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IT in the D
IT in the D is your insider look at the tech scene in Detroit. Started in 2007 as a meetup group in Metro Detroit for IT professionals, the IT in the D podcast was born in 2013 as an extension of those conversations. Host Bob Waltenspiel and co-host and producer Randy Walker are IT industry veterans, but IT in the D is intentionally more conversational and less instructional. Each weekly show has guests ranging from CIOs and local rock stars, to subject matter experts, local event organizers…
Episodes
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Jonathon Baugh of Oakland County on County Government IT – IT in the D 567
This week, the CTO of Oakland County, Michigan, Jonathon Baugh, joins us to talk about what it’s like working in tech for local government. First, he…
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Shalece Daniels of Edge to Ease on 90-Second Destressing – IT in the D 566
This week’s guest is Shalece Daniels, the founder of Edge to Ease. She developed a Nervous System Reset Kit for managing stress and improving your mood. It can…
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Maria Haight of Joyson Safety Systems on Surviving the Vendor Barrage – IT in the D 565
In this episode, we sit down with Maria Haight, Global Information Security Officer at Joyson Safety Systems, to talk about security, governance, and AI. Maria…
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Alec Bantel on His App for Coordinating Family Activities – IT in the D 564
This week, Alec Bantel joined us to discuss his new app, ACTIQO that helps families organize their kids’ activities. We talk about what it takes to go…
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J Chris Newberg’s Upcoming Comedy Show – IT in the D 563
Comedian J Chris Newberg has a show on September 18 at Royal Oak Music Theater. We talk for a bit about his comedy style, what’s on his bucket list, and…
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Matt Busch, Visual Storyteller – IT in the D 562
Bob was super-excited for this guest! This week, we were joined by Matt Busch, artist, illustrator, filmmaker, YouTuber, professor, and entrepreneur…
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Jackie Lutz of Auto Care Association on Right to Repair – IT in the D 561
Jackie Lutz is back! She’s the Content Director at the Auto Care Association. We follow up on how the Right to Repair fight is going. She also tells us how…
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Eddie Eadeh of E&E Tech on Small Business IT – IT in the D 560
Eddie Eadeh, CEO of E&E Tech is back, and we chat about cybersecurity practices, the future of enterprise IT, and Michigan’s economy. We discussed…
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Travis Bradburn on Reentering the Job Market after 40 Years – IT in the D 559
After 40 years, Travis Bradburn is back on the job market. We hear about what he’s done, what he’s looking for, and what challenges he’s…
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Jason David of Gym Force on Startup Funding and Growth – IT in the D 558
Bob and Randy caught up with returning guest Jason David of Gym Force, a platform that helps independent gyms with member acquisition, retention, and upselling…
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Josh McDonald and Robotic Mowers – IT in the D 557
Bob and Randy took a break from AI conversations. This week the guest is Josh McDonald, Regional Sales and Business Development Manager of RC Mowers. He talks…
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Zander Van Gogh on Travel, AI, and Reinvention – IT in the D 556
Zander Van Gogh, founder and CEO of No Translation, joins Bob and Randy to discuss his leap from a seven-year career at LinkedIn into entrepreneurship, sparked…
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Paula Macpherson on Velocity, Michigan Inventors Summit – IT in the D 555
This week, Paula Macpherson joined us to talk about two things: First, she is the executive director of Velocity. Velocity is one of the Michigan SmartZones…
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Andy Saldaña on AI in Small and Mid-Size Manufacturing – IT in the D 554
It’s the 13th anniversary of IT in the D! Andy Saldaña, founder and CEO of Denovo Studios, is this week's guest. He here to discuss the use of AI at small and…
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Adam Youngblood on AI Onboarding Strategies – IT in the D 553
This week, we welcome Adam Youngblood, AI strategist, to discuss how AI and agentic AI are becoming pervasive, why early “super Google” use is giving way to…
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Rayfield Johnson from Avanade on the Data Landscape Today – IT in the D 552
Bob's coworker Rayfield Johnson, US Data & AI Leader at Avanade, joins us to discuss all things data. He's been in the industry for almost two decades, so he…
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Justin Coleman and Bob Skinner on AI ROI – IT in the D 551
We are joined by two folks from Neuroaigent: Bob Skinner, and Justin Coleman to have a conversation about where AI is actually delivering ROI right now. Topics…
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Astronomicon 9 – IT in the D 550
Astronomicon is back for another year! Find the convention April 10 through April 12, 2026 at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest. We're joined by…
