Welcome to Open Comments hosted by The Open Group, where we’ll discuss things openly with our guests from a variety of backgrounds and from different walks of life. Through this podcast, we hope to give you an inside look into a variety of topics with an equal mix of humor and candor. In this series so far, we have touched on the following topics: Healthcare, HR, Diversity + Access to Technology, Cybersecurity, and lots more. We hope you enjoy our show and look forward to bringing more topic ...
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Open Comments - Episode 24: Celebrating the 15 Year Anniversary of the ArchiMate® Forum with Kelly Canon, Marc Lankhorst, Jean-Baptiste Sarrodie, and Leos Mates
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a Dutch research project evolved into a global standard? Join us for a special celebration of the ArchiMate® Forum's 15th anniversary as we uncover the fascinating history and impact of ArchiMate. Featuring insights from Kelly Cannon, Forum Director, and Marc Lankhorst, a key pioneer in the ArchiMate Forum'…
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Open Comments - Episode 23: Understanding Energistics and the Part it Plays with Pablo Perez
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of data standards in the oil and gas industry with insights from Pablo Perez of the Energistics Consortium. Recorded live from The Open Group Summit in Edinburgh, Pablo takes us on a journey from his early days in Venezuela to his impactful role in shaping data communication and transfer through Energistic…
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Open Comments - Episode 22: Round Table Talk: The Open Group Professional Certification (Open Professions) Program with Andras Szakal, Deborah Schoonover, and Tony Black
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of career progression with the Open Professions certification program, as we sit down with Andras Szakal, VP CTO of The Open Group, Deborah Schoonover, Director of Certification, The Open Group, and Tony Black from Kyndryl. These industry stalwarts take us through a journey that's less about textbooks and …
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Open Comments - Episode 21: Ecosystems Architecture meets New Thinking, with Phil Tetlow, Paul Homan, Neal Fishman, and Rahul
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a transformative journey with the masterminds, Dr. Phil Tetlow, Paul Homan, Neal Fishman, and Rahul, as we dissect the intricacies of IT ecosystems. Their groundbreaking book "Ecosystems Architecture: New Thinking for Practitioners in the Age of AI" serves as our compass, guiding us through the labyrinth of system …
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Open Comments - Episode 20: S is for Security and E is for Evolving, with John Feezell
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on an inspirational cyber journey with John Feezell, who proves that with passion and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, the leap from music to mastering the intricacies of IT and cybersecurity is not only possible but can propel one to become a leader in the domain of cyber risk quantification. This episode peels …
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Open Comments - Episode 19: Following your Passion and Commanding Change with Sonia Gonzalez
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Send us a Text Message. When Sonia Gonzalez charts her voyage from El Salvador's energy sector to her impactful work with The Open Group, it's more than a career recap—it's the blueprint for thriving in a world where adaptability reigns. Our conversation with Sonia, Digital Portfolio Manager for The Open Group, is a testament to the tenacity and fo…
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Open Comments - Episode 18: Perseverance: In Conversation with Stephen Caton
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a transformative journey with Stephen Caton, a former hotel and restaurant manager turned Chief Investment Officer at Patreon Partners, as he tells the tale of his unexpected pivot into the world of wealth management. With a candid openness, Stephen recounts the personal pivotal moments that launched him from hospi…
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Open Comments - Episode 17: At the Helm of Change: Enterprise Architecture's Role in Agile, with Charlie Betz
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to shake up your perceptions about Enterprise Architecture? That's exactly what you'll do after listening in on our fascinating conversation with Charlie Betz, who helms Forrester's Enterprise Architecture EA Priority. This episode will take you on a journey through the highlights of the Forrester Enterprise Ar…
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Open Comments - Episode 16: The Path to Zero Trust: Insights from Jason Garbis, Founder of Numberline Security
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine embarking on a fascinating journey through Jason Garbis' career, the founder of Numberline Security. We promise that you'll gain a wealth of wisdom from Jason's experiences in the tech and enterprise architecture world. Together, we explore his life's path from a tech enthusiast to the role of an independent consulta…
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Open Comments - Episode 15: Chat GPT, Web Browsing and More: Delving Deep into AI with Dr. Chris Harding
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Send us a Text Message. Picture this - what if you could have a deep and intellectual conversation about the intriguing world of Artificial Intelligence? That's exactly what we do this week as we engage with Dr. Chris Harding. This conversation unravels the role of AI in education, the power of AI and its application in various walks of life. Dr. H…
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Open Comments - Episode 14: Unleashing the Power of IT Sustainability: A Dialogue with Abhijit Sunil
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Send us a Text Message. What would you say if we told you the future of your organization's resilience could be significantly bolstered by climate action? Well, that's exactly what our esteemed guest Abhijit Sunil, a senior analyst with Forrester Research, discusses in this engaging conversation about the symbiotic relationship of IT and sustainabi…
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Open Comments - Episode 13: Decoding Security and Zero Trust, with John Linford
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when an expert in economics ventures into the complex world of cybersecurity? Today, we bring you insights from John Linford, the Forum Director of The Open Group, Security Forum, and Open Trusted Technology Forum. We journey through John's unique transition from economics to cybersecurity, focusing on the quant…
