrastructure, CIO Jim VanderMey and Sr. Engineer Allen Derusha talk about interoperability between systems. The two chat about RedFish, which allows for a unified approach. Learn more about the advantages of automation. Enjoy this episode! false full 49 4c481923-3402-4a53-bc6a-ecc4bbb2e6be Episode 48: Automation Infrastructure with Jim VanderMey and Allen Derusha Tue, 5 Apr 2022 14:30:48 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 48: Automation Infrastructure with Jim VanderMey and Allen Derusha Vervint 00:30:08 In this episode, CIO Jim VanderMey and Sr. Engineer Allen Derusha talk about automation infrastructure. Learn more about Allen’s day-to-day responsibilities. VanderMey and Derusha chat about security and latency in the cloud. We’ll also examine the question of making a cloud-like atmosphere for private workloads. Tune in to the latest episode now! In this episode, CIO Jim VanderMey and Sr. Engineer Allen Derusha talk about automation infrastructure. Learn more about Allen’s day-to-day responsibilities. VanderMey and Derusha chat about security and latency in the cloud. We’ll also examine the question of making a cloud-like atmosphere for private workloads. Tune in to the latest episode now! false full 48 12c1eabc-91ed-4ede-8072-9416bd8767de Episode 47: OST Acquires Stratum Technology Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:29:37 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 47: OST Acquires Stratum Technology Vervint 00:26:31 We acquired Texas-based cloud service provider Stratum Technology on December 31, 2021. For both organizations, the acquisition means that clients will have access to more support, experience, and expertise than ever before. Learn more in this podcast episode about what's next. Enjoy! We acquired Texas-based cloud service provider Stratum Technology on December 31, 2021. For both organizations, the acquisition means that clients will have access to more support, experience, and expertise than ever before. Learn more in this podcast episode about what's next. Enjoy! false full 47 e1ce800b-b999-4e34-bdd8-176e9e997d9d Episode 46: Recapping AWS re:Invent with Jen Nowlin and Nick Young Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:48:40 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 46: Recapping AWS re:Invent with Jen Nowlin and Nick Young Vervint 00:22:34 In this episode, we are excited to welcome Jen Nowlin and Nick Young of our Connected Products Team! After their recent trip to Las Vegas for the AWS re:Invent conference, Jen and Nick discussed the latest and greatest announcements and insights, what you need to know about IoT, and where connected products and AWS are headed in the future. Listen to this episode to get a recap of the event and what it was like to be back in person. Enjoy! In this episode, we are excited to welcome Jen Nowlin and Nick Young of our Connected Products Team! After their recent trip to Las Vegas for the AWS re:Invent conference, Jen and Nick discussed the latest and greatest announcements and insights, what you need to know about IoT, and where connected products and AWS are headed in the future. Listen to this episode to get a recap of the event and what it was like to be back in person. Enjoy! false full 46 9748a07b-4a10-4fd4-9114-bcfa4f20dbf7 Episode 45: Finding Your Purpose at Work Featuring Meredith Bronk Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:14:13 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 45: Finding Your Purpose at Work Featuring Meredith Bronk Vervint 00:27:02 What does it mean to find your purpose at work? Why is it important? In this episode, we talk to President and CEO Meredith Bronk about how she makes time for reflection and celebration. Bronk also talks about how leaders have worked to maintain culture and collaboration with employees working in places across the country and the globe. What does it mean to feel connected to something bigger than yourself? Explore these topics and more in this episode of our show. Enjoy! What does it mean to find your purpose at work? Why is it important? In this episode, we talk to President and CEO Meredith Bronk about how she makes time for reflection and celebration. Bronk also talks about how leaders have worked to maintain culture and collaboration with employees working in places across the country and the globe. What does it mean to feel connected to something bigger than yourself? Explore these topics and more in this episode of our show. Enjoy! false full 45 4ecb26c2-ca85-4188-b088-2b61b1d41edf Episode 44: The Future of Work Featuring Andy Van Solkema Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:54:58 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 44: The Future of Work Featuring Andy Van Solkema Vervint 00:17:30 In this episode, Andy Van Solkema looks into his crystal ball and offers his take on what the future of work looks like. The way he sees it, in the past, life used to fit into work. Now, work fits into life. How can people set up time to be creative and time for deep work? Does Andy see the work from home trend continuing? Tune in to the episode to find out all of this and more. In this episode, Andy Van Solkema looks into his crystal ball and offers his take on what the future of work looks like. The way he sees it, in the past, life used to fit into work. Now, work fits into life. How can people set up time to be creative and time for deep work? Does Andy see the work from home trend continuing? Tune in to the episode to find out all of this and more. false full 44 f8b9e1d8-6ad2-4428-ac96-95e684d10649 Episode 43: Cost Optimization with Alex Tweedy Wed, 3 Nov 2021 15:02:40 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://vervint.com/podcast/ Episode 43: Cost Optimization with Alex Tweedy Vervint 00:18:13 In this episode, Data and Technology Leader and Architect Alex Tweedy shines a light on our new cost optimization offer. At the start of a cost optimization engagement, we will work with clients to discover: what are your goals? Why did you launch a connected product in the first place? What is working well? Learn more about what a cost optimization engagement looks like, an exciting project Tweedy is working on, and how he is using his prior experience every day on the job. In this episode, Data and Technology Leader and Architect Alex Tweedy shines a light on our new cost optimization offer. At the start of a cost optimization engagement, we will work with clients to discover: what are your goals? Why did you launch a connected product in the first place? What is working well? Learn more about what a cost optimization engagement looks like, an exciting project Tweedy is working on, and how he is using his prior experience every day on the job. ost, owlet, cost optimization false full 43 b5bea6a0-e90f-4bb8-841f-cd2833a583e1 Episode 42: Mobile Accessibility With Andrea Bloemendaal In this episode, we chat with OST’s Andrea Bloemendaal about mobile accessibility. Learn more about web and industry standards as well as what technologies you can expect to see coming your way soon.

]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:35:09 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-42-mobile-accessibility-featuring-andrea-bloemendaal/ In this episode, we chat with OST’s Andrea Bloemendaal about mobile accessibility. Learn more about web and industry standards as well as what technologies you can expect to see coming your way soon.

]]> Episode 42: Mobile Accessibility With Andrea Bloemendaal Vervint 00:21:04 Awareness of accessibility in mobile applications is growing. And many companies are realizing that providing a more equitable and inclusive experience to users allows them to broaden market reach and increase product competitiveness. In this episode, host Kiran Patel interviews Andrea Bloemendaal to dive into the topic of mobile accessibility. You’ll learn how Andrea first developed a passion for this topic, what standards look like now, and what trends Andrea sees coming our way. Enjoy the episode! Awareness of accessibility in mobile applications is growing. And many companies are realizing that providing a more equitable and inclusive experience to users allows them to broaden market reach and increase product competitiveness. In this episode, host Kiran Patel interviews Andrea Bloemendaal to dive into the topic of mobile accessibility. You’ll learn how Andrea first developed a passion for this topic, what standards look like now, and what trends Andrea sees coming our way. Enjoy the episode! false full 42 2e20d531-722d-43c8-84a1-46442099a426 The Future of Leadership with Barbara Rapaport Renowned Leadership Coach and Author, Barbara Rapaport believes that the answers are always in the room. It's a tenet of her coaching practice and a thread that applies throughout her work locally, nationally and globally with leaders.

Andrew Powell  sat down with Barbara to talk about leadership and  how she views its future in a post-pandemic world. 

For more information about Barbara, check out her website and make sure to check out her memoire, Reimagined. 

Enjoy!

 

]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:12:58 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-41-the-future-of-leadership-featuring-barbara-rapaport/ Renowned Leadership Coach and Author, Barbara Rapaport believes that the answers are always in the room. It's a tenet of her coaching practice and a thread that applies throughout her work locally, nationally and globally with leaders.

Andrew Powell  sat down with Barbara to talk about leadership and  how she views its future in a post-pandemic world. 

For more information about Barbara, check out her website and make sure to check out her memoire, Reimagined. 

Enjoy!

 

]]> The Future of Leadership with Barbara Rapaport Vervint 00:35:35 Andrew Powell interviews Leadership Coach, Barbara Rapaport Andrew Powell interviews Leadership Coach, Barbara Rapaport false full 41 997bd5c3-31b8-4ba2-a3aa-4e382fcc6bbb It's not Telehealth; It's Healthcare Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote healthcare (also known as telehealth) was gaining some traction and popularity, but once the pandemic hit, remote doctor visits suddenly became the default.

Telehealth expert Joe Brennan is confident that trend is here to stay. On this episode, Joe is interviewed by CIO, Jim VanderMey. They discuss how telehealth is now simply considered healthcare and the implications of that paradigm shift. 

Joe recently joined forces with a healthcare company called TytoCare, which provides at-home diagnostic tools in addition to remote healthcare software. We’ll certainly be tracking his path ahead in this rapidly growing field. 

Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 18:25:39 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Jim VanderMey, Joe Brennan) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-40-its-not-telehealth-its-healthcare/ Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote healthcare (also known as telehealth) was gaining some traction and popularity, but once the pandemic hit, remote doctor visits suddenly became the default.

Telehealth expert Joe Brennan is confident that trend is here to stay. On this episode, Joe is interviewed by CIO, Jim VanderMey. They discuss how telehealth is now simply considered healthcare and the implications of that paradigm shift. 

Joe recently joined forces with a healthcare company called TytoCare, which provides at-home diagnostic tools in addition to remote healthcare software. We’ll certainly be tracking his path ahead in this rapidly growing field. 

