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There are no political solutions, only technological ones, the rest is propaganda. In the Technologist of the Month podcast, hosted by Dr. Saksham Sharda, we go on an inspiring journey with visionary entrepreneurs, brilliant scientists, vigilant policymakers, and ingenious marketers. Join us as we explore this transformative landscape of human advancement.

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June 16, 20261 min

Snippet- Moutia Khatiri, Global CTO for Online & Omnisales at L’Oréal Groupe, Stresses Data Governance, Standardized Frameworks, and Expert Oversight to Ensure Quality and Prevent Failures

🎙️ Why Data Governance Matters More Than Ever📊 Great data isn't just about technology; it's about people, processes, and accountability.In this clip, Moutia Khatiri, Global CTO for Online & Omnisales at L’Oréal Groupe, explains why strong data governance, standardized frameworks, and expert oversight are essential for maintaining data quality and preventing failures across the organization.💡 Data Governance⚙️ Data Engineering🔍 Data Quality🚀 Scalable InnovationListen to the full podcast now- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1y4zFJIE9dZjfNxcNMePSG?si=01a97cd9b1434d7f #Outgrow #DataGovernance #DataQuality #DataEngineering #DigitalTransformation #AI #TechnologyLeadership #LOreal #DataStrategy #Innovation #Leadership

June 11, 20260 min

Snippet- Igor Mikhalev, Head of Emerging Technologies Strategy at EY-Parthenon, On Hyper‑Personalized, Ethical Customer Engagement For A Better Future.

🎙️ The Future of Customer Relationships: Personalization with Purpose💡How can you tailor your product's value to individual desires, without exploiting people?In this insightful clip, Igor Mikhalev, Head of Emerging Technologies Strategy at EY-Parthenon, shares why the future of customer engagement lies in hyper-personalized, ethical experiences that help people move toward a better future.✨ Personalization🤝 Ethical Innovation🚀 Customer-Centric GrowthListen to the full podcast now- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZyPTphcrdbmar3PhmK8yB?si=w67NoPTlRdeqyz5I2rVdYA #Outgrow #Podcast #Marketing #CustomerExperience #Personalization #AI #EmergingTech #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #EYParthenon #FutureOfBusiness

June 9, 20261 min

Snippet- Adam Harmetz, VP of Product Management at Microsoft, Shares a Balanced Perspective on AI’s Impact on Digital Experiences

AI Won’t Kill Websites or Email; It Will Transform ThemIn this clip, Adam Harmetz, VP of Product Management at Microsoft, shares a balanced perspective on AI’s impact on digital experiences 🤖🌐For years, people have predicted the end of email and websites, yet both remain essential. While AI and conversational interfaces are reshaping how we access information, it's still too early to know exactly where the industry will land.Will AI become the primary interface? Or will it be deeply integrated into existing applications? The answer isn't clear yet.Adam’s advice: experiment, learn, and adapt. The future will be shaped not by predictions, but by what people find most useful. 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NtBAevMWBkvXd0HNmHfeg?si=-sLuQOiYQzKNMhrv6F-ABA #Outgrow #Podcast #Microsoft #AdamHarmetz #AI #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #ProductManagement

June 5, 20260 min

Snippet- Kamini Belday, Head of Global Payments at IBM Cloud, Discusses How The Future of Payments is Being Shaped by AI And Cloud Technology

The Future of Payments: Predictive, Connected & SecureIn this clip, Kamini Belday, Head of Global Payments at IBM Cloud, discusses how the future of payments is being shaped by AI and cloud technology 🌐💳A key focus is moving beyond fraud detection to fraud prediction and prevention using predictive AI. At the same time, cloud interoperability is helping connect different financial accounts and payment systems into a more seamless experience.The goal? Secure, unified credentials that work across platforms, payment methods, and geographies, making payments safer, smarter, and more convenient for everyone 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VNZi2NS9y5R8uNGLfGFAI?si=ff86521fdc7748e7#Outgrow #Podcast #IBMCloud #KaminiBelday #Payments #Fintech #AI #CloudComputing #DigitalTransformation

June 3, 20260 min

Snippet- Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships at Yahoo, Explains Why Daily Active Users (DAU) is His North Star Metric.

