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Byte by Byte invites accomplished professionals to share the decisions, lessons, and ideas behind their work—and to make technology careers more understandable for students.

Dr. Peter Aiken

EPISODE 01 • DATA & AI

Dr. Peter Aiken

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR • INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Virginia Commonwealth University

Strong AI begins with trustworthy, well-managed data—not simply better algorithms.

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Romain Lheritier

EPISODE 02 • AI & LEADERSHIP

Romain Lheritier

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

Ippon Technologies

Curiosity, continuous learning, and strong engineering culture matter even more as AI accelerates change.

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Riad Hasan

EPISODE 03 • TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP

Riad Hasan

FRACTIONAL CTO • INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY

Independent / Self-Employed

Technology creates lasting value when leaders begin with the problem and keep human judgment at the center.

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Shalu Manan
COMING SOON

EPISODE 04 • LEADERSHIP & TRANSFORMATION

Shalu Manan

TRANSFORMATION & LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL

Blue Yonder

Interview details and key takeaways will be added after the episode is recorded.

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Wendi Pannell
COMING SOON

EPISODE 05 • OPERATIONS & LEADERSHIP

Wendi Pannell

FOUNDER & FRACTIONAL COO

Pannell Consulting LLC

TEACHES BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Virginia Tech

Interview details and key takeaways will be added after the episode is recorded.

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