data analytics Archives - Business RadioX ®

Melanie Cook, Veritas Management Group, and Jeremy Sisemore, ASAP Talent Services

December 15, 2023 by John Ray

Veritas Management Group, ASAP Talent Services

North Fulton Business Radio

Melanie Cook, Veritas Management Group, and Jeremy Sisemore, ASAP Talent Services

00:00 /

Melanie Cook, Veritas Management Group, and Jeremy Sisemore, ASAP Talent Services North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 731)

On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, John Ray welcomed Melanie Cook from Veritas Management Group and Jeremy Sizemore from ASAP Talent Services. The discussion highlighted the recent merger of the two companies and how they are working towards creating a more diverse, geographically dispersed client base. Melanie discussed Veritas Management Group’s significant role in public health data analytics and IT, citing their global presence in nine countries and close ties with the CDC. Sizemore shed light on ASAP Talent Services’ accomplishments in IT talent recruiting and their customer-oriented approach to delivering customized staffing solutions. Both touched upon how AI and ChatGPT are expected to shape the future of their industries and the steps they’re taking to ensure fair representation in AI data collection. Looking ahead, both Melanie and Jeremy expressed optimism for the year 2024, with plans for further expansion and benefiting from favorable economic indicators.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Melanie Cook, CEO, Veritas Management Group

**Melanie Cook, Veritas Management Group**

As CEO, Melanie is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to VMG while driving company growth. She has over 20 years of management experience in the government and corporate sectors as a corporate attorney, senior consultant, and business development executive. She has been widely recognized for organizing and transforming startup enterprises.

In the past, Melanie has held positions as Sr. Consultant to a Wall Street investment bank, Sr. Adviser to the US Secretary of Commerce and the Under Secretary for Technology, Attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Sr. Consultant supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”).

Melanie is a co-author of Business Success Secrets, an honest, raw, and real look at some of the best-kept entrepreneurial secrets. Business Success Secrets is now a best seller on the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller lists.

Melanie is a graduate of Spelman College and Harvard Law School.

Veritas Management Group (VMG)

VMG is a leading management consulting firm offering solutions to complex challenges involving public health, technology, and military domains. They serve government and commercial sector organizations, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations, both domestically and globally. Their diverse team of experts stays on top of the details, so their clients can focus on the big picture.

They specialize in research and evaluation, international support, administrative support, leadership development, health communication, health equity, diversity and inclusion, and military support services.

VMG is proud to be SBA 8(a) certified, MBE, FBE, and SBE certified with the City of Atlanta, and an SBA woman-owned small business.

Website | LinkedIn

Jeremy Sisemore, President, ASAP Talent Services

**Jeremy Sisemore, ASAP Talent Services**

Jeremy Sisemore has been one of the leading IT executive recruiters throughout North America for the past 20 years. He started his career with MRI, was Rookie of the Year in 2000, and quickly became the go-to resource for SAP, ERP, and cybersecurity talent acquisition needs nationally. ASAP Talent serves over 75 major Fortune 500 clients throughout North America and internationally in Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, and the UK.

Today, Jeremy is President at ASAP Talent Services, a Veritas Management Company. He serves on the board of The Pinnacle Society and is the Outreach Chair. He speaks regularly at industry conferences such as NAPS, NCASP, The Fordyce Forum, HAAPC, and MASA, among others.

Jeremy is a content creator, influencer, and writer who has been quoted in CIO magazine.

ASAP Talent Services

ASAP Talent Services, a Veritas Management Group (VMG) company, is a leading IT executive search firm specializing in SAP and cybersecurity talent. Since 1999, our team members have been trusted recruiting partners for Fortune 500 to Fortune 1000 clients. Their search team has a track record of success in SAP, S/4 HANA, Salesforce, Workday, Hybris, Qualtrics, Callidus Cloud, CoreSystems, and Cyber Security searches at all levels. Hiring managers and IT professionals trust us to get the cultural fit right as well as the technical fit and choose ASAP Talent when quality is a critical factor. ASAP Talent is a trusted partner for building world-class SAP delivery teams, bringing on SAP consultants on a staff-augmentation basis, or even building teams with a contract-to-hire model.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube

