Energy Bytes

Josh Politte, President & CEO of ACT Solutions & Consulting, discusses how technology is transforming the energy sector. He shares insights on advancements in cybersecurity, AI, and data management, highlighting solutions like multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless approaches, and AI-driven security enhancements. Josh simplifies complex topics such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain, using real-world examples to make them more relatable. He also touches on trends like Snowflake for data management and the potential of quantum computing to revolutionize security. With his extensive experience, Josh provides a clear vision for how technology will continue to shape the future of energy and cybersecurity.

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Snowflake News
02:27 - How RedBit Uses Snowflake
07:58 - Distributed Computing
09:14 - Silicon Valley Insights
11:32 - Industrial Revolutions
13:39 - Intro Josh Politte
14:07 - Communicating Solution Value
16:40 - Selling Solutions to Management
20:32 - Time is Not a Value Proposition
24:22 - Company AI Utilization
26:52 - Azure AI
30:50 - Power Automate
32:00 - Power Automate Desktop
36:07 - Desktop Flows
38:36 - Citizen Development Program
42:21 - Understanding Data Lakes
44:33 - Power Apps and SharePoint Lists
47:44 - Exploring Dataverse
48:33 - Dynamics 365 Overview
51:45 - Hidden Gems in Power Platform
53:08 - Power BI vs Spotfire
57:02 - Power Fabric Capabilities
57:55 - Low Code vs Full Stack Development
59:45 - Power Query Pagination
1:01:02 - Power Query API Calls
1:04:53 - Favorite Cloud Provider
1:06:00 - Favorite Non-Microsoft Tech
1:09:48 - Favorite Board or Video Game

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