Big Data, Cloud, & Cognitive with Paul Zikopolous - Making Data Simple [Season 2- Episode 41]

Paul Zikopolous, VP of big data cognitive systems at IBM, joins us to discuss tactics for both career and personal growth. Paul is also an established author and public speaker, and leverages experiences gained through those pursuits in the advice he gives. Have a pen and paper ready as there is a lot to take away from this enlightening conversation.

Show notes

00:00 - Check us out on YouTube.

00:00 - We are now on Soundcloud.

00:10 - Add producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

00:15 - Add producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.

00:25 - Add host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

01:43 - Connect with Paul Zikopolous on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

07:02 - Get up to speed with Watson Studio.

10:16 - Develop a continuous learning lifestyle.

14:27 - How to figure out what you want out of a job.

20:55 - How to succeed with failure. 

24:50 - "Get comfortable feeling uncomfortable." 

30:54 - Here are some tips to make time for the gym.

38:28 - "Don't let other people define you." 

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