CANA Connection Podcast
by The CANA Connection
The CANA Connection offers insights from the team CANA experts into analytics, logistics, supply chain operations, big data, and more. To those of you who are new to CANA, CANA is a small business based out of Northern Virginia providing expert analytics and logistics operations services to both Federal and Commercial clients.To learn more on CANA and to sign up for our newsletter visit us @ https://www.canallc.com/Analyze. Assess. Execute.
Episodes
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What It's Like Learning, Growing, and Gaining Real World Experience in the 2026 Virtual Workplace
Ever felt overwhelmed when starting your internship? You're not alone. Here's how CANA interns turned fear into growth! Tag someone who needs to hear this! Take it one day at a time. Embracing a mindset of continuous learning helps transform fear into a source of motivation. When we focused on...
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CANA ENTOURAGE and Government Marketplaces
How Autonomous Swarms Are Revolutionizing Defense Strategies in 2026 The rise of autonomous swarms presents a unique challenge for military operations. Unlike traditional threats, these systems can operate in unison, making them more difficult to detect and neutralize. In the discussion led by…
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Metamaterials, Drones and Additive Manufacturing
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast Koa Beam and Jack Murray talk with fellow CANAers Chris Cichy (Director of Innovation & Strategy) and Eric Goumillout (Senior Electrical Engineer) about Metamaterials, Drones, and Additive Manufacturing, and how they all go into warfighting efforts...
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Let's talk about the Entourage Algorithm
In this edition of the CANA Connection Podcast our co-guest host Kassie McRostie talks with fellow CANA Team member Principal Operations Research Analyst Connor McLemore about the Entourage CANA Core Algorithm and how its innovative approach helps guard both commercial and military mobile assets…
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Let’s talk Core Analytics Algorithms
In this Spotlight edition of the CANA Connection Podcast our co-guest host Kassie McRostie talks with fellow CANA Team member Senior Operations Research Analyst Dr. Margaret Hauser about CANA Core Algorithms and what goes into making a great base analytics model. If you are interested in finding...
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Talking AI, Logistics and the Workforce with Tommy Kline
In the session of the CANA Connection Podcast our host Rob Cranston will be talking with AI expert and CANA Prinicipal Logistics IT Integrator Tommy Kline about AI logistics, and how his AI experience has helped the transition from military to civilian workforce. Tommy has an extensive history in...
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CANA Connection Spotlight On Lisa Bodine
In this Spotlight edition of the CANA Connection Podcast our co-guest hosts Kassie McRostie and Jack Murray, have a fantastic conversation with Principal Database Engineer Lisa Bodine. Join us as we talk about mixing the understanding of databases, her love of sneakers, and her hip-hop DJ…
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CANA Connection Spotlight: The Hauser PhD Duo Talks Marriage, Career Success, and More
On this special Spotlight edition of the CANA Connection Podcast our guest host Kassie McRostie, has a lively conversation talking with PhD Operations Research Analysts CANA power couple Margaret and Greg Hauser. Join us as we talk about their onramp to life as operations research analysts,...
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Let's talk about INFORMS & Analytics in Education with Laura Albert PhD
Join the CANA Connection Podcast as we talk with analytics professional and educator Laura Albert Ph.D. She is the David H. Gustafson Chair and Professor of ISyE at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2023 INFORMS President. In this episode, our host Rob Cranston talks with Laura about her...
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Team CANA Spotlight: MORS and Being a MORS Fellow with Renee Carlucci & Norm Reitter
In this special CANA Connection Spotlight episode we talk with Principal Operations Research Analyst, Renee Carlucci and CANA's Chief Operating Officer, Norm Reitter about MORS (Military Operations Research Society) and what it means to be a MORS Fellow. So, join us as we delve in and showcase…
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Team CANA Spotlight: Kenny McRostie - Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Operations Management
"Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Operations Management": Tune in to this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast - Team CANA Spotlight, where we sit down with Kenny McRostie to explore the keys to successful operations management. Discover how data analytics plays a vital role in driving...
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Let's talk about building the esports community with SULC’s Christopher Turner
Join the CANA Connection Podcast as we talk about building and developing the esports community from the ground up from local school to college to pro with the Director of Mixed Reality Virtual Innovation Gaming and Esports Institute at SULC, Christopher Turner. We get down to talk about the…
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Let's talk esports at NYU with Professor Jason Chung
Join the CANA Connection Podcast with Guest-Host Jack Murray as they sit down with Director and Esports Business Professor at NYU, Jason Chung to discuss all things collegiate esports. From the rise of esports in higher education to the challenges and benefits of starting and maintaining varsity...
