Beyond the Blueprint is a new podcast from Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand is a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions. Each episode will share insights from the people who are making life better through their commitment to world class engineering and manufacturing. From those developing the products at the forefront of industrial tech to the talented graduates bringing new perspectives to a business that's more than 160 years old, we speak ...
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How AI is Built dives into the different building blocks necessary to develop AI applications: how they work, how you can get started, and how you can master them. Build on the breakthroughs of others. Follow along, as Nicolay learns from the best data engineers, ML engineers, solution architects, and tech founders.
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Welcome to the Mr On It Podcast with Trey Lewellen! Where we teach you how to build a sustainable online business. No hype! Just real people with real stories! If you are ready for consistent, long-term cash flow then this is the Podcast for you!
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LaMar Van Dusen has extensive financial experience dealing with small to mid-sized businesses. He is with Phoenix Management as the Managing Director. The team of innovate accounting professionals offer full accounting and financial services.
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Sustainable Xagility™ - board & executive c-suite agility for the organization's direction of travel
John Coleman
John interviews leading executives and top folks from agility. The truth is that agility can't be bought in a box. Take the hard road, be the best, not the rest. Try "re-wilded" Product Management, DevOps, Lean/Agile for the c-suite. Let's connect: https://x-agility.com https://orderlydisruption.com https://kanbanguides.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncolemanagilitychef/ https://www.instagram.com/johncolemanagilitychef/ https://www.youtube.com/JohnColemanagilitychef https://twitter.com/J ...
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In this episode of How AI is Built, Nicolay Gerold interviews Doug Turnbull, a search engineer at Reddit and author on “Relevant Search”. They discuss how methods and technologies, including large language models (LLMs) and semantic search, contribute to relevant search results. Key Highlights: Defining relevance is challenging and depends heavily …
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In this episode, we talk data-driven search optimizations with Charlie Hull. Charlie is a search expert from Open Source Connections. He has built Flax, one of the leading open source search companies in the UK, has written “Searching the Enterprise”, and is one of the main voices on data-driven search. We discuss strategies to improve search syste…
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Welcome back to How AI Is Built. We have got a very special episode to kick off season two. Daniel Tunkelang is a search consultant currently working with Algolia. He is a leader in the field of information retrieval, recommender systems, and AI-powered search. He worked for Canva, Algolia, Cisco, Gartner, Handshake, to pick a few. His core focus i…
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In the third episode of Beyond the Blueprint – and series one finale – we examine the diverse careers of three highly successful women working at Ingersoll Rand. With a focus on DE&I, our guests join the dots between those early career steps and established careers while working within one of the world’s largest engineering and manufacturing busine…
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Today we are launching the season 2 of How AI Is Built. The last few weeks, we spoke to a lot of regular listeners and past guests and collected feedback. Analyzed our episode data. And we will be applying the learnings to season 2. This season will be all about search. We are trying to make it better, more actionable, and more in-depth. The goal i…
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In the second episode of Beyond the Blueprint, we take a closer look at how companies are approaching talent acquisition within engineering and how potential candidates should prepare for those changes. We’re joined by Lorraine Logan and Andy Pilbeam — two of Ingersoll Rand’s most experienced talent acquisition professionals. They explain what forw…
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In this episode of "How AI is Built," host Nicolay Gerold interviews Jonathan Yarkoni, founder of Reach Latent. Jonathan shares his expertise in extracting value from unstructured data using AI, discussing challenging projects, the impact of ChatGPT, and the future of generative AI. From weather prediction to legal tech, Jonathan provides valuable …
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The first episode of Beyond the Blueprint sees us explore the important role the engineering world plays in making life better. Through a conversation with three engineering experts, each with different specialisms, we explore the challenges and opportunities presented to engineers in 2024 and beyond. Topics covered in this episode are: How do engi…
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This episode of "How AI Is Built" is all about data processing for AI. Abhishek Choudhary and Nicolay discuss Spark and alternatives to process data so it is AI-ready. Spark is a distributed system that allows for fast data processing by utilizing memory. It uses a dataframe representation "RDD" to simplify data processing. When should you use Spar…
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Beyond the Blueprint is a new podcast from Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand is a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions. Each episode will share insights from the people who make life better through their commitment to world class engineering and manufacturing. From those developing the products at…
