December 21st, 2011
Happy Holidays from the Battle of the Brains!
Today, we're introducing a new voice to our series: Salvatore Vella, Vice President of Architecture and Technology for IBM Software Group. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, he understands both the technical aspects and the business strategy behind a successful technology company. Podcast host Christine Guerrini catches up with Sal on how his career developed, as well as how students can utilize the ACM ICPC to take their own careers to the next level.
If you're headed to World Finals and would like to be featured on our podcast series, leave us a message in the comment section. And as always, be sure to follow us on Twitter. See you in 2012!
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November 22nd, 2011
When we last spoke with Steve Dale, he was on site at the 2011 World Finals in Orlando, Florida. Now that he’s back at IBM’s DEMOCentral, Steve walks postcast host Amanda Carl through a day in the life of an IBMer and how he’s seen the industry evolve over the past decade. He also shares fresh insights on what top technology companies are looking for in new recruits.
Check out the ACM-ICPC website for the latest updates on Regionals around the world. We also love hearing your suggestions for new podcast topics, so give us a shout out on Twitter!
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November 11th, 2011
Celebrating our fifth year on the web, we’re excited to kick off what we know will be our best season yet.
Today, we d
ive into the regionals phase of the competition, which is heating up in almost 90 countries across the globe. Host Christine Guerrini caught up with podcast favorite Doug Heintzman, Director of Strategy for IBM Software Group and Sponsorship Executive of the ICPC, to relive some of the most exciting moments of World Finals 2011. New to the ACM ICPC competition? No problem. Doug also discusses the competition structure and what teams need to succeed at the regional level.
Check back for more podcasts with all the inside tips and tidbits from contest executives, past World Finals participants, and IT professionals. You can also brush up on practice problems and follow us on Twitter.
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May 28th, 2011
With school out of session, many of our finalists are looking for jobs or internships. So what can they expect during the job hunt? We caught up with Steve Dale from Demo Central Data Center in Austin Texas to talk about what sort of recruitment opportunities are available for students during this weekend's activities. If you have questions, stop by the IBM Chill Zone to speak with an IBMer.
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May 28th, 2011
Now that our 105 teams from all over the world have arrived in Orlando, the Battle of the Brains is in full swing. The University of Chicago team, including previous podcast guest and team coach Borja Sotomayor, took a few moments to sit down with us and share their experience at the contest so far. Their journey to the World Finals is definitely a roller coaster ride!
Keep checking for live updates on our
Twitter handle, and join us for the live cast of the World Finals at
www.acmicpc.org
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May 26th, 2011
With just days away from the IBM-sponsored Battle of the Brains, podcast host Amanda Carl chats with Sponsorship Manager Brenda Chow on-site in Orlando, at the Peabody Hotel about what contestants can expect when they arrive in sunny Florida. From great food to exciting excursions, Brenda shares with our listeners the events to come during the upcoming weekend.
Want to keep up with the contest? Follow us on twitter or check out the live cast at www.acmicpc.org.
Member of the press and interested in attending the World Finals? Contact Amanda Carl.
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May 18th, 2011
With two weeks remaining until the World Finals in Orlando, podcast host Amanda Carl sat down with Dr. Michael Karasick, vice president of architecture and technology for IBM Software Group to discuss his thoughts surrounding the software technology industry and what students can do to prepare for the business world and beyond. Business analytics, cloud computing, system optimization – Dr. Karasick covers it all in this pre-World Finals chat.
Want to keep up with the World Finals from home? Follow us on Twitter for photos, videos, and contest updates throughout the week.
Best of luck to the contestants!
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April 26th, 2011
As executive director of the IBM-sponsored ACM-ICPC and a former co-coach and contest judge, Dr. Bill Poucher knows the World Finals inside and out. Since 1977, he has watched teams from around the world – Prague to Canada, Russia to the US – take home the coveted World’s Smartest Trophy. What predictions does he have for the 2011 competition? Podcast host Christine Guerrini catches Bill during a rare free moment to talk last-minute tips, World Finals contenders, and even a few inside details on this year’s IBM Tech Trek.
Use your last few weeks of preparation to the fullest by checking out practice problems on our website. And whether you’re a first-time competitor, returning champion, or simply interested in the contest, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter!
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April 8th, 2011
With the World Finals quickly approaching, 105 international teams are preparing for a once in a 
lifetime experience in Orlando. But the ACM ICPC contest is just one of the many ways that IBM reaches out to the global academic community each year. Jim Spohrer, Director of IBM’s Global University Programs, talks with podcast guest host Tim Willeford about IBM’s commitment to fostering the next generation of programming superstars in partnership with more than six thousand universities across the world. Jim shares a few predictions on what our finalists can anticipate on the contest floor.
Check out the ACM-ICPC website for the latest updates on World Finals in Orlando. Have suggestions for our next podcast? Leave us a comment or give us a shout out on Twitter.
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December 1st, 2010
What does it really take to go from an ACM-ICPC contestant to a full time IBMer? Former ACM-ICPC World Finalist and current IBM employee Jason Eilts shares his thoughts with podcast host Amanda Carl. A 2008 World Finals contestant from Illinois State University, Jason is currently a full-fledged IBM employee working as a software engineer for IBM's Rational ClearQuest software management tool. Jason discusses his experiences at the 2008 Banff World Finals, his internship with IBM's ExtremeBlue program, and his day-to-day responsibilities as a software developer. He'll also share some key advice for succeeding at the World Finals competition.
If you're headed to World Finals and would like to be featured on our podcast series, let us know in the comments section. And as always, be sure to follow us on Twitter!
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