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TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | E24 - The Python People Podcast - Glenn KramerGlenn is CTO of xCures and a highly experienced and respected Data and Technology leader. In this episode, Glenn shares his incredible career story. And talks us through his approach to career progression and his mindset to tackling new challenges. Very inspiring stuff.2025-03-111h 34
The Diary Of A CTOE31. Chris Pugliese - Tax shouldn't have to be taxingChris currently the CTO of Pie, an innovative tax app, streamlining the process of how people do their taxes. Prior to this, Chris has enjoyed an accomplished career as a software engineer and tech leader in many other interesting companies in many different countries. Chris shares his career story and lessons learned along the way.2025-03-1047 min
The People & Purpose PodcastE9. Becky Stark - Partners CapitalBecky is Head of Talent Acquisition - Europe and Asia at Partners Capital. Founded in 2001, Partners Capital is an Outsourced Investment Office acting for distinguished endowments and foundations, senior investment professionals and prominent families across the globe. With $60B in assets under management, the firm constructs customised investment portfolios for its clients tapping into its deep network of partnerships with what we consider exceptional asset managers across all major asset classes. The firm employs more than 360 people across its seven offices located in Boston, New York, London, San Francisco, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong.2025-03-1053 min
The People & Purpose PodcastE8. Suzie Ruffley - Foresight GroupSuzie is Global Head of People & Sustainable Culture, Managing Director Foresight Group LLP. Founded in 1984, Foresight is a leading investment manager in real assets and capital for growth, operating across Europe, Australia, and the United States. In this episode, Suzie shares her personal career story as well as her approach as a people leader, along with her great team, in establishing policies and procedures to help positively shape company culture. A must listen episode! 2025-03-0546 min
The Diary Of A CTOE30. Sam Hill - Enjoying a stay at Cat CampI had the pleasure recently of being joined by Sam Hill, a highly experienced CTO who has successfully built and exited a business as an entrepreneur and then moved on to influential technology leadership roles for organisations such as Tesco, BBC and M&S.Sam shares his career journey with us and his unique style to leadership. A must listen episode!2025-03-051h 04
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | E23 - The Python People Podcast - Elena BoiarskaiaElena is Head of Applied Machine Learning at Snorkel AI. In this episode, she shares her inspirational journey throughout her career and how she arrived into technology and Data Leadership.2025-02-0657 min
The Diary Of A CTOE29 Jim Beattie - CTO by day, International DJ by nightThis week I have the genuine pleasure of being joined by Jim Beattie, CTO of Transreport. Jim is a highly experienced and respected technology leader, having multiple successful exits from various companies such as JustEat and Timeout.Jim (accompanied by his faithfull Bulldog companion, Douglas) talks me through his career story and how he went from the world of being an international DJ to transitioning into the world of tech. He also outlines his mission for his role at Transreport and discusses how this innovative start-up business is helping people with disabilities enjoy seemless travel and holiday...2025-02-041h 00
The Diary Of A CTOE28. David Kavanagh - Honing The CTO ToolkitDavid is the CTO for Tillo, an innovative embedded rewards and incentives platform that connects customers with rewards and incentives from 2000+ global brands.In this episode, David shares his journey through tech and how he arrived at the CTO position. We discuss the toolkit needed and the skills he developed to become a successful technology leader.2025-01-2939 min
The People & Purpose PodcastE7. Vesna Starcevic - FincoreVesna is the Head of People & Culture for Fincore, an innovative FinTech organisation. In this episode, we hear Vesna's inspiring story about her journey of coming to the UK and establishing a career path for herself, working her way into the leadership role she holds today. She shares her approach to shaping the people culture within Fincore which alludes to their incredible retention rates as a business.2025-01-1643 min
The Diary Of A CTOE27. James Carey - A true vintage of the tech worldThis week, I speak with James Carey, CTO of Bordeaux Index, an innovative company changing the Landscape of the world’s of fine wine and spirits through LiveTrade.James talks us through his journey into tech leadership and how he approaches building a successful culture in his division.2025-01-1650 min
The Diary Of A CTOE26. Meri Williams - Caring Leadership and Paint DripsMeri is the CTO for PLEO, an innovative FinTech company, and has years of experience as a Technology Leader, NED and Advisor. In this episode, Meri talks to us about shaping an engineering culture and fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion can truly thrive.2024-12-1957 min
The Diary Of A CTOE26. Meri Williams - Caring Leadership and Making Paint DripsMeri is the CTO for PLEO, an innovative FinTech company, and has years of experience as a Technology Leader, NED and Advisor. In this episode, Meri talks to us about shaping an engineering culture and fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion can truly thrive.2024-12-1950 min
The Diary Of A CTOE25. Dan Maunder - Reflecting on the JourneyDan is VP of Technology for Cera Healthcare, a leading HealthTech business building a platform around home healthcare. Dan has had a highly impressive career to date in tech assuming C-suite and leadership roles for a number of big brands the likes of Experian, CreditKarma and Gostudent. In this episode, Dan talks us through his career path and choices along the way. A must listen!2024-11-221h 11
The People & Purpose PodcastE6. Sofia Luzindre - OrgvueThis week, I am joined by the superb Sofia Luzindre, VP of People & Culture at Orgvue.Orgvue is an innovative workforce planning SaaS platform, now over 200 people since the business founded. In this episode, we hear about Sofia's approach to fostering culture within the business and how she has created an environment for people to excel. 2024-11-1945 min
The People & Purpose PodcastE5. Alice Regan - IQUW GroupThis week I am joined by Alice Regan, Head of Talent for IQUW Group, a leading speciality insurer and reinsurer and A-Rated Lloyd’s Syndicate. In this episode, Alice and I discuss establishing and maintaining the right culture as you continue scale, and her role from a talent and people perspective in helping shape things.2024-11-1339 min
The Diary Of A CTOE24. Mike Jones - Scaling a Rocket ShipMike is CTO of loveholidays, one of the fastest growing technology retail companies in the world today. In this episode, Mike shares his incredible personal career story and talks us through the mind-boggling scale of the platforms that underpin this extradinary travel tech business. 2024-10-2137 min
The People & Purpose PodcastE4. Christina Tan - BurendoThis week, I am joined by Christina Tan, Managing Consultant for Burendo, a consultancy leading the way in digital transformation. In this episode, we discuss Burendo's unique culture in relation to other consulting firms out there and how they operate.2024-09-2327 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | E22 The Python People Podcast - Miles GanderMiles is the CTO of Birch BioSciences, an innovative technology start-up founded in 2021 doing some incredible work around using engineered enzymes to recycles plastic using to enable a more sustainable and circular plastic economy.In this episode, we talk about Miles' career journey into the role of CTO and his approach to leadership in this super interesting area.2024-09-1634 min
The People & Purpose PodcastE3. Cheryl Rosenthal-Warlow - GFKCheryl is a highly experienced Technology and People leader, having assumed C-suite and leadership positions for a number of bluechip, multi-national organisations. In this episode, Cheryl reflects on her leadership style and some of the most important factors when it comes to shaping culture.2024-09-1630 min
The Diary Of A CTOE23. Nina Argentieri - A Mindset For SuccessNina is the Head of Technology for Portfolio Management at Northstandard, a highly successful and respected Protection and Indemnity Club, specialising in the Marine Insurance space. Since a merger last year between the two companies of North and The Standard Club, NorthStandard are now one of the largest P&I clubs in the international group. The merger has brought about a lot of cultural and digital transformation. In this episode, we talk through Nina's incredible career story, her approach to building a culture and leading in her current role, along with some of the challenges faced and she...2024-09-1329 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP21 - The Python People Podcast - Tadej MagajnaTadej is a Analytics, Data Science & AI Leader and respected Author. In this episode, we discuss his journey throughout tech and into leadership, along with his experiences being part of an early stage tech start-up.2024-09-0950 min
The People & Purpose PodcastE2. Miriam Stapor - CapGeminiMiriam Stapoor is the Director of People and Chief of Staff at CapGemini. Miriam was part of Quorsus, a Financial Services start-up that was acquired by Capgemini and in this episode we discuss her experience helping form the people culture in both smaller scale-ups and larger organisations. A must listen episode!2024-09-081h 42
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | E20 - The Python People Podcast - Manasvita JoshiManasvita is an Astronomer, Data Scientist and Associate Director for Data Science & Research Facilitation, FAS Research Computing at Harvard University. In this episode, Manasvita shares her highly interesting story and gives us some insight into the exciting work her department is doing at Harvard.2024-09-0347 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | E19 - The Python People Podcast - Luke ToninLuke is Head of AI & Machine Learning at Funding Circle which is a lending Fintech, helping streamline the process for SME companies to access the funding they need.In this episode, I discuss with Luke the huge potential and wealth of possibilities for very interesting AI and ML use cases in this domain. As well as hearing more about his approach to leadership.2024-08-1238 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP18 - The Python People Podcast - Dilraj SuraDilraj is Head of Data and Analytics for Brompton, a highly renowned british Bike manufacturer. Prior to Brompton, Dilraj has had an illustrious career in data, having performed Senior leadership positions for companies like GSK. In this episode, Dilraj talks to me about many things including his leadership style, how you go about partnering with and engaging the business in to achieve optimum buy-in for Data Science initiatives, and how a company can effectively build a diverse and inclusive culture, to name a few. A truly great episode!2024-07-231h 13
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP17 The Python People Podcast - Cornelia SchaureckerJoin me this week as I am joined by the fantastic Cornelia Schaurecker, a leading data and AI authority with extensive experience in helping major international brands choose the right AI use cases, build and whenever appropriate scale them at pace.In this episode, Cornelia and I discuss her approach to creating and scaling these use cases and what resources and strategies she employs to successfully execute these initiatives. A highly insightful episode.2024-07-1127 minThe People & Purpose PodcastE1. Alys Martin - What3WordsJoin me this week as I speak with Alys Martin, People Director with What3Words.Alys talks us through What3Words mission, unique employee value proposition and her approach to shaping culture in an exciting tech business.A must listen episode! 2024-07-1135 min
