Best Engineering Com Podcasts (2024)

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Stuart Lawrence on Building Sustainable Data Centers 43:48

28m ago43:48

43:48

ourney and insights on the Nomad Futurist podcast with co-hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence. With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and over two decades of experience in the data center industry, Lawrence offers a distinctive perspective on the rapidly evolving landscape of digital infrastructure. Lawrence's career path exemplif…

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Q&A: Is NotebookLM an exception to a rule? When to copy? When are small improvements better than big bets? Will data privacy matter? 41:33

2h ago41:33

41:33

Open format Q&A this week. Fraser and Nabeel explore AI data privacy, the ethics of copying features, and maintaining innovation. They discuss enterprise data challenges, the importance of a strong product identity, and strategies for early-stage startups during fundraising season. (00:00) - Open (00:53) - Q&A Session Kickoff (01:14) - The data you…

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Engineering Challenges and Tech Breakthroughs 34:45

14d ago34:45

34:45

Greg Ratcliff, Chief Innovation Officer at Vertiv, shares his insights and experiences on the Nomad Futurist podcast with co-hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence. With over three decades of industry experience, Ratcliff leads Vertiv's global innovation initiatives, focusing on identifying and leveraging cutting-edge technologies for product de…

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Innovating in Data Centers and Telecom 40:07

29d ago40:07

40:07

Tony Rossabi, Founder and Managing Member of OCOLO, recently appeared on the Nomad Futurist podcast, sharing insights from his extensive 26-year career in the telecom and data center industry with hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence. Rossabi grew up on the Upper West Side of New York City, where his professor parents instilled in him a love f…

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ARE Virtual Machine – Honeynet Project 4:55

1M ago4:55

4:55

In the field of mobile security, researchers need advanced tools to analyze malware and securely test Android applications. One such tool is the ARE Virtual Machine, developed as part of the Honeynet Project. This tool provides a secure and efficient environment for deeper analysis of Android malware, helping experts gain insights into malicious be…

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Androguard Documentation 4:38

1M ago4:38

4:38

Androguard is a widely used open-source tool designed to help security researchers and developers analyze Android application bytecode, including DEX, ODEX, and APK files. Written in Python, Androguard offers powerful features for detecting security vulnerabilities and understanding the behavior of Android applications. Web: https://anthonydesnos.c…

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Google Play Protect: Keeping Your Android Device Safe 4:04

1M ago4:04

4:04

In the digital age, mobile devices have become prime targets for hackers, and with millions of apps on the Google Play Store, Android users are at risk from malicious apps. To counter these threats, Google Play Protect was developed as a comprehensive security system built into all Android devices, helping detect and block apps containing malicious…

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Installation Guide for Androguard 4:03

1M ago4:03

4:03

Androguard is an open-source tool designed to help security researchers and developers analyze Android application bytecode, such as DEX, ODEX, and APK files. Written in Python, Androguard is widely used for detecting security vulnerabilities and analyzing the behavior of Android apps. Web: https://anthonydesnos.com/ Address: 4117 David Dr, CA Cali…

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Tizi: Detecting and Blocking Socially Engineered Spyware 3:51

23d ago3:51

3:51

In today’s digital age, mobile devices like Android are frequent targets of cyber threats. One such threat is Tizi, a spyware discovered in 2017. Tizi specifically targets Android users’ social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, through sophisticated social engineering tactics. Once installed, Tizi can steal personal data an…

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Admin Apk Anthony Desnos 3:37

1M ago3:37

3:37

Welcome to the personal website of Anthony Desnos, one of the leading security experts in the Android field. With over 15 years of experience working at Google, Anthony has made great contributions to protecting millions of Android devices from malware threats. He is the person behind many prominent security projects, helping to ensure the safety o…

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"Software should be soft" - Meter Command with Anil Varanasi 58:22

1M ago58:22

58:22

Join Fraser, Nabeel, and special guest Anil from Meter as they dive into the innovation behind Meter Command. Meter's new interface has been called the "future of software" and a far ranging interview talks about the problem of designing product around personas, how command interfaces bridge the gap between CLI and dashboards, the importance of own…

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Taking Action in Digital Infrastructure 36:37

1M ago36:37

36:37

Santiago Suinaga, CEO of Infrastructure Masons (iMasons), shares his compelling journey into the digital infrastructure sector during his recent appearance on the Nomad Futurist podcast with hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence. This episode takes on added significance in light of the newly announced partnership between iMasons and Nomad Futur…

