Full Tech Ahead

Full Tech Ahead

On this podcast, I sit down with business leaders, researchers and executives to explore innovative technology solutions and products, whether they’re transforming industries today or still in development. But we go far beyond the tech itself. From real-world use cases and business implementation journeys to cybersecurity challenges and future trends, we uncover what’s shaping the digital landscape. We also dive into topics that matter to every tech professional: Work/life balance, business communication, education and training. Think of it as your one-stop shop for meaningful technology discussions that inspire and inform.

Episodes

October 16, 2025 15 mins

Are rising AI workloads pushing your infrastructure to the limit—and leaving you wondering whether cloud, edge, or on-prem is the smarter investment? As companies rush to deploy generative AI and analytics everywhere, leaders face mounting pressure to balance performance, cost, and reliability. This episode explores the hidden expenses of AI infrastructure and why simplicity, scalability, and smart architecture are key to long-term...

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AI and cloud computing are reshaping video surveillance, but are we prepared for what’s ahead? Traditional DVR systems are being replaced by intelligent, data-driven cloud platforms. Businesses and cities now face tough questions about privacy, data ownership, and the role of AI in predicting human behavior. How do we balance innovation with responsibility as technology becomes more powerful and accessible?

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October 9, 2025 13 mins

Legacy software keeps businesses running, but updating it is slow, risky, and expensive. What if AI could read, map, and modernize millions of lines of code in days instead of months? How can organizations move faster without breaking what already works?

In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, Amanda Razani talks with Ray Ploski, Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Marketing at CoreStory. Ray shares how his team is using AI to unlo...

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AI is transforming cybersecurity, but are we ready for both the opportunities and the threats? Hackers are already using AI to create advanced phishing scams, deep fakes, and even AI-powered ransomware. At the same time, companies are rushing to deploy AI without fully understanding the risks. How can leaders protect their organizations from adversaries while still leveraging AI to gain an edge? 

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Could human error in trucking be drastically reduced, making highways a safer place? In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, Amanda Razani sits down with Bart Teeter, Director of Fleet and Operational Safety at Bot Auto, to explore the cutting-edge world of autonomous trucking. With 26 years in the Texas Highway Patrol, Bart brings unmatched expertise in safety, regulation, and commercial vehicle operations. Today, he applies that expe...

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September 30, 2025 28 mins

Are you curious how next-gen space technology could transform life on Earth? Do you wonder why computing in space has lagged behind and how solving it could unlock breakthroughs in autonomy, manufacturing, and even pharmaceuticals? In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, host Amanda Razani talks with Rick Ward, Founder and CTO of OrbitsEdge, about bringing modern computing to space.From radiation shielding and thermal management to onb...

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Are you curious about how colleges and universities are preparing students for the rapidly evolving tech workforce? In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, host Amanda Razani sits down with Scarlet Clouse, Dean of the College of Education and Director of the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Institute at Angelo State University, to discuss the explosion of AI, cybersecurity, and other cutting-edge technologies transforming industries. From launchi...

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What if the same innovations making cars self-driving could also make flying safer, faster, and more accessible? For decades, aviation has been bound by the limits of human workload, urban congestion, and safety concerns. But now, a new era is dawning—one where autonomous technologies may redefine how we travel in the skies.

In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, host Amanda Razani sits down with Sapan Shah, Senior Director of Product ...

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September 18, 2025 22 mins

Are you frustrated by how slow, complex, and fragmented today’s networks can be? Do you wonder why interoperability still feels like an uphill battle, and whether enterprises will ever have true agility in buying and managing services? In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, host Amanda Razani sits down with Kevin Vachon, Corporate Development Officer at Mplify (formerly MEF). Kevin brings decades of experience shaping industry standar...

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September 16, 2025 15 mins

Are you struggling to keep your brand visible in the new age of AI shopping? Do your customers drop off before buying because they can’t find the right product? What happens when search engines and ChatGPT decide which brands shoppers see first?

In this episode, Amanda Razani sits down with Dev Devnani, Co-Founder and CEO of VariaAI, who is helping brands stay ahead of this massive shift. Dev brings a unique mix of strategy and hand...

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September 11, 2025 18 mins

Extreme weather, failing infrastructure and rising energy demands are putting our power grids under unprecedented pressure. What if artificial intelligence could not only detect problems before they happen but also prevent disasters like blackouts and wildfires? Utilities are drowning in massive amounts of data, yet often struggle to turn that data into actionable insights. 

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Booking a flight, changing a ticket, or navigating travel delays can feel overwhelming, especially when customer service lines are packed and outdated systems make the process even harder. What if AI could remove that stress, save airlines millions, and give travelers the convenience they crave? 

In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, Amanda Razani sits down with Jason Valdina, Senior Director of Engagement Channel Strategy at Verint, ...

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September 4, 2025 11 mins

What if the glasses you wear every day could project information directly into your field of vision without bulk, weight, or distortion? Augmented Reality (AR) smart glasses promise to revolutionize how we interact with technology, but challenges remain: Cost, style, accessibility, and consumer adoption.  

In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, host Amanda Razani sits down with Kentaro Mihara, CTO of Cellid, a pioneering company based ...

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Drones are everywhere, delivering packages, aiding in search and rescue, inspecting infrastructure, and even entertaining us with light shows. But with so much opportunity, how do you break into this growing industry? What skills are required? And how do you separate hype from reality? 

In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, host Amanda Razani speaks with Michael Hill, founding partner of Uncrewed Aerospace, Chief Flight Instructor for...

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In this episode of Full Tech Ahead, host Amanda Razani sits down with Vijay Marolia, chief investment officer at Regal Point Capital, to explore the intersection of blockchain, financial literacy and the future of money. Vijay shares his unique perspective on why crypto is valuable, tokenization, how smart contracts will reshape industries, and why he believes financial literacy is the true key to wealth and opportunity

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Most large organizations continue to run Procurement in the same piecemeal, slow, and spreadsheet-driven manner as they did 20 years ago. This fractured system creates blind spots, bottlenecks, and missed opportunities, especially when regulations change overnight, suppliers compete aggressively for contracts, and carbon footprint goals loom large. How can enterprises cut through the chaos, unify data, and make smarter, faster proc...

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 It’s hard to ignore the contradiction at the heart of modern computing: We build ever-more robust AI systems while burning more energy to run them. As generative AI booms and cloud usage expands, data centers expand and more electricity is needed. With each leap in intelligence, we double down on a system that threatens to overheat globally. So what if the future of computing wasn’t silicon? What if it were alive?

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It’s jarring to think that in an age of drones and robotics, we still have people dangling from heights to do work that could kill them. Every time a worker scales a skyscraper or repaints a bridge, there’s this unspoken gamble with their life, just to keep things running or looking clean. And while the bravery is real, so is the risk—one mistake, one gust of wind, and everything can change. It makes you wonder why we haven’t moved...

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