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Tech TalksMaximizing ROI with Generative AI: Insights from ThoughtSpot’s Cindi HowsonIn this episode, David Savage sits down with Cindi Howson, Chief Data Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot, to explore the transformative potential of Generative AI in maximizing return on investment. Cindi shares her insights on how generative AI is being applied to data and analytics, highlighting key findings from a recent report co-sponsored with MIT. They discuss the rapid adoption curve, the importance of data governance, and the significant competitive advantages early adopters are experiencing. Cindi also emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize AI literacy and the role of generative AI in improving efficiency and decision-making. Tune in to...2024-10-1627 minTech TalksMaximizing ROI with Generative AI: Insights from ThoughtSpot’s Cindi HowsonIn this episode, David Savage sits down with Cindi Howson, Chief Data Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot, to explore the transformative potential of Generative AI in maximizing return on investment. Cindi shares her insights on how generative AI is being applied to data and analytics, highlighting key findings from a recent report co-sponsored with MIT. They discuss the rapid adoption curve, the importance of data governance, and the significant competitive advantages early adopters are experiencing. Cindi also emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize AI literacy and the role of generative AI in improving efficiency and decision-making. Tune in to...2024-10-1627 min
Tech TalksBeebolt: Revolutionizing Supply Chain Collaboration with AIToday David is joined by Talal Abu Issa, founder and CEO of Beebolt. He shares his entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of his business into an AI automation platform for supply chain teams.
Talal hates manual, tedious tasks, and he discusses how Beebolt streamlines collaboration and negotiation processes, eliminating the need for back-and-forth emails, saving valuable time. His vision extends beyond efficiency, aiming to empower frontline individuals to collaborate with higher management and crowdsource solutions to complex problems, ultimately making a significant impact on global trade.
Also in the show today, a request! Please help...2024-07-1730 minTech TalksBeebolt: Revolutionizing Supply Chain Collaboration with AIToday David is joined by Talal Abu Issa, founder and CEO of Beebolt. He shares his entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of his business into an AI automation platform for supply chain teams.
Talal hates manual, tedious tasks, and he discusses how Beebolt streamlines collaboration and negotiation processes, eliminating the need for back-and-forth emails, saving valuable time. His vision extends beyond efficiency, aiming to empower frontline individuals to collaborate with higher management and crowdsource solutions to complex problems, ultimately making a significant impact on global trade.
Also in the show today, a request! Please help...2024-07-1730 min
Tech TalksHow can organisations make themselves more welcoming to members of the LGBTQIA+ community?Amanda McKay is the Director of Quality at AWE. She's worked in male-dominated sectors her whole life, and for part of that life she outwardly was part of that majority. We talk about her transition, privilege and how organisations can make themselves open, welcoming places for everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true self to work.
The team also mention the Nash Squared Games. Want to get involved? https://www.harveynash.co.uk/latest-news/2022-5/join-the-nash-squared-world-games2022-06-0750 minTech TalksHow can organisations make themselves more welcoming to members of the LGBTQIA+ community?Amanda McKay is the Director of Quality at AWE. She's worked in male-dominated sectors her whole life, and for part of that life she outwardly was part of that majority. We talk about her transition, privilege and how organisations can make themselves open, welcoming places for everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true self to work.
The team also mention the Nash Squared Games. Want to get involved? https://www.harveynash.co.uk/latest-news/2022-5/join-the-nash-squared-world-games2022-06-0750 min
Tech TalksJames Hetherington discusses the need to be both 'the craftsperson and the scholar'.James is Director of the Advanced Research Computing Centre at UCL. In this episode he talks about the practical application of data intensive research; what does NLP mean to a historian, now able to read every book written in the 19th century at once?
James is looking to expand his team. If ARCC sounds like the place for you head to: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home
Also - GO CHECK OUT THE TECH WOMEN 100 (we implore you): https://wearetechwomen.com/techwomen100-awards-full-shortlist-2021/2021-10-2635 minTech TalksJames Hetherington discusses the need to be both 'the craftsperson and the scholar'.James is Director of the Advanced Research Computing Centre at UCL. In this episode he talks about the practical application of data intensive research; what does NLP mean to a historian, now able to read every book written in the 19th century at once?
James is looking to expand his team. If ARCC sounds like the place for you head to: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home
Also - GO CHECK OUT THE TECH WOMEN 100 (we implore you): https://wearetechwomen.com/techwomen100-awards-full-shortlist-2021/2021-10-2635 min
Tech TalksSarah Lawson, CISO at UCL, explains why HE is the best place to learn your craft!Sarah was a lawyer who saw the world was changing, even when those she worked with were blind to it. Taking a chance on a change that *felt* right, she switched careers, and hasn't looked back. Now CISO at UCL, she explains why Higher Education is unmatched as a place to learn the best principals of information security.
