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Technology Episodes

Sept. 11, 2024

131. Dr. Sandra Johnson, Entrepreneur, Global Technology Leader, Auth…

Dr. Sandra Johnson, a groundbreaking electrical engineer and entrepreneur, is the first black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer engineering. Her journey from a high school introduction to engineering to her current roles as a...

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Dec. 26, 2023

121. Sylleste Davis; House of Representatives; Information Technology

Sylleste Davis is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 100th District. She is the Chair of the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee. Prior to representing the people of S...

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June 13, 2023

110. Nicole Kelner; Science and Climate Artist

Nicole Kelner is a science and climate artist. She is the founder of Arts and Climate Change. Prior to founding Arts and Climate Change, she was an Artist in Residence at MCJ Collective. Prior to these two positions she worke...

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May 2, 2023

105. Pat Muoio - Venture Capital, Cybersecurity, Cryptanalyst

Pat Muoio is a partner at Sinewave Ventures where she assess the technical value and viability of emerging technologies and make investment recommendations in the federal marketplace. Prior to joining Sinewave, she worked in ...

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March 30, 2023

102. Hayley Hoaglund, Madeleine Howard - Artificial Intelligence Tamp…

Hayley Hoaglund and Madeleine Howard developed a tampon that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect cervical cancer without a pap smear. They share their journey with the intersection of women's global health, business, ...

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March 21, 2023

100. Isabel Nelson - Computer Science (soon to be) graduate; Kathy's …

Isabel Nelson is a senior majoring in computer science, minoring in business at Montana State University. She is in her last semester of college and is beginning to look for jobs. What do we talk about in this episode? Isabel...

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March 7, 2023

99. E-liza Dolls - Eliza Kosoy; Founder of dolls that teach girls to …

Eliza Kosoy is the Founder of Eliza Dolls, a doll which teaches young girls how to code and build hardware through custom, tech-enabled projects based on things girls love. Eliza is also a PhD Student at University of Califor...

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Nov. 29, 2022

95. Lois Melbourne - Author, former co-founder & CEO of tech company

Lois Melbourne is the co-author of the newly released science-fiction novel, "Moral Code", a book about ethical artificial intelligence. Lois has also written two children's books and is the former co-founder and CEO of Acquire, a global technology company which provides talent management solutions…

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Feb. 8, 2022

70. Dr. Angela Baltes: Data Scientist/Analyst; PhD Biomedical Informa…

Angela Baltes is a Data Scientist/Analyst specialization in generating insight from data. She has a Bachelor's Degrees in Criminology, a Master's Degrees in Public Administration, a Master's Degree in Information Technology, ...

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Nov. 2, 2021

66. Kay Paulus - Software Engineering Manager, B.S. Mechanical Engine…

Kay Paulus is software engineering manager at a Software as a Service company in rural Minnesota. She has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and transitioned into softw...

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Sept. 28, 2021

61. Shailvi Wakhlu - Data Analyst with a BS in Computer Engineering

Shailvi Wakhlu is a leader in data analytics. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering and has been coding since she was eight years old. Shailvi shares her journey from computer engineering into data analytics and the importance of developing leadership skills. Episode Notes Shailvi sha…

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June 9, 2021

50. Jodi Bednar - Energy & Utility Consulting Practice Leader

Jodi Bednar is an Energy & Utility consulting practice leader. She has been in the telecommunications and consulting industries for 30 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Management and a degree in Execut...

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May 18, 2021

47. Janet Phan - Global consultant at the intersection of business an…

Janet Phan works as a consultant in the intersection of technology and business in a global role in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She is the Founder of Thriving Elements, a mentoring program for underrepresented girls ...

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March 2, 2021

38. Kelly Ireland - Founder and CEO of CBT, Technology Industry

Kelly Ireland is the founder and CEO of CBT, formerly CB Technologies. Her company focuses on providing premier customer service while simultaneously providing true work life balance and creating an environment that brings ou...

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Oct. 22, 2020

24. Mimi Keshani, VP of Operations, at the intersection of science an…

Mimi is the Vice President of Operations at Hadean. Mimi is at the intersection of science and technology at a start up in the United Kingdom. She brings her passion and excitement for truly making a difference in the world t...

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Oct. 5, 2020

22. Nadya Bartol - Cybersecurity Executive, Policy Maker & Standards …

Nadya is a cybersecurity executive and recognized global leader in cybersecurity. She uses her deep breath of knowledge to develop and lead consulting teams and in developing global cybersecurity standards. Nadya shares not o...

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Sept. 22, 2020

21. Katlyn Beck - Software Developer

Katlyn is a young software developer that got her start to software developing and programming in a unique way. She is passionate about the work that she does and where she is going in her career. She shares her challenges ov...

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July 21, 2020

15. Linda LaTourelle - Information Technology, Utility Industry IT Ma…

Linda has a long history and deep knowledge in Information Technology - she currently works as a manager in a software company for utilities. Throughout her technology career, she implemented the first computer system for one...

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June 5, 2020

7. Tammy Schluender - Computer Science, Utility Industry Middleware A…

Tammy currently works as a middleware administrator. She has held several positions in software administration while working at the same company for her entire career. She has a degree in computer science and shares her persp...

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May 27, 2020

4. Liana Ault - Computer Science, Innovation Technologist in the Ener…

Liana is an innovation technologist in the energy industry. She has a wide variety of experience working on the forefront of technology with technology vendors, telecommunication providers, utilities, and school districts. He...

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