Ep. 47 – Super Bowl Edition: Gridiron & Gigabytes: The Data that Powers the 49ers
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this special Super Bowl edition of The STEMINISTS, discover how a football game is more than just a game—it's a data powerhouse. Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams are joined by Michelle Rosar, Director of Partnership Marketing for the San Francisco 49ers, to go behind the scenes at Levi's® Stadium.
Still think the magic stops at the end zone? Guess again. The wildest plays are running behind the scenes: Supersized data, dazzling 4K displays, lighting that snaps from zero to party mode, and enough storage muscle to host a Super Bowl and World Cup back-to-back. Michelle spills how scoring with NetApp wasn’t just a win, it’s a game-changer—ditching old storage and leveling up to tech that never fumbles.
Here’s your highlight reel:
4K or Bust: Mega video files, flawless replays—if you can see every bead of sweat, thank data.
Scaling Like a Pro: Out with the slow, in with innovation—freeing the stadium from yesterday’s tech.
Fan Experience, Boss Mode: From smart LEDs to instant ticket scans, data’s making every guest feel like a VIP…whether they notice or not.
Ready to crash the VIP booth of stadium tech? This episode is your all-access pass to the unsung brains and bold moves powering every epic game day.
Read more about the unseen MVP of the NFL Season: https://www.netapp.com/customers/nfl-super-bowl/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rosar/
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In this special Super Bowl edition of The STEMINISTS, discover how a football game is more than just a game—it's a data powerhouse. Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams are joined by Michelle Rosar, Director of Partnership Marketing for the San Francisco 49ers, to go behind the scenes at Levi's® Stadium. Still think the magic stops at the end zone? Guess again. The wildest plays are running behind the scenes: Supersized data, dazzling 4K displays, lighting that snaps from zero to party mode, and enough storage muscle to host a Super Bowl and World Cup back-to-back. Michelle spills how scoring with NetApp wasn’t just a win, it’s a game-changer—ditching old storage and leveling up to tech that never fumbles. Here’s your highlight reel: 4K or Bust: Mega video files, flawless replays—if you can see every bead of sweat, thank data. Scaling Like a Pro: Out with the slow, in with innovation—freeing the stadium from yesterday’s tech. Fan Experience, Boss Mode: From smart LEDs to instant ticket scans, data’s making every guest feel like a VIP…whether they notice or not. Ready to crash the VIP booth of stadium tech? This episode is your all-access pass to the unsung brains and bold moves powering every epic game day. Read more about the unseen MVP of the NFL Season: https://www.netapp.com/customers/nfl-super-bowl/ Connect with us! https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rosar/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mekkacodes/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebegoh/