Best Steve Baines Podcasts (2024)

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Targeted Improvement in Financial Reporting, with Joel Black 53:25

2h ago53:25

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This week we're joined by Joel Black, chair of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). He talks to us about the GASB and the important work it does for state and local governments. We also discuss recent research at the GASB, areas for improvement in financial reporting, and what we can expect from the GASB in the future. In Ripped from…

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Episode 105: The Crazy Career of Sydney Horler 42:32

4h ago42:32

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Today's brand-new episode focuses on one of the most polarizing authors of the early to mid 20th century, Sydney Horler. He wrote 150 books and authored over 1,000 short stories while waging a headline war with his contemporaries. We dive into his life, his involvement in London's criminal underworld, and the many series titles and characters he cr…

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Episode 16 | Gender Diversity in Architecture with Shana Dacres - Founder of ArchitectHer 45:19

2d ago45:19

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Championing Gender Diversity in IT Architecture with Shana Dacres. In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we speak with Shana Dacres, a senior architect and founder of ArchitectHer, about gender diversity in architecture. Sharna shares her journey from software development to becoming a senior architect, the importance of flexibility and a…

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#049 - Migrating to Expo from RNC CLI & Testing Libraries with Steve Galili 46:36

3d ago46:36

46:36

Steve Galili, lead software engineer at MyWheels, discusses the transition from the React Native Community CLI to Expo for their car-sharing platform. He highlights the benefits of Expo, such as easier development and maintenance, and the challenges of convincing the team and management to make the switch. Steve also shares insights into the techno…

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Muni Finance meets the Blockchain, with Eric Mason 44:20

4d ago44:20

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Local government may not be synonymous with "blockchain technology," but our guest this week, Eric Mason, CFO of Quincy, Mass., shows us just how useful Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) can be for local municipal finance. He shares with us the benefits he has seen in his city from this technology, and why this proactive government innovation has…

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Episode 104: Simon Ark & Sheriff Joe Bain 54:53

11d ago54:53

54:53

On this thrilling NEW episode, Eric takes listeners on an extensive bookstore tour throughout New England, including a stop at one of the largest buildings in the world dedicated to rare books. In addition, Eric visits the resting places for two astounding authors. You can view the companion visual feature of this segment HERE. It's also a double-f…

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Episode 15 | Delivering Change at Pace with Ali-Reza Moschtaghi - Chief Architect at Merlin Entertainments 1:03:02

16d ago1:03:02

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In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we interview Ali-Reza Moschtaghi, the Chief Architect at Merlin Entertainments, about delivering change rapidly in the realm of digital transformation. The conversation spans a variety of topics, from Ali-Reza’s career journey and experiences across various industries to his approach in reshaping IT l…

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#048 - MLKit & The React Native Paradox with Gant Laborde 1:01:38

17d ago1:01:38

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In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Gant Laborde, CIO at Infinite Red, about his role, his sci-fi novel, and the React Native Paradox. Gant explores the reasons behind React Native's success and its consistency and care as key factors. They also touch on the competition between React Native and Flutter, and the challenges faced by Google i…

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Thinking Strategically about Energy Savings, with Victoria Yarbrough 47:19

18d ago47:19

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We're joined this week by Victoria Yarbrough, who serves as Assistant City Manager for Sierra Vista, AZ. She talks to us about how her city has leveraged tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in economic development, including capitalizing on Sierra Vista's unique "high desert" climate to nurture a thriving sports tourism industry.…

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Public Money in the Beehive State, with Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks 47:31

28d ago47:31

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In the latest installment of our state treasurer series, we speak with Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks. He talks to us about why he made the jump from investment banker to the state treasurer's office, financial education programs for Utah students, and of course, some fascinating unclaimed property stories! In Ripped from the Headlines, we break down a …

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Episode 103: Hillary Waugh 1:25:29

1M ago1:25:29

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Today's episode examines the intriguing police procedural sub-genre of crime-fiction. Eric presents an exciting feature on one of the genre's most iconic authors, Hillary Waugh. In addition, Eric reviews the first installment of the vintage detective series Neil Hockaday and discusses some new book aquisitions. The episode also includes an audible …

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#047 - Challenges of Building an On-call App with Rory Bain 55:34

1M ago55:34

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In this conversation, Simon interviews Rory Bain, a product engineer at Incident.io, about his experience building a multi-platform on-call mobile app using React Native. Rory shares his background in native mobile app development and his transition to React Native. They discuss the reasons for choosing React Native over frameworks like Flutter or …

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Measuring Municipal Climate Risk, with Steve Bullock 44:45

1M ago44:45

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By the 2050s, one in five U.S. counties will face compound material exposure to two or more acute climate hazards such as drought, extreme heat, wildfires, and flooding. This week, we're joined by Steve Bullock, who leads the Research and Methodology Team at S&P Global Sustainable1. He helps us break down the data and analytics being used to provid…

