Enabling Digital with Systems Plus

The Enabling Digital with Systems Plus podcast series explores how CIOs and technology thought leaders can capture opportunities by looking at and beyond technology and data to propel their organizations into the digital forefront. The podcast series looks at how independent thought leaders and visionaries from the tech industry across the globe bring their ideas to scale within the business world, sharing innovative, path-breaking insights with our listeners. We interview experts on trends and best practices for IT leaders with a focus on 21st-century business topics such as innovation, digital transformation, AI, automation, and tech talent.Charles Griffith is a trailblazer in the technology sector with an established expertise in numerous areas including Supply Chain, Entertainment, Mobile & Retail Systems, Big Data, B2B, CAD, Security, and Payments Processing. Over the past twenty five years, he has led the development of enterprise solutions for logistics, retail, payments, and ecommerce, and has also authored more than a dozen commercial products spanning business applications to home entertainment.

The Enabling Digital with Systems Plus podcast series explores how CIOs and technology thought leaders can capture opportunities by looking at and beyond technology and data to propel their organizations into the digital forefront. The podcast series looks at how independent thought leaders and visionaries from the tech industry across the globe bring their ideas to scale within the business world, sharing innovative, path-breaking insights with our listeners.We interview experts on trends and best practices for IT leaders with a focus on 21st-century business topics such as innovation, digital transformation, AI, automation, and tech talent.Guest expert detailsEric is a seasoned IT Leader with a rich 20+ year track record of steering technology departments towards strategic alignment, operational efficiency, and innovative growth. He exhibits a fervent commitment to empowering teams, inspiring them to achieve and surpass their potential within the ever-evolving landscapes of IT Strategy, Application Development, Data Architecture, and Cyber Security. Currently functioning as the Executive Director at Wilmot Cancer Institute, he has made significant strides in health technology innovation. His leadership style is in favor of an empowerment-based approach that fosters a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.Key TakeawaysCurrent scenario of the healthcare technology industryChallenges faced by healthcare technology professionals across the globeImportance of innovation in healthcare ITKey differences between innovations in healthcare technologies as compared to generic technologiesConvergence of product management and healthcare ITFuturistic outlook for the healthcare technology industryInsightful suggestions and recommendations for healthcare businesses and professionals

The Enabling Digital with Systems Plus podcast series explores how CIOs and other C-level executives can capture opportunities by looking at and beyond technology and data to propel their organizations into the digital forefront. The podcast series looks at how independent thought leaders and visionaries from the tech industry across the globe bring their ideas to scale within the business world, sharing innovative, path-breaking insights with our listeners.We interview experts on trends and best practices for IT leaders. We talk monthly with tech thought leaders on 21st-century business topics like innovation, digital transformation, AI, automation & Tech talent.Guest Expert Details:Robin Sutara has more than 25 years of experience in helping global organizations harness the power of data and AI to achieve their digital transformation goals. She provides consultation and thought leadership on how to successfully implement data-driven transformations, including people, process, culture, and technology. Leading by example, she strives for operational excellence and coaches organizations to adopt a data-centric mindset while also leveraging her legal background and certifications to navigate the complex and evolving landscape of data governance, ethics, and privacy. In addition to her current role at Databricks, Robin is a founding member of two influential networks that aim to support and empower women leaders in data and AI and in general.Key Takeaways:Evolution of data in the recent yearsKey platforms, tools and technologies deployed in the data spaceData intelligence: The advent of AI and MLUse cases of generative AI used for data optimizationRoadblocks to implementing a robust data strategyWomen in dataImportance of gender diversity and inclusivity in IT

The Enabling Digital with Systems Plus podcast series explores how CIOs can capture opportunities by looking at and beyond technology and data to propel their organizations into the digital forefront. The podcast series looks at how independent thought leaders and visionaries from the tech industry across the globe bring their ideas to scale within the business world, sharing innovative, path-breaking insights with our listeners.Key Takeaways:Digital transformation and importance of innovation and research in financial servicesDigital strategy and innovation at BroadridgeApplying the design thinking methodology to uplift customer experienceDifference between product-centric model and project-centric modelSustainable VS disruptive innovationCurrent state of the financial services landscape in IndiaPotential impacts of emerging technology trends such as digital assets, AI, and blockchain on the financial services industryHow can financial services organizations in the West leverage the current economic growth happening in IndiaGuest expert details: Robert Krugman is a digital transformation expert and startup advisor engaged in the technology field for more than 25 years. Currently functioning as the Chief Digital Officer at Broadridge, his job is to define transformative digital strategies, research and incubate new products, and create a disruptive client experience. His forte lies in innovating new solutions and defining business models that enable organizations to get the most out of emerging digital technologies. Apart from his technical expertise, he enjoys speaking about the current trends in digital transformation, DeFi, the API economy, identity management, omni-channel communications, and the digitization of the customer experience.

