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CWO.digitalCWO.digital Extra with Neil McIvor, Head of Data for Public Services at esynergyThe data landscape is shifting faster than many can adjust, with the proliferation of AI adding yet another layer of complexity to contend with. But there is also a huge opportunity for organisations to find new ways of maximising innovation through responsible data use. Joining us to discuss all this and more with Neil McIvor, Head of Data for Public Services at esynergy. Neil has over two decades worth of experience as a civil servant and brings an incredible breadth of knowledge to the podcast. Along the way, he and Todd touch on the nuances of t...
2024-09-2425 min
Sunny Side of TechMaximizing value through dataIn this week's episode, we welcome Julia Bardmesser, CEO of Data4Real LLC. With over 20 years of experience in delivering cross-platform solutions in the financial services industry, Julia is renowned for her expertise in maximizing value from data, digital transformation, cloud computing, and AI. She has also been recognized as a Global Data Power Woman. Join us as we explore the challenges of data transformation amidst the AI hype and discuss the critical importance of fostering a strong data culture and aligning data strategies to unlock the full potential of data assets and drive business impact.
2024-07-2520 minSunny Side of TechEngineering in the payments industryJoin us this week as we welcome Dave Wilson, a Payments & Technology Transformation Consultant with 23 years of experience in the payments industry. In this episode, David shares his insights on what makes a good engineer and leader, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, delivering value to customers, and incorporating ethics and empathy into engineering. We also explore AI, discussing why engineering teams need the right tools and whether AI is replacing or augmenting engineers. Finally, David shares his experiences leading an AWS cloud migration and successfully implementing two payment gateways.
2024-07-1819 minSunny Side of TechDigital & Cultural TransformationIn this week's episode, we welcome Joerg Guenther, President and CTO of Exafluence, to discuss digital and cultural transformation. We begin by exploring the essential role of culture in successful transformation projects, with Joerg sharing his global implementation experiences and highlighting the importance of psychological safety in fostering innovation. In the second part of the episode, we delve into AI, focusing on its responsible development and the significance of data management and integrity.
2024-07-1123 minSunny Side of TechData Platforms at PGGMThis week, we welcome Daniëlle Bourgondiën, Product Owner of Data Platforms at PGGM Investments. Daniëlle shares her personal data journey, highlighting the crucial role of data accuracy and the importance of advocating for her team. Join us as we explore the challenges of data management, ownership, and governance, and tune in to discover how federated governance can prevent data silos and ensure consistency within your organization.
2024-07-0420 minSunny Side of TechDigital Delivery at DEFRATim Howard, Deputy Director, Major Projects, Cross-Cutting Technical Services at The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), joins us this week. In this episode, Tim talks us through his extensive experience of working in the public sector and the evolving parity between the private sector. Get ready to explore the challenges of digital delivery within DEFRA, including how to navigate budget constraints and balance centralization with the autonomy of DEFRA's 35 public bodies. Don’t miss out on learning how to innovate within public sector constraints, including policy development considerations and keeping pace with technological advancements to respond to ev...
2024-06-1319 minSunny Side of TechDelivering value through Wardley Mapping
In this week's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Wardley Mapping with our special guest, the creator himself, Simon Wardley. Wardley Mapping is a powerful method for visualizing competitive landscapes across economics, technology, and politics, providing crucial insights before making strategic decisions.
2024-05-2327 minSunny Side of TechUnlocking value from data at John LewisJoin us this week on our podcast with Atul Agarwal, Director of Personalisation Financial Services, as we delve into unlocking business value at John Lewis. In this episode, we’ll explore the evolution towards data mesh architecture, product thinking in data management, the impact of GenAI in retail, and the critical need to continuously learn and adapt. Tune in for actionable insights on leveraging data and technology to drive innovation and improve customer satisfaction.
2024-05-0217 minSunny Side of TechEU AI Act at Information Governance ServicesJoin us this week as we delve into the intricacies of the EU AI Act with two distinguished guests alongside our host, Sunny. In this episode, Alex McKeown, the Head of Data Ethics at Information Governance Services, and Prasad Prabhakaran, the Gen AI Practice Lead at esynergy, will guide us through the implications of the EU AI Act for your business. Tune in to gain insights on navigating the fine balance between leveraging the benefits of AI and mitigating associated risks. Discover how AI adoption can drive innovation while staying compliant with regulatory frameworks. The trio will explore the...
2024-04-1124 minSunny Side of TechUnlocking data at Marie CurieJoin Sunny this week as he sits down with Neal Venables, Head of Data Engineering at Marie Curie. In this captivating episode, Neal unravels the intricacies of how Marie Curie remains at the forefront of innovation by harnessing cutting-edge technologies. Tune in as Neal navigates the challenges and triumphs of transitioning data to the cloud, harnessing the power of CRM systems to optimize operations, and embracing groundbreaking tools such as Splink to accelerate the adoption of a single customer view. Plus, delve into the fascinating world of LLMs and discover how incorporating case notes is revolutionizing patient services, all...