00:05 Introduction and Welcome

01:18 Welcoming Guests: Melanie Cook and Jeremy Sizemore

01:47 Discussion on Veritas Management Group

02:48 Importance of Data in Public Health

04:20 Introduction to ASAP Talent Services

05:09 Merger of Veritas Management Group and ASAP Talent Services

05:29 Future Plans and Diversification

08:47 Discussion on Workforce Trends

17:33 Impact of AI and ChatGPT on Workforce

25:37 Success Stories and Future Outlook

31:42 Contact Information and Closing Remarks

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Your Past Doesn’t Dictate Your Future E39

December 19, 2022 by Karen

E39-Your-Past-Doesnt-Dictate-Your-Future-feature

Phoenix Business Radio

Your Past Doesn't Dictate Your Future E39

00:00 /

Your Past Doesn’t Dictate Your Future E39

What a treat! We skipped over the pleasantries and interview-style questions and dove straight into real talk! This episode of Collaborative Connections Radio Show and Podcast was chock full of advice, lessons learned, motivational quotes, mindset tips, and inspiring stories.

Host, Kelly Lorenzen, was honored to be in the studio with this powerhouse panel of successful women CEOs! Jessica Herbert with IDEA Analytics, Lisa Rehurek with The RFP Success Company, and Sarah Hope with Vertical Identity Background Screening & Drug Testing joined Kelly on-air.

One of these women used to be in law enforcement and now has a doctorate, one is a child of immigrant parents who now owns multi-million dollar businesses, and one is an author, speaker, and has trained organizations such as ASU and SRP. Can you guess who is who? Check out this episode to find out!

The RFP Success Company is an RFP strategy & support consultancy that focuses on helping mid-market businesses win more state, county, local and higher education bids. They focus on overall bid strategy and provide hands-on fractional RFP response support.

The RFP Success Company team knows winning responses aren’t just about checking boxes and filing the right paperwork: you have to capture the evaluators’ attention by telling a great story, too!

The RFP Success Company helps businesses create the kind of responses that capture the right attention and emotional connection, while building trust. Known for their enthusiasm, extensive RFP expertise and countless client successes, the RFP Success team drives your RFP responses forward so you can win more contracts.

Spunky, fun, and full of energy- dynamic speaker, trainer, author and owner of The RFP Success Company, Lisa Rehurek shakes up the status quo.

She brings fun and a bit of real-world funk to the often-boring topic of responding to RFPs. Her 26+ years of business knowledge shines right alongside her down to earth, “get it done” approach.

Obsessed with strategies, systems, and simplicity, Lisa seeks to transform the most overwhelming processes into simple, attainable steps that get you & your team moving forward, faster.

Lisa has trained and consulted international organizations such as Salt River Project, Arizona State University, Mercer, Kronos, Myers & Stauffer, UC Davis, Hilton, SkillPath & more.

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn and follow RFP on Facebook and Twitter.

Vertical Identity provides comprehensive screening services such as background checks, education verification, employment verification, drug screenings, physicals, driver qualification file maintenance, and motor vehicle record checks.

From managing your random drug free workplace testing to running a monthly monitoring criminal search let Vertical Identity help you plan, prepare and implement your background screening and drug testing policy. Consistent screening helps reduce risk in pre and post hiring needs.

Sarah Hope is a Serial Entrepreneur and Visionary behind Vertical Identity, and 911OccMed.

Sarah is a child of immigrant parents from Cuba. She grew up cleaning houses, and mowing lawns with her parents to make ends meet.

Today, she runs two multi-million dollar businesses, in Phoenix Arizona, and spends her summers in beautiful Alaska with her husband Jason.

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn.

IDEA Analytics provides strategic advising and analytical services for local governments, public safety and nonprofits that are interested in data-informed change. Comprised of researchers and data scientists, IDEA works with communities focused on solving complex social challenges by leveraging technology, people, and leadership.

They have worked in 34 states and over 80 cities on topics like gun violence, human trafficking, crime reduction strategies, economic development and workforce, and programs for youth and adults. IDEA works closely with clients to enhance the capacity of services and resources for sustainable, smart approaches for the next generation.

Dr. Jessica Herbert (she/her/hers), Founder/CEO of IDEA Analytics, brings over 20 years of experience in policing, research, and data science to lead clients through transformational projects.