The Diary Of A CTOE22. Andrew Radcliffe - Building Culture That ScalesThis week I am joined by the fantastic Andrew Radcliffe, CEO for Spyrosoft.Andrew and I discuss the inspiring success story of Spyrosoft, a Software Development Services organisation founded in 2016 and is now over 1500 people strong.We reflect on Andrew's journey and he shares his thoughts on what is important in shaping a company culture to allow this level of scale. 2024-06-2445 min
The Diary Of A CTOE21. Dan Gwalter - How A CTO Adds ValueThis week I speak to the highly experienced and inspirational Dan Gwalter. Dan has played vital technology and transformation leadership roles throughout his career for many blue-chip companies. And more recently, he has launched his own Leadership Consultancy business called 'No-Nonsense Leadership'.In this episode, Dan and I discuss his approach and how the role of a CTO ensures it adds value to the organisation.2024-05-0747 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP16 - The Python People Podcast - Giancarlo CobinoGiancarlo is a highly experience Engineering and AI Leader. This week, we discuss many interesting topics such as drift theory in machine learning models, and how to recognise and rectify it. As well as discussing Giancarlo's experiences managing heterogeneous Data Science and Machine Learning teams.2024-05-0739 min
The Diary Of A CTOE20. Allen Green - The Different Strings To The CTO's BowAllen is CTO of Leesman, an exciting company building a platform to measure the experience of employees in their places of work.This week, I discuss with Allen his route into the position of CTO and how his experiences along the way have shaped his Leadership style. We also discussed the often overlooked topic of security and what are the ramifications for companies that don't get they security strategy right.A must listen episode!2024-04-2540 min
The Diary Of A CTOE19. Alex Morris-Tarry - Shaping A Product In A Technology IncubatorAlex is the CIO of Neuron, an incubation start-up within Willis Towers Watson, developing of a new digital trading platform for commercial insurers and brokers.In this episode, Alex gives us fascinating insight into his journey leading the way in building and shaping this product from conception to implementation.2024-04-1942 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP15 - The Python People Podcast - Peter VossPeter Voss is one of the most eminent thought leaders in the world of CognitiveAI today. His long and rich background in this field has made him a revered authority on the subject. Peter has dedicated his career to realising AGI 'Artificial General Intelligence'. He is even responsible for coining the term AGI alongside others in 2002.In this episode, Peter and I discuss how close we are to actually creating AGI and how the CognitiveAI approach is viewed in relation to the GenerativeAI approach in the business and academic world today. Peter shares his incredibly insightful knowledge...2024-04-1145 min
The Diary Of A CTOE18. Martin Mayer - Emotional Intelligence In LeadershipMartin is the Head of Engineering for Cisiv, an innovative platform enabling Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies to collect and manage safety and efficacy studies in the real world. This week, Martin and I discuss his style and approach to managing his division and just what makes him such an inspirational leader.2024-04-1042 min
The Diary Of A CTOE17. Alex Davidson and Ant Newman - Where's AI Heading?In this weeks episode I'm delighted to be joined by two very good friends in Alex Davidson and Ant Newman. We discussed the impact the AI will have in the workplace and the trends we are currently seeing now but also speculate about what's to come. 2024-03-2651 min
The Diary Of A CTOE16. Greg Horton - Aligning Technology With The BusinessGreg is the Chief Technology Office for Fairstone Group, one of the fastest growing financial services organisations in the UK and Ireland with run-rate fee income in excess of £135 million.The group operates from over 55 locations, made up of over 1200 operational staff and regulated advisers.The company oversees £15 Billion in funds under management on behalf of over 55,000 wealth management clients.And they recently surpassed 10,000 reviews on Trustpilot, securing Fairstone’s position as the most trusted wealth advisory firm in the UK.In this episode, Greg and I discuss how to best align technology with the wider business strategy to ensure cohe...2024-03-1539 min
The Diary Of A CTOE15. Tia Cheang - Implementing a Data-driven cultureTia is the Director of IT Data and Information Services (UK & EMEA) for Gallagher. In this episode we discuss Tia's approach to implementing a data-driven culture in an established global insurer.2024-03-0146 min
The Diary Of A CTOE15. Tia Cheang - Implementing a Data-driven cultureTia is the Director of IT Data and Information Services (UK & EMEA) for Gallagher. In this episode we discuss Tia's approach to implementing a data-driven culture in an established global insurer.2024-02-2846 min
The Diary Of A CTOE14. Mike Samra - The Path Less Trodden...Mike Samra is the CTO of The AA. This week, Mike and I discuss his unique and fascinating journey throughout tech leadership and his approach to aligning with the business and ensuring the tech function is demonstrating business value.2024-02-191h 00
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP14 - The Python People Podcast - Callum StaffCallum is the Head of Data Products for M&S food. In this episode, Callum talks us through his interesting route into Data Leadership and what it takes to structure a Data division for success.2023-12-1939 min
