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Send me a Text Message! When life presents to you your favorite Muslim children's story-book author, you gotta interview him! In this episode I interview the renowned creator of the "Ilyas and Duck" children's story books, Omar Khawaja and it was an absolute pleasure being able to find out how this dynamic boy and duck duo came into being, and why it has such great appeal amongst kids! We go into the reason behind the creation of Ilyas and Duck and how it has grown into a complete Ilyas and Duck universe, through online webtoons and in-person shows! And with a new book just released, this well-loved series of children's stories is here to stay! You can also watch this interview on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/SEVXVGnWhvo To find out more about Ilyas and Duck books and where to buy them from you can check out the book website: https://www.littlebigkids.com/ And you can also follow them on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ilyasandduck/ Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up with my shenanigans on social media and listen to all my episodes in one place: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcast

About the CISO Circuit Series Sean Martin and Michael Piacente will join forces roughly once per month to discuss everything from looking for a new job, entering the field, finding the right work/life balance, examining the risks and rewards in the role, building and supporting your team, the value of the community, relevant newsworthy items, and so much more. Join us to help us understand the role of the CISO so that we can collectively find a path to Redefining CyberSecurity. If you have a topic idea or a comment on an episode, feel free to contact Sean Martin . ____________________________ Guests: Michael Piacente , Managing Partner and Cofounder of Hitch Partners On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/michael-piacente Omar Khawaja , VP Security, Field CISO at Databricks [ @databricks ] On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/smallersecurity/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/smallersecurity ____________________________ Host: Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin ____________________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Imperva | https://itspm.ag/imperva277117988 Pentera | https://itspm.ag/penteri67a ___________________________ Episode Notes In this special CISO Circuit Series edition of the Redefining CyberSecurity podcast episode, Sean Martin and Michael Piacente engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Omar Khawaja, VP of Security and Field CISO at Databricks. Driven by a conversation with 75 of his CISO peers, Omar brings his unique perspective to the table, discussing the evolving role of a CISO and the importance of aligning security efforts with business needs. Drawing on his experiences transitioning from a CISO at a large healthcare organization to a Field CISO, Omar shares insights on how he assists other CISOs, particularly in managing their data and implementing AI. He emphasizes the necessity of effective communication, audience awareness, and collaboration. Using the metaphor of a plane journey, Omar illustrates the importance of delivering a clear, simplified view of security efforts to stakeholders. A significant part of the conversation revolves around the importance of building strong relationships with other executives and being open about vulnerabilities. Omar stresses the value of maintaining a relentless curiosity and refraining from judgment to foster better relationships and collaboration. He also shares some practical techniques for CISOs, encouraging them to continuously work on the craft of asking the right questions and demonstrating curiosity. This episode serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the ever-changing role of the CISO and the critical task of aligning security efforts with business needs. With its blend of practical advice, insightful metap

About the CISO Circuit Series Sean Martin and Michael Piacente will join forces roughly once per month to discuss everything from looking for a new job, entering the field, finding the right work/life balance, examining the risks and rewards in the role, building and supporting your team, the value of the community, relevant newsworthy items, and so much more. Join us to help us understand the role of the CISO so that we can collectively find a path to Redefining CyberSecurity. If you have a topic idea or a comment on an episode, feel free to contact Sean Martin . ____________________________ Guests: Michael Piacente , Managing Partner and Cofounder of Hitch Partners On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/michael-piacente Omar Khawaja , VP Security, Field CISO at Databricks [ @databricks ] On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/smallersecurity/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/smallersecurity ____________________________ Host: Sean Martin , Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [ @ITSPmagazine ] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [ @RedefiningCyber ] On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin ____________________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Imperva | https://itspm.ag/imperva277117988 Pentera | https://itspm.ag/penteri67a ___________________________ Episode Notes In this special CISO Circuit Series edition of the Redefining CyberSecurity podcast episode, Sean Martin and Michael Piacente engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Omar Khawaja, VP of Security and Field CISO at Databricks. Driven by a conversation with 75 of his CISO peers, Omar brings his unique perspective to the table, discussing the evolving role of a CISO and the importance of aligning security efforts with business needs. Drawing on his experiences transitioning from a CISO at a large healthcare organization to a Field CISO, Omar shares insights on how he assists other CISOs, particularly in managing their data and implementing AI. He emphasizes the necessity of effective communication, audience awareness, and collaboration. Using the metaphor of a plane journey, Omar illustrates the importance of delivering a clear, simplified view of security efforts to stakeholders. A significant part of the conversation revolves around the importance of building strong relationships with other executives and being open about vulnerabilities. Omar stresses the value of maintaining a relentless curiosity and refraining from judgment to foster better relationships and collaboration. He also shares some practical techniques for CISOs, encouraging them to continuously work on the craft of asking the right questions and demonstrating curiosity. This episode serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the ever-changing role of the CISO and the critical task of aligning security efforts with business needs. With its blend of practical advice, insightful metap