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Let's talk Colorado Mountain Club Analytics with Kendall Chastain and Norm Reitter
Let's talk Colorado Mountain Club Analytics with Kendall Chastain and Norm Reitter In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast, our Host Rob Cranston, and Co-Host Norm Reitter speak with Conservation Manager Kendall Chastain of the Colorado Mountain Club. So, come along with us as Kendall and...
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Let's talk about NASEF scholastic esports clubs with Claire LaBeaux
Let's talk about NASEF scholastic esports clubs with Claire LaBeaux In this special CANA ESPORTS episode of the CANA Connection Podcast, Host Rob Cranston with fellow CANAer Co-Host Jack Murray speak with Claire LaBeaux, the CMO of the North American Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF). Claire...
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Talking Franchising esports with XP League's Jay Melamed
In this special CANA ESPORTS episode of the CANA Connection Podcast, Host Rob Cranston with fellow CANAer Co-Host Jack Murray speak with the XP League CEO and Co-Founder, Jay Melamed. Join them as they talk about the creation of the XP League and the challenges involved with youth esports. The XP...
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Talking eSports & Education: An Educational eSports Chat with EDGE CEO, Chris Scroggins
In this special CANA ESPORTS episode of the CANA Connection Podcast, Host Rob Cranston with fellow CANAer Co-Host Jack Murray speak with CEO and Co-Founder of Esports Development and Growth Enterprise (EDGE) Christopher Scroggins. So, join in as the team has an insightful conversation about the...
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Talking eSports Business & Law with Justin M Jacobson Esq.
In this CANA ESPORTS episode of the CANA Connection Podcast, Host Rob Cranston with fellow CANAer Co-Host Jack Murray speak with Justin M Jacobson Esq. an Entertainment and Esports Attorney, Professor, and Author of "The Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video…
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Talking esports at Full Sail University with Sari Kitelyn
In this special CANA ESPORTS episode of the CANA Connection Podcast, Host Rob Cranston with fellow CANAer Co-Host Jack Murray speak with Sari Kitelyn, the Director of esports and Project Development at Full Sail University. So, join in as the team has a great conversation about the unique...
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5 Years of the CANA Foundation
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast our Host and President of CANA Rob Cranston, along with fellow CANAers, Digital Media Coordinator Kassie McRostie, and Senior Operations Manager Kenny McRostie talk about the 5 years of the CANA Foundation, its history, the current efforts, and the...
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Talking The*gameHERs with Rebecca Dixon
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast our Host Rob Cranston President and COO of CANA along with CANA Business Analyst Jack Murray, talk with Rebecca Dixon, Co-Founder of The*gameHERs. the*gameHERs organization is a women-led community dedicated to amplifying and centering the voices of...
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CANA Top Guns! A Chat with Team CANA Top Gun Graduates
In this first video episode of the CANA Connection Podcast, our host Rob Cranston, President and COO of CANA, has a fun chat with Top Gun Graduates and Team CANA members, Connor McLemore and Michael Albrecht about their experiences from the Top Gun program and their thoughts on the recent...
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Let's Talk About Warehouse Management Solutions with Cliff Carpenter Pt. 1
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast our Host Rob Cranston President and COO of CANA, talks with Principal Logistics Analyst, and fellow CANA'er Cliff Carpenter about Warehouse Management Solutions. Cliff brings a ton of experience, knowledge, and insight to warehouse management from…
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AMCL Symposium 2021 Podcast: The Future of Supply Chain Management
Welcome to the CANA Connection Podcast. Today we are happy to re-broadcast one of the interview sessions from the Association of Marine Corps Logisticians Symposium in October 2021. In this session our very own Host of the CANA Connection, President, and COO of CANA, Mr. Rob Cranston is joined by...
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AMCL Symposium 2021 Podcast: The NavalX SoCal Tech Bridge
Welcome to the CANA Connection Podcast. Today we are happy to re-broadcast one of the interview sessions from the Association of Marine Corps Logisticians Symposium in October 2021. In this session our very own Host of the CANA Connection, President, and COO of CANA, Mr. Rob Cranston is joined by...