As the leader of IDEA Analytics, Jessica believes the best path for change and transformation includes meaningful collaboration with stakeholders. She implements these values throughout IDEA’s four-phased approach to help organizations Identify their current and desired objectives, Develop sustainable changes and responses, Educate staff and community on new approaches, and Assess progress toward organizational goals.

Jessica’s career has spanned government, public, and private industry. She began her path as a law enforcement officer in Fairfax County (VA) where her analytical and investigative skills supported multi-year investigations for the Northern Virginia Violent Crime and Firearm Taskforce, a collaboration among Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, Fairfax Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), United States Secret Service (USSS), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

In this capacity, Jessica supported interstate and international investigations regarding firearm, human, and drug trafficking, money laundering, and other complex crimes. Upon leaving public service, Jessica leveraged her investigative skills with private industry on cybersecurity threats within financial, energy, and manufacturing industries, resulting in protections against domestic assets and intellectual property.

During this time, she also held a teaching position with George Mason University (GMU) Criminology, Law and Society Department on topics of Homeland Security, Intelligence Analysis, and Policing. She also sponsored GMU’s student-led Intelligence Community Group, developing events to engage with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Department of Defense (DoD) leaders for intelligence simulations and exercises.

In focusing most recently on domestic policing topics, Jessica applies her leadership, expertise, and advisement to public safety officials on matters of data-driven or intelligence-led policing, problem solving, program strategies, and organizational change. Her expertise has been leveraged within national crime reduction initiatives such as the Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP) Diagnostic Center, the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Violent Reduction Network(VRN)/National Public Safety Partnership (PSP), Crime Analysis on Demand and Technology Initiatives, and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

In addition, Jessica works with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center and Field-generated Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance programs, and with Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Program’s (OJJDP) juvenile justice reform efforts to coordinate with victim service providers, nonprofits, and community-based organizations. Her multi-system and collaborative work approaches resulted in sustainable, long-term strategies to support organizational shifts and enhance data-driven responses to community needs.

Jessica’s individualized and pragmatic approach to every project has earned her awards and commendations from local government leaders, United States Attorney’s Office, the ATF, and community members. These successes are informed by her past work in over 80 cities, focusing on strategic decision making for local governments of all sizes. Jessica’s ability to help clients quickly assess and articulate their needs and develop a path through implementation has made her a sought-after strategic partner.

Dr. Herbert holds double bachelor’s degrees of Administration of Justice and Sociology from George Mason University, a Master of Arts in Global Security Studies from Johns Hopkins University and her Doctorate in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Arizona State University. She has several professional certifications in topics of design learning, data science, and other technical skills.

Her research interests focus on organizational behaviors and capacity building for public safety and communities to support change, which she is always excited to talk about with others. When not traveling around the US and other countries, Jessica lives in the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix, Arizona) where she supports the small business community, enjoys hiking, meditation, and the cultures of the SouthWest.

Follow IDEA Analytics on LinkedIn.

About Collaborative Connections

Kelly Lorenzen started the “Collaborative Connections” show to bring her clients and favorite charities together to meet each other, connect and collaborate in life and business.

She hopes to build a stronger community one show at a time.

About Our Sponsor

KLM is a one-stop support shop for small business owners who are starting, growing, or trying to sustain. Our purpose is to foster the growth and prosperity of small businesses in our community.

Entrepreneurs & small business owners come to KLM for support in all areas of business. KLM clients think of us as a concierge, business snuggy, another arm, or duplicate for the business owner; They call us when they need us. Business owners can continue to do what they love while having the support they need when they need it.

About Your Host

Kelly Lorenzen, CEO of KLM, is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 15 years of business-ownership experience. She is also a certified project management professional.

Kelly’s expertise is in business development, customer service, marketing, and sales.

Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn, and follow KLM Consulting on Facebook.

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Rory Robichaux, Sciera

September 6, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Rory Robichaux, Sciera

00:00 /

LIVE from the GNFCC Grand Opening Celebration: Rory Robichaux, Sciera (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 512)

Rory Robichaux of Sciera joined host John Ray LIVE from the Grand Opening Celebration of the new offices of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce at Avalon. Rory discussed the work of Sciera, why he and his company are so involved with GNFCC, their sponsorship of Chairman’s Circle activities, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the Grand Opening celebration and ribbon cutting of the new offices of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce at the 10000 Building at Avalon in Alpharetta, Georgia, on August 18, 2022.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Sciera, Inc.

