Episodes

  • Talking AI, Logistics and the Workforce with Tommy Kline
    May 24 2024

    In the session of the CANA Connection Podcast our host Rob Cranston will be talking with AI expert and CANA Prinicipal Logistics IT Integrator Tommy Kline about AI logistics, and how his AI experience has helped the transition from military to civilian workforce. Tommy has an extensive history in creativity and art so we even get into a little chat about AI in art and design with Rob's sidekick CANA Podcast producer Koa Beam.

    If you are interested in connecting more with Tommy and CANA LLC Ai solutions you can find him on the CANA LLC website at canallc.com or reach out to him on LinkedIn @thomas-kline or checkout find some of his awesome shared community models on Thingiverse @tommybbq and on Instagram @tommybbq

    The CANA Connection is available in video and audio formats on your favorite podcast platforms like YouTube (video), Spotify (video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many others.


    To learn more about CANA, head over to our website at https://www.canallc.com. While there, consider signing up for our quarterly newsletter and check out the CANA Connection blogs and articles. Thank you for watching this episode of the CANA Connection, and as always, remember to Analyze, Assess and Execute! We will see you next time.


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    Intro/Outro Music

    "Urban Gauntlet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


    #ailogistics #aiinnovation #OperationsResearch #CANA #operationsresearch #canallc #Analytics #virtualwork #worklifebalance #largedatasets #adavancedanalytics #CANAconnection


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    36 mins
  • CANA Connection Spotlight On Lisa Bodine
    Nov 17 2023

    In this Spotlight edition of the CANA Connection Podcast our co-guest hosts Kassie McRostie and Jack Murray, have a fantastic conversation with Principal Database Engineer Lisa Bodine. Join us as we talk about mixing the understanding of databases, her love of sneakers, and her hip-hop DJ work-life balance. If you are interested in finding out more about Lisa and CANA LLC Database solutions you can find her on the CANA LLC website or reach her by email at lbodine@canallc.com You can connect with the CANA Connection Guest host Jack Murray at jmurray@canallc.com You can reach CANA Connection guest host Kassie McRostie at kassmcrostie@canallc.com The CANA Connection is available in video and audio formats on your favorite podcast platforms like YouTube (video), Spotify (video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many others. To learn more about CANA, head over to our website at https://www.canallc.com. While there, consider signing up for our quarterly newsletter and check out the CANA Connection blogs and articles. Thank you for watching this episode of the CANA Connection, and as always, remember to Analyze, Assess and Execute! We will see you next time. Follow us on social media: Instagram @canaadvisors X (Twitter) @CANA_Advisors LinkedIn @CANA LLC Facebook @CANAAdvisors YouTube @CANAConnection


    #databases #databaseengineer #bigdata #sneakers #worklifebalance #hiphop #dj #teamcana #canallc #ai #databaseai #innovation #remotework #workfromhome #virtualoffice #operationsresearch

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    32 mins
  • CANA Connection Spotlight: The Hauser PhD Duo Talks Marriage, Career Success, and More
    Oct 4 2023

    On this special Spotlight edition of the CANA Connection Podcast our guest host Kassie McRostie, has a lively conversation talking with PhD Operations Research Analysts CANA power couple Margaret and Greg Hauser. Join us as we talk about their onramp to life as operations research analysts, collaborative brainstorming and problem-solving, and a healthy work-life balance.


    If you are interested in Operations Research you can reach both Margaret and Greg by either of their CANA emails at mhauser@canallc.com and ghauser@canallc.com.


    You can connect with the CANA Connection Host Rob Cranston at his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-cranston-ab8aba/


    You can reach CANA Connection guest host Kassie McRostie at kassmcrostie@canallc.com


    The CANA Connection is available in video and audio formats on your favorite podcast platforms like YouTube (video), Spotify (video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many others.


    To learn more about CANA, head over to our website at https://www.canallc.com. While there, consider signing up for our quarterly newsletter and check out the CANA Connection blogs and articles. Thank you for watching this episode of the CANA Connection, and as always, remember to Analyze, Assess and Execute! We will see you next time.


