Best PI Perspectives Podcasts (2025)

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112. Transforming Cloud Innovation with Microsoft Fabric - with Jos Eilers 39:59

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In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Jos Eilers, a cloud principal at Twyzer, about his path from engineering to cloud and data platforms, focusing on the rise of Microsoft Fabric. Jos highlights how Fabric unifies data engineering, science, and business intelligence, while simplifying access with features like OneLake. They also dis…

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111. The Test Pyramid Is Dead: A New Era of Software Testing - with Bram Albers 45:55

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In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Bram Albers, Principal Quality Assurance at Betabit, about how software testing has evolved from an afterthought to a core part of development. They discuss how automation and AI improve efficiency but risk reducing critical thinking, making tester instincts and skepticism essential, and Bram warn…

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345 Park Ave Shooting and AI Security Solutions with ARGUS365 57:29

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Episode 245 : Intro: Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today Matt welcomes David DeJesus of Argus365. David and his team offer an interesting security solution built around Artificial Intelligence. The guys discuss the synergy between private investigations and security consulting. Stick around to the end and learn how you can partici…

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W.A.D. 100th Centennial Celebration with Wes Bearden 36:22

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Episode 244 : Intro: Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Wes Bearden is back! Wes just had a landmark case in Mexico that received a 31-million-dollar jury award. He used his international and nation network through WAD to work on the case. Wes talks about the case and the 100-year Centennial conference in Chicago in September. Please w…

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Alway have an exit strategy. When to sell or merge with Joseph Jones 1:02:21

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Episode 243 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Matt is back with California PI, Joe Jones. Joe is a second-generation PI who built a great business with his brothers after learning from their dad. What do you do when you can't keep up with the growth? Stick around and find out. Please welcome Joe Jones and your host, NY Private Inves…

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110. Smart Cloud Migration with Azure Technologies - with Rick & Oscar 36:58

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In this podcast episode, Rick and Oscar discuss Virtual Vaults' journey of evolving their cloud infrastructure. They reflect on the shift from early cloud deployments to modern containerized solutions, detailing their use of Azure technologies like web roles, app services, and Azure Functions. Emphasizing a pragmatic and incremental approach, they …

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109. Semantic Kernel to Raspberry Pi: Building Smart AI Solutions - with Jamie Maguire 45:07

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In this Betatalks episode, Rick and Oscar talk with Jamie Maguire, a Microsoft MVP in AI and a certified Azure AI engineer associate. Jamie shares his journey from documenting his technical insights through blogging to becoming an active contributor to the tech community. They reflect on the evolution of AI from manual language processing to powerf…

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What is LPR and how can it help with Jay Marin Jay Marin 43:41

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Episode 242 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. After a brief hiatus we are back with Florida PI, Jay Marin. Jay and Matt discuss License Plate Recognition software and how it can help you with case investigations. Please welcome Jay Marin and your host, NY Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected]…

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108. How PowerToys and AI Are Changing Windows Development - with Niels Laute 43:19

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In this episode, we talk with Niels Laute, a senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, about the evolving world of Windows development and emerging technologies. From the experimental playground of PowerToys to the growing impact of on-device AI and edge computing, Niels shares how innovations like the ONNX runtime are making advanced tools more acces…

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White Collar Crime, Ethics and Investigations with Heidi Exner 49:11

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Episode 241 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. We are on a roll with some great content. Today’s show features Canadian PI, Heidi Exner. Heidi has had an interesting career so far and continues to push the envelope with white collar crime investigations and business growth. She formed Ethical Edge Advisers and has helped many busines…

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107. Tech Without Limits: Innovating Through Open Source - with Nico Vermeir 40:22

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In this episode, we talk with Nico Vermeir, a senior application architect and Microsoft MVP. He shares his journey from support technician to application architect, highlighting how passion and persistence helped him succeed without a formal degree. We discuss his involvement in Techorama, his contributions to the tech community and Open Source pr…

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Leaking The Truth, Behavioral Analysis and Deceptive Recognition with Bruce Jacobs 52:20

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Episode 240 : Intro: Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today is a fun Episode and we HIGHLY recommend you watch the Youtube version for the facial que context. Sound interesting? We are chatting with Bruce Jacobs today. Bruce is an expert in Behavioral Analysis. He teaches all over the country on how to spoke deceptive patterns when i…

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106. Where AI and Software Engineering Meet: Breaking the Black Box - with Megan Bloemsma 41:31

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In this episode, we talk with Megan Bloemsma, who is a Data and AI specialist. We discuss the evolving tech landscape, stressing the importance of collaboration between data scientists and software engineers. She critiques the indiscriminate use of AI and advocates for more thoughtful, selective technology deployment. Megan also highlights the need…