The Diary Of A CTOE13. Yinka Okunade - Creating Value In the World Of InsurTechI personally have known Yinka for over a decade and he is one of the true greats. He possesses the rare skillset to be not only extremely knowledgeable technically but has the ability to understand, prioritise and deliver on key business objectives. In this episode, we discuss Yinka's journey as a tech professional and how he has developed the vital skills to lead both technical projects and people.2023-09-0548 min
The Diary Of A CTOE12. Matt Whitworth - Demystifying The Energy Trading MarketsMatt is the CTO of Tallarium, an innovative market data and digital solutions provider that enables energy majors, trading houses, banks, utilities and funds in OTC energy markets to improve trading performance and manage risk more effectively.In this episode, Matt and I talk about his journey into Tech Leadership and his life lessons learned along the way.2023-08-3029 min
The Diary Of A CTOE11. Ben Brown - Leading The Charge With Electric VehiclesBen is CTO of Onto, Europe's largest electric car subscription service. Having grown by 300% in 2022 and with over 6,000 cars (the largest UK electric car fleet!) - Onto is helping people make the switch to driving electric everyday.In this episode, I talk to Ben about how he has navigated the technical challenges involved with such an innovative service.2023-08-1739 min
The Diary Of A CTOE10. Paolo Escobar - Creating High-Performance Production EnvironmentsPaolo Escobar is Head of Engineering for Konfir, an exciting tech start-up streamlining the process for completing employment verifications. Their aim is to accelerate all corners of the modern UK economy; for those switching jobs, to those renting a property, or obtaining any type of credit.Paolo is a highly revered technology leader who has built a pioneering production environment at Konfir, listen to find out how.2023-08-071h 06
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP13 - The Python People Podcast - Gerardo LemusIn this episode, we speak to Gerardo Lemus, Head of Data Science for LanternAI. Lantern is a pioneering platform that enables GPs to unlock the power of private equity data and accelerate their route to insight. We discuss Gerardo's career path as a data leader and whats next for Lantern.2023-08-0440 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP12 - The Python People Podcast - Mike HolmesMike Holmes is a highly respected data and analytics leader, specialising in predictive modelling and credit risk management. Mike has taken Senior Data Leadership positions for companies such as Provenir and Kriya (Formerly MarketFinance). Over his career, he's embedded over 60 models, enterprise-wide, which have made millions of decisions across over £70bn of assets.In this episode, Mike and I discuss his journey as Data leader thus far and his key learns along the way.2023-07-1737 min
The Diary Of A CTOE9. Josh Ma - Building Tools For EfficiencyJoshua Ma is the CTO and co-founder of Airplane.Dev, an exciting start up company founded in 2021 which is building a developer platform for internal tools. But prior to this Josh was the first hire/CTO at Benchling, a tech scale-up, and was instrumental in growing that engineering organization from inception to over 300 people, helping Benchling achieve a $6 billion valuation. In this episode, Josh talks us through the story of Airplane.Dev and key lessons learned along the way in his tech leadership journey so far.2023-07-1448 min
The Diary Of A CTOE8. Nick Dutton - Lessons from the C-SuiteNick has an undoubtedly impressive career as a tech leader Having spent a number of years in the gaming space, he has played the role of CTO, COO and a CEO throughout the years. Nick skilfully navigated corporate mergers and as a leader tackled the challenge of the blending together both technology and people cultures of different organisations.In this episode, Nick talks us through his journey and all the life lessons along the way.2023-07-071h 11
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP11 - The Python People Podcast - Kraig AppletonKraig is a highly respected Data and Technology leader, currently Chief Data Scientist at InsurTech company, Concirrus. In this episode we discuss Kraig's incredibly interesting background and story of how he got into tech and explore his approach to tech leadership.2023-07-0541 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP10 - The Python People Podcast - Matt HobbyMatt is a highly revered tech leader, having taken senior data positions in companies such as Elsevier. He then went on to establish his own tech start-up. In this episode Matt and I discuss the rise of generative AI and large language models, and their implications for business and society.2023-07-0446 min
The Diary Of A CTOE7. Fabrizio Moscon - Practices to Scale High Performance Engineering DivisionsFabrizio is Chief of Engineering for 90 Percent Of Everything, an innovative tech business building solutions for the shipping and logistics sectors.Since starting the business, they have scaled to over 120 engineers, and currently have over 7 products products live across 50 divisions.In this episode, Fabrizio talks us through the practices he employs to achieve a high performing Software Engineering Division and how they have achieved such impressive scale within a short timeframe.2023-06-1646 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP9 - The Python People Podcast - Dmitri SityaevDmitri is the Director of AI at Connex One, in this episode we discuss his approach to Data Leadership.2023-06-0239 min
The Diary Of A CTOE6. Nick Carmont Zaragoza - Using Carbon Modelling and Climate Tech To Make a DifferenceIn 2021, Nick Co-founded Connect Earth, a London-based environmental data company that democratises easy access to sustainability data. Connect Earth is on a mission to empower people to make sustainable choices and bridge the gap between intent, knowledge and action. Nick talks us through why he is so passionate about conscious consumerism and his journey as a founder and CTO of this exciting carbon modelling start-up.2023-05-1544 min
