Interview Spotlight: Ben Rogojan (The Seattle Data Guy)

Data consultant Ben Rogojan, the “Seattle Data Guy,” sits down with GeekWire to discuss the critical differences between simple automation and complex data orchestration. He shares insights on how clients are using AI to build data pipelines more efficiently, cautionary tales of over-sophistication, and why startups should focus on a few key metrics rather than “boiling the ocean” to get the best return on their data.

Interview Spotlight: Ram Chakravarti

BMC’s Chief Technology Officer, Ram Chakravarti, joins GeekWire Studios to discuss the company’s evolution from its mainframe genesis to a leader in automation. He explores the “cosmic dance” between AI and data, the three keys to fostering an innovation culture, and new offerings like “Data Assurance.” Ram also explains why “hybrid interoperability”—the seamless cycle of data between systems of record and systems of insight—is critical for enterprises.

Interview Spotlight: Ram and Ben

BMC’s CTO, Ram Chakravarti, and data consultant Ben Rogojan (“Seattle Data Guy”) join GeekWire Studios for a panel discussion on the top trends in data and analytics. They cover the importance of end-to-end data pipeline management, the rise of synthetic data, and the challenge of bridging the gap between business and data teams. The panel also explores how to move AI from a “shiny toy” to a true business value generator and what’s next for the industry, including agentic AI and tool consolidation.