Enjoy!

]]> It's not Telehealth; It's Healthcare Jim VanderMey, Joe Brennan 00:29:02 Telehealth expert, Joe Brennan joins Jim VanderMey Telehealth expert, Joe Brennan joins Jim VanderMey false full 40 55ff371d-eda8-4ddd-9e51-63765ade4ee1 Running Remote with Liam Martin Like most of you, we've spent the past year dialing into Zoom meetings to connect with coworkers, collaborate, plan our work and even record our podcasts. It's been a huge shift for us, but for people like Liam Martin, working remotely has been a way of life long before the pandemic.

In this episode, we interview Liam Martin, the founder of TimeDoctor.com, Staff.com and the world's largest remote work conference, Running Remote. Liam believes that in the next five years, remote work with move from survival mode to scale mode and that more than 50% of hyper growth companies will be remote. When you consider that only 4% of the workforce was remote pre-pandemic, that's a very significant number. 

It was a fascinating conversation.And if you're interested in learning more about Running Remote (which is coming up on May 21st), visit runningremote.com.
Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 5 May 2021 17:51:41 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Liam Martin, Andrew Powell) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-39-running-remote-featuring-liam-martin/ Like most of you, we've spent the past year dialing into Zoom meetings to connect with coworkers, collaborate, plan our work and even record our podcasts. It's been a huge shift for us, but for people like Liam Martin, working remotely has been a way of life long before the pandemic.

In this episode, we interview Liam Martin, the founder of TimeDoctor.com, Staff.com and the world's largest remote work conference, Running Remote. Liam believes that in the next five years, remote work with move from survival mode to scale mode and that more than 50% of hyper growth companies will be remote. When you consider that only 4% of the workforce was remote pre-pandemic, that's a very significant number. 

It was a fascinating conversation.And if you're interested in learning more about Running Remote (which is coming up on May 21st), visit runningremote.com.
Enjoy!

]]> Running Remote with Liam Martin Liam Martin, Andrew Powell 00:26:11 Liam Martin, Founder of Running Remote, joins Andrew Powell for a chat. Liam Martin, Founder of Running Remote, joins Andrew Powell for a chat. digital transformation, remote work, it false full 39 5168daad-3a0f-40d9-84b6-1693bd422409 Securing the Modern Workplace It's officially been a year since we all abruptly left the office to  shelter at home from COVID-19 and it's safe to say the way we work has changed forever. 

While some may be headed back in the office, many have embraced the flexibility of working remotely. 

Solutions Expert, Chad Willaert, and Chad Ruel, Cloud Solutions Architect make up our Modern Workplace team and help us break down the new security considerations for remote work. 

Enjoy! 

]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:28:43 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Chad Willaert, Cyrus Ruel, Andrew Powell) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-38-securing-the-modern-workplace/ It's officially been a year since we all abruptly left the office to  shelter at home from COVID-19 and it's safe to say the way we work has changed forever. 

While some may be headed back in the office, many have embraced the flexibility of working remotely. 

Solutions Expert, Chad Willaert, and Chad Ruel, Cloud Solutions Architect make up our Modern Workplace team and help us break down the new security considerations for remote work. 

Enjoy! 

]]> Securing the Modern Workplace Chad Willaert, Cyrus Ruel, Andrew Powell 00:34:58 The Modern Workplace team talks IT security and remote work. The Modern Workplace team talks IT security and remote work. it false full 38 de4ce163-a262-438e-859f-d7898300cc07 Agile Is Not Just For Developers Managing your task list? Making dinner? Doing homework? The principles of the Agile Manifesto, while typically applied to accomplishing a development sprint, can apply to more than you think. 

On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews Elizabeth Wilson (who you'll recognize from past Ten Thousand Feet episodes on Agile) and Delivery Practice Team Lead, Brett Fitzgerald. As you'll hear on this episode, Elizabeth has recently joined the sales ranks as a Global Account Manager, and Brett is stepping into his role to lead our delivery practice. 

Elizabeth and Brett are passionate about using the principles of Agile in everyday practices like planning your work and even managing your family life.  Regardless of your role in the organization, we think you'll get something out of this episode. 

Enjoy!

 

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:43:10 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-37-agile-is-not-just-for-developers/ Managing your task list? Making dinner? Doing homework? The principles of the Agile Manifesto, while typically applied to accomplishing a development sprint, can apply to more than you think. 

On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews Elizabeth Wilson (who you'll recognize from past Ten Thousand Feet episodes on Agile) and Delivery Practice Team Lead, Brett Fitzgerald. As you'll hear on this episode, Elizabeth has recently joined the sales ranks as a Global Account Manager, and Brett is stepping into his role to lead our delivery practice. 

Elizabeth and Brett are passionate about using the principles of Agile in everyday practices like planning your work and even managing your family life.  Regardless of your role in the organization, we think you'll get something out of this episode. 

Enjoy!

 

]]> Agile Is Not Just For Developers Vervint 00:32:31 Brett Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Wilson talk about using the principles of agile in non-technical roles. Brett Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Wilson talk about using the principles of agile in non-technical roles. false full 37 06c2715e-9e73-4a30-80c5-f65b0a948fe1 Reorganizing IT to Create and Support Products, Feat. Brian Hart As IT evolves to deliver value to the business, product development is likely inevitable. But doing so successfully requires organizing in a way that you can both develop a great product AND support it.  

Brian Hart, VP of IT Internal Business Solutions at Amway shares his insights on this topic and why it's really more of a practice than a destination. 

Brian is interviewed by our Chief Innovation Officer, Jim VanderMey - someone who knows quite a bit about this topic himself. 

Enjoy!

]]> Fri, 8 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Amway, Jim VanderMey, Brian Hart) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-36-reorganizing-it-to-create-and-support-products-featuring-brian-hart/ As IT evolves to deliver value to the business, product development is likely inevitable. But doing so successfully requires organizing in a way that you can both develop a great product AND support it.  

Brian Hart, VP of IT Internal Business Solutions at Amway shares his insights on this topic and why it's really more of a practice than a destination. 

Brian is interviewed by our Chief Innovation Officer, Jim VanderMey - someone who knows quite a bit about this topic himself. 

Enjoy!

]]> Reorganizing IT to Create and Support Products, Feat. Brian Hart Amway, Jim VanderMey, Brian Hart 00:31:24 Brian Hart, VP of IT at Amway and Jim VanderMey discuss the makeup and best practices of product teams. Brian Hart, VP of IT at Amway and Jim VanderMey discuss the makeup and best practices of product teams. digital transformation, it transformation false full 36 0a740c9e-f696-46a0-942f-8f1c66f5ccac Remote Onboarding Zoom meetings, Slack conversations and Microsoft Teams have allowed us to continue to make progress in the Covid-19 era. They aren't new tools, but their usage has become more the rule than the exception.  They have allowed us to continue to build our work relationships and maintain momentum.

But for those starting a new job, those tools are being relied on to create relationships where no momentum yet exists. This has been interesting at our organization, where we thrive on kitchen conversations and hallway hellos.

On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews Tori Dean, Talent Experience Consultant, and 2020 hire to the Configuration Services team, Sabrina Brooks.

Tori and Sabrina discuss remote onboarding from both perspectives and hypothesize what the future may bring for hiring and remote connection. 

Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 9 Dec 2020 17:52:01 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Sabrina Brooks, Andrew Powell, Tori Dean) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-35-remote-onboarding/ Zoom meetings, Slack conversations and Microsoft Teams have allowed us to continue to make progress in the Covid-19 era. They aren't new tools, but their usage has become more the rule than the exception.  They have allowed us to continue to build our work relationships and maintain momentum.

But for those starting a new job, those tools are being relied on to create relationships where no momentum yet exists. This has been interesting at our organization, where we thrive on kitchen conversations and hallway hellos.

On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews Tori Dean, Talent Experience Consultant, and 2020 hire to the Configuration Services team, Sabrina Brooks.

Tori and Sabrina discuss remote onboarding from both perspectives and hypothesize what the future may bring for hiring and remote connection. 

Enjoy!

]]> Remote Onboarding Sabrina Brooks, Andrew Powell, Tori Dean 00:28:14 Tori Dean and Sabrina Brooks talk both sides of remote onboarding. Tori Dean and Sabrina Brooks talk both sides of remote onboarding. false full 35 0417768b-6921-4a2d-9226-89133bdc1de7 The Living Dead: IoT Zombies A zombie, while decidedly undead is certainly not alive. As we come off the Halloween season, we wanted to point out another kind of undead, yet not alive being: the IoT Zombie. 

On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews two of our connected product experts: Aaron Kamphuis and Jen Nowlin. Jen has been in IoT for 20 years, before it was really a ‘thing’, and is now a Principal Consultant helping our clients guide their connected products efforts. Aaron is a Ten Thousand Feet veteran guest and the IoT Practice Manager. 

We talk with them about how 60-70% companies consider their IoT projects unsuccessful, many of them falling into zombie territory, where they’re collecting data but not actually becoming smart. We discuss this trend and some ways forward if you find yourself in IoT Zombie territory. 

Enjoy!

 

]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2020 08:30:00 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Aaron Kamphuis, Andrew Powell, Jen Nowlin) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-34-the-living-dead-iot-zombies/ A zombie, while decidedly undead is certainly not alive. As we come off the Halloween season, we wanted to point out another kind of undead, yet not alive being: the IoT Zombie. 