Why DAU Is the Ultimate Partnership MetricIn this clip, Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships at Yahoo, explains why Daily Active Users (DAU) is his North Star metric. 📈While partnerships involve countless initiatives and inputs, DAU reveals their real impact. It shows how all those efforts come together to drive meaningful engagement on the platform.The lesson? Focus on outcomes, not just activities. The best metrics help you understand whether your work is truly creating value for users. 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BLuOcGkvwHD5QzJDUJDl0?si=jFuMXrAzTqWh1YRWzSD8Ig #Outgrow #Podcast #Yahoo #HarishSarma #Partnerships #GrowthMetrics #ProductStrategy #DAU

May 26, 20261 min

Snippet- Ivan Branco, Head of Information Management, AI, and Analytics at Volvo Group Trucks Operations, Explains Why Data is Critical to Volvo’s Shift Toward a More Service-Driven Business

Data Driving Business TransformationIn this clip, Ivan Branco, Head of Information Management, AI, and Analytics at Volvo Group Trucks Operations, explains why data is critical to Volvo’s shift toward a more service-driven business 🚛📊By understanding how products are used in the real world, data creates opportunities for better analytics, smarter automation, process optimization, and new business capabilities.His key insight: data teams build the platforms and data products, but the real value comes when business experts use those insights to drive transformation 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0AAvhDg02EB8XV0aN0CnkZ?si=dGgo284eQouDiFyDPgklMw #Outgrow #Podcast #Volvo #DataAnalytics #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

May 22, 20260 min

Snippet- Andy Hood, VP of Emerging Technologies at WPP, Introduces the Idea of “M-Shaped” Talent, a New Evolution Beyond The Traditional T-Shaped Skillset.

Why ‘M-Shaped’ Talent Will Win in the AI EraIn this clip, Andy Hood, VP of Emerging Technologies at WPP, introduces the idea of “M-shaped” talent, a new evolution beyond the traditional T-shaped skillset.M-shaped individuals have a strong foundation with the ability to apply their knowledge across multiple domains, making them perfectly suited for a world powered by generative AI 🤖 As AI becomes a foundational technology across industries, creative technologists, who blend creativity with technical skills, are entering a true boom phase The takeaway?👉 The future belongs to those who can adapt, connect, and create across disciplines.🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jCiEspCDLp5oetO02HQX9?si=cDPmvKeoQuSnCNkgO9Azow#Outgrow #Podcast #AndyHood #WPP #AI #FutureOfWork #CreativeTech #SkillsOfTheFuture

May 20, 20261 min

Snippet- Hugo Hamad, Now Head of AI/Gen AI Factory at AXA France And Former Director of AI at Decathlon, Shares How AI is Transforming The Sports Ecosystem.

AI Powering the Future of Sports ExperienceIn this clip, Hugo Hamad, now Head of AI/Gen AI Factory at AXA France and former Director of AI at Decathlon, shares how AI is transforming the sports ecosystem.At its core, the mission is simple: enable everyone to engage in sports on their own terms 🏃AI plays a key role in making that happen👉 Personalizing customer experiences through smarter recommendations👉 Powering CRM and e-commerce with data-driven insights👉 Optimizing supply chains with better demand forecasting and distribution With a strong digital backbone, AI is helping create seamless, tailored experiences for both customers and teams, bringing the joy of sports closer to everyone 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ksp9FHTp4dzncknRg8aPB?si=Rzd--UUpRaKfhpY_CA84uA #Outgrow #Podcast #HugoHamad #AXA #Decathlon #AI #DigitalTransformation #CustomerExperience

May 15, 20260 min

Snippet- Vishnu Acharya, ex- Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, Explains a Major Shift in Infrastructure Design.

The Split Future of InfrastructureIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, ex- Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, explains a major shift in infrastructure design.On one side, AI is driving massive concentration, with data centers scaling from megawatts to gigawatt-level “AI factories” ⚡On the other hand, traditional systems are moving toward disaggregation, a more distributed, flexible infrastructure for diverse use cases 🌐This creates a unique dual trend:👉 Bigger, more centralized AI infrastructure👉 More modular, distributed systems elsewhereThe future isn’t one model, it’s both, evolving at the same time 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mNffGsPKVl6m2E9iP9JGB?si=FlmPfDvGR6uH37LExtwVHA#Outgrow #Podcast #VishnuAcharya #Uber #AIInfrastructure #CloudComputing #TechTrends

May 14, 20260 min

Snippet- Andy Hood, VP of Emerging Technologies at WPP, Shares How They’re Rebuilding Creative Technology From Within.

Building the Next Generation of Creative TechnologistsIn this clip, Andy Hood, VP of Emerging Technologies at WPP, shares how they’re rebuilding creative technology from within.Working alongside amazing people, the focus is on nurturing a new kind of talent, creatives first, technologists second 🎨🤖Instead of outsourcing innovation, WPP is investing in developing in-house talent through partnerships with leaders like Google, Meta, and Microsoft.The goal?👉 Build an “army” of creative technologists👉 Blend artistic thinking with cutting-edge tech👉 Drive innovation from within 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jCiEspCDLp5oetO02HQX9?si=HTxJg2CJQo-OXKqq_dW-ow #Outgrow #Podcast #AndyHood #WPP #CreativeTech #Innovation #FutureOfWork