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BONUS EPISODE: Deep dives with Jon Mondillo 23:14

1M ago23:14

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We weren't able to fit everything from our conversation with Jon Mondillo (abrdn) into one episode, but we still wanted to share the rest of it! Enjoy this bonus episode, where Jon talks to us about affordable housing, charter schools, and trends in hospital systems and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.…

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Episode 102: We're Back! 1:31:34

1M ago1:31:34

1:31:34

The Paperback Warrior Podcast is back! On this episode, Eric explains the show's new format while also presenting features on pulp author and screenwriter William L. Chester and the history of vintage paperback publisher Handi Books. Tom checks in from the road after browsing the third best bookstore in America. In addition, Eric reviews the 1971 s…

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Relative Value in Municipal Bonds and their Issuers, with Jon Mondillo 42:43

1M ago42:43

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This week, we talk to Jon Mondillo, Head of North American Fixed Income at abrdn. He tells us about taking advantage of strong demand in the marketplace, relative value and perceptions of the interest rate cycle, and the implications that the extension (or lack of extension) of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have on municipalities and municipal iss…

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#046 - Developing React Native TV Apps with Giovanni Laquidara 44:30

2M ago44:30

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In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Giovanni Laquidara, a developer advocate at Amazon, about TV app development with React Native. Giovanni shares his experience working with React Native at Amazon and explains how React Native can be used to develop TV apps. He also discusses the challenges and considerations when developing for TV, such…

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The Human Capital Crisis in State and Local Public Finance, with Heidi Voorhees 52:15

2M ago52:15

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State and local governments are struggling to hire public finance professionals. Is this due to a shortage of qualified individuals, or something else? We talk with Heidi Voorhees, co-founder of GovHR USA and GovTempsUSA about recruiting strategies and how government agencies can incentivize professionals - from recent college grads to those workin…

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The New Politics of Local Budgeting 57:16

2M ago57:16

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From small municipalities to large urban centers, how do we define "politics" in local government budgeting? How do elected officials and finance professionals build trust and credibility with the public? And what does politics mean as we "reinvent" local budgeting. Join us for a master class on these and other questions in our third and final inte…

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Episode 14 | Architecture with a Change Mindset with Rebecca Hosgood - Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture at Currys Plc 49:31

2M ago49:31

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In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we interview Rebecca Hosgood, a strategic operational and commercial leader at Curry's technology strategy and architecture team. Rebecca shares her journey from online marketing to her current role, emphasising the importance of a change mindset in architecture. She discusses the key qualities that m…

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#045 - React Native Apps for Seafarers with Gabriel Dierks 44:21

2M ago44:21

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In this conversation, Gabriel Dierks, a lead mobile engineer at Kadmos, discusses the challenges and solutions related to mobile app development for seafarers. He also shares insights on the technology stack, release pipelines, and user experience considerations. The conversation covers topics such as the specific niche of the shipping industry, th…

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Leveraging Federal Money, with Kevin Bain 44:33

2M ago44:33

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How has Detroit turned around their finances to receive a major credit upgrade? What challenges still linger, especially when it comes to using federal money and tax credits effectively to invest in the community? Learn the answers to these questions and more in our second installment of interviews from the 2024 GFOA conference, where we spoke with…

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Investing in the Prairie State, with Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs 53:34

3M ago53:34

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Our state treasurer series continues with Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. We discuss responsible financial stewardship; the state of ESG; Illinois' investment strategies; and hear about some unique and fascinating unclaimed property stories! In Ripped from the Headlines, we discuss the effects of out-migration on Illinois' economy and the chal…

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Episode 13 | NextGen Businesses and What Part Architecture with Play Within Them with Cengiz Kaya - Chief Architect at NTT Data 39:30

3M ago39:30

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In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we speak with Cengiz Kayay, Chief Architect at NTT Data in the UK, about the evolving role of architecture in next-gen businesses. We discuss the importance of AI-driven strategies, hyper- personalisation, and automation in driving innovation and business growth. Topics include challenges of transitio…

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#044 - Yoga, Layouting and New Architecture with Delphine Bugner 46:44

3M ago46:44

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Delphine Bugner, Mobile Tech Lead at BAM, discusses the inner workings of Yoga in React Native. Yoga is responsible for positioning components on the screen based on their dimensions and styling props. Delphine emphasizes the importance of understanding how things work under the hood and why they were designed that way. She shares her uncommon jour…

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The Moving Parts of California's Budget, with Jennifer Johnston 52:21

3M ago52:21

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Housing affordability, the boom-and-bust cycle of the tech industry, and fiscal policymaking at the ballot box. How does a credit analyst view California's unique state and local public finance? Join us as we sit down with Jennifer Johnston, Senior Vice President and Director of Municipal Bond Research at Franklin Templeton to hear her perspective.…

