Making Data Simple

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Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP of Technical Sales at IBM, Making Data Simple cuts through the hype to reveal how data and AI reshape the modern enterprise.Thought leaders, researchers, and innovators share firsthand lessons on leading teams, scaling analytics, and driving real-world impactdelivered in Als signature straightforward, witty style.Tune in to Making Data Simple today.  From data and AI breakthroughs to leadership hacks, top experts drop actionable gems that help businesses thrive in a data-driven world. #MakingDataSimple #AI #Leadership
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Chief Operating Officer of IBM Infrastructure, Barry Baker, oversees the world’s most critical systems – including the iconic IBM Z.
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

Send us Fan MailEver wonder how your bank transaction really gets processed without a hitch? Barry Baker, Chief Operating Officer of IBM Infrastructure, oversees the world’s most critical systems – including the iconic IBM Z. Barry has spent over 25 years building mission critical technology. We’ll dive into everything from mainframe modernization and AI acceleration to the future of cloud and enterprise-grade solutions!01:35 Meet Barry Baker03:42 Biggest Infrastructure Challenge04:59 True Mainframe Modernization14:03 Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste18:33 The Move to Cloud22:43 AI in Infra25:40 IBM Spire28:05 Successful AI Clients33:53 Experimenting on the Mainframe36:45 Rapid Fire Questions39:06 Production-grade AILinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/barrymbakerWebsite: https://www.ibm.com/solutions/it-infrastructureWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.