In late 2007, with the rapid explosion of publicly available information, Sciera’s two founders wondered, “What if this can be harnessed to answer the question, What Changed?” Using the then-nascent AWS (Amazon cloud), unstructured text mining, and advanced analytics, they set about creating a scalable framework to capture changes…which when combined with known client data, identifies triggers that initiate a buy journey.

Today Sciera is a team of Strategists, Analysts, Data Scientists and Technologists who provide answers to the most important marketing questions – Who, When, Where & Why.

Company website | LinkedIn | Facebook

Rory Robichaux, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Sciera, Inc.

Rory Robichaux has been at the forefront of each technology revolution of the past 40+ years. He has led technology, strategic planning, design and development, data analytics, and sales and marketing teams across the technology industry. He has held leadership positions in major firms such as Coca-Cola, Sun Microsystems, and Deloitte Consulting, as well as created and built successful start-ups in industries ranging from transportation and entertainment to technology and financial services. He currently leads the sales and marketing functions of a global market intelligence firm headquartered in Atlanta.

Outside of his responsibilities with Sciera, Mr. Robichaux belongs to the Chambers of Commerce across the Atlanta region and is very involved in helping to lead and mentor a number of Rotary Clubs across the Atlanta area.

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

What Sciera does
Sciera’s involvement in the Chamber
The Chairman’s Circle

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked-from-scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Rory Robichaux, Sciera, Inc.

April 19, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Rory Robichaux, Sciera, Inc.

00:00 /

Rory Robichaux, Sciera (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 447)

Rory Robichaux, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Sciera, joined host John Ray in the studio on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. Rory explained what Sciera does as a data analytics company and its expansion into digital marketing. He explained the products Sciera offers, what digital marketing is, the flexibility it has to meet the needs of its clients, what a return on investment in digital marketing looks like, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Sciera, Inc.

Today Sciera is a team of Strategists, Analysts, Data Scientists and Technologists who provide answers to the most important marketing questions – Who, When, Where & Why.

Company website | LinkedIn | Facebook

Rory Robichaux, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Sciera, Inc.

**Rory Robichaux, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Sciera, Inc.**

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Tell me about Sciera, your history, and what is it that you offer.
Tell me more about what you mean when you say that you are a Market Intelligence firm.
Explain to our audience what ‘Digital Advertising’ entails; is this simply Facebook advertising or Google AdWords?
Doesn’t every advertising firm offer Digital Advertising services? What is special or unique about Sciera’s Digital Advertising services?
Are there any specific Sciera services or branded offerings that we would recognize in the marketplace?
How does Data Analytics play into or support your other products or is it simply a stand-alone product?
Does Sciera specialize in serving a particular industry, or is your focus broader than a single industry?

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Dennis Jackson, Worx Solutions

August 6, 2021 by John Ray

Nashville Business Radio

Dennis Jackson, Worx Solutions

00:00 /

Dennis Jackson, Worx Solutions (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 27)

Working out of spreadsheets to bridge the gap in your internal systems? Dennis Jackson, owner of Worx Solutions, can help. He joined host John Ray to discuss how his work bridges data streams, increases efficiency, improves productivity, and delivers significantly better business results. He also shared some compelling success stories from the small and medium-sized businesses he’s worked with. Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually from the Nashville studio of Business RadioX®.

Worx Solutions

Worx Solutions bridges data streams.

They make workflows easy by bridging the operational gap so that you can wow your customers, communicate better, and drive productivity. Dennis and his team collaborate with small to mid-size businesses that have a desire to drive efficiency within their organization.

Company website | LinkedIn

Dennis Jackson, Owner, Worx Solutions

Dennis is passionate about helping business leaders gain efficiencies, improve decision-making with better insight and analytics, mitigate risk, and make their businesses and workforces healthier and more productive, and improve your bottom line. This means:

– Stronger data analysis for better decision making

-Improved decision making for better business results

– Efficiency and better business performance

– By transforming your data from spreadsheets to WorX Solutions you will experience significantly better business results.

