This Episode is Deep into the Tech! From Graph DB Fundamentals to Grid Security: Engineering the Next-Gen Infrastructure

Send us Fan Mail Prasad Calyam, Curators’ Distinguished Professor and Center Director at the University of Missouri, joins the show to explore how knowledge graphs, modern data platforms, and AI are reshaping power grids and cybersecurity. He breaks down graph database fundamentals, real-world research projects, and how industry can tap into cutting-edge university work—all in language that engineers, data folks, and developers can put to use. Timestamps 01:30 Meet Prasad Calyam 02:57 Why Higher Education? 05:22 Data Analytics 06:59 The Modern Power Grid 09:40 Graph DB Fundamentals 12:21 Cybersecurity via Graphs and RAG 13:45 Research Projects 14:38 Industry Leveraging University Research 16:07 Advice for Students 17:16 What's Fun for Professors Links LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/prasadcalyam Website: Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

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This episode is 19:54 long.

This episode was published on Feb 4, 2026.

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