The Diary Of A CTOE5. Andrew Barber - From Private Banking to Public Sector, Creating a LegacyAfter 20 years as CTO with PCF Bank, Andrew talks us through his career to date. And as he embarks upon a new and exciting journey joining the Surrey and Sussex Police Force as Head of Applications and Devices, Andrew discusses with us his reasoning for the move and his motivations for the next step of his career as a technology leader.2023-04-2542 min
The Diary Of A CTOE4. Toby O'Rourke - Creating High Performance Technology DivisionsToby is CTO of FundApps, a tech company providing automated compliance monitoring services to financial institutions, including some of the world’s largest asset managers, hedge funds and investment banks. FundApps is used to monitor over $15 trillion in client assets every day.In this episode, Toby and I discuss how he has created a high performance Technology division and we closely examine the relationships between tech and other business areas.2023-04-2442 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP8 - The Python People Podcast - Matthew LeeThis week we were joined by Matthew Lee, Principal Data Scientist at Sonrai Analytics:In this episode, we discuss:✅ How Data Science can be applied to improving biomedical landscape✅ Exciting trends in Data Science ✅ Parallels / interesting crossovers between the Biotech sector and other industries2023-04-2432 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP7 - The Python People Podcast - Abed AjraouThis week we were joined by Abed Ajraou Executive Partner Data and Analytics at GartnerIn this episode, we discuss:✅ Approaches to building and scaling Data teams✅ Exciting trends in Data Science ✅ Biggest challenges faced as a Data Leader2023-04-111h 22
The Diary Of A CTOE3. Edgar Lopez-Rojas - Financial Crime VaccinesEdgar is the founder and CTO of FinCrime Dynamics, an innovative tech business aiming to make a positive impact in the fight against financial crime by enabling financial institutions to improve their compliance controls through the use of "Financial Crime Vaccines". In this episode, Edgar and I talk about his journey through entrepreneurship as a tech leader.2023-04-1128 min
The Diary Of A CTOE2. Sam Boswell - The Future Of RenewablesSam is a highly experience and revered technology leader and engineering professional. In this episode, Sam talks to us about his leadership style and the excellent work he is doing at Dare in the renewables space.2023-03-2442 min
The Diary Of A CTOE1. Shankar Vasudevan - From Fisherman's Wharf to Canary WharfShankar is the co-founder of software Fintech scale up, SteelEye. After a successful exit, Shankar went on to become CTO for Clippd, an AI focussed technology business, enhancing performance through data in the world of Golf.Shankar shares with us his route through his career and how he arrived in tech leadership, it's been one hell of a journey!2023-02-2244 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP6 - The Python People Podcast - Dr Akinola AkinyemiThis week we were joined by Head of Data Science for IG Group, Dr Akinola Akinyemi.In this episode, we discuss:✅ How to ensure a Data Science function demonstrates value to the business?✅ How to best structure Data Science teams for value✅ Most exciting trends in Data Science2023-02-1738 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP5 - The Python People Podcast - Paulo Coelho Mendes Bueno BarbosaThis week we were joined by Data leader and Entrepreneur, Paulo Coelho Mendes Bueno Barbosa.In this episode, we discuss:✅ Exciting trends in Data Science currently✅ Approaches to build and scale Data teams✅ How to solve big open ended problems with Data focused approach2023-02-0244 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP4 - The Python People Podcast - Enrique Munoz De Cote - Academia and Commercial Business🚀🚀 The Python People Podcast 🚀🚀 In this episode, we discuss:✅ The relationship between Academia and the commercial world / entrepreneurship✅ Approaches to build and scale Data teams: pre and post pandemic✅ What are the biggest challenges faced as an entrepreneur2023-01-2042 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP3 - The Python People Podcast - Ben Lakey - The HealthTech Landscape🚀🚀 The Python People Podcast 🚀🚀 We discuss:✅ The Syndi Health story✅ Mental Health in today's culture✅ The greatest lessons learned as an Entrepreneur✅ Biggest trends in Digital Health✅ What are the biggest challenges growing a HealthTech start-up?2023-01-0435 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP2 - The Python People Podcast - Dan McNeil - Leadership🚀🚀 The Python People Podcast 🚀🚀We discuss:✅ Valuable traits of a leader✅ How to deal with failure✅ The greatest lessons learned in management✅ How to safeguard mental health✅ How to ensure diversity✅ The culture of the company, remote vs onsite2022-03-2354 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastS2 | EP 1 - The Python People Podcast - Alexey Morgunov - Data Science in BioTech🚀🚀 The Python People Podcast is back! - Season 2 officially has kicked off! 🚀🚀Happy Friday! In this week’s episode we were joined by Alexey Morgunov, Head of Machine Learning at Fluid Analytics.We discuss:✅ How Data Science can be applied to the Molecular Sciences✅ Exciting applications of machine learning in the world of Biotech✅ The relationship between R&D and demonstrating real world value for the business✅ Methodologies to successfully execute a Data Science projects✅Parallels crossovers between the Biotech sector and other...2021-11-1235 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP1 | The Python People Podcast - Alexey Morgunov - Data Science in BioTech🚀🚀 The Python People Podcast is back! - Season 2 officially has kicked off! 🚀🚀
In this week’s episode we were joined by Alexey Morgunov, Head of Machine Learning at Fluid Analytics.