Dennis has over 20 years of experience in the consumer products, customer service and healthcare industries. He specializes in finding new, better ways to solve problems, and his approach has repeatedly resulted in achieving results at scale, ranging from developing a 255,000 square foot corporate HQ with a budget of $100 million, leading supply chain management initiatives to consolidate purchasing raw materials, and streamlining product SKUs from 275 to 25.

Dennis holds an MBA from Union University.

Questions and Topics in This Interview

Process Flow
Operational gaps
Reporting
Success Story

Nashville Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the Nashville studio of Business RadioX®. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Michael Pink, SmartPM Technologies

October 26, 2020 by John Ray

Alpharetta Tech Talk

Michael Pink, SmartPM Technologies

00:00 /

Michael Pink, SmartPM Technologies (“Alpharetta Tech Talk”, Episode 20)

SmartPM Technologies Founder and CEO Michael Pink joins host John Ray to discuss how his company’s technology is changing the construction industry, in part by identifying and predicting a big pain point: construction cost overruns. Michael also addresses how AI and machine learning will aid both contractors and owners, and how the pandemic affects the construction industry. “Alpharetta Tech Talk” is produced virtually by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Michael Pink, CEO, SmartPM Technologies, Inc.

Michael Pink possesses 20+ years of experience in the construction industry specializing in data analytics and process improvement, with a specific focus on project performance analysis and risk.

Currently, Mr. Pink is CEO of SmartPM Technologies, Inc., a firm dedicated to developing technology that assists in project controls, performance oversight and process improvement on
large commercial construction projects. SmartPM’s platform and process is currently being implemented on over 500 active projects in north America and beyond.

Mr. Pink received his BS in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech and his MBA from The Stern School of Business at New York University. Prior to starting SmartPM, Michael spent most of his career working as a consultant in the “Big Four” consulting environment working closely with owners, contractors, attorneys, and lenders on complex consulting assignments.

Question/Topics Covered in this Interview

Construction Technology and the next frontier into Analytics, and where SmartPM sits in the overall equation
AI, Machine Learning and how this will affects construction technology
The state of the construction industry currently and next year due to COVID
What challenges has SmartPM overcome, as a tech start up, due to COVID
Viewpoint on the ATL start up scene
What have you have learned as a person who came from industry and became a tech start up founder

About “Alpharetta Tech Talk”

“Alpharetta Tech Talk” is the radio show/podcast home of the burgeoning technology sector in Alpharetta and the surrounding GA 400 and North Fulton area. We feature key technology players from a dynamic region of over 900 technology companies. “Alpharetta Tech Talk” comes to you from from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® and is hosted by John Ray.

Past episodes of “Alpharetta Tech Talk” can be found at alpharettatechtalk.com.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with approximately $12.9 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you.

Phil Van Gelder, Atlanta Office Technologies, and Shashank Honavar, S-square D-square LLC

February 25, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Phil Van Gelder, Atlanta Office Technologies, and Shashank Honavar, S-square D-square LLC

00:00 /

North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 198: Phil Van Gelder, Atlanta Office Technologies, and Shashank Honavar, S-square D-square, LLC

On this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” Phil Van Gelder, Atlanta Office Technologies, discusses copiers and other office equipment. Shashank Hanovar of S-square D-square also joined the show to talk about his company’s data analytics services for businesses. “North Fulton Business Radio” is hosted by John Ray and is broadcast from the North Fulton Business RadioX® studio inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Phil Van Gelder, Atlanta Office Technologies

Phil Van Gelder is a partner with Atlanta Office Technologies in Norcross, Georgia.

Atlanta Office Technologies, Inc. (AOT) is a world-class company that specializes in creating exceptional customer experiences by providing quality products, solutions and service to our clients. AOT was formed by experienced industry professionals that understand people are the most important product.

AOT is a full-service office equipment provider. Their products and services include copiers, printers, wide format, software, and audio/visual solutions.

To get in touch with Phil, call (770) 415-1720 or go to the company website.

Shashank Honavar, S-square D-square, LLC

Shashank Honavar is the founder and S-square D-square LLC, based in Milton, GA. S-square D-square provides fractional CXO services and other business management consulting.

The company has 2 business verticals – one serving the needs of large corporations (annual revenues over $10MM) and another serving the needs of SMB enterprises (annual revenues less than or equal to $10 MM).