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Products Liability Investigations with Troy Fleming 50:55

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Episode 239 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we have Investigator/Paralegal, Troy Fleming joining the show. Troy has over 39 year’s experience working as an investigator for a law firm that specializes in Product Liability cases. How do you investigate these cases? Well troy has some great insight and it all starts with Freed…

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105. AI's Coding Breakthrough: Unstructured to Understood - with Andreas Wänqvist 42:53

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In this episode of Betatalks, Andreas Wänqvist shares his journey from reluctant web developer to AI architect at Voyado, an Aurelia core team member, and Microsoft MVP. We discuss AI’s evolution in software development, from early skepticism about GitHub Copilot to embracing it as a game-changing assistant. Through personal stories and professiona…

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104. Decoding Software: Learning Through Experience - with Shawn Wildermuth 48:24

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In this episode, we talk with Shawn, a consultant, architect, and Microsoft MVP, who thrives on learning and sharing knowledge about .NET, JavaScript, and more. His early experiences with computers fostered a mindset of curiosity, helping him navigate tech trends with a pragmatic approach. As an instructor, he prioritizes storytelling, hands-on exa…

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TikTok Advertising with the Linden Lawyer 48:10

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Episode 238 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we are bringing in a special guest. New York Attorney Jason Linden has gained some notoriety on his Tik-Tock Channel. He discusses law and cases. Jason jumps on with Matt today to discuss a good formula for how to post on sites like Tik-tock. This is actually an informative show on…

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103. Integrating AI in C#: Trade-offs and Best Practices - with Panu Oksala 36:06

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In this episode, we talk with Panu, a Microsoft MVP and CTO at Adafy Oy. He shares his passion for technology and his hands-on role balancing coding, Azure tasks, and team engagement. We discuss Microsoft's latest AI developments, comparing Semantic Kernel and AI Extensions, and the challenges of integrating AI models. Panu also reflects on the evo…

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Preview of Leaders Podcast with Mike LaCorte 45:25

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Episode 237 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. This week we welcome back Conflict International’s Mike LaCorte. Mike has started a new podcast called Leaders. He is here today to discuss the podcast and what listeners can expect. The show will feature leaders from many different associations in the investigative industry. It’s always…

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102. Low-Code Development with the Evolving Power Platform and AI Tools - with Keith Atherton 36:29

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In this episode, we talk with Keith, a Microsoft MVP, MCT, Power Platform solutions architect, international speaker, and much more. We discuss his professional work and community involvement. Keith shares how he collaborates with customers to design and build solutions using the evolving Power Platform. We explore the platform's maturity, includin…

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National PI Roundtable Survey with Kelly Riddle and Isaac Peck 56:43

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Episode 236 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. We have a special roundtable this week. It's the results show from a survey that was conducted by Working Pi Magazine, The Pi Institute for Education and Investigators-Toolbox.com. The panel discusses the answers to the 30 questions and gives some analysis. We are happy to welcome back i…

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101. From Minicomputers to Cloud Computing: How Technology Shapes Our World - with Rocky Lhotka 49:11

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In this episode, we talk with Rocky, VP of Strategy at Xebia. We discuss his journey from programming in the 1980s to shaping modern development. We explore his passion for distributed computing—sparked by early networked arcade games—and reflect on major technological shifts, from the rise of PCs to AI’s growing influence. We dive into AI’s potent…

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100. Blending Comedy and Code: From Young Programmer to Conference Entertainer - with Rendle 48:29

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In the 100th episode of Betatalks the Podcast, Rick and Oscar celebrate the milestone with guest Rendle, a software development consultant at RendleLabs and member of the parody band The Line Breakers. Rendle shares the band’s journey from a comedy quiz round to performing tech-themed cover songs at conferences. He highlights his efforts to bring h…

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Missing & Exploited Children & Sex Traffic Investigations With Christina Duran 46:11

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Episode 235 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we welcome back Christina Duran as we bring the spot light to Missing and exploited children and sex trafficking investigations. Christina has had an amazing career and has a passion for helping sex trafficking victims. The discussion is geared towards how you can get involved in t…

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Private investigations in 2025 and business growth with Justin Hodson 46:09

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Episode 234 : Welcome to this week’s episode. We start off with a report from our guest, Justin Hodson from Hodson PI. Justin is located in California and some of his staff have been affected by the fires. At the time of this recording, it was day 4. After the update, the guys turn to 2025 and talk about trends and business growth for the new year.…

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99. Azure DevOps vs. GitHub: The Evolving Cloud Development Ecosystem - with Wesley Noordam 39:16

