May 20, 2022The Heroes of Mariupol, the Modern Day ThermopylaeEver since Russia invaded Ukraine, much of the world rallied to the Ukrainian cause. People around the world sent donations, military veterans volunteered to fight and advise, and NATO countries sent military aid. Overall, any honest assessment would indicate that this has been a disaster for Russia and that Ukraine…Ukraine3 min readUkraine3 min read
Dec 8, 2020Pearl Harbor — How AI Could Have Predicted and Prevented the AttackDecember 7th, 1941….a day that would live in infamy. These were the words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt following the devastating sneak attack on Pearl Harbor by the Navy of the Japanese Empire. …AI5 min readAI5 min read
Jul 2, 2020Gettysburg: The Turning Point of Our Real American RevolutionToday marks the 157th anniversary of day two of the Battle of Gettysburg. This three day battle, which took place from July1st-3rd 1863, resulted in 50,000 combined casualties, the bloodiest battle on the American continent. …Gettysburg3 min readGettysburg3 min read
Jun 30, 2020A Night of Fear — A Lesson on Why We Celebrate Pride Day and Other Days of DiversityIn the summer of 2019, a simple act of carrying my wife’s dress put me in a fearful situation and I got to experience the taunting and fear many, if not all, homosexuals have had to go through. What compelled me to write this piece was the June 15th ruling…Pride7 min readPride7 min read
May 25, 2020Memorial Day Message: Abraham Lincoln and the Bixby LetterMemorial Day is here, and for many, it is the beginning of summer. For others, it is a day to honor the memories of their friends and family who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States. I am a military veteran, and like many who have served, I…Memorial Day4 min readMemorial Day4 min read
Apr 26, 2020Coronavirus: Accelerating AI and Digital Globalizationby Tom Coyle and Amyn Jan January 27th 2020: It seemed like yesterday when I had reached out to the CEO of a company, a man I will call Sam, to discuss how they could leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions to streamline their work, reduce product…Coronavirus7 min readCoronavirus7 min read
Apr 4, 2020Coronavirus: Using Virtual and Augmented Reality to Create a More Personal Remote Working ExperienceAs leaders, one of the biggest challenges we face during this Coronavirus crisis is finding ways to stay connected to our employees. Thanks to the internet and cell phone data infrastructure, we have the ability to communicate via email, chat messaging, and through video conferencing apps such as Zoom, Facetime…Leadership7 min readLeadership7 min read
Jan 29, 2020Super Bowl Prediction: Critiquing Success with DataBarry Sanders once said that the difference between a 6 yard loss and a 60 yard touchdown is 6 inches. I’ve watched many games over the years and sometimes the difference between a blow out and a close game comes down to one play. Attention to detail matters. …Super Bowl8 min readSuper Bowl8 min read
Sep 22, 2019Coffee and Whiskey: Essential Ingredients to the Union Success at AntietamCoffee is a must for many of us to start the day. Some of us don’t even want to so much as say “hello” until sipping that first cup. For late night libations, whiskey is a staple for many, whether you are celebrating or simply bonding with friends. Many of…Civil War6 min readCivil War6 min read
Aug 29, 2019Lunch with Admiral (ret) John Poindexter: Developing a Data Driven CultureFive years ago, I had lunch with retired Admiral John Poindexter, former National Security Adviser under Ronald Reagan. We had a great discussion on leadership and how leaders need to do a better job of collecting and using data for decision-making. He kicked off the lunch with a story of…Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read