We discuss:
-Your background/ career bio to date
✅ How Data Science can be applied to the Molecular Sciences
✅ Exciting pplications of machine learning in the world of Biotech
✅ The relationship between R&D and demonstrating real world value for the business
✅ Methodologies to successfully execute a Data Science projects
✅Parallels crossovers between the Biotech sector and other industries
✅ Exciting use cases of the application of machine learning in other sectors
✅ Importan...2021-11-1242 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 28 | The Python People Podcast - Rolf Britten - Data Science in Actuarial & PricingThe Python People Podcast - Rolf Britten - Data Science in Actuarial & PricingIn this week’s episode we were joined by Rolf Britten, Pricing Lead for Direct Line Group. We discuss:✅What value can an Actuarial qualification demonstrate in a non-actuarial/data science role✅What can Data Science learn from Actuarial Science✅How Data Science can be applied to insurance pricing models✅What exciting other applications of Data Science exist in the wider Insurance sector in general✅ The relationship between R&D and the to need to de...2021-07-0938 min
The Startup Talkup#3 - Guy BevingtonToday we talk to Guy Bevington, founder of recruitment firm True North. When we dive deeper into the motivation of creating that company I’m sure you will agree that there is more to Guy than meets the eye. A fascinating conversation with everything from sage advice for those seeking career changing opportunities to how to address the gender gap in tech.If you like what you’re hearing, please check out the JustGiving link below and donate to Prostate Cancer UK.https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jiva-ai-prostate-cancerThis episode was recorded on June...2021-06-2949 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 27 | The Python People Podcast - Kamil Tylinski - Data Science in Legaltech🚀🚀 The Python People Podcast 🚀🚀This week we were joined by Kamil Tylinski, Data Science Manager for leading legaltech firm, Mishcon De Reya. In this episode, we discuss:✅ How Data Science can be applied to the Legal sector✅ Exciting applications of NLP in the world of law✅ The relationship between R&D and real world value for the business✅ Methodologies used to successfully execute a Data Science projects✅ Parallels and crossovers between the legal sector and other indust...2021-06-1845 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 26 | The Python People Podcast - Philipp Deutsch - Why and why not use Data Science?This week we were joined by Philipp Deutsch, Head of Data Science for Capricorn Capital Partners UK. In his role Philipp advises on Data Science strategy and initiatives across a number of different companies within Capricorn’s portfolio. Giving him a truly unique perspective when it comes to assessing the similarities and differences in companies’ data initiatives. In this episode, we discuss:✅ Phil’s experience of Data Science in the Private Equity space?✅ What hygiene factors are there to consider when embarking upon a data science initiative?✅ What are the key indica...2021-06-1133 min
Atom CTO PodcastsGuy Bevington: How to hire and retain tech talentIn this week's podcast we talk with Guy Bevington from True North.
Guy is a veteran recruiter in the tech industry and in this podcast we cover the following topics:
- Should companies use a recruiter to hire tech staff?
- How is the tech market at the moment? Is it overpriced?
- What process should companies follow to hire tech talent?
- How can companies retain good talent?
- How should companies be attracting young talent?
- Is the tech talent pool diverse (I think we know the answer to that!)2021-06-0641 min
Atom CTO Podcasts5 Questions with Guy Bevington from True NorthThis week's podcast guest is Guy Bevington, we will be talking to Guy about tech recruitment but first, Guy answers 5 questions2021-06-0205 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 25 | The Python People Podcast - James Yorston - Creating Company CultureThis week we were joined by James Yorston, Head of Engineering. James is a technology leader with a very impressive track record of establishing technical teams in multiple start-ups over the years. He is very passionate about creating environments where technology professionals can thrive. In this new world we now live in, where remote working has fundamentally been proven to work, James and I discuss the importance of creating flexible work cultures moving forward.In this episode, we discuss:✅ Why company culture is so important for...2021-05-141h 03
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 24 | The Python People Podcast - Bhairav Patel - Building International Technology FunctionsThis week we were joined by Bhairav Patel, CTO of Atom Ventures. It was great fun talking to Bhairav and hearing more about his story. Bhairav is a technology leader with a very impressive track record of establishing technical teams in multiple different countries globally throughout his career.In this new world we now live in, the idea of colocated vs internationally distributed teams and the strategic use of external partners is now more of a hot topic than ever before.In this episode, Bhairav and I discuss:✅ Growing technical functions in...2021-04-3037 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 23 | The Python People Podcast - Stylianos Taxidis - Business Value From Data ScienceThe Python People Podcast - This week we were joined by Stylianos Taxidis, Head of Data Science and Products at CDP. It was great fun talking to Stylianos and hearing more about his story. In this episode, Stylianos and I discuss:✅ How to demonstrate 'business value' from a Data Science function✅ Most effective ways to inspire and manage teams✅ What methodologies can be employed to successfully execute a Data Science projects✅ How to create a successful DS culture2021-04-2351 