OPEN Tech Talks: AI worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & Tips

Kashif Manzoor

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Episodes 188

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Since Mar 2015

Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

"Open conversations. Real technology. AI for growth." Open Tech Talks is your weekly sandbox for technology: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs) insights, experimentation, and inspiration. Hosted by Kashif Manzoor, AI Evangelist, Cloud Expert, and Enterprise Architect, this Podcast combines technology products, artificial intelligence, machine learning overviews, how-tos, best practices, tips & tricks, and troubleshooting techniques. Whether you're a CIO, IT manager, developer, or just curious about AI, Open Tech Talks is for you, covering a wide range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Cloud, ERP, SaaS, and business challenges. Join Kashif each week as he explores the latest happenings in the tech world and shares his insights to help you stay ahead of the curve. Here's what you can expect from Open Tech Talks Conversations: • How organizations scale AI beyond pilots • Where AI implementations break down • Governance, risk, and maturity in GenAI systems • Career evolution in the age of AI The podcast is available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple, and Google. Each episode of the podcast is about 30 minutes long. "The views expressed on this Podcast and blog are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my current or previous employers."

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