Join us for an action-packed episode of the Grey Beards War Stories podcast, as we delve deep into the world of tech with Rich Niemiec, Chief Innovation Officer at Viscosity NA. Now available in YouTube: Gray Beards #5 with Oracle ACE Director Rich Niemiec, Chief Innovation Officer at Viscosity NA. <recorded March 9th, 2023>. The Grey Beards podcast is all about creating a community of technical professionals, sharing their war stories and experiences, and having a good laugh while doing it.
In this episode, we covered an array of fascinating topics with Rich, including machine learning within the Oracle database, the actual bugs in computers, and even non-tech topics like tree cutting and fencing (yes, the sword kind!). Rich, one of the earliest adopters of cloud computing, shares his insights and experiences of being a pioneer in the industry.
We also had the privilege of hearing Rich's words of wisdom on leadership, where he encourages knowledgeable individuals to step up and lead. But be warned, Rich recalls his Marine Corps background and reminds us that there is a fine line between bravery and stupidity!
War stories can be tough to handle, but they are crucial in helping us grow through "stress inoculation". And as Rich so eloquently puts it, "God has put you here at this time (don't waste it), so you must be the right person for the job."
Don't miss out on this thrilling episode of Grey Beards War Stories, packed with knowledge, humor, and some surprising revelations about Rich's role in inventing Uber. Tune in now!