On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews two of our connected product experts: Aaron Kamphuis and Jen Nowlin. Jen has been in IoT for 20 years, before it was really a ‘thing’, and is now a Principal Consultant helping our clients guide their connected products efforts. Aaron is a Ten Thousand Feet veteran guest and the IoT Practice Manager. 

We talk with them about how 60-70% companies consider their IoT projects unsuccessful, many of them falling into zombie territory, where they’re collecting data but not actually becoming smart. We discuss this trend and some ways forward if you find yourself in IoT Zombie territory. 

Enjoy!

 

]]> The Living Dead: IoT Zombies Aaron Kamphuis, Andrew Powell, Jen Nowlin 00:34:45 Jen Nowlin and Aaron Kamphuis discuss reviving connected products from zombie territory. Jen Nowlin and Aaron Kamphuis discuss reviving connected products from zombie territory. false full 34 ca08d3a2-0dd3-4020-8478-bf05912cd3bd Innovating for the Future A significant amount time has passed since the dawn of Coronavirus. It's been long enough that we've moved through several phases of business change. It started with putting out fires and then reprioritizing efforts, allowing us to move into a new phase where we can respond to opportunity. 

Design Director, Brian Hauch, interviews VP of Digital Strategy and Experience to discuss this next phase of innovation and how companies can approach it. 

Enjoy!

]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-33-innovating-for-the-future/ A significant amount time has passed since the dawn of Coronavirus. It's been long enough that we've moved through several phases of business change. It started with putting out fires and then reprioritizing efforts, allowing us to move into a new phase where we can respond to opportunity. 

Design Director, Brian Hauch, interviews VP of Digital Strategy and Experience to discuss this next phase of innovation and how companies can approach it. 

Enjoy!

]]> Innovating for the Future Vervint 00:22:43 Andy VanSolkema and Brian Hauch discuss post-covid innovation. Andy VanSolkema and Brian Hauch discuss post-covid innovation. false full 33 35308fd6-1ad3-468b-b6d1-7b6dbc4545e3 Advocating for Design with Lisa Helminiak There's a difference between making a product and designing a product experience. We all know what it's like to use something that you don't necessarily want to use again - and a key aspect of that is design. 

On this episode, we welcome Lisa Helminiak, Founder and CEO of Azul Seven, a design team based in Minneapolis that recently joined us. We're happy to welcome Lisa and her team as they help us grow in the Minneapolis market, expanding our human-centered expertise in Digital Transformation. 

On this episode, Lisa is interviewed by Design Director, Brian Hauch. Brian is a thoughtful strategist, and together they explore the benefits and tensions of products that bring design to the table.

Please help us welcome Lisa and her team! 

 

 

]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2020 15:44:49 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Lisa Helminiak, Brian Hauch) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-32-advocating-for-design-featuring-lisa-helminiak/ There's a difference between making a product and designing a product experience. We all know what it's like to use something that you don't necessarily want to use again - and a key aspect of that is design. 

On this episode, we welcome Lisa Helminiak, Founder and CEO of Azul Seven, a design team based in Minneapolis that recently joined us. We're happy to welcome Lisa and her team as they help us grow in the Minneapolis market, expanding our human-centered expertise in Digital Transformation. 

On this episode, Lisa is interviewed by Design Director, Brian Hauch. Brian is a thoughtful strategist, and together they explore the benefits and tensions of products that bring design to the table.

Please help us welcome Lisa and her team! 

 

 

]]> Advocating for Design with Lisa Helminiak Lisa Helminiak, Brian Hauch 00:29:37 Lisa Helminiak and Brian Hauch talk Advocating for Design for compelling product experiences. Lisa Helminiak and Brian Hauch talk Advocating for Design for compelling product experiences. false full 32 e7889b08-1c0f-421d-a1ff-5c8e12586dcb Thriving In Times of Uncertainty During the global recession of 2007 & 2008, Apple launched the iPhone and Netflix began their streaming services - two formative technologies of our lifetime that would go on to reshape our lives. 


As we move forward through this pandemic, companies are looking to harness that same creativity to innovate. A couple months ago, we hosted a roundtable discussing how businesses can actually thrive in a time of uncertainty. On this episode of Ten Thousand Feet, Principal Consultant, Todd Jacobs and Practice Lead, Andrew Powell discuss this topic and why now is the perfect time to innovate. Enjoy!

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:37:45 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Todd Jacobs, Andrew Powell) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast_post/31-thriving-in-times-of-uncertainty During the global recession of 2007 & 2008, Apple launched the iPhone and Netflix began their streaming services - two formative technologies of our lifetime that would go on to reshape our lives. 


As we move forward through this pandemic, companies are looking to harness that same creativity to innovate. A couple months ago, we hosted a roundtable discussing how businesses can actually thrive in a time of uncertainty. On this episode of Ten Thousand Feet, Principal Consultant, Todd Jacobs and Practice Lead, Andrew Powell discuss this topic and why now is the perfect time to innovate. Enjoy!

]]> Thriving In Times of Uncertainty Todd Jacobs, Andrew Powell 00:34:27 Andrew Powell interviews Principal Todd Jacobs. Andrew Powell interviews Principal Todd Jacobs. false full 31 649870d1-d54d-4084-bda9-9093fa630617 Xaas and HPE Greenlake X as a service (XaaS) has become a popular consumption model for organizations. There are a lot of benefits, including variable costs, flexibility, and freeing up resources to create and innovate. 

On this episode, our new VP of Enterprise Solutions, Mitch Prust, joins Account Executive, Dan Frank to discuss XaaS. They break down the considerations and dive in to HPE's Greenlake Cloud Services. 

Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:41:17 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Mitch Prust, Dan Frank, HPE) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-30-xaas-and-hpe-greenlake/ X as a service (XaaS) has become a popular consumption model for organizations. There are a lot of benefits, including variable costs, flexibility, and freeing up resources to create and innovate. 

On this episode, our new VP of Enterprise Solutions, Mitch Prust, joins Account Executive, Dan Frank to discuss XaaS. They break down the considerations and dive in to HPE's Greenlake Cloud Services. 

Enjoy!

]]> Xaas and HPE Greenlake Mitch Prust, Dan Frank, HPE 00:36:22 Mitch Prust and Dan Frank discuss XaaS. Mitch Prust and Dan Frank discuss XaaS. xaas, cloud services false full 30 68125594-08a6-4df1-913c-34e628b03690 Part 2 with Shannon Cohen - Racial Equity This episode is part two of Meredith Bronk’s interview with entrepreneur and innovator, Shannon Cohen.

On this half of our interview, we discussed racial equity in America and how organizations can move forward genuinely and authentically to be part of a solution from the place they are today. In light of possibly the largest movement in U.S. history, Shannon shares her advice on how to move forward powerfully and support black lives and racial equity from where you stand.

Enjoy!

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:08:58 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-29-leading-with-emotional-intelligence-featuring-shannon-cohen-part-2/ This episode is part two of Meredith Bronk’s interview with entrepreneur and innovator, Shannon Cohen.

On this half of our interview, we discussed racial equity in America and how organizations can move forward genuinely and authentically to be part of a solution from the place they are today. In light of possibly the largest movement in U.S. history, Shannon shares her advice on how to move forward powerfully and support black lives and racial equity from where you stand.

Enjoy!

]]> Part 2 with Shannon Cohen - Racial Equity Vervint 00:23:57 The second half of Meredith Bronk's interview with Shannon Cohen The second half of Meredith Bronk's interview with Shannon Cohen false full 29 7ac5dbcb-c762-48f8-8785-47efd6fcee92 Leading with Emotional Intelligence, feat. Shannon Cohen - Part 1 "The people who left your office before the pandemic are not the same people who are coming back."

Shannon Cohen, Founder and CEO of Shannon Cohen, Inc., her company focused on helping leaders thrive at the intersection of joy and purpose. Shannon is an author, a speaker and also runs an online retail shop with greeting cards and other inspirational goods. 

Shannon is joined Meredith Bronk on the first part of a two-episode series discussing Emotional Intelligence and specifically how leaders can support themselves and their teams on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shannon and Meredith discuss the importance of seeing the people who make up our teams as whole people and innovating while in pandemic. Shannon was a treasure to have on and we know you'll love hearing from her on both episodes.

Shannon is hosting a Virtual Rockstar Woman Brunch in September to provide strategy, inspiration and healing moments to uplift and ignite women leaders. Visit Shannons' Website for more information and tickets.

]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2020 14:47:34 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Meredith Bronk, Shannon Cohen) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-28-leading-with-emotional-intelligence-featuring-shannon-cohen-part-1/ "The people who left your office before the pandemic are not the same people who are coming back."

Shannon Cohen, Founder and CEO of Shannon Cohen, Inc., her company focused on helping leaders thrive at the intersection of joy and purpose. Shannon is an author, a speaker and also runs an online retail shop with greeting cards and other inspirational goods. 

Shannon is joined Meredith Bronk on the first part of a two-episode series discussing Emotional Intelligence and specifically how leaders can support themselves and their teams on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shannon and Meredith discuss the importance of seeing the people who make up our teams as whole people and innovating while in pandemic. Shannon was a treasure to have on and we know you'll love hearing from her on both episodes.

Shannon is hosting a Virtual Rockstar Woman Brunch in September to provide strategy, inspiration and healing moments to uplift and ignite women leaders. Visit Shannons' Website for more information and tickets.