IntroductionThe Enabling Digital with Systems Plus podcast series explores how CIOs can capture opportunities by looking at and beyond technology and data to propel their organizations into the digital forefront.The podcast series looks at how independent thought leaders and visionaries from the tech industry across the globe bring their ideas to scale within the business world, sharing innovative, path-breaking insights with our listeners.We interview experts on trends and best practices for IT leaders. We talk monthly with tech thought leaders on 21st-century business topics like innovation, digital transformation, AI, automation & Tech talent.Guest Expert DetailsGuy Courtin is a Senior Executive with deep experience in the technology field. Currently functioning as the Vice President of Industry and Advanced Technology at Tecsys Inc., he is a broadly curious professional not afraid to color outside the lines while exciting and enthusiastically engaging colleagues and employees. He has extensive global experience with both small and large companies- concentrations in B2B software and package applications. His key skills and specialties include industry marketing, thought leadership, market segmentation analysis, competitive analysis, industry analyst relations, public relations, contract negotiation, event management, partner strategies, inbound marketing, and social media marketing. He also exhibits staunch domain expertise in the supply chain, logistics, retail, automation, and fulfillment industries.Key TakeawaysImpact of the pandemic on supply chainsAutomation during the pandemicImportance of a Chief Supply Chain Officer in C SuiteChallenges in digital transformation and order fulfillmentConsumer-centric approach in retail supply chainsData utilization for supply chain optimizationFuture of automation and robotics in supply chainsKey to successful adoption of technological implementationFuture trends in retail supply chains

The Enabling Digital with Systems Plus podcast series explores how CIOs can capture opportunities by looking at and beyond technology and data to propel their organizations into the digital forefront. The podcast series looks at how independent thought leaders and visionaries from the tech industry across the globe bring their ideas to scale within the business world, sharing innovative, path-breaking insights with our listeners. We interview experts on trends and best practices for IT leaders. We talk monthly with tech thought leaders on 21st-century business topics like innovation, digital transformation, AI, automation and tech talent.Guest Expert details: Currently Chief Digital Officer and CIO at Homestar Financial Corporation, Walt is leading the 21-year-old company’s digital solutions group through several major technology projects. Homestar is headquartered in Gainesville, GA and is “the easiest way home” in 46 states. After earning an undergraduate degree in Physics from Guilford College, he began his career as a technical officer in the US Air Force, serving in key roles for recovery and reconstitution of strategic nuclear assets including three years serving on Strategic Air Command’s “Looking Glass” aircrew, directly supporting the President and the National Command Authority. Since then, he has served in a variety of technology leadership roles with companies such as Fidelity, Gannett, BDM, TRW, Ajilon Consulting, Generation Mortgage, and most recently, Primary Capital Mortgage. Walt earned his MSA in Public and Private Administration from Central Michigan University in 1991. While at TRW, he won the President's Award for his leadership on their largest commercial project. Walt was recognized as the Georgia CIO Leadership Association's Corporate CIO of the year for 2014 and more recently recognized by Constellation Research as one of the top 150 Business Transformation Leaders in 2020.Walt is a frequent speaker to professional groups on the topics of leadership, governance, risk management and compliance. His #1 international bestselling book, We Can’t Stay Here: Becoming a Great Change Captain is available at Http://www.wecantstayhere.net and on amazon. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltergcarter Twitter: https://twitter.com/walt74Key Takeaways:Aligning business and technology in the mortgage industry.AI, automation, and the mortgage industry.Change management strategies for digital transformation.Leadership and orchestration in a business setting.Aligning people and technology for digital transformation.Digital transformation, ethics, and privacy in the workplace.Remote work and its impact on productivity and culture.Emerging technologies and their ethical implications.Business ethics and the importance of hiring ethical employees.Digital transformation opportunities and privacy regulations.Technology implementation and ecosystem impact.

