IT in the D
by Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker
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Chris Waston of EdLoop on Closing the Feedback Loop – IT in the D 559
Chris Waston of EdLoop on Closing the Feedback Loop – IT in the D 559
About this podcast
IT in the D is your insider look at the tech scene in Detroit. Started in 2007 as a meetup group in Metro Detroit for IT professionals, the IT in the D podcast was born in 2013 as an extension of those conversations. Host Bob Waltenspiel and co-host and producer Randy Walker are IT industry veterans, but IT in the D is intentionally more conversational and less instructional. Each weekly show has guests ranging from CIOs and local rock stars, to subject matter experts, local event organizers, and everyone in between. We hope you enjoy listening to us as much as we enjoy recording the show.
Episodes
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- Chris Waston of EdLoop on Closing the Feedback Loop – IT in the D 559 · 59 min · Episode 569Chris Watson, founder of EdLoop and a former Detroit teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal, joins us to talk about what happens after a student turns in their…
- Matt Spivey on Integrating Acquisitions, AI in Vet Clinics, and CIOs Against Cancer – IT in the D 568 · 1 h 4 min · Season 568This week, Matt Spivey returns (solo this time). He’s now CIO of Lakeview Veterinary Group and executive director of CIOs Against Cancer, Michigan chapter. He shares what it’s…
- Jonathon Baugh of Oakland County on County Government IT – IT in the D 567 · 1 h 0 min · Episode 567This week, the CTO of Oakland County, Michigan, Jonathon Baugh, joins us to talk about what it’s like working in tech for local government. First, he explains the difference…
- Shalece Daniels of Edge to Ease on 90-Second Destressing – IT in the D 566 · 53 min · Episode 566This week’s guest is Shalece Daniels, the founder of Edge to Ease. She developed a Nervous System Reset Kit for managing stress and improving your mood. It can help with shares…
- Maria Haight of Joyson Safety Systems on Surviving the Vendor Barrage – IT in the D 565 · 57 min · Episode 565In this episode, we sit down with Maria Haight, Global Information Security Officer at Joyson Safety Systems, to talk about security, governance, and AI. Maria shares her path in…
- Alec Bantel on His App for Coordinating Family Activities – IT in the D 564 · 38 min · Episode 564This week, Alec Bantel joined us to discuss his new app, ACTIQO that helps families organize their kids’ activities. We talk about what it takes to go from idea to launch…
- J Chris Newberg’s Upcoming Comedy Show – IT in the D 563 · 39 min · Episode 563Comedian J Chris Newberg has a show on September 18 at Royal Oak Music Theater. We talk for a bit about his comedy style, what’s on his bucket list, and other projects he’s…
- Matt Busch, Visual Storyteller – IT in the D 562 · 1 h 15 min · Episode 562Bob was super-excited for this guest! This week, we were joined by Matt Busch, artist, illustrator, filmmaker, YouTuber, professor, and entrepreneur. He’s worked on projects for…
- Jackie Lutz of Auto Care Association on Right to Repair – IT in the D 561 · 1 h 8 min · Episode 561Jackie Lutz is back! She’s the Content Director at the Auto Care Association. We follow up on how the Right to Repair fight is going. She also tells us how things are going on…
- Eddie Eadeh of E&E Tech on Small Business IT – IT in the D 560 · 1 h 14 min · Episode 560Eddie Eadeh, CEO of E&E Tech is back, and we chat about cybersecurity practices, the future of enterprise IT, and Michigan’s economy. We discussed phishing simulations, identity…
- Travis Bradburn on Reentering the Job Market after 40 Years – IT in the D 559 · 51 min · Season 559After 40 years, Travis Bradburn is back on the job market. We hear about what he's done, what he's looking for, and what challenges he's encountered. This one gets to the heart…
- Jason David of Gym Force on Startup Funding and Growth – IT in the D 558 · 57 min · Episode 558Bob and Randy caught up with returning guest Jason David of Gym Force, a platform that helps independent gyms with member acquisition, retention, and upselling — solving problems…
- Josh McDonald and Robotic Mowers – IT in the D 557 · 39 min · Episode 557Bob and Randy took a break from AI conversations. This week the guest is Josh McDonald, Regional Sales and Business Development Manager of RC Mowers. He talks all about…
- Zander Van Gogh on Travel, AI, and Reinvention – IT in the D 556 · 1 h 3 min · Episode 556Zander Van Gogh, founder and CEO of No Translation, joins Bob and Randy to discuss his leap from a seven-year career at LinkedIn into entrepreneurship, sparked by a year spent…
- Paula Macpherson on Velocity, Michigan Inventors Summit – IT in the D 555 · 45 min · Episode 555This week, Paula Macpherson joined us to talk about two things: First, she is the executive director of Velocity. Velocity is one of the Michigan SmartZones, and is a business…
- Andy Saldaña on AI in Small and Mid-Size Manufacturing – IT in the D 554 · 48 min · Episode 554It’s the 13th anniversary of IT in the D! Andy Saldaña, founder and CEO of Denovo Studios, is this week's guest. He here to discuss the use of AI at small and mid-size…
- Adam Youngblood on AI Onboarding Strategies – IT in the D 553 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 553This week, we welcome Adam Youngblood, AI strategist, to discuss how AI and agentic AI are becoming pervasive, why early “super Google” use is giving way to assistants that…
- Rayfield Johnson from Avanade on the Data Landscape Today – IT in the D 552 · 40 min · Episode 552Bob's coworker Rayfield Johnson, US Data & AI Leader at Avanade, joins us to discuss all things data. He's been in the industry for almost two decades, so he has a lot of insight…
- Justin Coleman and Bob Skinner on AI ROI – IT in the D 551 · 1 h 3 min · Episode 551We are joined by two folks from Neuroaigent: Bob Skinner, and Justin Coleman to have a conversation about where AI is actually delivering ROI right now. Topics include the "it's…
- Astronomicon 9 – IT in the D 550 · 37 min · Episode 550Astronomicon is back for another year! Find the convention April 10 through April 12, 2026 at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest. We're joined by founders and…