If you think joining UCL might help your own career, check out what opportunities there are currently available: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home2021-10-0539 minTech TalksSarah Lawson, CISO at UCL, explains why HE is the best place to learn your craft!Sarah was a lawyer who saw the world was changing, even when those she worked with were blind to it. Taking a chance on a change that *felt* right, she switched careers, and hasn't looked back. Now CISO at UCL, she explains why Higher Education is unmatched as a place to learn the best principals of information security.
If you think joining UCL might help your own career, check out what opportunities there are currently available: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home2021-10-0539 min
Tech TalksHow does a leader build a team, and give them purpose?In the second part of our interview with Andy Smith, CIO at UCL, we explore how he's given the technology team purpose and made sure they're empowered within the institution. We're diving into the mechanics of team building on today's show.
If UCL is a place you'd like to work, check out their current vacancies: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home2021-09-1733 minTech TalksHow does a leader build a team, and give them purpose?In the second part of our interview with Andy Smith, CIO at UCL, we explore how he's given the technology team purpose and made sure they're empowered within the institution. We're diving into the mechanics of team building on today's show.
If UCL is a place you'd like to work, check out their current vacancies: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home2021-09-1733 min
Tech TalksWhat's the role of a CIO post-pandemic? Andy Smith from UCL shares his thoughtsAndy Smith started his role as CIO at UCL prior to the start of the academic year in 2020, in the middle of lockdowns and the pandemic. How the role of the CIO has evolved and what challenges working in Higher Education presented are discussed in detail in the first part of our two-episodes with Andy.
If UCL is a place you'd like to work, check out their current vacancies: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home2021-09-1426 minTech TalksWhat's the role of a CIO post-pandemic? Andy Smith from UCL shares his thoughtsAndy Smith started his role as CIO at UCL prior to the start of the academic year in 2020, in the middle of lockdowns and the pandemic. How the role of the CIO has evolved and what challenges working in Higher Education presented are discussed in detail in the first part of our two-episodes with Andy.
If UCL is a place you'd like to work, check out their current vacancies: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home2021-09-1426 min
Tech TalksJonathan Prest, CTO of SaleCycle, tells us what makes a good engineer.In today's episode of the podcast Jonathan discusses how agile can be approached to ensure it communicates with the business (using ever shorter cycles), and what makes a good engineer. He also invites you to join SaleCycle!
If you are interested in vacancies in Jonathan's team please contact Usman.Shahid@HarveyNash.com - Usman is part of the team at Harvey Nash working with SaleCycle to meet their talent needs.2020-10-1636 minTech TalksJonathan Prest, CTO of SaleCycle, tells us what makes a good engineer.In today's episode of the podcast Jonathan discusses how agile can be approached to ensure it communicates with the business (using ever shorter cycles), and what makes a good engineer. He also invites you to join SaleCycle!
If you are interested in vacancies in Jonathan's team please contact Usman.Shahid@HarveyNash.com - Usman is part of the team at Harvey Nash working with SaleCycle to meet their talent needs.2020-10-1636 min
Tech TalksMark Ferrar, CIO of Newcastle University, talks about transforming the HE sector.Technology within universities have not followed the same road to digitisation, moving slowly in how it has reorganised. Whilst reliable and stable the transformation piece doesn’t mirror the fast-moving tech sector. So if you’re a CIO in a university, how do you break that trend and drive the evolution of tech services in higher education? Mark Ferrar, CIO at Newcastle University, talks about his journey to bring their services up to date.
If you want to join Mark’s team and support this process why not see the roles that are available? https://microsites.harveynash.com/newcastle-uni/
Whilst you’re...2019-10-1534 minTech TalksMark Ferrar, CIO of Newcastle University, talks about transforming the HE sector.Technology within universities have not followed the same road to digitisation, moving slowly in how it has reorganised. Whilst reliable and stable the transformation piece doesn’t mirror the fast-moving tech sector. So if you’re a CIO in a university, how do you break that trend and drive the evolution of tech services in higher education? Mark Ferrar, CIO at Newcastle University, talks about his journey to bring their services up to date.
If you want to join Mark’s team and support this process why not see the roles that are available? https://microsites.harveynash.com/newcastle-uni/
Whilst you’re...2019-10-1534 min
Documentation Not IncludedAgents: The Good, The Bad, & The UglyChris uses agents and recruiters. Josey has not used them, and only seen the ugly side from others. This week, Cameron MacGrain from HarveyNash joins the team to help peel back the layers on working with agents and recuiters as developer consultants and freelancers. Can we keep IR35 out of the discussion?
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