On this episode of Hashmap on Tap, host Kelly Kohlleffel is joined by Omar Khawaja. Omar is Head of Business Intelligence at Roche where he and the team are building data products utilizing modern data principles and a modern data stack. Kelly and Omar get into some exciting data topics like the potential for data mesh along with practical advice for starting each project by making the user's experience around the outcome their focus. Listen in to hear Omar's fascinating story and great perspectives. Show Notes: Learn more about Roche: https://www.roche.com/ Watch Change is the Only Constant with Omar Khawaja by Snowflake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft0ySNHRMyw Start a conversation around the perfect data stack for your use case: https://www.hashmapinc.com/workshop-dataintegration On tap for today's episode: Cappucino & Bulletproof Original Coffee Contact Us: https://www.hashmapinc.com/reach-out

In this episode, Omar Khawaja, Global Head BI Roche Diagnostics at Roche, discusses the intersection of healthcare and big data, how to handle the balance of centralized and decentralized data, the future of data sharing, and much more. -------- How you approach data will define what’s possible for your organization. Data engineers, data scientists, application developers, and a host of other data professionals who depend on the Snowflake Data Cloud continue to thrive thanks to a decade of technology breakthroughs. But that journey is only the beginning. Attend Snowflake Summit 2023 in Las Vegas June 26-29 to learn how to access, build, and monetize data, tools, models, and applications in ways that were previously unimaginable. Enable seamless alignment and collaboration across these crucial functions in the Data Cloud to transform nearly every aspect of your organization. Learn more and register at www.snowflake.com/summit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s episode of Experiencing Data , I’m so excited to have Omar Khawaja on to talk about how his team is integrating user-centered design into data science, BI and analytics at Roche Diagnostics. In this episode, Omar and I have a great discussion about techniques for creating more user-centered data products that produce value — as well as how taking such an approach can lead to needed change management on how data is used and interpreted. In our chat, we covered: What Omar is responsible for in his role as Head of BI & Analytics at Roche Diagnostics — and why a human-centered design approach to data analytics is important to him. (0:57) Understanding the end-user's needs: Techniques for creating more user-centric products — and the challenges of taking on such an approach. (6:10) Dissecting 'data culture': Why Omar believes greater implementation of data-driven decision-making begins with IT 'demonstrating' the approach's benefits. (9:31) Understanding user personas: How Roche is delivering better outcomes for medical patients by bringing analytical insights to life. (15:19) How human-centered design yields early 'actionable insights' that can lead to needed change management on how data is used and interpreted. (22:12) The journey of learning: Why 'it's everybody's job' to be focused on user experience — and how field research can help determine an end-users needs. (27:26) Omar's love of cricket and the statistics collected about the sport! (31:23) Resources and Links: Roche Diagnostics: https://www.roche.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmaomar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kmaomar Quotes from Today’s Episode “I’ve been in the area of data and analytics since two decades ago, and out of my own learning — and I’ve learned it the hard way — at the end of the day, whether we are doing these projects or products, they have to be used by the people. The human factor naturally comes in.” - Omar (2:27) “Especially when we’re talking about enterprise software, and some of these more complex solutions, we don’t really want people noticing the design to begin with. We just want it to feel valuable, and intuitive, and useful right out of the box, right from the start.” - Brian (4:08) “When we are doing interviews with [end-users] as part of the whole user experience [process], you learn to understand what’s being said in between the lines, and then you learn how to ask the right questions. Those exploratory questions really help you understand: What is the real need?” - Omar (8:46) “People are talking about data-driven [cultures], data-informed [cultures] — but at the end of the day, it has to start by demonstrating what change we want. ... Can we practice what we are trying to preach? Am I demonstrating that with my team when I’m making decisions in my day-to-day life? How do I use the data? IT is very good at asking our business colleagues and sometimes fellow IT colleagues to use various enterprise IT and business tools. Are we using, ourselves, those tools nicely?” - Omar (11:33) “We focus a lot on what’s technically possible, but to me, there’s often a gap between the human need and what the data can actually support. And the bigger that gap is, the less chance things get used. The more we can try to close that gap when we get into the implementation stage, the more successful we probably will be with getting