In this insightful episode of Top Game, host Sammy Castro sits down with Chief Warrant Officer Trebor Whitehead to explore the multifaceted world of military leadership and the evolving landscape of warfare technology. Join us as we delve into personal growth, mentorship, and the importance of staying ahead in the dynamic field of military operatio…

Nate & I sat down at my basement bar in Virginia to connect. We never had the opportunity to serve together in the same unit, so we took advantage of a conference to set time aside to record this interview. Initially, he was reluctant because he thought he had nothing to offer the audience. I knew better. His views on agency, mindset, and leaving i…

Episode 30 has been a long time coming. Top Bailey & I first "met" on Reddit when he reached out to say thanks for creating a forum for us to discuss to us. Since we've been in contact, he's been a great sounding board to help provide insight into what our community needs to hear: "Intimate conversations with Marines exploring their journeys, persp…

New podcast from Data Stand-Up! Jesus talks to Lisa Thee, CEO at AMP Solutions LLC. Lisa Thee leads Launch Consulting’s Data for Good practice, helping the world’s most innovative healthcare, and global technology companies to improve digital safety, anti-toxicity, and apply AI/machine learning for innovation. As an entrepreneur was the CEO and Co-…

New podcast from Data Stand-Up! Jesus talks to Pablo Samuel Castro, Research Software Developer at Google. Pablo currently works a Research Software Developer for Google Brain in Montreal. His focus is mostly in reinforcement learning and machine learning applied to music and creativity. In previous teams (Ads and Chrome) he focused on developing a…

Marshall Troy is a close personal friend and Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. He is a stalwart ambassador for jiu jitsu as therapy, particularly for veterans battling ptsd and struggling to cope with suicide ideation. Marshall & I met back in August 2019 at the in Maine at the Origin Immersion Camp. Hailing from the great state of Oklahoma, we shared an Uber …

New podcast from Data Stand-Up! Jesus talks to Jan W Veldsink, AI Architect and AI Coach to Rabobank. In this episode, Jan W. , AI Coach and Architect at Rabobank, provides Jesus with insights on how he performs a coaching role at Rabobank. They discuss how critical it is to launch initiatives that foster an analytical culture and that promote data…

Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of the BEDROCK podcast, where we dive deep into the forefront of innovation and empowerment in technology. Our special guest is Sadie St. Lawrence, the esteemed Founder & CEO of Women In Data, a premier community championing the advancement of women in the fields of AI and Tech. With a remarkable membership spann…

In this new podcast in English from Data Stand-Up! Jesus talks to Peetak Mitra, Scientist at PARC and member of Core Team at Climate Change AI. Peetak is a Member of Research Staff/Scientist-II at the fabled Palo Alto Research Center (formerly Xerox PARC), located in the heart of Silicon Valley. At PARC, he works on developing novel AI/ML algorithm…

In this new podcast in English from Data Stand-Up! Jesus talks to Francesca Gabetti, CEO at Team EQ. Francesca is co-founder & CEO of TeamEQ, the first Human SaaS. A Predictive Team Analytic solution that drives Team Intelligence and real time decision-making . TeamEQ, powered by Machine Learning, increases team's alignment, engagement & performanc…

In this episode, we chat with Mihaela Rosca, a Research Engineer at DeepMind, whose career journey has taken her from a Software Engineer role at Google Zurich, where she specialized in Natural Language Processing (NLP) using neural networks, to pursuing her PhD at University College London (UCL) under the mentorship of Professor Marc Deisenroth. M…

Bedrock is an independent Data Science & AI practitioner and our podcast Data Stand-up! is aimed to spread scientific knowledge and technical expertise relating to our work with clients. All guests contribute to this knowledge exchange by also sharing their own experiences, learnings, and achievements. In this new episode, Jesús talks to Ganes Kesa…

Bedrock is an independent Data Science & AI practitioner and our podcast "Data Stand-up!" is aimed to spread scientific knowledge and technical expertise relating to our work with clients. All guests contribute to this knowledge exchange by also sharing their own experiences, learnings, and achievements. In this new episode of our Data Stand Up! Po…