]]> Leading with Emotional Intelligence, feat. Shannon Cohen - Part 1 Meredith Bronk, Shannon Cohen 00:29:37 Entrepreneur, Shannon Cohen and Meredith Bronk chat about emotional intelligence in the COVID age. Entrepreneur, Shannon Cohen and Meredith Bronk chat about emotional intelligence in the COVID age. false full 28 b013a78f-05ba-42aa-a95d-da21b28ca71f Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Action We talk about being a people-first organization. We value our employees and our families so much that it's baked into our company values. 

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee (DEI) exists to help OST deliver on that mission for all employees, especially those that haven't been traditionally represented in technology industry.

On this episode, we talk with Kiran Sood Patel, Dave VandeWaa, and Hannah Staal, core members of the DEI team, about what initiatives they have underway and what's changed for them with the growing movement toward racial justice in our country.

In the episode, Kiran reads our  Statement on Diversity, which now appears on all of OST's job postings. Here it is in entirety: 

You matter! Your experiences matter, your journey with us matters, and your success matters. People drive all our achievements, and we know that taking care of each other takes care of everything else. Because everyone matters, we strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our company, the work we do, and our communities. We’ll surely face challenges along the way. And we’ll all continually learn from them to build a caring culture true to our guiding principles: honor, delight, serve, embrace, and learn.

We don't take this commitment lightly and will share more about how this conversation and activity is evolving here. 

Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:35:05 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-27-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-ost/ We talk about being a people-first organization. We value our employees and our families so much that it's baked into our company values. 

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee (DEI) exists to help OST deliver on that mission for all employees, especially those that haven't been traditionally represented in technology industry.

On this episode, we talk with Kiran Sood Patel, Dave VandeWaa, and Hannah Staal, core members of the DEI team, about what initiatives they have underway and what's changed for them with the growing movement toward racial justice in our country.

In the episode, Kiran reads our  Statement on Diversity, which now appears on all of OST's job postings. Here it is in entirety: 

You matter! Your experiences matter, your journey with us matters, and your success matters. People drive all our achievements, and we know that taking care of each other takes care of everything else. Because everyone matters, we strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our company, the work we do, and our communities. We’ll surely face challenges along the way. And we’ll all continually learn from them to build a caring culture true to our guiding principles: honor, delight, serve, embrace, and learn.

We don't take this commitment lightly and will share more about how this conversation and activity is evolving here. 

Enjoy!

]]> Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Action Vervint 00:32:13 Members of our DEI Committee discuss recent events related to racial equity and what they are doing to address them here. Members of our DEI Committee discuss recent events related to racial equity and what they are doing to address them here. false full 27 93d934da-ab1f-456b-8df5-18d926cd7e89 ERP Part 2: Implementation On this episode, we share the second half of our conversation around Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with John Vancil and Dave Trayers.

This part is all about implementation. John & Dave have consulted on several ERP implementations and share a few common pitfalls and tips to set you up for a successful launch.

Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 28 May 2020 07:30:18 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Dave Trayers, John Vancil) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-26-all-things-erp-part-2/ On this episode, we share the second half of our conversation around Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with John Vancil and Dave Trayers.

This part is all about implementation. John & Dave have consulted on several ERP implementations and share a few common pitfalls and tips to set you up for a successful launch.

Enjoy!

]]> ERP Part 2: Implementation Dave Trayers, John Vancil 00:25:04 An ERP chat with tips for implementation. An ERP chat with tips for implementation. enterprise resource planning, it, erp false full 26 b9cbc93b-0150-400f-a372-f29a91f40ec6 All About ERP - Part 1 Enterprise Resource Planning. It's possibly one of the largest enterprise software categories in existence, helping businesses manage day-to-day activities from a single database. 

Our resident ERP experts, John Vancil and Dave Trayers discuss all things ERP in our two-part ERP series. This is the first intallment, featuring an overview of ERP and how we help companies select the right ERP Solution. 

The second installment will focus on tips for implementation and common pitfalls. 

Enjoy!

 

]]> Fri, 15 May 2020 16:52:18 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (OST) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-25-all-things-erp-part-1/ Enterprise Resource Planning. It's possibly one of the largest enterprise software categories in existence, helping businesses manage day-to-day activities from a single database. 

Our resident ERP experts, John Vancil and Dave Trayers discuss all things ERP in our two-part ERP series. This is the first intallment, featuring an overview of ERP and how we help companies select the right ERP Solution. 

The second installment will focus on tips for implementation and common pitfalls. 

Enjoy!

 

]]> All About ERP - Part 1 OST 00:21:37 Dave Trayers and John Vancil discuss ERP in the first episode of this two-part ERP Series Dave Trayers and John Vancil discuss ERP in the first episode of this two-part ERP Series it, enterprise it, erp false full 25 bfb327fe-d7a0-49a2-8712-36b438d80d1f Now entering: The Telehealth Boom The time for telehealth has arrived, and along with it, a global pandemic. 

Telehealth expert, Joe Brennan, and CIO, Jim VanderMey have a discussion about what coronavirus has done to the telehealth industry. They cover why hospitals are scrambling to implement remote visits and ways to take advantage of this change in healthcare needs. 

Enjoy

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:27:23 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Jim VanderMey, Joe Brennan) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-24-now-entering-the-telehealth-boom/ The time for telehealth has arrived, and along with it, a global pandemic. 

Telehealth expert, Joe Brennan, and CIO, Jim VanderMey have a discussion about what coronavirus has done to the telehealth industry. They cover why hospitals are scrambling to implement remote visits and ways to take advantage of this change in healthcare needs. 

Enjoy

]]> Now entering: The Telehealth Boom Jim VanderMey, Joe Brennan 00:22:53 Telehealth expert, Joe Brennan talks with CIO, Jim VanderMey about the rapidly changing telehealth industry during the coronavirus pandemic. Telehealth expert, Joe Brennan talks with CIO, Jim VanderMey about the rapidly changing telehealth industry during the coronavirus pandemic. coronavirus, telehealth, it false full 24 eefcddf8-a345-4cdc-a180-e721067d8b35 Forced Remote A couple months ago, working remote was a perk. While definitely gaining momentum, it was still considered a luxury for most companies...one that they hadn't totally figured out how to support at scale. But, times changed. Quickly.

On this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Wilson, our resident SAFe & agile expert about the challenges and opportunities companies face with suddenly being forced apart to work remotely. 

Elizabeth is interviewed by Andrew Powell, Application Development Practice Manager, who is far from a stranger when it comes to helping remote teams work together. 

Be well and please reach out if we can help you navigate these weird times. 

Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:34:18 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Elizabeth Wilson, OST, Andrew Powell) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-23-forced-remote/ A couple months ago, working remote was a perk. While definitely gaining momentum, it was still considered a luxury for most companies...one that they hadn't totally figured out how to support at scale. But, times changed. Quickly.

On this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Wilson, our resident SAFe & agile expert about the challenges and opportunities companies face with suddenly being forced apart to work remotely. 

Elizabeth is interviewed by Andrew Powell, Application Development Practice Manager, who is far from a stranger when it comes to helping remote teams work together. 

Be well and please reach out if we can help you navigate these weird times. 

Enjoy!

]]> Forced Remote Elizabeth Wilson, OST, Andrew Powell 00:26:17 Andrew Powell and Elizabeth Wilson talk about the world of product delivery in COVID times. Andrew Powell and Elizabeth Wilson talk about the world of product delivery in COVID times. digital transformation, remote work false full 23 40854f03-28a2-4fe8-89f8-7318359d1dfd MedTalk: Innovation and Healthcare with Kapios Health Launching new technology is almost never easy, but it's particularly nuanced in the healthcare space. Rightfully so, as doctors and patients often rely on these technologies in critical ways.

That's why regional health system, ProMedica, partnered with the healthcare technology experts at Kapios Health to launch new technology that improves patient care. 

On this episode, we talk with the President of Kapios Health, Justin Hammerling. Justin walks us through the benefits and challenges of operating a technology companies inside a large regional health system. 

He is interviewed by Chief Innovation Officer, Jim VanderMey. 

Enjoy!

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:53:39 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Kapios Health, Justin Kammerling) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-22-medtalk-on-innovation-and-healthcare-with-kapios-health/ Launching new technology is almost never easy, but it's particularly nuanced in the healthcare space. Rightfully so, as doctors and patients often rely on these technologies in critical ways.

That's why regional health system, ProMedica, partnered with the healthcare technology experts at Kapios Health to launch new technology that improves patient care. 

On this episode, we talk with the President of Kapios Health, Justin Hammerling. Justin walks us through the benefits and challenges of operating a technology companies inside a large regional health system. 

He is interviewed by Chief Innovation Officer, Jim VanderMey. 

Enjoy!

]]> MedTalk: Innovation and Healthcare with Kapios Health Kapios Health, Justin Kammerling 00:26:42 On this episode, we talk with Kapios Health President, Justin Hammerling. On this episode, we talk with Kapios Health President, Justin Hammerling. healthcare, healthcare innovation false full 22 7184c27b-7841-459b-9db0-4a797c8d25d6 Stratasys talks Manufacturing in the Digital Era One of the top industries experiencing the change and opportunities of digitization is Manufacturing. From new efficiencies and possibilities, to an unprecedented connection with their customers, business today is not what it once was.

On this episode, we get into that topic with Pat Carey, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth at Stratasys, the global leader in 3D printing and additive manufacturing. In addition to being a manufacturer themselves, Stratysys sells to manufacturers all around the world, giving them a valuable perspective on the industry's growth and change.