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Solving Problems, Shaping Futures 50:07

2M ago50:07

50:07

Anna Claiborne, SVP of Network Tooling and Automation at Zayo, shares her journey and insights on the Nomad Futurist podcast with co-hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence. Her career path has been shaped by her love for tackling complex issues and her experiences in both startups and corporate America. Claiborne's interest in technology was spa…

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Transforming Careers in Data Centers 12:57

2M ago12:57

12:57

In a special episode of Nomad Futurist, host Nabeel Mahmood interviews Indigo Pinto – Nomad Futurist Ambassador and QA/QC Committee Chair, and Program Director of BVPI (Bureau Veritas Group Primary Integration) – who offers a unique perspective on her transition from mechanical engineering to the data center sector, reflecting her dedication to inn…

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Advancing Women in Tech 38:30

3M ago38:30

38:30

In a recent Nomad Futurist podcast, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence explore the challenges women face in the data center industry – particularly around attracting, retaining, and advancing female talent – with Melissa Olson, Data Center Solutions Leader at Belimo Americas. Leveraging over two decades of expertise in mechanical and control…

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The New Muse: Hobbyists and AI 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

How would you design an AI product differently for a hobbyist vs prosumer vs professional? Using MidJourney as a case study in the passion economy, they delve into how AI tools can help build communities and support semi-professional creators. They explore how these tools can democratize creativity, the role of art vs craft, the role of grit in ski…

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Pioneering Inclusive Workplaces 39:36

3M ago39:36

39:36

Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer at Compass Datacenters, joins Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence at Nomad Futurist Podcast to share her extensive experience and perspectives on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech and construction industries. As a champion of gender diversity in these traditionally male-dominated fields, Nov…

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Adapting and Thriving in the Digital Infrastructure World 49:19

4M ago49:19

49:19

In this engaging episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence sit down with Ray Sidler, the Chief Executive Officer at DataVerge. With over two decades of experience in data center operations and management, Ray Sidler brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure. …

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Making product on the S curve of AI. Plus, Anthropic Artifacts 42:28

3M ago42:28

42:28

Fraser and Nabeel start by retcon'ing their earlier "maybe we should stop talking about models" and reflecting on the importance of adapting product strategy based how much disruption is happening in your market. The episode highlights the release of Claude Artifacts by Anthropic, and comparing it to other AI product innovations. They also nerd out…

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From Dot-Com Boom to AI 47:51

4M ago47:51

47:51

In the latest episode of Nomad Futurist, Founder and Managing Director of Structure Research, Philbert Shih, shares with Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence a wealth of insights and reflections spanning his extensive career in the data center sector. From entrepreneurial beginnings to navigating industry shifts and embracing digital transformation,…

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The Dynamic Role of Relationships 51:19

5M ago51:19

51:19

In this insightful episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence meet with John Bonczek, a seasoned professional with a rich background in sales and data centers, currently at fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547). Bonczek's journey, marked by his sales prowess and his experiences navigating the evolving data cente…

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Luck Is Preparation Meeting Opportunity 44:02

5M ago44:02

44:02

Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence sat down with Doris Li Yeh, CEO and Founder of Mirapath, a Data Center Critical Infrastructure Total Solution Provider, to discuss her education, travels, how she started her career, and much more. At Mirapath, Doris drives growth strategy for the company with a focus on nurturing relationships, committing to exc…

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Granola, Designing AI for User Agency, and how to compete with $$$ 45:19

5M ago45:19

45:19

Fraser and Nabeel dive into the evolving landscape of AI note-taking apps, focusing on a new product, Granola. They discuss Granola's unique approach of "enhancing your thought" instead of "thinking for you." They also explore: applying this idea to other categories, the influence of LLMs on UX, and the need for more experimental user workflows to …

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The very basics of 5S 20:42

5M ago20:42

20:42

In this episode, we will discuss 5S Item 1: Why 5S Image of professionalism Find stuff Cost control Item 2: When 5S Stable process Mapped processes Measurable processes Item 3: How to 5S Total involvement of the entire group Take the time to do it right Follow up with pictures Story: Implementation in a single-operator hobby workshop. Later videos …

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Why People Matter More Than the Tech 34:17

5M ago34:17

34:17

This week Nabeel and Phillip had the pleasure of speaking with Grant Kirkwood, a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building and operating both networks and companies. Kirkwood currently serves as the CEO of Contrivian, a new Cloud Service Provider (CSP) focused on transforming the enterprise experience of finding and utilizing co…