Bedrock is an international Data Science & AI services practice specialising in data-driven business change. We design and manage tailor-made programs from ideation to execution and ongoing support. Data Stand-up! is a podcast Produced by our team at our global HQ at LA PIPA Studios that strives to share the knowledge acquired through our extensive…

Bedrock is an international Data Science & AI services practice specialising in data-driven business change. We design and manage tailor-made programs from ideation to execution and ongoing support. Data Stand-up! is a podcast Produced by our team at our global HQ at LA PIPA Studios that strives to share the knowledge acquired through our extensive…

In this episode, the discussion features a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft Azure Global team, focusing on enabling customers to deploy demanding Data workloads on Azure. With over thirteen years of experience as a Data Engineer/Architect and Speaker, her work spans several Big Data, Cloud Computing, and AI Technologies. She is a re…

Today we chat with Brian, an inspiring professional who understands the importance of Design when it comes to ideating, creating, and implementing data-fueled solutions and applications. Brian T. O’Neill is the founder of Designing for Analytics and a true believer in the importance of designing human-tailored data solutions. For over 20 years, he …

Bedrock team talks to Kirk Borne, Data and Artificial Intelligence pioneer, voted most influential personality in the industry, across the globe. Kirk has ranked Nº1 Digital, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence influencer globally. He holds a degree in Physics and Ph.D. in Astronomy, and from 1985 through 1995 worked at NASA’s Hubble Space Te…

Claire is an authority. A pioneer who has contributed far beyond her "job"to the evolution of data & analytics, business intelligence and data science. She has been recognised by DataIQ as one of the 100 most influential people in data and analytics within the UK in 2019. Last year was selected for "Twenty in Data & Technology" as an inspiring role…

This episode we have with us Aash Viswanathan · Data Scientist · LinkedIn - Atlassian - Product Data Scientist working on SaaS/enterprise funnel optimization problems in the areas of user activation, content curation/distribution, and third-party integrations. The ways AI can be used to augment decision-making keep expanding. New applications will …

Artur Ortega is one of those professionals who inspires motivation and truly leads by example. He is currently the Head of Babylon Health´s platform architecture. For those who don't know: Babylon Health is a health service provider that provides remote consultations with doctors and health care professionals via text and video messaging through it…

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This weekend, the Data Stand-up! podcast, now in English, welcomes Bill Schmarzo, the "Dean of Big Data." Known for his innovative work in Big Data, Data Science, and Data Monetization, Schmarzo has made significant contributions to the field through leadership roles at Hitachi Vantara and EMC, and by authoring four key books on leveraging data in …

This Season 1 opener of the Data Stand-up! podcast showcases two influential leaders in the data and analytics field who are steering the Women in Data UK movement. When this was recorded, they were already spearheading change and fostering a community for women and gender-diverse individuals within the field of data science and analytics. Their pl…

Trailer of the podcast Data Stand-Up! in its English version. A space in which we will speak with professionals from the world of data and in which we will address many topics of interest.By Alex Lawton

Episode 28 brings us to SSgt Antuan Martin. We first met in Hawaii when I was visiting as an evaluator for a 3d Radio Bn field exercise in 2017. He was a Sgt at the time, and an adage I learned from the dog men I grew up around fit perfectly. "There were some big paws on that pup." Since that initial encounter, we've stayed in contact. It was immed…

Following a hectic PCS move from Okinawa to the Pentagon, we're finally back up and running with plenty of high value targets in the vicinity to link up with. Thanks for all your support. Thanks for your patience. Fortitudine. JP 3-85 JEMSO Gen Krulak's 1997 Speech on the Marine Corps' Future Top Game Podcast Patreon…

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Episode 24 highlights Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion’s Senior Enlisted, MGySgt Leon Ransom, Jr., a single father currently preparing his family for assignment overseas in Okinawa, Japan. In the course of the interview, MGuns highlights the dangers of Retirement On Active Duty (ROAD), key considerations to bring to bear when a Marine engages w…

Episode 23 brings us to Saul and Claudia Barajas. Saul was my Military Language Instructor back in 2000 as I was going through the Spanish Course at DLI. Our paths diverged for many years but the bond remained intact. Tragically, his family suffered the devastating loss of their daughter, Caprice, in 2011. What followed was a combination of denial,…