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AMCL Symposium 2021 Podcast: Software Optimizing Machines, Fleet Management, and CBM+
Welcome to the CANA Connection Podcast. Today we are happy to re-broadcast one of the interview sessions from the Association of Marine Corps Logisticians Symposium in October 2021. In this session our very own Host of the CANA Connection, President, and COO of CANA, Mr. Rob Cranston is joined by...
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AMCL Symposium 2021 Podcast: 5G connectivity and Smart Warehousing
Welcome to the CANA Connection Podcast. Today we are happy to re-broadcast one of the interview sessions from the Association of Marine Corps Logisticians Symposium in October 2021. In this session our very own Host of the CANA Connection, President, and COO of CANA, Mr. Rob Cranston is joined by...
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Talking Logistics and the Battle of Tarawa with Kevin Boyce
Join the CANA Connection Podcast on this USMC Birthday as our Host Rob Cranston and Co-Host Cherish Joostberns have a great USMC historical chat about the Battle of Tarawa with CANA Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellow Kevin Boyce. Kevin brings his deep wealth of knowledge, and perspective on USMC...
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Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouses Program
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast our guest host and CANA Resource Lead Cherish Joostberns talks with fellow CANAer, Business Analyst Ashley Castillo about the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Program, and her HoH Fellowship internship at CANA Advisors. This session is a great...
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CANA Connection Hanging with Howie
In this Hanging with Howie episode of the CANA Connection Podcast our host Rob Cranston and co-host Koa Beam have an entertaining talk with additive manufacturing innovator and leader, Howie Marotto of EWI.org about the current state of Additive Manufacturing, and other interesting facts and...
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Let's talk about the future of EV and Unmanned Logistics
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast our host Rob Cranston and a few other members of the CANA Team talk with the Leaders of the SoCal Tech Bridge Brandon Newell and Steve Harvey about Unmanned Logistics, Micro-Grids, and Electric Vehicles and how those systems are being put to use at...
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A Fun Talk about Additive Manufacturing with Howie Marotto
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast our host Rob Cranston has an enteratining talk with fellow Marine and leader, Howie Marotto of EWI.org about the current state of Additive Manufacturing in the military/federal space, comercial industry, small business, and in peoples homes every…
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The Future of Esports Analytics
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast, Digital Media Coordinator Kassie McRostie talks with CANA Advisors Interns, Jack Murray, and Thomas Scully about their journey to joining CANA, building Esports Analytics at CANA, and the CANA Esports R6 Showdown. If you would like to find out more...
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All Things eSports with Happy Warrior Rebecca Longawa
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast join our Host Rob Cranston and CANA Sports Analytics Intern Jack Murray as they talk with the Happy Warrior and gaming industry leader Rebecca Longawa about Esports, its growth in the past year, its marketing, how the traditional sporting industry is...
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Transitioning Military and the Hiring Our Heroes Program
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast Digital Media Coordinator Kassie McRostie talks with CANA Advisors Hiring Our Heroes Fellow Kyle Durst about the Hiring Our Heroes program and what it is like to be transitioning out of the military in 2021. If you would like to connect with Kyle…
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Project Management and the PMI 2021 PMP Certification
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast our host Rob Cranston talks with some Project Managers and fellow CANA team members Connie McKissack, Jason Fincher, and Hannah Wallace about Program/Project Management, and the Project Management Institute's (PMI) PMP 2021 Certification. If you…
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A Talk About the Consequences of Bias
On this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast. Our host CANA Advisors President Rob Cranston talks with the co-authors of the recent MORS Phalanx magazine article "The Consequences of Bias: We live in a world Designed for Men", Brittlea Brown, Sarah Stewart, and CANA's own Renee Carlucci. In…
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A 2020 End of the Year Fireside Chat with Members of Team CANA
In this special Fireside Chat, End of the Year episode of the CANA Connection Podcast, Producer Koa Beams chats with a handful of different members and leaders from Team CANA about the year that was 2020 and what to look forward to in 2021. So join Chief Analytics Officer & Senior Vice President...