Pat is interviewed by our Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Lisa Jilek, who, before coming to our organization, was formerly a Senior Director of Sales Operations.

Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 6 Feb 2020 14:40:56 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-21-stratasys-talks-manufacturing-in-the-digital-era/ One of the top industries experiencing the change and opportunities of digitization is Manufacturing. From new efficiencies and possibilities, to an unprecedented connection with their customers, business today is not what it once was.

On this episode, we get into that topic with Pat Carey, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth at Stratasys, the global leader in 3D printing and additive manufacturing. In addition to being a manufacturer themselves, Stratysys sells to manufacturers all around the world, giving them a valuable perspective on the industry's growth and change.

Pat is interviewed by our Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Lisa Jilek, who, before coming to our organization, was formerly a Senior Director of Sales Operations.

Enjoy!

]]> Stratasys talks Manufacturing in the Digital Era Vervint 00:24:54 Pat Carey, SVP of Strategic Growth at Stratasys talk with Lisa Jilek, VP Sales & Marketing about shifts in manufacturing in the digital era. Pat Carey, SVP of Strategic Growth at Stratasys talk with Lisa Jilek, VP Sales & Marketing about shifts in manufacturing in the digital era. digital transformation, manufacturing false full 21 195e9e48-3030-4c9a-b66b-6fc87f42b113 The CES Download CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show is a behemoth of a conference that takes over Las Vegas, Nevada in January every year.

Several employees attended CES this year and came back with some interesting takeaways. On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews Design Lead, Chris Chiles and Sr. UX Designer, Bethany Boyd.

From their favorite connected kitchen to a robotic cat litter box, they cover it all.

Enjoy!

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:26:32 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Chris Chiles, Andrew Powell, Bethany Boyd) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-20-the-ces-download/ CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show is a behemoth of a conference that takes over Las Vegas, Nevada in January every year.

Several employees attended CES this year and came back with some interesting takeaways. On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews Design Lead, Chris Chiles and Sr. UX Designer, Bethany Boyd.

From their favorite connected kitchen to a robotic cat litter box, they cover it all.

Enjoy!

]]> The CES Download Chris Chiles, Andrew Powell, Bethany Boyd 00:34:32 Designers, Bethany Boyd and Chris Chiles just got back from CES in Las Vegas. They share their takeaways and insights from the conference. Designers, Bethany Boyd and Chris Chiles just got back from CES in Las Vegas. They share their takeaways and insights from the conference. consumer electronics show, ces, technology false full 20 a50c4a53-f74a-446e-9cee-bc3661c0f500 Med Talk: Dr. Scott Brasseur This is the second episode in our MedTalk series where we interview professionals in the medical field both on the delivery side and the clinical side. Through these interviews, we hear more about their story, their field and how they are dealing with the shift to digital.

This time we talk with Dr. Scott Brasseur, an Internal Medicine Physician practicing at Spectrum Health. Dr. Brasseur shares his thoughts on the impact of technology on care delivery, an idea to improve the UX of healthcare technology and a story that fundamentally shifted how he views healthcare.

MedTalk is hosted by Aaron Shaver, PHD, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences. 

Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2020 14:44:41 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Aaron Shaver Ph.D, Dr. Scott Brasseur) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-19-medtalk-featuring-dr-scott-brasseur/ This is the second episode in our MedTalk series where we interview professionals in the medical field both on the delivery side and the clinical side. Through these interviews, we hear more about their story, their field and how they are dealing with the shift to digital.

This time we talk with Dr. Scott Brasseur, an Internal Medicine Physician practicing at Spectrum Health. Dr. Brasseur shares his thoughts on the impact of technology on care delivery, an idea to improve the UX of healthcare technology and a story that fundamentally shifted how he views healthcare.

MedTalk is hosted by Aaron Shaver, PHD, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences. 

Enjoy!

]]> Med Talk: Dr. Scott Brasseur Aaron Shaver Ph.D, Dr. Scott Brasseur 00:33:36 On this episode we interview Dr. Scott Brasseur, Internal Medicine Physician at Spectrum Health. On this episode we interview Dr. Scott Brasseur, Internal Medicine Physician at Spectrum Health. information technology, digital transformation, medical technology false full 19 98945981-19df-4695-a81c-31dd413ae460 Tips to Scale Your Digital Innovation So you had an innovative idea. You followed all the right processes and through a lot of hard work and a little luck, you found that it's feasible, viable AND desirable to your customers. But now comes the hard part: scaling that new idea or product throughout your organization.

On this episode, CIO Jim VanderMey and Design Director, Brian Hauch discuss a common issue with innovation teams: scaling digital innovations across your organization. 

Brian & Jim share four tips for change agents to make their ideas spread: 

  1. Create Urgency to Drive Attention
  2. Storytelling: Moving from My Story or Our Story
  3. Create a Coalition of the Willing
  4. Demonstrate Progress

Listen in to hear these explained in detail and help your next digital innovation scale. 

]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:39:00 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-18-tips-to-scale-your-digital-innovation/ So you had an innovative idea. You followed all the right processes and through a lot of hard work and a little luck, you found that it's feasible, viable AND desirable to your customers. But now comes the hard part: scaling that new idea or product throughout your organization.

On this episode, CIO Jim VanderMey and Design Director, Brian Hauch discuss a common issue with innovation teams: scaling digital innovations across your organization. 

Brian & Jim share four tips for change agents to make their ideas spread: 

  1. Create Urgency to Drive Attention
  2. Storytelling: Moving from My Story or Our Story
  3. Create a Coalition of the Willing
  4. Demonstrate Progress

Listen in to hear these explained in detail and help your next digital innovation scale. 

]]> Tips to Scale Your Digital Innovation Vervint 00:28:39 Jim VanderMey and Brian Hauch discuss some tips for change agents who are attempting to scale their digital innovation. Jim VanderMey and Brian Hauch discuss some tips for change agents who are attempting to scale their digital innovation. false full 18 2083445b-a73a-4f4b-b3d0-7a4cf492115d MedTalk: Dr. Andrew Parsons Are you interested in digital innovations in a healthcare setting? If so, our new MedTalk series is for you. 

As we work with many health systems on their IT Infrastructure and Digital Ecosystem, we're excited to interview experts in the medical field as part of this series. On it, we will feature health professionals to learn more about their experience with technology and digital innovations in their respective fields. 

On this episode we talk with Dr. Andrew Parsons, a board certified general surgeon who has been specially trained in robotic-assisted surgery.

Dr. Parsons is interviewed by Aaron Shaver, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences at OST.

Enjoy!

 

]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:54:31 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-17-medtalk-featuring-dr-andrew-parsons/ Are you interested in digital innovations in a healthcare setting? If so, our new MedTalk series is for you. 

As we work with many health systems on their IT Infrastructure and Digital Ecosystem, we're excited to interview experts in the medical field as part of this series. On it, we will feature health professionals to learn more about their experience with technology and digital innovations in their respective fields. 

On this episode we talk with Dr. Andrew Parsons, a board certified general surgeon who has been specially trained in robotic-assisted surgery.

Dr. Parsons is interviewed by Aaron Shaver, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences at OST.

Enjoy!

 

]]> MedTalk: Dr. Andrew Parsons Vervint 00:33:04 Dr. Parsons is interviewed by Aaron Shaver, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences. Dr. Parsons is interviewed by Aaron Shaver, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences. healthcare it false full 17 e4ca144c-04ef-45ba-88a0-fc0b5cd5b2c3 Scaling Culture Company culture can be a true competitive advantage. But how do you grow without losing the parts of your culture that made you successful in the first place? 

On this episode we talk with Tamara Iakiri, our Director of Talent Experience. Tamara has been with us through several growth periods, starting when the company had just 50 employees through now with over 265 people across multiple locations. 

Tamara is interviewed by Andrew Powell, the Application Development Practice Manager.

Tamara and Andrew discuss our unique view on talent experience and the systems we've put in place to help our culture expand and grow.

Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 6 Nov 2019 19:44:45 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Andrew Powell, Tamara Iakiri) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-16-scaling-culture/ Company culture can be a true competitive advantage. But how do you grow without losing the parts of your culture that made you successful in the first place? 

On this episode we talk with Tamara Iakiri, our Director of Talent Experience. Tamara has been with us through several growth periods, starting when the company had just 50 employees through now with over 265 people across multiple locations. 

Tamara is interviewed by Andrew Powell, the Application Development Practice Manager.

Tamara and Andrew discuss our unique view on talent experience and the systems we've put in place to help our culture expand and grow.

Enjoy!

]]> Scaling Culture Andrew Powell, Tamara Iakiri 00:28:19 Tamara Iakiri, Director of Talent Experience, talks all things culture. Tamara Iakiri, Director of Talent Experience, talks all things culture. scaling culture false full 16 e6d40858-95d7-4933-9c50-d921454c2c4b Women in Leadership Panel @ Twin Cities Startup Week In 2019, 29% of senior management roles are held by women, the highest number ever on record, but there is still so much opportunity for women to have a seat at the table. 

Our VP of Sales & Marketing, Lisa Jilek, moderated a panel with four female leaders at Twin Cities Startup Week in Minneapolis.  Joining her was: 

Beth Klawitter - Sr Director Customer Success & Operations, Attivo Networks
Kathleen Miner - VP Solutions Marketing, Thomson Reuters
Tammylynne Jonas - Global CIO, Self Esteem Brands
Tonia Teasley - VP & General Manager, Capella University

During this panel, they discussed lessons they have learned, what has worked, what continues to be a challenge, and ways they have gained influence in an organization.

Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:39:52 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-15-women-in-leadership-panel-at-twin-cities-startup-week/ In 2019, 29% of senior management roles are held by women, the highest number ever on record, but there is still so much opportunity for women to have a seat at the table. 

Our VP of Sales & Marketing, Lisa Jilek, moderated a panel with four female leaders at Twin Cities Startup Week in Minneapolis.  Joining her was: 

Beth Klawitter - Sr Director Customer Success & Operations, Attivo Networks
Kathleen Miner - VP Solutions Marketing, Thomson Reuters
Tammylynne Jonas - Global CIO, Self Esteem Brands
Tonia Teasley - VP & General Manager, Capella University

During this panel, they discussed lessons they have learned, what has worked, what continues to be a challenge, and ways they have gained influence in an organization.

Enjoy!

]]> Women in Leadership Panel @ Twin Cities Startup Week Vervint 00:54:51 VP of Sales and Marketing, Lisa Jilek, moderates a panel with a dynamic group of female executives at Twin Cities Startup Week. VP of Sales and Marketing, Lisa Jilek, moderates a panel with a dynamic group of female executives at Twin Cities Startup Week. women in tech, ladyboss false full 15 185e44d1-28c9-46de-946e-4e449bc6a0ff Moving Faster with SAFe While we've used many different delivery frameworks over the years, we have grown quite fond of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise) as a way of bringing business and IT together to move faster and create value.

If you've done any research on this methodology, you might be a bit overwhelmed with what it is, how it works and how to get started, so we recorded a quick episode to break it down for you.

On this episode, we interview Elizabeth Wilson (Wilson, as we call her) who has helped implement SAFe at several companies while also helping 30+ employees get their SAFe certifications.

We have experienced the first-hand benefits of working in this cross-functional way and think it's worth considering for your organization.

Enjoy!

 

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:49:40 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (SAFe, Elizabeth Wilson, Andrew Powell) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-14-moving-faster-with-safe/ While we've used many different delivery frameworks over the years, we have grown quite fond of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise) as a way of bringing business and IT together to move faster and create value.

If you've done any research on this methodology, you might be a bit overwhelmed with what it is, how it works and how to get started, so we recorded a quick episode to break it down for you.

On this episode, we interview Elizabeth Wilson (Wilson, as we call her) who has helped implement SAFe at several companies while also helping 30+ employees get their SAFe certifications.

We have experienced the first-hand benefits of working in this cross-functional way and think it's worth considering for your organization.

Enjoy!

 

]]> Moving Faster with SAFe SAFe, Elizabeth Wilson, Andrew Powell 00:25:51 Resident SAFe and Agile expert at our organization, Elizabeth Wilson talks about the framework and how it helps companies deliver value faster. Resident SAFe and Agile expert at our organization, Elizabeth Wilson talks about the framework and how it helps companies deliver value faster. agile, scaled agile framework, safe false full 14 7905b1ea-4981-4d9d-afcc-9850ca3fd1d5 The Riskiest Assumption Test Have you ever spent a bunch of time and money building an MVP for your product and it still falls flat with customers? What if you could test out those assumptions before you even build an MVP? You can - it's called the Riskiest Assumption Test.

For short, we call it a RAT (which Jim loves to say) and it's a usually quick, usually inexpensive way to test if the things you think are true about your product are actually true.

On this episode, we talk about this with our CIO and Frequent Ten Thousand Feet Guest, Jim VanderMey. Jim is interviewed by Application Development Practice Manager, Andrew Powell.

Like they say - there are no truths inside the building - only opinions. The RAT allows you to get out there and see what's actually true for your customers before you invest serious resources. Jim gives some great examples of Riskiest Assumption Tests that will get you thinking.

Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:13:25 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Vervint) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-13-the-riskiest-assumption-test/ Have you ever spent a bunch of time and money building an MVP for your product and it still falls flat with customers? What if you could test out those assumptions before you even build an MVP? You can - it's called the Riskiest Assumption Test.

For short, we call it a RAT (which Jim loves to say) and it's a usually quick, usually inexpensive way to test if the things you think are true about your product are actually true.

On this episode, we talk about this with our CIO and Frequent Ten Thousand Feet Guest, Jim VanderMey. Jim is interviewed by Application Development Practice Manager, Andrew Powell.

Like they say - there are no truths inside the building - only opinions. The RAT allows you to get out there and see what's actually true for your customers before you invest serious resources. Jim gives some great examples of Riskiest Assumption Tests that will get you thinking.

Enjoy!

]]> The Riskiest Assumption Test Vervint 00:31:52 Jim VanderMey & Andrew Powell discuss the merits of idea validation with a RAT: The Riskiest Assumption Test. Jim VanderMey & Andrew Powell discuss the merits of idea validation with a RAT: The Riskiest Assumption Test. false full 13 33093449-6743-4849-94a6-7602aa049a0e Communication, The Last Mile of Innovation You spend countless hours shaping your idea, interviewing customers, securing funding and resources, making financial models and perfecting your product. But understandably by the time it comes to communicate what you've built to the rest of your organization and stakeholders, you may have run out of steam. So you document the product in a Powerpoint deck and send off an email. And then...crickets.

On this episode, Design Director, Brian Hauch, shares some thoughts around how communication is really the last mile of innovation and could use some intention as you release your product inside of your organization.

Brian is interviewed by Andrew Powell, Application Development Practice Manager - a man of many talents and interests that we'll dig into at some point.

Enjoy!

]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:46:13 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Andrew Powell, Brian Hauch) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-12-communication-the-last-mile-of-innovation/ You spend countless hours shaping your idea, interviewing customers, securing funding and resources, making financial models and perfecting your product. But understandably by the time it comes to communicate what you've built to the rest of your organization and stakeholders, you may have run out of steam. So you document the product in a Powerpoint deck and send off an email. And then...crickets.

On this episode, Design Director, Brian Hauch, shares some thoughts around how communication is really the last mile of innovation and could use some intention as you release your product inside of your organization.

Brian is interviewed by Andrew Powell, Application Development Practice Manager - a man of many talents and interests that we'll dig into at some point.

Enjoy!

]]> Communication, The Last Mile of Innovation Andrew Powell, Brian Hauch 00:24:59 Andrew Powell interviews Design Director, Brian Hauch about Communication, the often overlooked part of innovation. Andrew Powell interviews Design Director, Brian Hauch about Communication, the often overlooked part of innovation. innovation, communication, product development, enterprise it false full 12 331deab4-3ec1-49c9-ad72-61809b84b449 Closing the Talent Gap By 2020, there will be over one million computer programming job opportunities, and far fewer computer science grads to fill those roles. As an enterprise with growing development needs, you're probably more than familiar with this problem.

Thankfully, innovative programs like Minneapolis-based Prime Digital Academy and self-learners are rising to the occasion.

On this episode, Application Developer, Ken Sykora talks us through the various computer science learning methods from four different perspectives.

Ken, himself was a traditional 4-year computer science graduate from University of Wisconsin.

We also hear from Fred Sheanan, Education Director at Prime Digital Academy - an immersive, bootcamp-style computer science program to teach the skills necessary to break into the programming field. Application Developer, Holly Tuhake is a graduate from Prime and joins us to share her path to computer science and what this program was like for her.

Finally, we're joined by Tony Ticknor, a self-taught developer who got his start digging into websites for the music industry and is now the Director of Technology for Irish Titan.

Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:27:08 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Irish Titan, OST, Prime Digital Academy) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-11-closing-the-talent-gap/ By 2020, there will be over one million computer programming job opportunities, and far fewer computer science grads to fill those roles. As an enterprise with growing development needs, you're probably more than familiar with this problem.

Thankfully, innovative programs like Minneapolis-based Prime Digital Academy and self-learners are rising to the occasion.

On this episode, Application Developer, Ken Sykora talks us through the various computer science learning methods from four different perspectives.

Ken, himself was a traditional 4-year computer science graduate from University of Wisconsin.

We also hear from Fred Sheanan, Education Director at Prime Digital Academy - an immersive, bootcamp-style computer science program to teach the skills necessary to break into the programming field. Application Developer, Holly Tuhake is a graduate from Prime and joins us to share her path to computer science and what this program was like for her.

Finally, we're joined by Tony Ticknor, a self-taught developer who got his start digging into websites for the music industry and is now the Director of Technology for Irish Titan.

Enjoy!

]]> Closing the Talent Gap Irish Titan, OST, Prime Digital Academy 00:29:20 How are software developers getting trained to fill the programming talent gap? How are software developers getting trained to fill the programming talent gap? software development false full 11 4c884f12-4c3e-4ae9-be04-61bd9d903437 The Myths of Telehealth If you've ever been sick in bed and have to pull yourself together to head into the doctor's office, you've probably had the thought, "I wish the doctor could just come to me." And because of our phones, that's actually sort of possible. It's called Telehealth and health systems across the world are in the process of figuring out the best way to meet their patients where they are.

Joe Brennan, the owner of Moonshot Health Consulting, has built and implemented one of the most successful telehealth programs in the country and he joins us today to share some learnings and some common misconceptions about telehealth.

This episode is particularly relevant to our healthcare customers, but the lessons of implementing a new, innovative tool to connect with customers is applicable across industries.

Joe is interviewed by our CIO, Jim VanderMey, who has thirty years of healthcare industry knowledge to share.

Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:13:22 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (OST, Joe Brennan, Moonshot Health Consulting) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-10-the-myths-of-telehealth/ If you've ever been sick in bed and have to pull yourself together to head into the doctor's office, you've probably had the thought, "I wish the doctor could just come to me." And because of our phones, that's actually sort of possible. It's called Telehealth and health systems across the world are in the process of figuring out the best way to meet their patients where they are.

Joe Brennan, the owner of Moonshot Health Consulting, has built and implemented one of the most successful telehealth programs in the country and he joins us today to share some learnings and some common misconceptions about telehealth.

This episode is particularly relevant to our healthcare customers, but the lessons of implementing a new, innovative tool to connect with customers is applicable across industries.

Joe is interviewed by our CIO, Jim VanderMey, who has thirty years of healthcare industry knowledge to share.

Enjoy!

]]> The Myths of Telehealth OST, Joe Brennan, Moonshot Health Consulting 00:36:59 We talk about the biggest myths in telehealth with Telehealth Consultant, Joe Brennan of Moonshot Health Consulting. We talk about the biggest myths in telehealth with Telehealth Consultant, Joe Brennan of Moonshot Health Consulting. innovation, teleheath, patient experience, healthcare false full 10 bf52452f-f52f-41ff-830c-f21757d3ab0c Copilot Series: College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University If there's one focus area we hear from IT professionals over and over again, it's some version of: How are we partnering with the business and helping to create new opportunities, not just serve as a help desk?

In education, that theme is no different. On this episode, Principal Consultant, Ryan Moseman, talks with Casey Gordon, CIO at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, about the role of IT in education and how she's worked to get others in the organization to think of IT differently. Casey has a great take on how to look at Security and some insights on how she was able to get her team involved in some revenue-generating opportunities for CSBSJU.

This episode is included in our Copilot Series, where we invite a customer, industry leader or trusted consultant to share their journey toward digital transformation.

Enjoy!

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:51:34 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (OST) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-09-copilot-series-csbsju/ If there's one focus area we hear from IT professionals over and over again, it's some version of: How are we partnering with the business and helping to create new opportunities, not just serve as a help desk?

In education, that theme is no different. On this episode, Principal Consultant, Ryan Moseman, talks with Casey Gordon, CIO at College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, about the role of IT in education and how she's worked to get others in the organization to think of IT differently. Casey has a great take on how to look at Security and some insights on how she was able to get her team involved in some revenue-generating opportunities for CSBSJU.

This episode is included in our Copilot Series, where we invite a customer, industry leader or trusted consultant to share their journey toward digital transformation.

Enjoy!

]]> Copilot Series: College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University OST 00:31:44 We talk with Casey Gordon, CIO at College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University about the evolution of IT in higher education. We talk with Casey Gordon, CIO at College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University about the evolution of IT in higher education. information technology, digital transformation, cio, it false full 9 fec63a32-dc02-42c7-8cd9-d7b74a4a1089 Transformation in the Midwest When it comes to making things, there may be no region with more experience than the Midwest. And when it comes to business diversity, the Minneapolis market has it all from healthcare to retail and manufacturing.

On this episode of Ten Thousand Feet, Principal Consultant, Jake Trippel, talks with Vicki Stute, Vice President of Programs and Business Services at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and Patrick Delaney, the Founder of KConfs, the organization that puts on conferences like IoT Fuse. Collectively, these two connect with a myriad of businesses and are intimately familiar with the changes they are undergoing during this time of change.

We talk with them about their observations, the talent gap and the biggest challenge Midwestern businesses are facing today.

Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 22 May 2019 13:57:01 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, IoT Fuse, OST) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-08-transformation-in-the-midwest/ When it comes to making things, there may be no region with more experience than the Midwest. And when it comes to business diversity, the Minneapolis market has it all from healthcare to retail and manufacturing.

On this episode of Ten Thousand Feet, Principal Consultant, Jake Trippel, talks with Vicki Stute, Vice President of Programs and Business Services at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and Patrick Delaney, the Founder of KConfs, the organization that puts on conferences like IoT Fuse. Collectively, these two connect with a myriad of businesses and are intimately familiar with the changes they are undergoing during this time of change.

We talk with them about their observations, the talent gap and the biggest challenge Midwestern businesses are facing today.

Enjoy!

]]> Transformation in the Midwest Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, IoT Fuse, OST 00:39:30 On this episode, we hear from Vicki Stute, VP of Programs and Business Services at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and Patrick Delaney, Founder of KConfs - Knowledge Conferences about the changing landscape of Minnesota business as traditional midwestern businesses become digital enterprises. On this episode, we hear from Vicki Stute, VP of Programs and Business Services at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and Patrick Delaney, Founder of KConfs - Knowledge Conferences about the changing landscape of Minnesota business as traditional midwestern businesses become digital enterprises. iot, digital transformation, midwest false full 8 e2b26245-350b-49b6-82b3-2be21786f3ea Copilot Series: Regis Corporation's Director of Information Security, Bernie Rominski Welcome to the first episode in our Copilot series, a regular feature where we invite a customer, industry leader or trusted consultant to share their journey toward digital transformation.

On this episode our Principal Consultant and resident Identity and Access Management expert, Chad Willaert interviews Regis Corporation's Director of Information Security, Bernie Rominski.

Regis is the world's largest salon chain, headquartered in Edina, Minnesota and is our customer working with the team in our Minneapolis office.

Regardless of the industry, IT departments are being asked to move faster and even to completely transform from supporting the business initiatives to creating them. Regis is no different and Bernie's 19-year tenure gives him a unique perspective to observe and drive that change.

We loved talking with Bernie and hearing his story. Bernie shares his take on digital transformation, governance and the ways he's bringing IT to the table to help solve problems and create new opportunities for Regis. He also shares the one rule you're probably ignoring in Monopoly that will make you love the game again.

Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 8 May 2019 13:15:19 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (Bernie Rominski, OST, Regis Corporation) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-07-copilot-series-regis-corporation-director-of-information-security-bernie-rominski/ Welcome to the first episode in our Copilot series, a regular feature where we invite a customer, industry leader or trusted consultant to share their journey toward digital transformation.

On this episode our Principal Consultant and resident Identity and Access Management expert, Chad Willaert interviews Regis Corporation's Director of Information Security, Bernie Rominski.

Regis is the world's largest salon chain, headquartered in Edina, Minnesota and is our customer working with the team in our Minneapolis office.

Regardless of the industry, IT departments are being asked to move faster and even to completely transform from supporting the business initiatives to creating them. Regis is no different and Bernie's 19-year tenure gives him a unique perspective to observe and drive that change.

We loved talking with Bernie and hearing his story. Bernie shares his take on digital transformation, governance and the ways he's bringing IT to the table to help solve problems and create new opportunities for Regis. He also shares the one rule you're probably ignoring in Monopoly that will make you love the game again.

Enjoy!

]]> Copilot Series: Regis Corporation's Director of Information Security, Bernie Rominski Bernie Rominski, OST, Regis Corporation 00:34:58 On this episode our Principal Consultant and resident Identity and Access Management expert, Chad Willaert interviews Regis Corporation's Director of Information Security, Bernie Rominski. On this episode our Principal Consultant and resident Identity and Access Management expert, Chad Willaert interviews Regis Corporation's Director of Information Security, Bernie Rominski. false full 7 ec5aea62-76e8-47bf-b4c8-96f3eda19ca0 Security & Things There are inherent security risks as we invite 'things' onto our networks and into our homes.

As a business, we're charged with managing the devices on our network and making sure they only have access to the right data at the right time for the right reasons.

But as consumers, we are often fueled by excitement, going through installation steps and loving the new way we can set our temperature, unlock our doors and automate our homes. We may not pay attention to the recommended two-factor authentication or the buried privacy setting that protects us from hackers and exposing our private lives to these devices.

IoT experts Jim Vandermey and Alex Jantz of AWS discuss where the security responsibility lies: with the business or with the consumer.

Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:33:19 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (OST) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-06-security-and-things/ There are inherent security risks as we invite 'things' onto our networks and into our homes.

As a business, we're charged with managing the devices on our network and making sure they only have access to the right data at the right time for the right reasons.

But as consumers, we are often fueled by excitement, going through installation steps and loving the new way we can set our temperature, unlock our doors and automate our homes. We may not pay attention to the recommended two-factor authentication or the buried privacy setting that protects us from hackers and exposing our private lives to these devices.

IoT experts Jim Vandermey and Alex Jantz of AWS discuss where the security responsibility lies: with the business or with the consumer.

Enjoy!

]]> Security & Things OST 00:25:00 IoT experts, Jim Vandermey and Alex Jantz from AWS chat about security and connected devices. IoT experts, Jim Vandermey and Alex Jantz from AWS chat about security and connected devices. iot, connected products, technology false full 6 3d2f2cbf-cd06-4e5a-bac5-4b73ed81f93a Experience Design Week Recap Earlier this year, two of our own headed to Experience Design Week in Denver, Colorado to give a keynote presentation and participate in the conference.

On this episode, Andy VanSolkema, VP of Digital Strategy and Josh Paro, User Experience Lead recap the talk they gave, titled, The Complex New Realities of Designing a Successful Experience and share a bit about their time in Denver.

Andy & Josh cover some common considerations that are left out of the experience design conversation, including budgets, technical debt, cultural legacies, business models and more. 

Enjoy!

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:52:31 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (OST) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-05-experience-design-week-recap/ Earlier this year, two of our own headed to Experience Design Week in Denver, Colorado to give a keynote presentation and participate in the conference.