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 22 | The Python People Podcast - Liana Vinersan - Coding a Story (Teaching Children to Code)➡️➡️➡️ The Python People Podcast with Liana Vinersan, founder of Coding a Story.This week, I speak with the deeply inspiring Liana about her journey founding a company which is teaching children to code in a highly creative and unique way. In this episode, Liana and I discuss:✅ Why it is important for children to learn coding✅ How Liana approaches this process✅ The state of the curriculum taught in the majority of schools today✅What more can parents be doing from home✅Deep fakes and the landscape of AI in 20212021-04-0930 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP | 21 The Python People Podcast - Carlos Olivet - Bias in the World of DataThe Python People Podcast with Carlos Olivet, Data Science Manager at VISA.This week, I speak with the incredibly interesting Carlos about his journey into Data Science. And we discuss being aware of bias in data.In this episode, Carlos and I discuss:✅Growing a data science function in a large organisation ✅The role AI can play in customer experience within Financial Services✅Bias that exists in the world and how this impacts our data✅Deep fakes and the landscape of AI in 2021 and beyond2021-03-2651 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 20 | The Python People Podcast - Natalia Lyarskaya - Creating a Data Function in a Start-Up➡️➡️➡️ The Python People Podcast with Natalia Lyarskaya, Chief Data Officer at ZestMoney.This week, I speak with the wonderful Natalia about her journey into Data Leadership. She share’s her experiences on what it takes to build a successful Data function with a start-up company.In this episode, Natalia and I discuss:✅Growing a data science function in a start-up✅Most effective ways to inspire and manage teams✅How do you ensure you keep teams evolving over time✅The biggest mistakes made by companies in their DS practices✅Optima...2021-03-1244 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 19 | The Python People Podcast - David Hachuel - Evaluating The World of HealthTech➡️➡️➡️ The Python People Podcast with David Hachuel, HealthTech Entrepreneur.This week, I had a fascinating chat with David about the HealthTech world and how he successfully built and sold a Machine Learning based Healthcare business, sharing all the lessons he learned along the way.In this episode, David and I discuss:✅ How to evaluate the value proposition / validity of the business model for a Healthtech product✅ Accountability of HealthTech companies to the end consumer✅ The HealthTech customer experience, acquisition and retention✅ The landscape of HealthTech in 2021 and beyond2021-02-2649 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 18 | The Python People Podcast - William Hayes - Pivoting in a Pandemic➡️➡️➡️ NEW EPISODE - The Python People Podcast with William Hayes, Head of Engineering for Iwoca.This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Will about how he has navigated the last 12 months as a leader through the turbulent times of the pandemic. In this episode, Will and I discuss:✅ How the pandemic impacted companies's business models✅ Effective ways to inspire and manage teams during periods of transition✅ Key things to be aware of as a leader when pivoting focus✅ Frame...2021-02-1844 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 17 | The Python People Podcast - Tamer Qtaish - Creating a Successful Start-Up➡️➡️➡️ NEW EPISODE - The Python People Podcast with Tamer Qtaish, Chief Technology Officer for LuckyTrip.
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with highly inspirational CTO, Tamer Qtaish, as he shares his experiences of just what it takes to create a successful high-performing start-up technology business.
In this episode, Tamer and I discuss:
✅ Most effective ways to inspire and manage teams in a start-up environment.
✅ Implementing structure at the early stages and turning chaos into order.
✅ Creating a successful start-up culture.
✅ The biggest mistakes companies make in the first year of business.
Links to the full video and audio only versions of the...2021-02-1246 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 16 | The Python People Podcast - Maddie Armitage - Living in a Cookieless World➡️➡️➡️NEW EPISODE - The Python People Podcast with Maddie Armitage, Chief Data & Digital Product Officer for Dentsu International.
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with the downright lovely and inspirational Maddie Armitage about the future of marketing as we head in to a world of more stringent privacy policy and legislation. And the role that technology and data will play in shaping customer experience within marketing.
In this episode, Maddie and I discuss:
✅ What legislation and privacy policies now exist for the marketing sector?
✅ How marketing agencies can still provide a targeted and tailored experience for their customers?
✅ How consumers feel...2021-01-2923 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 15 | The Python People Podcast - Dr Guy Maskall, PhD - Why Data Science?The Python People Podcast with Guy Maskall, Ph.D. - Head of Data Science for Rezatec.
This week's episode was quite. frankly a couple of great 'Guys' hanging out.
It was a real pleasure to talk with Guy about his experience in Data Science to date and hear his thoughts on how businesses can implement an effective Data Science strategy.
In this episode, Guy and I (forever more to be known as Guy² ; ) discuss:
✅ Why Data Science has had a huge uptake / rise in popularity over the last few years?
✅ What needs to happen internally within a business for a Data...2021-01-2255 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 14 | The Python People Podcast - Rav Roberts - The UK vs USA Tech SceneThe Python People Podcast with Rav Roberts Exec MBA, CEO of PharmaSentinel.com, a HeathTech focused AI company.