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In this episode, we talk with Wesley, a cloud architect and expert, about the evolution of cloud offerings moving from IaaS to PaaS to serverless and the ongoing debate between Azure DevOps and GitHub. While opinions vary, the consensus is that Azure DevOps remains the more enterprise-ready platform, at least for now. We also dive into cloud securi…

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98. Christmas Special: Looking back at 2024 - with Rick & Oscar 15:11

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In this episode, we have a Christmas special. We talk with two very special guests, the hosts themselves. They discuss their experiences over the past year. They reflect on the diverse range of topics covered on the podcast, from Azure to web development. The conversation touches on the increasing presence of AI and the importance of inclusive lang…

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NYC CEO Shooting And Risk Assessment With John Rowan 46:19

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Episode 233 : Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we welcome back John Rowan. One of the biggest news stories out there today is the recent assassination of United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. John discusses the incident and his background as the Chief of Detectives in Suffolk County NY. The guys also discuss how investigati…

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97. Data Visualization and Business Intelligence: Bridging the Gap - with Valerie Junk 42:48

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In this episode, we chat with Valerie Junk, Microsoft Data Platform MVP and owner of PorcuBI. We discuss data visualization and business intelligence. Valerie highlights the importance of turning raw data into insights. We also talk about the challenges of bridging technical skills with business value, and her experiences in the male-dominated tech…

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96. The Evolving Craft of Frontend Engineering: Balancing Complexity and Simplicity - with Stefan Judis 47:26

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In this episode, we chat with Stefan Judis, a frontend developer. Stefan shares his journey from mastering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to his current roles in Developer Relations and as a Playwright ambassador. We discuss the challenges of frontend development today, highlighting the need to balance complexity and simplicity while staying focused on …

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Remembering David Perecman 48:04

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Episode 232 : Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we remember David Perecman (pear-rec- man) The New York legal community was shocked to learn this past week of David’s passing. David joined us back in 2021 and we want to re-run that episode as a tribute to this amazing litigator. Please welcome David and your host, New York Pr…

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95. From Dev Containers to OpenTelemetry: Mastering .NET Productivity - with Alex Thissen 47:40

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In this episode, we talk with Alex Thissen, a cloud architect at Xebia. We discuss the evolving .NET ecosystem and productivity tools for developers. Alex shares insights on the collaborative .NET community. We highlight the advantages of Dev Containers, which simplify setting up and managing development environments, allowing for seamless onboardi…

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94. An AI Architect's Quest for Quality: Data, Governance, and Real-World Challenges - with Roelant Dieben 43:37

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In this episode, we talk with Roelant Dieben, a cloud and AI architect at Sopra Steria, about his work in the .NET community and the evolving role of AI. He shares his passion for knowledge sharing and discusses AI's rapid advancements, as well as challenges like data quality and identifying good use cases. They also touch on the cooling AI hype, m…

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93. The Rise of embodied AI in Real-World Applications - with Rene Schulte 49:19

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In this episode, we talk with Rene Schulte, head of 3D CoPs and Quantum Communities of Practices at Reply. We dive into the cutting-edge world of generative AI and digital humans, exploring the potential of AI-powered virtual personas capable of engaging in emotional, human-like interactions. Rene shares how these technologies are used in real-worl…

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Bug sweeping and TSCM Technology with Mike Auletta 56:57

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Episode 231 : Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we are back with a new show. Our guest is Mike Auletta from USA Bug Sweeps. We discuss the pitfalls and misconception of what bug sweeping is and how as an investigator you can capitalize on this work. As Matt likes to quote his friend Jim Nanos, sometimes it’s better to know th…

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The State of law Enforcement and Private Investigations with James Gagliano 51:09

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Episode 230 : Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we have a special episode. Matt welcomes back Jim Gagliano. Jim had an amazing career with the FBI and then worked for CNN as a law enforcement analyst. The guys discuss the state of Law enforcement, investigations and the struggle to continue to operate in private practice as t…

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92. The Uno Platform: Unlocking Cross-Platform Potential - with Martin Zikmund 41:52

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In this episode, we talk with Martin Zikmund, a Microsoft MVP and an open source contributor. We dive into the Uno Platform, a powerful cross-platform development framework. Martin shares his extensive experience with the Uno Platform and the evolution of Windows development. From working on Windows Phone apps to discovering the Uno Platform as a s…

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Exploring OSMOSIS Con Episode 3 1:08:31

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Episode 229: Intro: We are back with a new show this week. We are finishing our yearly features of the Osmosis Conference. This year the event is in Las Vegas and they are celebrating 10 years. In this segment we interview Emalee Jensen, Chris Poulter, Amber Schroader and Kirby Pleasas Learn more at www.osmosisinstitute.orgUse code 24OSCON10 to sav…