On this episode, Andy VanSolkema, VP of Digital Strategy and Josh Paro, User Experience Lead recap the talk they gave, titled, The Complex New Realities of Designing a Successful Experience and share a bit about their time in Denver.

Andy & Josh cover some common considerations that are left out of the experience design conversation, including budgets, technical debt, cultural legacies, business models and more. 

Enjoy!

]]> Experience Design Week Recap OST 00:28:38 Andy VanSolkema & Josh Paro recap their time at Experience Design Week 2019. Andy VanSolkema & Josh Paro recap their time at Experience Design Week 2019. software development, design, experience design, it false full 5 c6f77b48-4132-4ee3-9eed-7bdfc3d31c41 Dysfunctions of Digital Teams Designers, developers, marketers, operations and finance are just a sampling of the parties that are coming together to make digital products for enterprises. As you can imagine (and have probably experienced), getting these often separate groups of people to march in the same direction can be difficult.

On this episode, we talk with Director of Product Design, Christy Ennis-Kloote & Connected Products & Data Analytics Practice Lead, Aaron Kamphuis about the pitfalls some digital teams face as they attempt to organize and make something great.

From team size and deadlines to communication and agile process, Christy & Aaron break down these common issues and suggest some alternative ways to assemble and work toward a common goal.

Christy & Aaron mention a few recommended books in this episode, including:

The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756

If videos are more your thing, the author has 40-minute talk that summarizes the content well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHpB1EBufFo

The Trusted Advisor
https://www.amazon.com/Trusted-Advisor-David-H-Maister/dp/0743212347

The Phoenix Project
https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Project-DevOps-Helping-Business/dp/0988262592

Enjoy!

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:00:13 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (OST) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-04-dysfunctions-of-digital-teams/ Designers, developers, marketers, operations and finance are just a sampling of the parties that are coming together to make digital products for enterprises. As you can imagine (and have probably experienced), getting these often separate groups of people to march in the same direction can be difficult.

On this episode, we talk with Director of Product Design, Christy Ennis-Kloote & Connected Products & Data Analytics Practice Lead, Aaron Kamphuis about the pitfalls some digital teams face as they attempt to organize and make something great.

From team size and deadlines to communication and agile process, Christy & Aaron break down these common issues and suggest some alternative ways to assemble and work toward a common goal.

Christy & Aaron mention a few recommended books in this episode, including:

The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756

If videos are more your thing, the author has 40-minute talk that summarizes the content well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHpB1EBufFo

The Trusted Advisor
https://www.amazon.com/Trusted-Advisor-David-H-Maister/dp/0743212347

The Phoenix Project
https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Project-DevOps-Helping-Business/dp/0988262592

Enjoy!

]]> Dysfunctions of Digital Teams OST 00:26:45 Director of Product Design, Christy Ennis-Kloote & Connected Products & Data Analytics Practice Lead, Aaron Kamphuis about the pitfalls some digital teams face as they attempt to organize and make something great. Director of Product Design, Christy Ennis-Kloote & Connected Products & Data Analytics Practice Lead, Aaron Kamphuis about the pitfalls some digital teams face as they attempt to organize and make something great. iot, digital experience, ux, connected products, it false full 4 e45ae0e4-9f94-43a2-b92e-5fbd0f359705 Ethics in Product Design If what you’re building today is front page news tomorrow, how are you going to feel about that?

As business models evolve and data becomes a primary method of currency, the decisions we make as product creators become ethical considerations. What data are you collecting and why? How do your users know what you intend to do with it? And most importantly, how does that align to your company’s values? It’s 2019 and this is a necessary, emerging conversation in the world of product design.

On this episode, we chat with Design Leads, Molly Hillstrom and Brian Hauch who have plenty of experience helping companies strategically and practically create digital products. Molly recently spoke on this topic at World Usability Day, if you’re interested in hearing more. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_ssOfgLf8s

While ethics can feel ambiguous and a bit abstract, Molly and Brian share some relevant examples and give you a few considerations as you build out an ethical framework for your product teams.

Enjoy!

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:39:00 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (OST) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-03-ethics-in-product-design/ If what you’re building today is front page news tomorrow, how are you going to feel about that?

As business models evolve and data becomes a primary method of currency, the decisions we make as product creators become ethical considerations. What data are you collecting and why? How do your users know what you intend to do with it? And most importantly, how does that align to your company’s values? It’s 2019 and this is a necessary, emerging conversation in the world of product design.

On this episode, we chat with Design Leads, Molly Hillstrom and Brian Hauch who have plenty of experience helping companies strategically and practically create digital products. Molly recently spoke on this topic at World Usability Day, if you’re interested in hearing more. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_ssOfgLf8s

While ethics can feel ambiguous and a bit abstract, Molly and Brian share some relevant examples and give you a few considerations as you build out an ethical framework for your product teams.

Enjoy!

]]> Ethics in Product Design OST 00:29:25 As product makers, we are put in a unique position to make decisions on behalf of your users. But how do you expose those decisions and ensure they line up with your company values? Design Leads, Molly Hillstrom and Brian Hauch discuss ethics in product design. As product makers, we are put in a unique position to make decisions on behalf of your users. But how do you expose those decisions and ensure they line up with your company values? Design Leads, Molly Hillstrom and Brian Hauch discuss ethics in product design. design, ethics, ux, technology, data false full 3 8b9b015d-e53c-4f05-a935-e600bf955b0b The Pilot Welcome to the Pilot episode of 10,000 Feet!

As a technology firm, we've been helping companies launch digital initiatives for more than two decades. Throughout that time, there’s been several waves of change across organizations, but none quite as strong as the digital transformation facing enterprises today.

On 10,000 feet, you can expect us to talk through the issues organizations face as they make the shift to a technology company, regardless of their industry. We’ll talk with knowledgeable guests and each other about the successes, the failures and some hypotheses on what changes are coming next.

we kick off our first episode with Chief Executive Officer & President Meredith Bronk. While Mer is not a technologist, she has been with us from early on and has a deep understanding of what technology means for an organization and how that continues to evolve. Her ability to understand the technology and the business provides her with the unique capability to come at things from a more challenging perspective: human behavior.

Mer is joined today by host, Lizzie Williams, Experience Lead, focusing on employee experience and communication. We will mix up hosts from time to time, but Lizzie had a really great pilot hat, so we had to take advantage of that.

On this episode, you’ll learn a bit about why we named this podcast 10,000 feet and why the key to driving change is actually people. Mer also shares some tips to change hearts and minds to move in one direction.

Thanks for tuning in! We look forward to sharing more conversations with you. If you have an idea for a topic or guest, feel free to reach out.

]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:51:00 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (OST) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-01-the-pilot/ Welcome to the Pilot episode of 10,000 Feet!

As a technology firm, we've been helping companies launch digital initiatives for more than two decades. Throughout that time, there’s been several waves of change across organizations, but none quite as strong as the digital transformation facing enterprises today.

On 10,000 feet, you can expect us to talk through the issues organizations face as they make the shift to a technology company, regardless of their industry. We’ll talk with knowledgeable guests and each other about the successes, the failures and some hypotheses on what changes are coming next.

we kick off our first episode with Chief Executive Officer & President Meredith Bronk. While Mer is not a technologist, she has been with us from early on and has a deep understanding of what technology means for an organization and how that continues to evolve. Her ability to understand the technology and the business provides her with the unique capability to come at things from a more challenging perspective: human behavior.

Mer is joined today by host, Lizzie Williams, Experience Lead, focusing on employee experience and communication. We will mix up hosts from time to time, but Lizzie had a really great pilot hat, so we had to take advantage of that.

On this episode, you’ll learn a bit about why we named this podcast 10,000 feet and why the key to driving change is actually people. Mer also shares some tips to change hearts and minds to move in one direction.

Thanks for tuning in! We look forward to sharing more conversations with you. If you have an idea for a topic or guest, feel free to reach out.

]]> The Pilot OST 00:23:49 Welcome to 10,000 Feet! Here is our first episode with our fearless leader, Meredith Bronk. Welcome to 10,000 Feet! Here is our first episode with our fearless leader, Meredith Bronk. false full 1 ed091185-054c-4ace-a64d-db0e3f02fbab Data & Things As companies build deeper connections to their customers through IoT, a whole new world of customer data opens up to them. And while data is valuable, we can’t forget that the only way to get data is through people consistently using your product. And the only way to get people to consistently use your product is through making something that people want to use.

On this episode, Lizzie Williams talks with Jim VanderMey, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer and Alex Jantz, Solution Architect with plenty of experience in IoT.

Together they discuss the value of data and the fine lines of user experience you walk to obtain it. They also share some interesting connected products on this episode we wanted to link for you. Here are a few mentioned:

Upright, the posture device
A comical twitter account of uselessly connected devices:

Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:35:00 +0000 dhaskins@ostusa.com (OST) https://www.ostusa.com/podcast/episode-02-data-and-things/ As companies build deeper connections to their customers through IoT, a whole new world of customer data opens up to them. And while data is valuable, we can’t forget that the only way to get data is through people consistently using your product. And the only way to get people to consistently use your product is through making something that people want to use.

On this episode, Lizzie Williams talks with Jim VanderMey, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer and Alex Jantz, Solution Architect with plenty of experience in IoT.

Together they discuss the value of data and the fine lines of user experience you walk to obtain it. They also share some interesting connected products on this episode we wanted to link for you. Here are a few mentioned:

Upright, the posture device
A comical twitter account of uselessly connected devices:

Enjoy!

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