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Rethinking Financial Reporting? 39:18

3M ago39:18

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In our season 3 premiere, we caught up with speakers from the panel on "Rethinking Financial Reporting" at the 2024 GFOA Conference in Orlando. We dive into themes from the panel like technology in finance, the future of financial reporting, and careers in government finance with our guests, David Guo, Regents Distinguished Professor of Public Fina…

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#043 - React Native Best Practices Template with Youssouf El Azizi 51:57

3M ago51:57

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Yousouf El-Azizi, mobile tribe lead at Obytes and core team member of the GeeksBlaBla community in Morocco, discusses his path into technology and becoming a React Native developer. He also talks about his role as the leader of the mobile tribe at Obytes and the benefits of using their open-source starter template. The template, which has gained po…

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#042 - React Native is alive! App.js Recap with Áron Berezkin 56:00

4M ago56:00

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In this episode, Simon and Aaron recap the App.js conference and discuss the key themes and talks. They cover topics such as the state of Expo, the recommended framework for React Native, the importance of iteration speed, the introduction of Expo Orbit and Expo Atlas, the use of React Server Components, real-time 3D applications, Brownfield app in…

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Episode 12 | The Architect of the Future with Baz Singh - Chief Architect at Specsavers 39:25

4M ago39:25

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In this episode of the Transformational Blueprints podcast we’re joined by Baz Singh, the Chief Architect at Specsavers and we will be discussing the Architect of the Future. Baz provides some really great insight into his beliefs on the future architect, and; • The Essence of Being a Great Architect • Navigating the Rapid Evolution of Technology •…

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#041 - The Evolution of JavaScript Frameworks with Maximilian Schwarzmüller 56:35

4M ago56:35

56:35

In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Maximilian Schwarzmüller, a renowned online course creator, about his experience of creating courses and his vast knowledge of various technologies. They discuss the current state of JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, and Vue, as well as emerging frameworks like Solid.js and Svelte. They also tou…

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Episode 11 | The Full Stack Architect with Steve Ma - Chief Architect of Walgreens 46:30

4M ago46:30

46:30

In this episode of the Transformational Blueprints podcast we’re joined by Steve Ma, the Chief Architect of Walgreens and we will be discussing the Fullstack Architect.. Steve provides some really great insight into this role and its importance in an architecture practice, and; • Qualities of a Great Architect in Today's Tech Landscape • Evolving R…

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#040 - From Next.js to React Native with Kitze 59:47

5M ago59:47

59:47

In this conversation, Simon and Kitze discuss various topics including Kitze's experience as a React Native developer, his encounter with Gary Vee, and his popular product Sizzy. The conversation revolves around the challenges of building customizable UI components in React Native and the lack of comprehensive libraries. Simon and Kitze discuss the…

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Financial Leadership in the Golden State, with California Treasurer Fiona Ma 45:16

5M ago45:16

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We wrap up Season 2 with California Treasurer Fiona Ma. We cover California’s deficit; the challenge and opportunity of ESG investing; why housing affordability is California's number one policy challenge; how she advocates for Calfornia's agriculture; why she's a card carrying SAG member; and how Kristi Yamaguchi helped her save San Francisco's Co…

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Episode 10 | GenAI from the Trenches with Zach Gardner - Chief Architect at Keyhole Software 52:21

5M ago52:21

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In this episode of the Transformational Blueprints podcast we’re joined by Zach Gardner, the Chief Architect at Keyhole Software. We discuss GenAI from the trenches. Zach provides some really great insight and tangible advice on the future of GenAI and how to implement it into your business, and; • The Role and Vision of a Chief Architect • Navigat…

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Season 2 Retrospective 43:52

5M ago43:52

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As we wrap up season 2, we look back at some of the themes that dominated the season. These key themes include state revenue challenges, the emergence of AI in public finance, cybersecurity, the impact of e-sports on public finance, the economies of "industry" cities, and how municipalities are thinking about building back better.…

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Episode 9 | Diving into Cloud Architecture with Steve Judd, Technical Director at Jetstack 38:24

5M ago38:24

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In this episode of the Transformational Blueprints podcast we’re joined by Steve Judd, Technical Director at Jetstack. We discuss Architecture in Cloud Computing. Steve provides some really great insight and tangible advice on the future of cloud and how to overcome challenges in cloud environments, and; Steve Judd's Career Journey and Insights Wha…

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#039 - Award Winning Credit Card App Yonder with Henry Moulton 50:59

5M ago50:59

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In this episode, Henry Moulton, principal engineer at Yonder, shares the story of building the award-winning mobile app Yonder. He talks about the challenges working with private Apple and Google APIs as well as the technology stack of their React Native app. Henry also recaps his App.js talk about Maestro from 2023 and how AI is enabling developer…