    Follow us on social media: 

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    #INFORMS #OperationsResearch #CANA #operationsresearch #canallc #Analytics #margarethauser #greghauser #Community #Education #ORSA #innovation #IndustrialSystems #engineering #virtualwork #worklifebalance #largedatasets #adavancedanalytics #CANAconnection


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    19 mins
  • Let's talk about INFORMS & Analytics in Education with Laura Albert PhD
    Aug 1 2023

    Join the CANA Connection Podcast as we talk with analytics professional and educator Laura Albert Ph.D. She is the David H. Gustafson Chair and Professor of ISyE at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2023 INFORMS President. In this episode, our host Rob Cranston talks with Laura about her informative and entertaining blog, about the future of analytics in education, cyber security, and how INFORMS has helped shape her career.

    You can reach Laura at her blog Punk Rock Operations Research (https://punkrockor.com/) or via her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraalbertphd/

    You can connect with the CANA Connection Host Rob Cranston at his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-cranston-ab8aba/


    The CANA Connection is available in video and audio formats on your favorite podcast platforms like YouTube (video), Spotify (video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many others.

    To learn more about CANA, head over to our website at https://www.canallc.com. While there, consider signing up for our quarterly newsletter and check out the CANA Connection blogs and articles. Thank you for watching this episode of the CANA Connection and as always, remember to Analyze, Assess and Execute! We will see you next time.


    Follow us on social media: 

    Instagram @canaadvisors 

    X (Twitter) @CANA_Advisors 

    LinkedIn @CANA LLC 

    Facebook @CANAAdvisors

    YouTube @CANAConnection


    Intro/Outro Music

    "Urban Gauntlet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


    #INFORMS #OperationsResearch #CANA #LauraAlbert #PunkRockOR #Analytics #CyberSecurity #Community #Education #ORSA #innovation #IndustrialSystems #engineering #socialawareness #adavancedanalytics #UniversityofWisconsin #blog #CANAconnection

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    32 mins
  • Team CANA Spotlight: MORS and Being a MORS Fellow with Renee Carlucci & Norm Reitter
    Jul 6 2023

    In this special CANA Connection Spotlight episode we talk with Principal Operations Research Analyst, Renee Carlucci and CANA's Chief Operating Officer, Norm Reitter about MORS (Military Operations Research Society) and what it means to be a MORS Fellow. So, join us as we delve in and showcase more about what it means to be Powered by CANA Analytics®.


    You can get in contact with Norm via email at nreitter@canallc.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/norm-reitter/


    You can reach Renee via email at rcarlucci@canallc.com or on her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-carlucci-73816b16/


    If you are interested in learning more about MORS and its various programs visit their website at https://www.mors.org/


    The CANA Connection is available in video and audio formats on your favorite podcast platforms like YouTube (video), Spotify (video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many others.


    To learn more about CANA, head over to our website at https://www.canallc.com. While there, consider signing up for our quarterly newsletter and check out the CANA Connection blogs and articles. Thank you for watching this episode of the CANA Connection and as always, remember to Analyze, Assess and Execute! We will see you next time.


    Follow us on social media:

    Instagram @canaadvisors

    Twitter @CANA_Advisors

    LinkedIn @CANA LLC

    Facebook @CANAAdvisors

    YouTube @CANAConnection


    #CANAConnection #TeamCANA #NormReitter #ReneeCarlucci #MORS #MORSsymposium #dataanalytics #operationsreasearch #orsa #ai #cloud #logistics #analyist #wargaming #professionaldevelopment #militaryresearch #MORSfellow #CANAAdvisors

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    36 mins
  • Team CANA Spotlight: Kenny McRostie - Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Operations Management
    Jun 23 2023

    "Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Operations Management": Tune in to this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast - Team CANA Spotlight, where we sit down with Kenny McRostie to explore the keys to successful operations management. Discover how data analytics plays a vital role in driving operational excellence Powered by CANA Analytics®.

    We'd like to thank Kenny McRostie for joining us on this Spotlight Edition of the CANA Connection Podcast.


    For more of the CANA CONNECTION PODCAST and learn more about CANA LLC visit our website at https://www.canallc.com.

    While there, consider signing up for our quarterly newsletter and check out the CANA Connection blogs and articles. Thank you for watching this episode of the CANA Connection and as always, remember to Analyze, Assess and Execute! We will see you next time.