The Enabling Digital with Systems Plus podcast series explores how CIOs can capture opportunities by looking at and beyond technology and data to propel their organizations into the digital forefront.The podcast series looks at how independent thought leaders and visionaries from the tech industry across the globe bring their ideas to scale within the business world, sharing innovative, path-breaking insights with our listeners.We interview experts on trends and best practices for IT leaders. We talk monthly with tech thought leaders on 21st-century business topics like innovation, digital transformation, AI, automation & Tech talent.Guest Expert details:Doug Laney is the Data & Analytics Strategy Innovation Fellow at West Monroe Partners where he consults to business-, data-, and analytics leaders on conceiving and implementing new data-driven value streams. He originated the field of infonomics and authored the best-selling book, “Infonomics.” Doug is a three-time Gartner annual thought leadership award recipient, a World Economic Forum advisor, a Forbes contributing author, and co-chairs the annual MIT Chief Data Officer Symposium. He also is a visiting professor at the University of Illinois and Carnegie Mellon business schools, and sits on various high-tech company advisory boards. Follow and connect with Doug on Twitter and LinkedIn.Key TakeawaysHow can data be transformed into a valuable asset with measurable economic benefits?What’s the key to effectively measuring and managing data assets for optimal results?How might the shift to separate data and technology roles reshape organizations?What innovative methods create self-funding data environments beyond traditional data selling?How do organizations overcome challenges when embracing data monetization?Can generative AI unlock untapped potential in analyzing unstructured content?What’s the value of AI in ideation workshops and determining data market value?How can businesses foster creativity in data monetization?What’s the next exciting chapter in the journey of data monetization and AI?

The Enabling Digital with Systems Plus podcast series explores how CIOs can capture opportunities by looking at and beyond technology and data to propel their organizations into the digital forefront.The podcast series looks at how independent thought leaders and visionaries from the tech industry across the globe bring their ideas to scale within the business world, sharing innovative, path-breaking insights with our listeners.We interview experts on trends and best practices for IT leaders. We talk monthly with tech thought leaders on 21st-century business topics like innovation, digital transformation, AI, automation & Tech talent.Guest Expert details:Bashir Agboola is an award-winning Information Technology Executive/Chief Technology Officer with extensive experience in Information Technology strategy, executive management, technology-driven transformation and operations, enterprise cloud computing, as well as cybersecurity. He has ean extensive experience developing and leading teams to deliver business value through the alignment of IT strategic goals with organizational objectives. Bashir is a frequently sought-after subject matter expert speaker at industry events, with extensive technology industry and Healthcare IT experience.Key Takeaways:The impact of AI in the healthcare sectorAI in diagnostics and personalized medicineUsing data to improve patient experienceThe importance of data interoperability in healthcareStandardization platform for medical recordsRegulatory framework for data sharing and interoperabilityThe evolving role of tech leaders today

Guest Expert details:With over 25 years of experience in the field, Dr. Parves Khan is an accomplished insight leader renowned for her ability to transform research functions into highly effective insight powerhouses. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of leading ESOMAR, a global professional association that champions excellence in research, insight, and data.Throughout her career, she has held influential positions within global insight functions of FTSE 100 companies, allowing her to amass a wealth of experience in utilizing insights to shape and propel business strategies, marketing initiatives, and product innovations.Beyond her professional achievements, she has dedicated herself to giving back to the industry by mentoring aspiring female research leaders through esteemed organizations like the 30% Club and Women in Research. Her commitment to fostering the next generation’s success is a testament to her passion for empowering women in the field.In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she was honored in May 2021 as one of the UK’s top 20 most inspirational women in Data & Technology by Women in Data, a movement dedicated to driving change in the realm of data science and analytics.Key TakeawaysThe power of AI, data, Data regulation, and the MetaverseThe challenge is not being data-driven, but insight-drivenThe Impact of data analytics on the creative industryRecent Transformations in the research industryHow data and data analytics can help solve humanitarian issueshow do more women in leadership equal better profit?Investing in women to plug skill gaps in techResearch shows doubling the share of women in tech by 2027 can increase GDP from the current tech contribution of 260 billion euros to 600.The challenges women have in male-dominated environmentsWhat companies need to do to foster enabling environmentsHow Women are taking ownership and Leading the Way

Guest Expert details:Henrik is a Senior Executive, with a career spanning more than 30 years in the Global Logistic Industry working for some of the largest Global Logistics organisations, based in the United States, Asia and Europe. He has managed large complex network businesses at Executive Board level, driving procurement, network optimisation, process improvement, analytics and business transformation projects, as well as having extensive experience in leading Global Industry Sectors and Key Account Management.Key TakeawaysDigital transformation curve in the logistics industry as compared to other industriesHow cloud and cloud-based technologies are currently disrupting the traditional model?Differences between the traditional models versus these new tech-backed modelsKey trends in the logistics industrySuggestions for logistics companies who are looking to embark on their digital transformation journeySignificance of finding the right partner for logistic companies when planning digital transformationWhy industry experience becomes paramount in digital transformation in the logistics space