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Episode 8 | An Architect with a Different Background with Tom Dean - Solutions Architect at Jet2 37:37

5M ago37:37

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In this episode of the Transformational Blueprints podcast we’re joined Tom Dean, a Solutions Architect at Jet2 Group. We discuss an innovative way to improve diversity in an architecture practice. Tom provides some really great insight on his story and how organisations can benefit from this approach to talent attraction, which includes: Tom’s Uni…

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#038 - Expo EAS and 100 Snakes with Jon Samp 47:49

5M ago47:49

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In this episode, Jon Samp, head of product at Expo, shares his background in herpetology research and how he transitioned into programming. He discusses his experience developing the Codecademy app with Expo and the challenges he faced. John also talks about his other apps, including the Single Origin coffee timer and WordCheck for Scrabble. He emp…

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Paying for the Polls, with Zach Mohr 40:46

5M ago40:46

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We talk to Zach Mohr, Professor at the University of Kansas, about all things elections (not campaign!) finance. He unpacks the many types election administration costs; why states are banning private investment in elections administration; how elections administration competes with other core state/local services; and why, given all these challeng…

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Episode 7 | The Role of Enterprise Architecture in an Agile Environment with Mike Chapman, Head of Architecture at Together Money 41:23

5M ago41:23

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In this episode of the Transformational Blueprints podcast we’re joined by Mike Chapman, Head of Architecture at Together Money. We discuss The Role of Enterprise Architecture in an Agile Environment. Mike provides some really great insight and tangible advice on how EA has a place in an agile environment, and; The from Support Desk to Architecture…

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#037 - Bringing Swift to React Native with Gary Tokman 54:38

6M ago54:38

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In this episode, Simon interviews Gary Tokman, CEO at Candle, about his experience with React Native and building a personal finance app. Gary shares his background in iOS development and how he transitioned to React Native. He discusses the technology stack used in Candle, and the three main problems of React Native apps. Gary also shares his late…

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Leading for Local Resilience, with Genesis Gavino 44:38

6M ago44:38

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We welcome Genesis Gavino, Chief of Staff and Resilience Officer for the City of Dallas, TX. She explains why resilience is an environmental, financial, and equity issue; the challenges of climate adaptation for a "Blue City in a Red State"; why Dallas has prioritized climate adaptation; how the city measures progress and holds itself accountable f…

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Episode 6 | Outcome Driven Architecture with Chris Chamberlain, Chief Architect at Love2Shop 43:28

6M ago43:28

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In this episode of the Transformational Blueprints podcast we’re joined by Chris Chamberlain, Chief Architect at Love2Shop. We discuss Outcome Driven Architecture Chris provides some really great insight and tangible advice on how organisations can create move towards more outcome driven architecture, which includes: • The Unconventional Path to Ar…

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#036 - React Native Apps using Web3 & AI with Nader Dabit 57:46

6M ago57:46

57:46

In this episode, Simon interviews Nader Dabit, a developer and expert in AI and Web3. Nader shares his background and explains why he left his job at AWS to focus on Web3. He discusses the current state of Web3 and AI, highlighting the job market and opportunities in the blockchain space. Nader also explains the concept of EigenLayer and its role i…

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Changes, Constants, and Cycles in California Budgeting, with Gabe Petek 44:09

6M ago44:09

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We converse on California's state budget with Gabe Petek, Legislative Analyst for the State of California. He explains California's dueling state budget deficit figures; why the current revenue shortfall is different than the 2008 recession; how much of California's budget woes are "structural" vs. "cyclical"; how he and Governor Newsom propose to …

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#035 - React Native Skia with William Candillon 25:17

6M ago25:17

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In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews William Candillon, the creator of Can It Be Done in React Native, about React Native Skia. They discuss the basics of Skia, the benefits of using Skia in React Native, and the performance improvements in React Native Skia. They also talk about the connection between reanimated and React Native Skia, as w…

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Has earned media lost its luster? Eleanor Hawkins of Axios Communicators challenges norms. 31:30

6M ago31:30

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Many founders or CEOs dreams of a big, earned media hit in The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal. But are these big wins really the best target for outbound communications? That depends, says Eleanor Hawkins who leads the Axios Communicators newsletter. Hawkins covers communications trends, future uses of AI in marketing communications, and…

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Episode 5 | Why Diversity in Architecture Makes Sense with Ian Holloway, Group Director of Architecture at Lowell Group 46:02

6M ago46:02

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In this episode of the Transformational Blueprints podcast we’re joined by Ian Holloway, Group Director of Architecture at Lowell Group. We discuss why diversity in architecture makes sense. Ian provides some really great insight and tangible advice on how organisations can create more diverse teams, which includes: Ian’s Unique Journey from Accoun…

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