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Total Preventive Maintenance 29:20

6M ago29:20

29:20

In this episode, we will discuss Maintenance Item 1: Scheduling Maintenance Cost Control Equipment maximization Capacity utilization Item 2: Everyone Involved Getting buy-in Keeping buy-in I mean everyone is involved not just a few Item 3: Customer satisfaction Customer feedback Customer engagement Customers need to know Story: Implementation of To…

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Employing Six Sigma 30:10

6M ago30:10

30:10

In this episode, we will discuss How to employ Six Sigma Item 1: Variation Process in control? Measurable Understood Item 2: Define Justify why Assign who Gates with goals and controls Item 3: Control Follow-ups Leadership clearly defined Communication well understood Story: Starting a Six Sigma project just because….…

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Shaping The Digital Infrastructure Industry Continent By Continent 37:51

6M ago37:51

37:51

In this episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence talk with Deidre’ (Dee) Smith, a leader in technology and sustainability. Smith brings deep expertise in problem-solving, risk advisory, and technology deployment, and has managed multi-million dollar P&Ls. Committed to sustainability, she promotes responsible AI developme…

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Should we stop talking about models? 32:45

6M ago32:45

32:45

Is it still worth it to discuss models when discussing startups? Nabeel and Fraser discuss how that may be the wrong question to ask in the current landscape, and why customer-centric questions and user experience should be the basis of product experience. Later, they deliberate who might come out on top in the “horse race” for AI product dominance…

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Risk Mangement 30:04

6M ago30:04

30:04

In this episode, we will discuss risk management Item 1: Why manage risk Cost management Time Management People management Item 2: When to manage risk Planning Development Execution Item 3: How to manage risk Planning tools Development tools Execution tools Story: Risk mitigation in the proposal to the customer…

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Tool Selection 26:36

6M ago26:36

26:36

In this episode, we will discuss Tool selection Item 1: Define the whatever you are working on Size Time Cost Item 2: Charter sets it up Limits People Communication types Item 3: Breakdown Tool Types: Brainstorm, Just do, and complex Combo tools Matrix Story: PFMEA to a DOEBy Lean6leadership

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It Takes a Village: Data Centers and Sustainability 36:33

6M ago36:33

36:33

In this engaging episode of Nomad Futurist, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence are joined by Jaymie Scotto Cutaia, a leading figure in marketing for the telecom and data center industries worldwide. As CEO and founder of Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA), Scotto heads an award-winning firm specializing in public relations, marketing, and event plan…

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Scope Control 28:39

7M ago28:39

28:39

In this episode we will discuss Scope Control Item 1: Establishment of scope Charter Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Limitations and change control Item 2: Creep Customer requirement creep No change controls People pleasing management (overcompensation) Item 3: Kill it with fire Run on project The project is over but We start the project….Why? Story…

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Navigating the Energy Landscape and Future of Data Center Power 39:45

7M ago39:45

39:45

In the latest episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Jeff Barber, the Vice President of Global Data Centers for Bloom Energy. In his role, he is dedicated to empowering data center developers, tenants, and operators to take control of all their data center power requirements with greener, more reliable, more re…

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Episode 7 Management Responsibilities 24:11

7M ago24:11

24:11

In this episode, we will discuss Management responsibility. Item 1: Which part of Management is responsible for improvement Executive Management Middle Management Supervisory and Subject Matter Experts (SME) Item 2: Large organization vs small business Roles of each management type Responsibilities differential by size Reporting and follow-up Item …

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Devin & the Autonomous Engineer Wave. Plus, .Com lessons as a model for today 39:32

7M ago39:32

39:32

What is the extent of autonomous coding engineer Devin’s ability to generate real, functional applications with little to no help? Nabeel and Fraser dive into the buzz about Cognition’s ‘Devin’, what makes it different, and the transformative potential of AI in software engineering, particularly focusing on autonomous coding software. Later, they g…

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Embrace the Slime: An Immersion Cooling Journey 34:04

7M ago34:04

34:04

In this episode of the Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Daniel Pope, Chief Technology Officer of Submer, an immersion cooling technology company. Pope embarked on his journey in the web hosting business at just 16, transforming a single-bedroom server into a multi-million dollar data center. Boasting over 20 years o…

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AI Models. Weighing the chances of commodity vs differentiation. 37:43

7M ago37:43

37:43

This week is a discussion of the points of differentiation vs commodification in various AI models. Including how these points might change over time, and might change between language, image, and video models. Then Fraser pivots to orienting around jobs to be done in AI, and how the various models have a huge gap between being capable of doing som…