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Christina Fair on Midwest Startup Challenges – IT in the D 549
Christina Fair has lots of titles: Founder of Reconnect, Co-founder of Hum, Entrepreneur in Residence at Ann Arbor SPARK, Executive Director of Detroit…
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Pete Martin and Michigan Startups – IT in the D 548
Our guest this week is Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management at Michigan State University Research Foundation. We talk about Michigan technology…
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Building Moregetsdone.com with Andrew Koper – IT in the D 547
Andrew Koper joins us this week to talk about Moregetsdone.com, his online collaborative task management tool. We talk about why he decided to build it, how it…
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Legal Implications and Applications of AI with David Williams of Butzel – IT in the D 546
This week's guest is David Williams, CIO of Buztel, a large local law firm. He tells us about how lawyers are using AI, what's allowed, what's not allowed, and…
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Gloabi AI Organisms with David Baird – IT in the D 545
This week, we're joined by David Baird, founder of Gloabi. Gloabi makes AI “organisms”—avatars that have phone numbers, email addresses, and can post on social…
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Managing Social Media with Jeff Dwoskin of Stampede Social – IT in the D 544
Our guest this week is Jeff Dwoskin, CEO of Stampede Social. We talk to him about social media management, touching on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and…
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Working the Help Desk with Brad Woessner – IT in the D 543
On this podcast, we often talk about getting started in the IT field by applying for help desk gigs, and we talk to C-suite and business owners, but this week…
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Selling Security with Michael Kennedy and Mel Kolinski of Ostra Security – IT in the D 542
In this episode Bob and Randy 'welcome Mike Kennedy, Founder and Chief Security Officer at Ostra Security, and Mel Kolinski, Sales and Channel Chief at Ostra…
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CXO Forum Cyber Winter Wonderland, Part 4
This is part 4 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft…
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CXO Forum Cyber Winter Wonderland, Part 3
This is part 3 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft…
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CXO Forum Cyber Winter Wonderland, Part 2
This is part 2 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft…
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CXO Forum Cyber Winter Wonderland, Part 1
This is part 1 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft…
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The Data Center Debate with Brian Schneble – IT in the D 537
Brian Schneble of The Great Security Debate podcast is back! We dive into a heated discussion about the recent protests against new data centers in Michigan…
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AI Degree Programs with Suzy Siegle and Dave Schippers of Walsh College – IT in the D 536
This week, we explore the future of AI in education with guests Suzy Siegle, President and CEO of Walsh College, and Dr. Dave Schippers, the Chief Academic…
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Getting a Tech Job with Cathy Shim of Vaco– IT in the D 535
Bob and Randy welcome Cathy Shim, Managing Director at Vaco Staffing, to discuss the evolving job market, recruitment challenges, and strategies for job…
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AI, Data Governance, and Security with Daniel Ayala and Jeff Marraccini – IT in the D 534
Jeff Marraccini is back and he brought Daniel Ayala with him. Jeff is a former VP and CISO, and Daniel is one of the hosts of Great Security Debate podcast…
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Data in the D with Aaron Wilkerson of Carhartt – IT in the D 533
Aaron Wilkerson, the founder of Data in the D, is back (previous episode). The conversation covers a wide range of topics including Aaron's recent Data in the…
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Balancing Creativity and Automation with AI Expert Scott Smith – IT in the D 532
Scott Smith is back this week for another AI discussion (previously). He talks with Bob and Randy about the evolution and current state of artificial…
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Becoming CTO with Erik Wille of Cabinetworks Group – IT in the D 531
In this episode Bob and Randy welcome back Erik Wille, who recently became CTO of Cabinetworks Group. Known for his roles in the CXO Exchange and The Great…
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Manufacturing Innovations with Tim Burke – IT in the D 530
This week, Bob and Randy were joined by guest Tim Burke from The Burke Group. They discuss Tim’s extensive career history, from his early tech roles to his…
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Exploring Missive Email for Teams with CEO Philippe Lehoux – IT in the D 529
In this episode, Bob and Randy are joined by Philippe Lehoux, the CEO of Missive, a shared email inbox tool for small and medium businesses. The discussion…
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The IT Recruiting Process with Julia Arpag of Aligned Recruitment – IT in the D 528