It was a real pleasure to talk with Rav about his global experience in tech and the great work being done at PharmaSentinel.com. In this episode, Rav and I discuss:
✅ The inherent differences between the USA Tech scene and the rest of the world
✅ Why these differences exist
✅ What can be done to narrow the gap
✅ The impact education plays in a countries tech culture2021-01-1554 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 13 | The Python People - Tiago Pereira - How to get into Data Science from another career pathThe Python People - Tiago Pereira - How to get into Data Science from another career path by TrueNorth2020-12-1844 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 12 | The Python People Podcast - Manish Patel (HealthTech CEO) - Multi-modal Machine Learning in AIThis week we speak to Manish Patel, CEO of Jiva.AI, an innovative Healthtech AI company. We discuss multi-model machine learning models and what role they will play in the future of AI.2020-12-0943 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 11 | The Python People Podcast - Mariana Lisboa - Machine Learning Operations ManagerIn this episode Mariana and I discuss what it is like to come into the world data science from the non STEM /technical background. What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of this. We also discuss the current landscape for 'women in technology'.2020-09-1640 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 10 | The Python People Podcast - Ben Cockrell - Head of Strategy & Data at EkinoIn this interview, Ben kindly shares with us his perspective on the role data plays within marketing these days; specifically how data transformation can revolutionise marketing and customer communications.
Customer experience is a really hot topic for many companies right now. With the rise of concepts such as "omnichannel communications" and "real time interaction management" , it really does feel like we are on the cusp of a new hyper-personalised way of companies and brands interacting with their customers. But whilst data transformation is fundamental to this CX revolution, it is just one of many components that all need to work...2020-09-0931 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 09 | The Python People Podcast - Firas Khnaisser - The Value of DataThe Python People Podcast - Firas Khnaisser - The Value of Data by TrueNorth2020-08-1841 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 08 | The Python People Podcast - Tony Fish - Mental HealthThe Python People Podcast - Tony Fish - Mental Health by TrueNorth2020-08-1846 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 07 | The Python People Podcast - Matleen Makko-Boronad - The Value of DiversityIn this episode, we are very lucky to be joined by Matleen Makko-Boronad, Data Science Manager at Deliveroo. Matleen shares with us her perspective on why she believes Diversity Is so important for creating teams. Not only in terms of gender, race, education etc but also from a data science skill-set point of view.2020-08-0739 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 06 | The Python People Podcast - Paul Davison (DataIQ100) - Data For GoodIn this episode Paul Davison, Head of Data for Royal Mail very kindly talks to us about 'Data For Good'. What it means from the perspective of both businesses and consumers, and how it is shaping our society.2020-07-3028 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 05 | The Python People Podcast - Jo Taylor - Women In TechnologyThe Python People Podcast - Jo Taylor - Women In Technology by TrueNorth2020-07-1528 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 04 | The Python People Podcast- Christina Finlay - DataIQ 100 - Creating A 'Data Culture'In this episode, Christina Finlay (Director Data and Insight of the National Trust)discusses what it takes to create a 'Data Culture' within a business.
From being aware of key factors for success to not overlooking potential pitfalls, Christina draws upon her wealth of experience as a Senior leader in Data and shares some highly valuable insights.2020-07-1425 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 03 | The Python People Podcast - Isabelle Borfiga - Innovation and Data ManagerIn this episode we discuss the much changing landscape due to the Covid-19 pandemic, what this has meant for technology and the world in general. And what role data will play on the road to recovery.2020-07-0833 min
The Never Settle PodcastWhen Having It All is Making You Unhappy with Guy BevingtonIn today's episode of the The 'Never Settle' Podcast, I was really happy to sit down with online entrepreneur, business man and personal friend Guy Bevington, who shares why he was not happy to settle for second best.
Having been an advocate of never settling most of my life, I love to be inspired by others stories of how they have changed their lives.
Guy is no different, having fallen into the usual trap that lot's of people do; leave school, go to University, get a good paying job, work your way up the ladder, an...2020-04-0850 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 02 | The Python People Podcast - Fionnuala O'Conor - AI EntrepreneurThe Python People Podcast - Fionnuala O'Conor - AI Entrepreneur by TrueNorth2020-02-0635 min
TrueNorth: The Python People PodcastEP 01 | Rija Javed - Silicon Valley CTOSilicon Valley CTO shares top 3 secrets for building high-performance engineering teams
Growing elite engineering teams is a tough challenge in today’s ultra-competitive IT recruitment landscape.
Experienced tech leader Rija Javed, who has built and run engineering teams for high-profile FinTech organisations such as WealthFront and MarketFinance, shares her top tips in our recent podcast.
1. Don’t hire for skills, hire for people.
First and foremost, in terms of actually having that truly growing and thriving culture, you need a culture that actually values people.
Skills can be learned but the quality people will always be hungry to learn and deve...2020-02-0446 min
The Nikos ShowRunning a Tech Recruitment Business - Guy BevingtonJust a general catchup with a long term friend (Guy Bevington) who founded his own Python recruitment agony called True North Group in 2019. Previously he had been in the in the industry since 2008. We discus the advantages of recruiters meeting actually candidates face face, the pros and cons of technical tests and appealing to candidates. The candidate is the commodity. We also advice Uni grads on finding their first occupation.
2019-11-2950 min