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91. Navigating the Complexities of Big Data Engineering - with Lisa Hoving 47:16

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In this episode, we talk with Lisa Hoving, a big data engineer and Microsoft Data Platform MVP, about the diverse and dynamic world of big data engineering. Lisa shares insights into her day-to-day responsibilities, which span cloud architecture, DevOps, development, and more. We discuss the challenges of working across so many technical domains an…

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Learning about Track-Ops case management system with Ian Ricketson 46:13

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Episode 228 : Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-perspectives. Today we take a look at one of our new sponsors, Track-Ops case management software. We welcome Ian Ricketson to the program and he breaks down some myths about case management and why you need to have a dependable system in place to be a successful investigator. Let's jump in with th…

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Exploring OSMOSIS Con Episode 2 35:12

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Episode 227: We are back with a new show this week. We are starting our yearly features of the Osmosis Conference. This year the event is in Las Vegas and they are celebrating 10 years. In this segment we interview Chris Brenner and Craig Silverman. Learn more at www.osmosisinstitute.orgUse code 24OSCON10 to save 10% at check out. Links: Matt’s ema…

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90. From ASM to ARM: The evolution of Azure and the rise of Infrastructure as Code - with Rick and Oscar 41:06

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In this episode, Rick and Oscar discuss Azure's evolution from Azure Service Manager to Azure Resource Manager, focusing on the 2024 retirement of classic services and the challenges of migrating to the new ARM model. They highlight the benefits of using tools like Bicep for managing Azure resources, the importance of modernizing applications over …

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Research Analysis with Melody Bruns 48:11

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Episode 226 : We are back with a new show this week. Today we welcome Melody Bruns from Pivot Point Consulting. Melody had a very interesting career working with the FBI as an analyst. When she retired, she opened Pivot point consulting. Her company specializes in trend analysis and is a game changing tool for certain investigations. Let's jump in …

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89. Azure Compute Unleashed: From Foundations to Future - A Journey with Rick and Oscar 49:55

1y ago49:55

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In this episode, Rick and Oscar explore the evolution of Azure compute services, from its early days to the powerful platform it is today. We discuss key milestones like the shift to Azure Resource Manager, which enabled infrastructure as code, and the introduction of Azure Functions, which streamlined compute tasks by focusing on core functionalit…

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Exploring OSMOSIS Con Episode 1 48:14

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Episode 225: We are back with a new show this week. We are starting our yearly features of the Osmosis Conference. This year the event is in Las vegas and they are celebrating 10 years. In this segment we interview Jessica Smith, David Wells and Steve Adams. Learn more at www.osmosisinstitute.orgUse code 24OSCON10 to save 10% at check out. Links: M…

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88. Hacking the future: Securing AI systems in the enterprise – with Gabrielle Davelaar 42:11

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In this episode, we talk with Gabrielle Davelaar, a senior AI specialist in the Global Black Belt organization for EMEA at Microsoft. We delve into the rapid evolution of AI adoption in large enterprises, highlighting the challenges around scalability, sustainability, and security. Gabrielle emphasizes the importance of optimizing AI models and inf…

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Criminal Defense Investigations & Investigative techniques with Christina Duran 43:58

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Episode 224: We are back with a new show this week. Today we welcome California PI and International investigator, Christina Duran. Christina has made a career doing Criminal defense Investigations and she has also worked internationally doing Human Trafficking investigations. Today she is on the program to discuss some changes in the law in Califo…

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87. Unlocking the secrets to Azure success - with Rick van den Bosch 33:07

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In this episode, we talk with Rick van den Bosch. Yes, our very own host Rick van den Bosch. He zooms in on his role as Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, helping Azure customers succeed through monthly check-ins, issue resolution, and technical guidance. He explains how customer feedback is key in validating and improving Azure services like B…

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Emerging Investigative Trends And Genetic Genealogy With John Rowan 46:01

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Episode 223: We are back with a new show this week. Today we welcome Conflict International’s John Rowan. John recently retired from New York’s Suffolk County Police Department as Chief of Detectives. John has a passion for a new type of investigative technique called Genetic Genealogy research. The guys discuss how this technology and others impac…

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86. Power Platform, Blazor and beyond: Maintaining internal apps - with Sophie van den Akker 50:56

1y ago50:56

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In this episode, we talk with Sophie van den Akker, an IT engineering specialist at van Lanschot Kempen Bank. She shares her experience initially using the Power Platform but hitting limitations that prompted a rebuild in .NET. This sparks a discussion about when low-code or full-code is more suitable. Sophie details her work maintaining various ap…