Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractOn this week's episode of Making Data Simple, we are joined by Rob Thomas, who is General Manager for IBM's Data and AI team. Rob discusses his recent media features on CNN and Fox News, giving his remarks on those experiences. He also gives his predictions on the IT industries for 2020, noting upcoming challenges. We are also treated to a more personal side of Rob, as he reveals his New Year's resolutions and goals. Tune-in to find out. Connect with RobTwitterLinkedInPersonal WebsiteIBM THINK BlogsShow Notes05:41 - Check out this article on effective methods of time management.12:53 - Forbes agrees, saying AI needs to be implemented the right way.27:28 - Find out more on IBM Cloud Pak for Data here.31:14 - Learn more about Watson Internet of Things (IoT) here.34:58 - Read here on how Google's AI built another AI.     42:22 - Are you also looking to run the New York Marathon? Here are some tips on how to enter.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.