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Building AI Agents for the Enterprise: Realistic Use Cases, Cost Controls, Seamless UX | ep 15
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In this episode, Nicolay talks with Rahul Parundekar, founder of AI Hero, about the current state and future of AI agents. Drawing from over a decade of experience working on agent technology at companies like Toyota, Rahul emphasizes the importance of focusing on realistic, bounded use cases rather than chasing full autonomy. They dive into the ke…
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In this conversation, Nicolay and Richmond Alake discuss various topics related to building AI agents and using MongoDB in the AI space. They cover the use of agents and multi-agents, the challenges of controlling agent behavior, and the importance of prompt compression. When you are building agents. Build them iteratively. Start with simple LLM ca…
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In this episode, Kirk Marple, CEO and founder of Graphlit, shares his expertise on building efficient data integrations. Kirk breaks down his approach using relatable concepts: The "Two-Sided Funnel": This model streamlines data flow by converting various data sources into a standard format before distributing it. Universal Data Streams: Kirk expla…
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In our latest episode, we sit down with Derek Tu, Founder and CEO of Carbon, a cutting-edge ETL tool designed specifically for large language models (LLMs). Carbon is streamlining AI development by providing a platform for integrating unstructured data from various sources, enabling businesses to build innovative AI applications more efficiently wh…
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In this episode, Nicolay sits down with Hugo Lu, founder and CEO of Orchestra, a modern data orchestration platform. As data pipelines and analytics workflows become increasingly complex, spanning multiple teams, tools and cloud services, the need for unified orchestration and visibility has never been greater. Orchestra is a serverless data orches…
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Ever wondered how AI systems handle images and videos, or how they make lightning-fast recommendations? Tune in as Nicolay chats with Zain Hassan, an expert in vector databases from Weaviate. They break down complex topics like quantization, multi-vector search, and the potential of multimodal search, making them accessible for all listeners. Zain …
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In this episode of "How AI is Built", data architect Anjan Banerjee provides an in-depth look at the world of data architecture and building complex AI and data systems. Anjan breaks down the basics using simple analogies, explaining how data architecture involves sorting, cleaning, and painting a picture with data, much like organizing Lego bricks…
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Jorrit Sandbrink, a data engineer specializing on open table formats, discusses the advantages of decoupling storage and compute, the importance of choosing the right table format, and strategies for optimizing your data pipelines. This episode is full of practical advice for anyone looking to build a high-performance data analytics platform. Lake …
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Kirk Marple, CEO and founder of Graphlit, discusses the evolution of his company from a data cataloging tool to an platform designed for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and knowledge retrieval for Large Language Models (LLMs). Graphlit empowers users to build custom applications on top of its API that go beyond naive RAG. Key Points: Knowledge Graph…
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Navigating the Modern Data Stack, Choosing the Right OSS Tools, From Problem to Requirements to Architecture | ep 7
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From Problem to Requirements to Architecture. In this episode, Nicolay Gerold and Jon Erich Kemi Warghed discuss the landscape of data engineering, sharing insights on selecting the right tools, implementing effective data governance, and leveraging powerful concepts like software-defined assets. They discuss the challenges of keeping up with the e…
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In this episode, Nicolay Gerold interviews John Wessel, the founder of Agreeable Data, about data orchestration. They discuss the evolution of data orchestration tools, the popularity of Apache Airflow, the crowded market of orchestration tools, and the key problem that orchestrators solve. They also explore the components of a data orchestrator, t…
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In this episode of "How AI is Built", we learn how to build and evaluate real-world language model applications with Shahul and Jithin, creators of Ragas. Ragas is a powerful open-source library that helps developers test, evaluate, and fine-tune Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications, streamlining their path to production readiness. Mai…
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Lance v2: Rethinking Columnar Storage for Faster Lookups, Nulls, and Flexible Encodings | changelog 2
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In this episode of Changelog, Weston Pace dives into the latest updates to LanceDB, an open-source vector database and file format. Lance's new V2 file format redefines the traditional notion of columnar storage, allowing for more efficient handling of large multimodal datasets like images and embeddings. Weston discusses the goals driving LanceDB'…
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Unlocking AI with Supabase: Postgres Configuration, Real-Time Processing, and Extensions | ep 4
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Had a fantastic conversation with Christopher Williams, Solutions Architect at Supabase, about setting up Postgres the right way for AI. We dug deep into Supabase, exploring: Core components and how they power real-time AI solutions Optimizing Postgres for AI workloads The magic of PG Vector and other key extensions Supabase’s future and exciting n…