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Smart Cities, Analytics, and the Future of Healthcare: A talk with Data Analyst Rachel Stuve
Note: Please excuse the increased background noise in this episode. This interview was recorded live at at a Local Coffee Shop in Alpharetta, Georgia. This episode of the CANA Connection Podcast our Host Rob Cranston speaks with long time friend and fellow analyst Rachel Stuve the Director of…
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The Transitioning Veteran Workforce: A Talk with Team CANA Military Veteran and Fellow Members
In today's special Team CANA spotlight episode, our host Rob Cranston will be talking with a handful of active military and veteran TEAM CANA members, about some of the special military workforce transitioning programs that are available, how to get involved in those programs, what it's like…
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A Transportation and Fleet Management talk with Chris Schoenecker CEO, RoadsideSystems
Welcome to this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast. Join us as our CANA Advisors President and Host Rob Cranston talks with long time friend Chris Schoenecker, CEO of RoadSide Systems about the logistics, changes, and innovations in the transportation trucking and fleet management industry...
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Managed Mental Healthcare with guest Anya Eliassen Part 2
In this second part of our two-part CANA Connection Podcast, CANA Advisors' President Rob Cranston and Resource Lead Cherish Joostberns interview Anya Eliassen about managed mental health care in Oakland County, Michigan. Anya shares insights about her organization, the Oakland County Health...
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Managed Mental Healthcare with guest Anya Eliassen Part 1
In this two-part CANA Connection Podcast, CANA Advisors' President Rob Cranston and Resource Lead Cherish Joostberns interview Anya Eliassen about managed mental health care in Oakland County, Michigan. Anya shares insights about her organization, the Oakland County Health Network, to include its...
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Operational Readiness Rollup: An interview with Connor McLemore
In this episode of the CANA Connection Podcast, CANA Advisors' President Rob Cranston interviews CANA team member Connor McLemore about his recent award and the 88th MORS Symposium. Connor is a Principal Operations Research Analyst with over 12 years of experience in scoping, performing, and...
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Working Virtually Part 3 - Parenting, Caregiving, and Remote Work
This is the CANA Connection audio re-broadcast of part 3 of our webinar series on Working Virtually. In this session Team CANA will be discussing how they manage working from home with family in the mix. Over the past few weeks, most organizations have made the switch to working from home, a…
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Working Virtually Part 2: Panel Discussion on Remote Collaboration
This was Part 2 of our CANA Advisors' Webinar series "Working Virtually" that took place on April 9th. It was a interactive panel discussion on working remotely. Norm Rietter of CANA Advisors was joined by several of our partners and clients for an exciting discussion on collaborative remote…
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Working Virtually Part 1: The CANA Virtual Way
This Webinar took place on April 2nd, CANA team members will talked about maintaining a remote culture, the tools and techniques for successful execution, and how we put it all together in practice. If you wish to watch a re-broadcast of the this webinar please visit...
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Resoundingly Human: Help your organization ACE its analytics capabilities!
This is a re-broadcast of the Informs ORMS Today magazine Resoundingly Human Podcast Host Ashley Kilgore Last October I was joined by Norman Reitter, chief analytics officer and senior VP of analytics operations at CANA Advisors, to discuss the INFORMS Analytics Maturity Model, and how it is...
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WFO Life Podcast EP 033 Interview: Jerome Dixon, Personalized Medicine, Genomics, and Pandemics (Rebroadcast)
WFO Life Posdcast EP 033 original broadcast link https://wfolifepodcast.com/2020/03/27/ep-033-interview-jerome-dixon/ This a re-broadcast share of the interview Dr. William Curtis and USMC Lt. Col Chris Story had with our former Navy guy Jerome Dixon on Analytics, Personalized Medicine…
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Resoundingly Human: Helping businesses up their O.R. and analytics game. Featuring Norm Reitter
This is a re-boadcast from the Informs ORMS Today magazine Resoundingly Human podcast Resoundingly Human original podcast https://pubsonline.informs.org/do/10.1287/orms.2019.05.25p/full/ Resoundingly Human Host Ashley Kilgore Organizations around the world, big and small, in nearly every…
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The CANA Connection offers insights from the team CANA experts into analytics, logistics, supply chain operations, big data, and more. To those of you who are new to CANA, CANA is a small business based out of Northern Virginia providing expert analytics and logistics operations services to both Federal and Commercial clients.To learn more on CANA and to sign up for our newsletter visit us @ https://www.canallc.com/Analyze. Assess. Execute.
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