Java + Jargon: Powered by Avalon Technologies
In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, businesses need more than just technology. They need trust, strategy, and a reliable IT partner. Java and Jargon: Powered by Avalon Technologies is your inside track to the tools, insights, and stories shaping IT today.
Hosted by the experts at Avalon Technologies, a trusted provider of managed IT services in Metro Detroit, this podcast explores everything from cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and workflow automation to the people and processes that drive digital transformation.
Each episode breaks down complex topics into clear, actionable takeaways that help leaders in industries such as education, government, healthcare, and manufacturing work smarter, communicate more effectively, and future-proof their organizations.
This podcast is about more than systems and software. It is about building relationships. With more than two decades of experience delivering customized IT consulting, managed services, and solution deployment, Avalon brings together clients, partners, and experts to share how transparency, consistency, and innovation build lasting trust.
Whether you are a CIO, small business owner, or IT decision-maker, you will come away with practical strategies to align technology with your mission, strengthen your brand, and grow with confidence.
Tune in to Java and Jargon: Powered by Avalon Technologies, the podcast for professionals seeking smarter IT strategies and trusted managed services in Metro Detroit and beyond.
EPISODE 1:
The first episode of Java and Jargon: Powered by Avalon Technologies kicks off with candid conversations from Avalon’s leadership team about what really happens behind the buzzwords. From why most AI projects fail to how a boutique IT partner can solve challenges across industries, the team promises transparency, real stories, and practical insights you can actually use. It is the start of a podcast designed to cut through jargon and make technology approachable, valuable, and fun.
EPISODE 2:
In this episode of Java and Jargon: Powered by Avalon Technologies, we sit down with Bill Popp, CEO of Resolute Building Intelligence, for a raw and energizing conversation at the intersection of AI, smart infrastructure, and human leadership. Bill shares what most people get wrong about “smart buildings,” why AI needs to be a listening tool first, and the leadership lessons that shaped his career working alongside visionaries like Michael Dell. This episode blends future-of-industry insight with timeless personal wisdom, making technology feel real, relevant, and deeply human.
EPISODE 3:
In this episode of Java and Jargon: Powered by Avalon Technologies, tech industry veteran Brian Teodecki joins the team for a candid and often funny look at how technology sales have evolved—from bag phones and pagers to AI and analytics. With three decades of experience across healthcare and higher education, Brian shares timeless lessons on building trust, leading with empathy, and staying grounded in an always-on world. It’s an authentic conversation about relationships, resilience, and what truly never changes in technology.
EPISODE 4:
In this episode of Java & Jargon, we talk with Zach Riley-Kelley, M.Ed., Executive Director of Technology Services at Birmingham Public Schools, about how technology, innovation, and empathy intersect in education. From Volkswagen-funded STEM labs to empowering every student with digital access, Zach shares how schools can prepare kids for the future—one creative project at a time.