IT in the D

Latest Episodes
The CXO Forum, Part 1
This is part 1 of a 6-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of theCXO Forum Detroit 2025 Eventat the beautifulMadison Loft. My guest host of the day was board
Networking and Personal Branding with Steve Acho – IT in the D 517
Bob and Randy Walker chat with Steve Acho (website), a versatile professional with experience spanning technology recruiting, music, public speaking, and consulting. Steve shares his journey in variou
The Tech that Powers a Casino with Brad Mitchell of Hollywood Casino at Greektown – IT in the D 516
This week, Bob and Randy welcome Brad Mitchell (there's another one!), Director of Information Technology at Hollywood Casino at Greektown. From restaurant point-of-sale systems to network hardware an
A Look Around Detroit with Jer Staes of Daily Detroit – IT in the D 515
Jer Staes of Daily Detroit is back! Bob and Randy talk with Jer about Detroit's food scene, including notable spots like Scotty Simpsons, Gonella's, and Sister Pie, as well as hidden gems such as Mar
Open Source Insights with Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems – IT in the D 514
Today, Bob and Randy are rejoined by Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems, an open-source advocate and YouTuber. They discuss the benefits and challenges of open-source solutions, particularly in comparis
Digital Marketing for Small Businesses with Peter Surowski of Brainjar – IT in the D 513
Peter Surowski, CTO of Brain Jar joins Bob and Randy to focus on small businesses for a change. Brain Jar is a web development and marketing agency for small businesses. The discussion centers around
Catching Up and Creating Content with Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different – IT in the D 512
In this episode, Bob and Randy welcome long-time friend and guest Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different. They dive into a nostalgic conversation about their roots in podcasting, the evolution of conte
Ins and Outs of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) with David Juan – IT in the D 511
Note: David was with us a few weeks agoyou might have heard that episode. If you did, you probably noticed the audio issues. We pulled down that episode and invited David back for another chat. Da
The CIO Approach with Todd Loiselle of National Food Group – IT in the D 510
Todd Loiselle, CIO of National Food Group joins Bob and Randy to talk about how he became a CIO. Todd got off to a rocky starthe had problems in school and then he had a rough first job. But then
From Corporate Life to B2b Social Media with Syya Yasotornrat – IT in the D 509
In this episode Bob and Randy are joined by Syya Yasotornrat, founder of Brilliant Beam Media. Syya shares her journey of leaving a cushy corporate job at Hewlett Packard to venture into the world of