new man to lead tech at FORD

[Sharky]

Ford recruits Vijay Sankaran, former TD Ameritrade CIO, to lead tech team

New CEO Jim Farley outlined a plan to take a sweeping approach to help the company catch up to competitors in key areas.

www.freep.com

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Sankaran, 47, will lead Ford's Global Technology and Software Platforms group, which includes teams responsible for data, artificial intelligence and other technologies, helping to develop products and services that make Ford more competitive and "earn and sustain" consumer trust, the company said in a news release Monday.

 

[Dirtman]

I demand a sentient cup holder dammit!

 

[ThatOneGuy]

I demand a sentient cup holder dammit!

One with a gimble so it can self adjust to those sharp corners without spilling coffee everywhere. But honestly I'd just be happy with a cup holder in my 83

 

[19Walt93]

That's IT tech, not vehicle tech. I consider IT a tool, not the end result.

 

[Dirtman]

IT is a furry monster...

 

[97RangerXLT]

IT is a furry monster...

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Incorrect. IT is a cuddly clown.

 

[Dirtman]

Thats not IT that's pennywise!

 

[Curious Hound]

One with a gimble so it can self adjust to those sharp corners without spilling coffee everywhere. But honestly I'd just be happy with a cup holder in my 83

Ok. Next request?

 

[Dirtman]

Ok. Next request?

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How about ditching cups altogether and creating direct fluid teleportation into the stomach?

"Computer, six beers to beam up, Engergize!"

 

[ThatOneGuy]

How about ditching cups altogether and creating direct fluid teleportation into the stomach?

"Computer, six beers to beam up, Engergize!"

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What if I want to tast my beer

 

[Dirtman]

What if I want to tast my beer

Than go drink a root beer! Alcohol's sole purpose is to get drunk, its not for "tasting"!

 

[MikeG]

Than go drink a root beer! Alcohol's sole purpose is to get drunk, its not for "tasting"!

What if I mixed regular beer with root beer?

 

[Dirtman]

What if I mixed regular beer with root beer?

I think thats called a shirly temple?

 

[Roert42]

I think a Shirley Temple is soda water and grenadine.