This week, Bob and Randy are joined by Julia Arpag, the CEO and Founder of Aligned Recruitment. They dive into the nuances of the tech recruitment industry…
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Ecommerce plus Educational Opportunities with Jay Aho of Pet Supplies Plus – IT in the D 527
This week, Bob and Randy were joined by Jay Aho, director of Marketing Technology and eCommerce at Pet Supplies Plus. eCommerce isn't something talked about a…
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Networking with Terry Bean – IT in the D 526
This week, Bob and Randy are joined by Terry Bean (Try Bean). We discuss his history with networking, TEDx Detroit, and coaching, emphasizing the importance of…
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Next Steps for Gym Force with Jason David of Gym Force and Ayesha Qureshi of Q Line Media – IT in the D 525
Jason David (JD) from Gym Force returns! This time, he brought Ayesha Qureshi from Q Line Media to discuss the future of Gym Force. JD shares with Bob and…
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Using AI in Agency Work with Scott Wiemels of 24G – IT in the D 524
Back this week is Scott Wiemels, CEO of Digital Transformation Agency 24G. He was last on Episode 404 “Podcast Not Found”. Scott joins Bob and Randy to detail…
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Premium Usernames and a Story of Harassment with Britain Woodman – IT in the D 523
You might remember several years ago, we had Britain on to talk about his unique social media username. Well, he's back and he's got quite a tale!
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The CXO Forum, Part 6
This is part 6 of a 6-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the CXO Forum Detroit 2025 Event at the beautiful Madison Loft…
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The CXO Forum, Part 5
This is part 5 of a 6-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the CXO Forum Detroit 2025 Event at the beautiful Madison Loft…
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The CXO Forum, Part 4
This is part 4 of a 6-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the CXO Forum Detroit 2025 Event at the beautiful Madison Loft…
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The CXO Forum, Part 3
This is part 3 of a 6-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the CXO Forum Detroit 2025 Event at the beautiful Madison Loft…
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The CXO Forum, Part 2
This is part 2 of a 6-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the CXO Forum Detroit 2025 Event at the beautiful Madison Loft…
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The CXO Forum, Part 1
This is part 1 of a 6-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the CXO Forum Detroit 2025 Event at the beautiful Madison Loft…
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Networking and Personal Branding with Steve Acho – IT in the D 517
Bob and Randy Walker chat with Steve Acho (website), a versatile professional with experience spanning technology recruiting, music, public speaking, and…
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The Tech that Powers a Casino with Brad Mitchell of Hollywood Casino at Greektown – IT in the D 516
This week, Bob and Randy welcome Brad Mitchell (there's another one!), Director of Information Technology at Hollywood Casino at Greektown. From restaurant…
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A Look Around Detroit with Jer Staes of Daily Detroit – IT in the D 515
Jer Staes of Daily Detroit is back! Bob and Randy talk with Jer about Detroit's food scene, including notable spots like Scotty Simpson’s, Gonella's, and…
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Open Source Insights with Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems – IT in the D 514
Today, Bob and Randy are rejoined by Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems, an open-source advocate and YouTuber. They discuss the benefits and challenges of…
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Digital Marketing for Small Businesses with Peter Surowski of Brainjar – IT in the D 513
Peter Surowski, CTO of Brain Jar joins Bob and Randy to focus on small businesses for a change. Brain Jar is a web development and marketing agency for small…
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Catching Up and Creating Content with Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different – IT in the D 512
In this episode, Bob and Randy welcome long-time friend and guest Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different. They dive into a nostalgic conversation about their…
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Ins and Outs of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) with David Juan – IT in the D 511
Note: David was with us a few weeks ago—you might have heard that episode. If you did, you probably noticed the audio issues. We pulled down that episode and…
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The CIO Approach with Todd Loiselle of National Food Group – IT in the D 510
Todd Loiselle, CIO of National Food Group joins Bob and Randy to talk about how he became a CIO. Todd got off to a rocky start—he had problems in school and…
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From Corporate Life to B2b Social Media with Syya Yasotornrat – IT in the D 509
In this episode Bob and Randy are joined by Syya Yasotornrat, founder of Brilliant Beam Media. Syya shares her journey of leaving a cushy corporate job at…