    Follow us on social media:

    Instagram @canaadvisors

    Twitter @CANA_Advisors

    LinkedIn @CANA LLC

    Facebook @CANAAdvisors

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    #operationsmanagement #analytics #teamCANA #CANALLC #virtualwork #logisitcs #analyst #operationsresearch #canaconnection #poweredbycanaanlytics #innovation #management

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    34 mins
  • Let's talk about building the esports community with SULC’s Christopher Turner
    Jun 6 2023

    Join the CANA Connection Podcast as we talk about building and developing the esports community from the ground up from local school to college to pro with the Director of Mixed Reality Virtual Innovation Gaming and Esports Institute at SULC, Christopher Turner. We get down to talk about the basics and challenges faced with building a curriculum that supports esports and all the things it touches along with the investment and buy-in needed by schools and universities to join in the current world of esports and where it is going in the future. So, don't miss this fascinating and informative conversation on the CANA Connection Podcast.


    If you are interested in more information about esports at SULC visit their website at https://www.sulc.edu/page/MRVIGES-institute-mission

    You can reach guest Christopher Turner via his link tree at https://linktr.ee/GeauxPlayES, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/esportsedu/ and on Twitter @GeauxPlayES

    You can connect with Cot-Host Jack Murray at jmurray@canallc.com or his LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-murray-8a64551aa/

    You can connect with the CANA Connection Host Rob Cranston at rcranton@canallc.com or by his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-cranston-ab8aba/


    The CANA Connection is available in video and audio formats on your favorite podcast platforms like YouTube (video), Spotify (video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many others.


    To learn more about CANA, head over to our website at https://www.canallc.com. While there, consider signing up for our quarterly newsletter and check out the CANA Connection blogs and articles. Thank you for watching this episode of the CANA Connection and as always, remember to Analyze, Assess and Execute! We will see you next time.


    Follow us on social media: 

    Instagram @canaadvisors 

    Twitter @CANA_Advisors 

    LinkedIn @CANA LLC 

    Facebook @CANAAdvisors

    YouTube @CANAConnection


    Intro/Outro Music

     "Urban Gauntlet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


    #esports #sportsbiz, #technology #esportsbusiness #sportmanagement #collegiateesports #SULCesports #sulc #jasonchung #scholasticesports #pathtocollegiate #pathtopro #lifeskills #development #2kesports #communityesports #esportscoaching #canaesports #canaconnection #leagueesports #proesports #valorant #rocketleague #callofduty #overwatch #fortnite #podcast #success

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    47 mins
  • Let's talk esports at NYU with Professor Jason Chung
    Apr 12 2023

    Join the CANA Connection Podcast with Guest-Host Jack Murray as they sit down with Director and Esports Business Professor at NYU, Jason Chung to discuss all things collegiate esports. From the rise of esports in higher education to the challenges and benefits of starting and maintaining varsity teams, Dr. Chung brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Learn about the impact of esports on student engagement and career opportunities in the gaming industry. Plus, get an inside look at the exciting events and competitions happening in the world of collegiate esports. Don't miss this fascinating and informative conversation on the CANA Connection Podcast.


    If you are interested in information about NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport visit their website at https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/contact-us.html


    You can reach Jason Chug on his LinkedIn page.


    You can connect with Guest-Host Jack Murray at jmurray@canallc.com or his LinkedIn profile.


    The CANA Connection is available in video and audio formats on your favorite podcast platforms like YouTube (video), Spotify (video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and many others.


    To learn more about CANA, head over to our website at https://www.canallc.com. While there, consider signing up for our quarterly newsletter and check out the CANA Connection blogs and articles. Thank you for watching this episode of the CANA Connection and as always, remember to Analyze, Assess and Execute! We will see you next time.


    Follow us on social media: 

    Instagram @canaadvisors 

    Twitter @CANA_Advisors 

    LinkedIn @CANA LLC 

    Facebook @CANAAdvisors

    YouTube @CANAConnection


    Intro/Outro Music

    "Urban Gauntlet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


    #esports #sportsbiz, #technology #esportsbusiness #sportmanagement #collegiateesports #NYUesports #nyu #jasonchung #scholasticesports #pathtocollegiate #pathtopro #lifeskills #development #communityesports #esportscoaching #canaesports #canaconnection #leagueesports #franchising #proesports #valorant #rocketleague #callofduty #overwatch #fortnite #podcast #success 



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    24 mins