For large corporations, the company provides services within the GRC (Governance, Risk Management and Compliance) space. The company offers co-sourcing/staff augmentation and turnkey project management and delivery services related to internal audit and data analytics initiatives.

For small to mid-size businesses, S-square D-square provides ”cradle-to-grave” services to the business owner. The company is driven by a single-minded focus to unshackle the business owner from mundane, non-revenue generating, but time-consuming activity, so that they can focus on what they know and do best. All this, while S-square D-square takes care of HR, Payroll, Accounting, Taxation, Legal/Compliance/Audit/Regulatory, Data Analytics, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning/Disaster Recovery, Long-term Sustainability, Financing, and Marketing Strategy.

To contact Shashank, visit the website or call (404) 993-9237.

North Fulton Business Radio” is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®, located inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link.

Alpharetta Tech Talk: Sharad Varshney, OvalEdge

February 21, 2020 by John Ray

Alpharetta Tech Talk

Alpharetta Tech Talk: Sharad Varshney, OvalEdge

00:00 /

“Alpharetta Tech Talk,” Episode 10: Sharad Varshney, OvalEdge

Sharad Varshney, CEO of OvalEdge, discussed the importance of data cataloging and governance for enterprise companies, how OvalEdge helps clients find unexpected actionable insights in their data, and much more. Sharad’s advice to startups on “vitamins” vs. “painkillers” is alone worth the listen. The host of “Alpharetta Tech Talk” is John Ray and this series is broadcast from the North Fulton Business RadioX® studio inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Sharad Varshney, OvalEdge

Sharad Varshney is the Co-Founder and CEO of OvalEdge. OvalEdge was founded in 2013, with the goal of democratizing data and making it accessible to all. The founders believed that employees – from marketing, sales, IT, human resources, and other departments – could do their jobs better if the could develop insights from data across the organization. But they didn’t have the tools to find the data, nor create insights themselves.

Enter OvalEdge: a data catalog and a data governance tool that virtually centralizes all of a company’s data into a single repository or catalog. Plus, it empowers anyone with Excel skills to understand trends, identify opportunities, and gain deeper perspectives. Sophisticated users can even build recommendation or predictive engines.

In 2018, OvalEdge was successfully acquired by FutureTech Holding Company (FTH) a firm with strategic holdings in the financial, technology and healthcare sectors. It’s still run by the same team that has made it successful for over 6 years.

For more information, you can visit the OvalEdge website, or email Sharad.

About “Alpharetta Tech Talk”

Past episodes of “Alpharetta Tech Talk” can be found at alpharettatechtalk.com.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with approximately $12.9 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you.

Alpharetta Tech Talk: Rachel Stuve, Golden Seeds

December 20, 2019 by John Ray

Alpharetta Tech Talk

Alpharetta Tech Talk: Rachel Stuve, Golden Seeds

00:00 /

“Alpharetta Tech Talk,” Episode 5: Rachel Stuve, Golden Seeds

Data analytics leader Rachel Stuve was recently voted one of LinkedIn’s top voices in 2019 for Data Science and Analytics. She joins “Alpharetta Tech Talk” to discuss a variety of topics, including her career in data analytics, data and the customer experience, how a data analytics program drives a company’s value, and her role with Golden Seeds, and more. “Alpharetta Tech Talk” is hosted by John Ray and broadcast from the North Fulton Business RadioX® studio inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Rachel Stuve, Golden Seeds

Rachel Stuve is Director of Analytics with Golden Seeds, an early-stage investment firm with a focus on female leaders. Golden Seeds is dedicated to pursuing investment returns through the empowerment of women entrepreneurs and the people who invest in them. The group was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New York City, with active chapters in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and Silicon Valley. Golden Seeds’ angel network has become one of the largest in the country, with over 275 members nationwide.

Rachel is a founding member of the Atlanta Golden Seeds chapter. In addition to her work in the angel investment community, Rachel has over 15 years experience in healthcare, manufacturing, government, retail, and IT services as a seasoned analytics professional. Through Golden Seeds, she mentors women entrepreneurs in collecting and monetizing data, customer experience, data security and more.

For more information, you can contact Rachel through LinkedIn. To learn more on Golden Seeds, you can find their website here.

“Alpharetta Tech Talk” is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®, located inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with approximately $12.9 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you.