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If you've ever wanted a simpler way to integrate AI directly into your database, SuperDuperDB might be the answer. SuperDuperDB lets you easily apply AI processes to your data while keeping everything up-to-date with real-time calculations. It works with various databases and aims to make AI development less of a headache. In this podcast, we explo…
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Supabase just acquired OrioleDB, a storage engine for PostgreSQL. Oriole gets creative with MVCC! It uses an UNDO log rather than keeping multiple versions of an entire data row (tuple). This means when you update data, Oriole tracks the changes needed to "undo" the update if necessary. Think of this like the "undo" function in a text editor. Inste…
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Today’s guest is Antonio Bustamante, a serial entrepreneur who previously built Kite and Silo and is now working to fix bad data. He is building bem, the data tool to transform any data into the schema your AI and software needs. bem.ai is a data tool that focuses on transforming any data into the schema needed for AI and software. It acts as a sys…
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Imagine a world where data bottlenecks, slow data loaders, or memory issues on the VM don't hold back machine learning. Machine learning and AI success depends on the speed you can iterate. LanceDB is here to to enable fast experiments on top of terabytes of unstructured data. It is the database for AI. Dive with us into how LanceDB was built, what…
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John Turner & Nigel Thurlow on “The Flow System Playbook”, deductive, inductive & abductive reasoning, the OODA loop and distributed leadership
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This week, I am joined by the authors of "The Flow System Playbook" authors John Turner and Nigel Thurlow, to discuss what inspired the book and how to get the best value out of it. We covered: The background of the book and those which it is in memory of Clarifying the problem and ill-defined problems, getting clarity on your objectives What inspi…
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Bob Galen on his book: Extraordinarily Badass Agile Coaching: The Journey from Beginner to Mastery and Beyond, serving your clients & the wheel of competency
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The author of Extraordinarily Badass Agile Coaching: The Journey from Beginner to Mastery and Beyond joins me on this week's episode of the Xagility podcast to discuss: How Bob got into Agile Coaching What does Bob mean by “Badass”? Serving your clients The new stances on the wheel of competency Different types of leadership The coaching act Meta s…
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Many organizations have become successful, over decades, by following tried and tested #management and #projectmanagement rules. Rules and regulations that are deeply embedded in the culture of the organization.As we encounter increasing degrees of complexity, the business case for #agile has been proven time and again, especially in the world of #…
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Quinton Quartel on Fluid agile Scaling Technology (FaST) - way for people to self-organise around work - that scales
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This week I am joined by Quinton Quartel to discuss the Fluid agile Scaling Technology (FaST) - both a method and a framework. What did we discuss? Quinton’s road to the beginning of FAST and the history of FAST How does open space work with 800 people? The power of open space What other ingredients do you need to help your teams work together more…
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How do you manage your energy when trying to foster/cultivate change? Here are a few helpful tips to manage the energy you bring to a situation.Enjoyed this episode? Let's connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncolemanagilitychef/https://linktr.ee/johncolemanxagility - social and podcast links https://linkpop.com/orderlydis…
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In the intricate landscape of finance, understanding effective investment strategies is pivotal for individuals and businesses alike. Lamar Vandusen, a seasoned expert in financial consulting, shares profound insights into the fundamentals of investment. This podcast aims to empower both individuals and businesses with the knowledge needed to make …
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In the intricate landscape of finance, understanding effective investment strategies is pivotal for individuals and businesses alike. Lamar Vandusen, a seasoned expert in financial consulting, shares profound insights into the fundamentals of investment.由Lamar Vandusen
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Allan Kelly on the world of OKRs and his book: Succeeding with OKRs in Agile: How to create & deliver objectives & key results for teams
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This week I am joined by the amazing Allan Kelly to discuss his book: Succeeding with OKRs in Agile: How to create & deliver objectives & key results for teams.In this episode: 1. Allan’s journey into OKR2. How do we implement OKRs in a healthy and helpful way?3. 1975 vs 2023 OKRs4. Strategy, mission and purpose5. You want to do OKRs: where do you …
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In today's dynamic business landscape, achieving financial efficiency is paramount for the sustainable growth and profitability of any organization. LaMar Van Dusen, an esteemed Accounting and Finance Consultant, is your trusted guide to navigating the intricacies of cost reduction strategies. In this podcast, we will delve into the basics of LaMar…
