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Welcome to Open Comments hosted by The Open Group
Themes and Topics: Lifelong Learning | Career Journeys | Career Advice | Inspiring Conversations | AI | Cybersecurity | Virtual Data Lakes | HR | Enterprise Architecture | Information Technology | Business Careers | Creative Sectors | Education + Beyond
The podcasts feature subject matter experts and panels including industry leaders, and The Open Group staff.
Season 3 premiering from January 2026 onwards.
Host: Ash – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA – Certified Proofreader
and Editor (CMP) – Certified Business Writer (CMP), Content Marketing Manager,
joined The Open Group in 2020, initially working in the Certification Team as a Certification Services Agent, before moving into the Marketing Team, where he now works on marketing collateral, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and produces/hosts The Open Group, Open Comments Podcast.
Disclaimer: The Open Comments Podcast (hosted by The Open Group) is presented purely for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests are their own and are not intended to harm or offend any group, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.
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S3 Open Comments: S3 - Mini Episode: Myth-Busting and Mind-Setting: Your Path to Tech Productivity with Ash
We deep dive into productivity challenges and strategies across diverse IT fields, providing actionable insights for professionals in UX design, QA testing, and data engineering. Through practical…
S3E4 Open Comments: S3 Ep.4 - From Crisis to Ecosystem: EA and the Future of Global Health, with Francis Uy (Sinag Solutions) and Jason Lee (The Open Group)
We talk with Francis Uy and Jason Lee about using The Open Group TOGAF® Standard, a standard of The Open Group, and value-based architecture to turn a COVID-19 crisis into a national digital health…
S3E3 Open Comments: S3 Ep.3 - The Open Group Open Certified Architect Certification and Career Progression in the Age of Agentic AI with Giuseppe Ciano
What if the true work of architecture starts where the diagram ends? We sit down with Giuseppe Ciano—Cloud Transformation Architect, Distinguished Certified Architect, and Certification Board Member…
S3E2 Open Comments: S3 Ep.2 - The Power of Digital Art and Education with Stef Buzatu
Digital artist and educator Stef Buzatu takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolving landscape of digital media, creativity, and art education. Originally from Romania, Stef shares how her…
S3 Open Comments: S3 - Mini Episode: Code Meets Color: Aligning Personalities with Tech Roles with Ash
The Color Personality Quiz offers a practical framework for understanding diverse working styles in IT teams, helping reduce friction and improve collaboration among colleagues with different…
S3E1 Open Comments: S3 Ep.1 - Psychological Safety as a Creative Leadership Practice with Donna Preece-Jones
Ever wondered what happens when we feel truly safe to create, innovate, and express ourselves authentically? In this episode, Donna Preece-Jones, Creative Leadership Facilitator and founder of the…
S2E12 Open Comments S2: Ep. 12 - The Open Group OSDU® Forum and Beyond with Stef Jacobs
The energy data world is racing toward a milestone that promises less friction and more progress: a vendor-neutral foundation that operators, cloud providers, and innovators can all trust. We invited…
S2E11 Open Comments S2: Ep. 11 - The Power of IT Sustainability, AI, and Energy for a Resilient Future, with Abhijit Sunil
AI is racing ahead, and the power bill is coming due. We sit down with Forrester Senior Analyst Abhijit Sunil to unpack how energy, climate risk, and circularity now shape every serious IT…
S2E10 Open Comments S2: Ep. 10 - Beyond Security and Zero Trust with John Linford
The ground under cybersecurity is always moving, but the smartest teams aren’t chasing shiny tools—they’re changing how they think. We sit down with John Linford, Forum Director of the Security…
S2 Open Comments: S2 - Mini Episode: Time Management - Balancing Deep Work and Reactive Tasks with Ash
Time slips through our fingers like sand, yet mastering its flow might be the most valuable skill any professional can develop. This compelling mini-episode delves into the often misunderstood art of…
S2E9 Open Comments: S2 Ep. 9 - Strategic Intelligence: AI in Government with Dr. Darren Pulsipher
Dr. Darren Pulsipher shares his journey from Silicon Valley Software Engineer to Chief Solution Architect for Intel's public sector and Chair of The Open Group Government Enterprise Architecture…
S2E8 Open Comments: S2 Ep. 8 - Reigniting Your Passion: Enterprise Architecture in the Age of Generative AI with Anil Lakhan
The architectural landscape is transforming before our eyes, and staying relevant means embracing the extraordinary potential of generative AI while deepening our uniquely human capabilities. In this…
S2E7 Open Comments: S2 Ep. 7 - Training the Future: Nova Smar’s Knowledge-Building Initiatives with Libanio Souza and Luciano Botto
What happens when standards escape the page and become tangible, hands-on experiences? That's the question Nova Smar is answering with their groundbreaking O-PAS Standard Roadshow, as revealed in…
S2E6 Open Comments: S2 Ep. 6 - PETROBRAS - Brazilian Energy: The Journey so Far with Leonardo Melo and Pascoal Mello
PETROBRAS IT leaders Leonardo Melo and Pascoal Mello share how The Open Group OSDU® Forum is transforming data management in oil exploration, creating interoperability between applications, and…
S2E5 Open Comments: S2 Ep. 5 - Modeling Security Architecture - The SABSA Security Overlay for ArchiMate® with Steven Bradley and Bonnie Demeyer
This episode is dedicated to John Sherwood (1947-2025) who founded the SABSA Institute with David Lynas, where he was the Chief Architect of the SABSA methodology. A pioneer in his own right, John’s…
S2 Open Comments: S2 - Mini Episode: The Components of Lifelong Learning with Ash
What if the most valuable skill you could develop isn't a skill at all, but rather a mindset? Lifelong learning stands as the ultimate competitive advantage in our rapidly evolving world, and this…
S2E4 Open Comments: S2 Ep. 4 - Enterprise Architecture at the Crossroads of Business and Technology with Doron Orbach
Doron Orbach, Director of Product Management for Enterprise Architecture at ServiceNow, shares insights from his 20+ year career in product and engineering, exploring how collaboration and continuous…
S2E3 Open Comments: S2 Ep. 3 - Lights, Camera, Passion: The Drive Behind Authentic Filmmaking with Meera Darji
What drives a documentary filmmaker to capture the untold stories of marginalized communities? Award-winning filmmaker Meera Darji takes us behind the scenes of her creative journey, revealing how…
S2E2 Open Comments: S2 Ep.2 - Merging Collaboration and Innovation within The Open Group OSDU® Forum with Huub Streng
Collaboration isn't just a buzzword—it's the engine that powers innovation in complex technical environments. Huub Streng, OSDU® Data Platform Advisor at Total Energies, joins us to unpack what makes…
S2E1 Open Comments: S2 Ep.1 - E is for Exploring The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee (OMC) with Einar Landre
Journey through the evolving landscape of technology and energy as Einar Landre shares his remarkable career path from computer scientist to an Oil and Gas industry veteran. Dividing his professional…
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