2024-03-2120 minSunny Side of TechData Governance & Climate Reporting at Close Brothers
Tune into this week's episode as Sunny is joined by Simone Rabie, Data Governance Manager at Close Brothers. Simone takes us on a deep dive into the realm of climate reporting, sharing her personal journey into the space and illuminating its current landscape. Explore with Simone as she navigates the complexities of international regulations, greenwashing, and greenhushing, shedding light on the vital importance of adopting a proactive federated data governance approach. Prepare to gain invaluable insights on leveraging the power of GenAI sustainably within the intricate world of ESG considerations. Discover the significance of building communities for the cross-sharing...
2024-03-0715 minSunny Side of TechData Products at INGIn this week's podcast episode, Sunny is joined by Jinto Jose, a seasoned Product Manager and Product Area Lead at ING. Discover the unique blend of inspirations—from cricket to NASA and Netflix—that ignited Jinto's passion for all things data. Gain valuable insights as Jinto shares the significance of incorporating product disciplines into your data projects. Drawing on his extensive experience at ING, Shell, and Citigroup, Jinto delves into the nuances of building successful data products at the enterprise level. Explore the critical role of data governance in establishing trust for the seamless execution of your data product proj...
2024-02-2231 minSunny Side of TechData Mesh at Northern TrustJoin Sunny as he welcomes Jimmy Kozlow, Product Manager, Data Mesh at Northern Trust. Jimmy will unravel the core elements of a successful data mesh implementation, delving into the challenges surrounding organizational structure and the decentralization of data. Explore the current maturity landscape of data mesh patterns and gain insights into navigating the adoption curve while transforming team behaviors. Jimmy takes a deep dive into the impactful intersection of GenAI and data mesh, discussing how it has disrupted existing patterns and emphasizing why data mesh remains the indispensable foundation for cutting-edge projects. In a thought-provoking conclusion, Jimmy makes a...
2024-02-0819 minSunny Side of TechData Strategy at the Department for EducationEmbark on a fascinating journey with Sunny as he welcomes Neil McIvor, the Chief Data Officer at the Department for Education, to the spotlight. In this episode, Neil leverages his profound experience in the public sector to unveil the omnipresence of data – from mundane tasks like painting your house to the high-octane world of Formula 1! Get ready for a deep dive as Neil simplifies the complexities of end-to-end data platforms, offering invaluable insights into the challenges of steering data strategies within the public sector. Discover the weight of responsibility to the taxpayer and gain a nuanced understanding of the de...
2024-01-2527 minSunny Side of TechTransformation in the Insurance IndustryJoin Sunny as he welcomes our first guest Graeme Howard, NED, and strategic advisor. Tune in as Graeme, drawing from his wealth of experience in the insurance industry, delves into the dynamic realm of transformation projects. In this episode, explore Graeme's fascinating transition into Non-exec roles, unravel the significance of value-based delivery, and the key traits that define a stellar tech company in our ever-evolving landscape. Get ready for insights into building exceptionally effective teams, as Graeme shares invaluable tips. Discover his perspective on the transformative impact of GenAI in reshaping the operational landscape of the insurance sector. Gain...
2024-01-1028 min
Sunny Side of TechWelcome to the Sunny Side of TechLaunching our latest 4-part series with host Sunny Jaisinghani...Sunny will use his extensive experience from HSBC, Yell, UCAS, and BT as he welcomes guests from ING, Northern Trust, the Department for Education, and Covéa Insurance to dive into the hottest trends in tech and their real-life experiences.
2023-11-3000 min
Horizon CIO PodcastCIO Podcast: Investing in skills and people
Old fashioned processes and approaches to human resources are hampering organisations from employing the technologists they need to become relevant digital businesses in 2018. Business technology leaders have discussed the ‘skills gap’ for the last five years, although there is a shortage of skills, recruitment and employment practices are exacerbating the issue.
“We need to see companies really begin to invest in people and to put a stop to this reactive culture that will be self perpetuating, because if you don’t support the juniors where are you going to find the seniors of tomorrow...
2018-06-0837 min
The Nikos Show#11 - Vanilla JavaScript/TypeScript vs JavaScript frameworksEvery JavaScript developer is faced with the symptoms of framework fatigue. In this Episode, we discuss various frameworks and their approaches and compare against just using VanillaJS.
We discuss angular, ember, react and various Vanilla TypeScript libs that Nikos has written:
https://github.com/quantumjs/warp-router
https://github.com/quantumjs/solar-popup
https://github.com/quantumjs/vanilla-typescript
Also we talk about the super tutorial: https://serverless-stack.com for learning Serverless and Nikos upcoming webinar @
http://www.esynergy-solutions.co.uk/event/introduction-typescript-and-aws-lambda-functions
2017-09-3029 min