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In today's dynamic business landscape, achieving financial efficiency is paramount for the sustainable growth and profitability of any organization. LaMar Van Dusen, an esteemed Accounting and Finance Consultant, is your trusted guide to navigating the intricacies of cost reduction strategies.由Lamar Vandusen
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Cliff Hazell on lessons from Spotify, growing scale-ups, survivorship bias & dark sides of transparency
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This week I had the pleasure of having Cliff Hazell talk about his time at Spotify, his journey into Flight Levels and what can you do when you need to deliver technical expertise when the capacity is already full? On the agenda:1. Cliff’s History 2. The usefulness of talking to people taking the calls every day 3. Helping leaders of scale-ups to g…
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Tom Gilb on impact estimation tables, eliciting stakeholder critical requirements and decomposing to deliver value streams
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Tom Gilb joins this week's episode of the Xagility podcast to tell us all about impact estimation tables, decomposing to deliver value and the laws of project success.In this episode:1. Impact Estimation Tables2. Simple symbols to indicate relationships3. Strategies carry the cost4. Value divided by effort and cost5. How do we know we are halfway t…
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Explore the world of accounting and finance consulting through the expertise of LaMar Van Dusen, a distinguished authority in financial strategy. This insightful guide offers a comprehensive overview of LaMar Van Dusen's approach to accounting and finance consulting, shedding light on its fundamental aspects. From comprehending the essential princi…
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Explore the world of accounting and finance consulting through the expertise of LaMar Van Dusen, a distinguished authority in financial strategy. This insightful guide offers a comprehensive overview of LaMar Van Dusen's approach to accounting and finance consulting, shedding light on its fundamental aspects.…
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Luca Minudel on Living Complexity, human and non-human complexity, control knobs and assessing complexity
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This week, Luca Minudel joins the Xagility podcast to discuss his book "Living Complexity Practical applications of Human Complexity in software and digital products development" as well as dot voting and assessing complexity. On the agenda: Luca’s journey with complexity Luca’s experience with F1 & making changes during the race Lessons learned fr…
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In the ever-evolving landscape of accounting and finance, staying abreast of technological advancements is crucial to maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and competitiveness. LaMar Van Dusen, an esteemed accounting and finance consultant, delves into the significant technology trends reshaping these industries. This podcast uncovers the transformativ…
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In the ever-evolving landscape of accounting and finance, staying abreast of technological advancements is crucial to maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and competitiveness. LaMar Van Dusen, an esteemed accounting and finance consultant, delves into the significant technology trends reshaping these industries.…
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Matthew Skelton on his two books: Team Topologies & remote team interactions, getting value to customers on an ongoing basis, Team APIs and interactions modes
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On this week’s episode of the Xagility Podcast, Matthew Skelton tells all about his books: Team Topologies: organising business and technology teams for fast flow and Remote Team Interactions Workbook. On the agenda: Obstacles to fast flow Is team topologies optimised for fast flow? Sociotechnical systems How to get value to customers on an ongoing…
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Aimee Schuster on connecting marketing and sales, verbal and visual identity and hiring CMOs
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Aimee Schuster joins me on this week's episode of the Xagility podcast to discuss all things marketing and sales. Join us as we discuss the following: Amy’s Marketing Background What does Amy’s work consist of Are organisations separating marketing and revenue? Is this effective? Can there be a one-function leader? Getting sales and marketing to co…
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Cash flow management is a critical aspect of financial success for businesses of all sizes. Understanding and effectively managing cash flow can be a challenging task for many organizations. LaMar Van Dusen, an esteemed accounting and finance consultant, offers valuable insights into the art of cash flow management. In this podcast, we will explore…
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Cash flow management is a critical aspect of financial success for businesses of all sizes. Understanding and effectively managing cash flow can be a challenging task for many organizations. LaMar Van Dusen, an esteemed accounting and finance consultant, offers valuable insights into the art of cash flow management.…
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John Hibbs on CoEfficient and the power of measuring organisational performance from the human perspective
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This week on the Xagility podcast we brought the amazing John Hibbs to tell us all about his company, CoEfficient, and all the ways in which measuring organisational performance from the human perspective is beneficial. Tune in to hear us discuss a range of topics, such as psychological safety, toxic positivity and the Monergy model. On the agenda:…
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