Posts by Frank La Vigne
*DataPoint* The Magic of IoT
Noted science fiction author, Arthur C. Clarke once noted that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” If you want to see this in action, then head no further to the nearest place you can play MagiQuest. Players are given an RFID enabled wand and go on a scavenger hunt to obtain “enchanted items.” When…
Amanda Lange on Games, Data, and Scanning Brainwaves
In this episode, Frank and Andy chat with Amanda Lange, technology evangelist at Microsoft, games journalist, and data aficionado. Links Sponsor: Audible.com – Get a free audio book when you sign up for a free trial! Sponsor: Enterprise Data & Analytics Notable Quotes Frank is working on a Wintellect on Azure Gov ([1:30]) Amanda’s site…
Audrey Hammonds on Women in Tech, COBOL, and the #SQLFamily
In this episode, Frank and Andy catch up with Audrey Hammonds, the other half of the Data Chix duo. Links Sponsor: Audible.com – Get a free audio book when you sign up for a free trial! Sponsor: Enterprise Data & Analytics Notable Quotes Frank’s cold/allergies ([1:00]) Andy is now Enterprise Data & Analytics‘ Chief Data…
Kira Wetzel On Teaching Girls About the Wonders of Data
Frank and Andy talk with Kira Wetzel about girls+data, running, Harry Potter, and the stream of consciousness. Links Sponsor: Audible.com – Get a free audio book when you sign up for a free trial! Sponsor: Enterprise Data & Analytics Notable Quotes Frank’s home improvement ([2:15]) Kira’s LinkedIn profile ([4:00]) Girls and Data ([4:30]) Data Point:…
*DataPoint* Talking Girls + Data at SQL Saturday Charlotte