In Episode 22, I sit down with MGySgt John Tiffany to dive into the wave tops of his 26 year career. We met in passing at Ft. Meade back in 2015, regrettably never having the opportunity to be stationed together. It could have been his wild eyed intensity or our shared love of science fiction but an immediate bond was established. Indicative of the…

In Episode 21, I interview one of my closest friends in the Marine Corps, MGySgt Vince Quinteros. In the exchange, we cover a timespan from the beginning of our careers to his current billet as the Operations Chief of Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion. During our conversation, he highlights the complexity inherent to being a linguist in uniform …

In Episode 20, I sit down for the first time one on one with MGySgt John Stancel, one of our 2659s currently serving on the staff of the Deputy Commandant for Information. His insight into the modernization of our occupational field along with his experience at MARFORCYBER brings to light some of the challenges we face as disruptive technology cont…

In Episode 19, I sit down with Jenn Cocco as she explains to the audience what this podcast has meant to her. She details some of her personal medical and family history and how the Marine Corps experience helped prepare her for all she's had to endure. Her lessons learned over the course of a career include the challenging nature of lat-moving int…

In Episode 18, we host our first 0261, MSgt Conor Mahoney. Currently serving as the Data Strategist for the Marine Corps, we get into topics ranging from professional military education, augmented intelligence, data stovepipes, philosophy and science fiction. More than anything, Top Mahoney expresses his inner resolve towards the relentless pursuit…

In episode 17, I sit down with one of my favorite Marines, Sara Clark. In only the way she can, she highlights some of the battles and issues she's struggled with in her attempt to balance out privacy versus transparency, as well as motherhood against professional obligations. She also grants us key insight into her "combative nature" and why it's …

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In Episode 16, I sit down with my wife to discuss some key issues facing military families, to include overseas assignments, family readiness, spousal employment & access to education. At the suggestion of another guest, we started off asking one another questions, but I took this opportunity to highlight her nomination for the Armed Forces Insuran…

In Episode 15, SgtMaj Marquez & I sit down at his dinner table and shoot straight on a range of topics from his approach to leadership, his brush with adversity, the formative influence of his SNCO leadership to taco rice and the command climate on Okinawa. A recognized and seasoned leader, SgtMaj reflects on the changes he has personally witnessed…

Long overdue, Episode 14 finally brings the CWO community front and center with none other than CWO5 Jim Musch. As the senior SIGINT Marine in the OccFld, he provides unique perspective in several areas. Chief amongst them is the role the CWO fulfills in the command structure. He also delves into the intricacies associated with assignment to HQMC. …

Episode 13 of Top Game finds us in San Angelo, Texas with the Marine Corps Detachment Goodfellow’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, MGySgt Kyle Cornett. A MARSOC veteran and key leader in the community, we had the opportunity to cross paths for the first time at a working group earlier this year. With a measured approach to leadership and a keen eye for sl…

Episode 12 of Top Game brings us to 1st Radio Battalion's Operations Chief, Master Guns Scott Daubert. A dedicated teacher and mentor, he highlights several key takeaways critical to his success, particularly getting the buy in of your fellow SNCOs. He discusses his broken service time and the influence toxic leadership had upon him early on in his…

Episode 11 of Top Game drops today with the highly anticipated MGySgt Sean Nakao, MARSOC veteran and current Operations Chief of America’s Radio Battalion. In our conversation we explore not only the importance of caring about the life we lead in uniform, but more specifically, how we can transfer that attitude to those around us. He also covers th…

Episode 10 brings one of the hardest working SNCOs in our OccFld into the spotlight and outside of his comfort zone. A former grunt and lat mover, Top Jerome's dedication and perseverance have enabled him to play "catch up" in such a challenging and technical field. From his studies as a heritage language student at DLI to his multiple deployments …

In Episode 9 of Top Game, your host sits down with none other than MSgt Samuel Octavius Carter, the 2651 OccFld Specialist. In the conversation, the topics range from lessons learned in trust and friendship, the value of a healthy home life, and the reasons why sometimes, “It Takes A Marine” to thrive in this lifestyle.…