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Curiosity and Communities: Bringing Data Centers to the World 33:39

8M ago33:39

33:39

In this episode of the Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Kevin Imboden, the Global Director of Market Research and Competitive Intelligence at EdgeConneX. With a strong research background in commercial real estate, Imboden’s work at EdgeConneX involves advising hyperscalers and investors in the data center industry …

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Innovation through Inclusion: Cultivating Community in Tech 37:53

8M ago37:53

37:53

In this community-minded episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Paul Hammer, the co-founder and host of Uptime Punks, a digital transformation-focused podcast that interviews tech experts from Europe and all over the world. With a background in tech events and marketing, Hammer leverages his skills in events wi…

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Ambassador Spotlight 9:27

9M ago9:27

9:27

In this special series podcast episode spotlighting Ambassadors for the Nomad Futurist Foundation, host Nabeel Mahmood warmly introduces Lindsay McConville, a Senior Consulting Engineer based in Amsterdam at Northshore. McConville's expertise spans energy efficiency projects, asset validation, and data analytics across various client portfolios. Pa…

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Trailer 2:01

8M ago2:01

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By Fraser Kelton & Nabeel Hyatt

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Making of Arc Search, and finding your AI product strategy with Josh Miller 48:49

9M ago48:49

48:49

Josh Miller, Founder and CEO of The Browser Co, joins this week. We loved the experience with Arc Search, a new AI-enabled mobile search experience, we decided to talk to Josh directly about how it all came together. Topics: * How Arc Search came to be spawned out of basically a side project * The core value of "we don't know" * How the key AI feat…

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From Rural Roots to Tech Titan 39:03

9M ago39:03

39:03

In this compelling episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Shannon Hulbert, the CEO of Opus Interactive and a member of the Yurok Tribe. With over twenty years of experience in data centers, cloud, utilities, and advocating for digital inclusion, Hulbert offers a unique blend of professional expertise and person…

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Stages of Disruption: Adaptation, Evolution, or Revolution? Plus Email AI app Shortwave 47:48

9M ago47:48

47:48

Two former founders, now VCs, play with AI products and see where that leads... Fraser and Nabeel discuss the differences between horizontal disruption and vertical market disruption and the patterns of the phases of this disruption in the mobile age. From Adaptation, to Evolution, and eventually Revolution. Next, they dive into AI email app Shortw…

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Blueprints of Innovation: Creation of the Nomad Futurist Academy 22:12

9M ago22:12

22:12

Dive into the dynamic world of data center innovation with Karen Petersburg as she joins Jodie Lin in this engaging episode of the Academy Committee special series. With 17 years of expertise, Petersburg has navigated through complex projects and spearheaded major infrastructure renovations. As the Vice President of Data Center Development and Cons…

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The Data Center Intersection of Marketing, Economics, and Psychology 35:26

9M ago35:26

35:26

In this engaging episode of Nomad Futurist, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence are joined by Melissa Reali-Elliott, the Content Marketing Manager for DC BLOX. With nearly two decades dedicated to marketing digital technologies, Melissa, a self-proclaimed data center enthusiast, is a consistent contributor to various industry publications. Notably,…

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Inside Scoop: How the Academy is Made 13:48

9M ago13:48

13:48

In this captivating episode of the Academy Committee special series, Emma Grace Myers, Community Engagement Manager at iMiller Public Relations (iMPR), engages in an insightful discussion with Phillip Koblence, host of Nomad Futurist. Transitioning directly from college to the digital infrastructure world two years ago, Myers has been on a journey …

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Best of the Voice Note Apps, Three Layers of AI Coding & A Wishlist of Products 43:32

9M ago43:32

43:32

Reviewing voice note transcription apps, from WaveAI to Audiopen and ChatGPT. Then Fraser and Nabeel take stock of various ways AI coding is affecting software development, from Co-Pilots to "mealeable software development" and No-Code AI. Lastly, the hosts talk through a wish list of products they'd love to see this year. Topics discussed: - Slowe…

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From Submarines to Datacenters 34:50

10M ago34:50

34:50

In this captivating episode of Nomad Futurist, Phillip Koblence and Nabeel Mahmood are joined by Sean James, Senior Director of Datacenter Research at Microsoft. Sean, a visionary leader and innovator in the field of datacenter technology, has been instrumental in advancing groundbreaking projects. These include using hydrogen fuel cells to provide…

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