Open Comments, hosted by The Open Group
Welcome to Open Comments hosted by The Open Group
Themes and Topics: Lifelong Learning | Career Journeys | Career Advice | Inspiring Conversations | AI | Cybersecurity | Virtual Data Lakes | HR | Enterprise Architecture | Information Technology | Business Careers | Creative Sectors | Education + Beyond
The podcasts feature subject matter experts and panels including industry leaders, and The Open Group staff.
Season 3 premiering from January 2026 onwards.
Host: Ash – CDMP – Certified Copywriter (CMP) – CDMA – Certified Proofreader
and Editor (CMP) – Certified Business Writer (CMP), Content Marketing Manager,
joined The Open Group in 2020, initially working in the Certification Team as a Certification Services Agent, before moving into the Marketing Team, where he now works on marketing collateral, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and produces/hosts The Open Group, Open Comments Podcast.
Disclaimer: The Open Comments Podcast (hosted by The Open Group) is presented purely for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests are their own and are not intended to harm or offend any group, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.
Open Comments, hosted by The Open Group
Latest Episodes
Open Comments: S3 Ep.4 - From Crisis to Ecosystem: EA and the Future of Global Health, with Francis Uy (Sinag Solutions) and Jason Lee (The Open Group)
We talk with Francis Uy and Jason Lee about using The Open Group TOGAF® Standard, a standard of The Open Group, and value-based architecture to turn a COVID-19 crisis into a national digital health platform that delivers measurable resul...
Open Comments: S3 Ep.3 - The Open Group Open Certified Architect Certification and Career Progression in the Age of Agentic AI with Giuseppe Ciano
What if the true work of architecture starts where the diagram ends? We sit down with Giuseppe Ciano—Cloud Transformation Architect, Distinguished Certified Architect, and Certification Board Member of The Open Group—to unpack how real ar...
Open Comments: S3 Ep.2 - The Power of Digital Art and Education with Stef Buzatu
Digital artist and educator Stef Buzatu takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolving landscape of digital media, creativity, and art education. Originally from Romania, Stef shares how her path led from handcrafted projects to becomin...
Open Comments: S3 - Mini Episode: Code Meets Color: Aligning Personalities with Tech Roles with Ash
The Color Personality Quiz offers a practical framework for understanding diverse working styles in IT teams, helping reduce friction and improve collaboration among colleagues with different communication preferences and work approaches.
Open Comments: S3 Ep.1 - Psychological Safety as a Creative Leadership Practice with Donna Preece-Jones
Ever wondered what happens when we feel truly safe to create, innovate, and express ourselves authentically? In this episode, Donna Preece-Jones, Creative Leadership Facilitator and founder of the Dynamic Potential Academy, shares her journey f...