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Send us a Text Message. John Linford is the Forum Director of The Open Group Security Forum and Open Trusted Technology Forum. As staff at The Open Group, John supports the leaders and participants of the Open Trusted Technology Forum in utilizing the resources of The Open Group to facilitate collaboration and follow The Open Group Standards proces…
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Open Comments - Episode 12: The Nutritional Value of Knowledge with Tony Black
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Send us a Text Message. Tony Black is a Healthcare/Life Sciences Technical Leader for Kyndryl, where he works with healthcare payers, providers, pharmaceuticals, and partners to create solutions that address the business needs and challenges of his clients. He has a technical, healthcare, and privacy acumen background; close to 30 years of technica…
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Open Comments - Episode 11: Upskilling, Reskilling and The Art of Reinvention, with Jim Hietala
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Send us a Text Message. Jim Hietala, Open FAIR, CISSP, GSEC, is Vice President, Sustainability and Market Development for The Open Group, where he is responsible for sustainability programs, including market development for our Open Footprint™ Forum standards initiative, as well as the development of our internal sustainability plan. The Open Footp…
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Open Comments - Episode 10: The Art of Lifelong Learning and Finding Purpose with Paul Smith
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Send us a Text Message. Paul Smith (https://tellmeaboutpod.com/) - An experienced and successful business builder with ownership, leadership and management interests in a variety of businesses. Specialties: Start-ups, mentoring entrepreneurs, business planning, business development, business grooming and ownership exit. "Today there is a more human…
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Open Comments – Episode 9: The Sky’s the Limit with Ms. Joanne Woytek
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Send us a Text Message. Ms. Joanne Woytek is the Program Director for the NASA SEWP Program. Ms. Woytek manages the strategic direction, planning, and day-to-day operations of SEWP -a premier Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) providing Federal Agencies access to the latest in Information & Communication Technology solutions. Ms. Woytek is…
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Open Comments – Episode 8: The Power of EA For Sustainability with Abhijit Sunil
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Send us a Text Message. Abhijit Suniil - Forrester Abhijit is a senior analyst serving enterprise leaders. His research focuses on green IT, technology sustainability strategy, data centers and cloud optimization, emerging technologies and climate action, the sustainability professional services market, environmental reporting and organization, and…
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Open Comments – Episode 7: The Importance of Standardization in Drug Testing with Neil Parkin
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Send us a Text Message. Neil T. Parkin, Ph.D., is a scientific consultant with extensive experience in viral drug resistance and laboratory diagnostics, especially for HIV-1 and hepatitis C virus. In November 2009, he founded Data First Consulting, Inc., based in Sebastopol, CA. Data First Consulting provides scientific consulting services to clien…
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Open Comments – Episode 6: Why Healthcare Accessibility Is Even More Vital In Todays Climate, With Scott Sloan
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Scott Sloan to discuss Healthcare Accessibility, career advice, and lots more. Scott Sloan Chief Technical Officer, Kyndryl Scott Sloan is a Healthcare Architect and Paramedic. With extensive experience across healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences, Scott has centered his efforts on…
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Open Comments – Episode 5: Understanding Reference Architecture From A Hospital Setting, With Dr. Jason Lee
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jason Lee to discuss all things to do Healthcare, including Digital Health and the challenges surrounding it. Dr Jason Lee - Director, Healthcare Forum at The Open Group, which helps hospitals/healthcare organizations operate more efficiently and effectively to improve patient care. Focu…
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Open Comments – Episode 4: Why It Is important For Organizations To Tackle New/Difficult Problems, With Paul Homan
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Homan to discuss Diversity/Access to Technology, career advice and lots more. Paul Homan CTO for Industrial Sector, IBM Services UK & Ireland Paul is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and Chief Technology Officer for Industrial sector clients in IBM Global Services, responsible for Technolo…
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Open Comments – Episode 3: Working On Your Career, From A HR Specialist’s Perspective, With Debbie Harrop
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Debbie Harrop (HR Director, The Open Group) to discuss all things HR, graduate advice and much more! Debbie has over 30 years of responsible and progressive experience in Human Resource Management. She has worked with the company at building a corporate culture that attracts and retains staf…
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Open Comments – Episode 2: Keeping Motivated With Your Career Growth, With James Scott
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with James Scott (Chief Financial Officer, The Open Group) to discuss his journey with The Open Group, career advice and lots more. James Scott is Chief Financial Officer of The Open Group and a member of the Executive Management team. James is also Corporate Secretary of The Open Group Governing…
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Open Comments - Episode 1: Why Virtual Data Lakes Have Already Been Working For You, With Dr. Chris Harding
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Chris Harding (Lacibus Ltd.) discusses Virtual Data Lakes, Information Technology, and his career so far (including his work at The Open Group), which lead him to form his own business. Dr. Chris Harding is the founder and principal of Lacibus Ltd. He formed the company to provide services based on virtu…
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