Evolution Exchange Nordics Podcast
Evolution Exchange Nordics Podcast brings together leaders in the technology space to discuss the challenges they are facing and the solutions they are delivering. The conversations focus on practical experiences and strategic insights from across the Nordic tech ecosystem. Episodes are produced in English and hosted on Acast.
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Evo Nordics #744 - Building Enterprise AI That Delivers
Today's episode is hosted by Louis Wright and they are joined on the podcast by Sinha K. Pratyush, Head Of AI at Decathlon Utrecht The Wall. The conversation explores enterprise ai and how organisations can build effective artificial intelligence solutions that create measurable business value. The exchange highlights the importance of AI strategy, scalable technology adoption and aligning AI
Evo Nordics #743 - Visionary Voices With Chandra Sekhar
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Chandra Sekhar Thumurothu, Head Of Global Application Management at Electrolux AB. The conversation explores technology leadership, enterprise applications and digital transformation, focusing on how organisations manage global technology environments and support evolving business needs. The exchange highlights the i
Evo Nordics #742 - Developing Tomorrows Leaders When AI Does The Junior Work
Today's episode is hosted by Louis Wright and they are joined on the podcast by Adina Manisor, Head Of Data And Analytics at Electrolux AB. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping early-career development, leadership pathways and workplace skills as organisations consider the future of talent. The exchange highlights approaches to building capability, adapting teams and supporting profession
Evo Nordics #741 - AI In Highly Regulated Spaces
Today's episode is hosted by Louis Wright and they are joined on the podcast by Aleksander Caban, Senior Director AI at Ericsson, Matti Ahlqvist, Head of AI Transformation at AstraZeneca, Aleksandrs Bogdanovs, Head of AI at Northloop. The conversation explores AI in highly regulated spaces, examining the challenges and opportunities of implementing artificial intelligence where compliance, governa
Evo Nordics #740 - Building High-Performing Engineering Teams
Today's episode is hosted by Louis Wright and they are joined on the podcast by Fuat Deligoz, Data Science Manager at IKEA, Aakash Jain, Tech Data Lead at DeLaval, Alexandru Mitrofan, Engineering Manager at Klarna Bank AB. The conversation explores building high-performing engineering teams, with a broad focus on leadership, collaboration, technical decision-making and creating effective working e
Evo Nordics #739 - Why Is There No Security Until It Hits The Fan
Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Hariharan Rajasekaran, Head of Global Security - Electrification and Automation at Siemens, Mads Becker Jørgensen, Nordic Director of Cyber Security at Tata Consultancy Services, Serghei Nadvirneak, Service Manager - Connectivity & Office IT at Vend, Sadetta Postareff, Principal Information Security Manager at Ver
Evo Nordics #738 - Visionary Voices With Neila Possani
Today's episode is hosted by Aodhfin Barbour and they are joined on the podcast by Neila Possani, VP of Group Solutions at Electrolux. The conversation explores innovation strategy, business leadership and how organisations are adapting to changing consumer expectations. With a focus on visionary voices in the Nordic business landscape, the exchange highlights approaches to creating meaningful sol
Evo Nordics #737 - Building High Performing Teams (Vol. 2)
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Fernando Garcia Sanz, CX Architect at Ericsson Stockholm, Katerina Georgiadou, Engineering Manager at Länsförsäkringar, Olena Primachova, Engineering Manager at Podme, Amit Kumar, Lead Solution Architect, SAP MDG at Scania Group. The conversation explores high performing teams and the approaches organisations use to
Evo Nordics #736 - Leaders Leading By Example
Today's episode is hosted by Leon Molyneaux and they are joined on the podcast by Chris Fogelklou, Engineering Manager at Haley Tek, Per Henriksson, Engineering Manager at Flint Group, David Luthman, R&D Manager at Mycronic and Marco Monzani, Global Head of R&D at KraftPowercon. The conversation explores leadership by example and how effective leaders influence engineering teams, drive inn
Evo Nordics #735 - How AI Is Changing Embedded Engineering
Today's episode is hosted by Leon Molyneaux and they are joined on the podcast by Edwin Tam, CTO at Telldus, Peter Nyberg, Engineering Manager - Digital Key & Approach at Volvo Cars, Viktoriia Taraniuk, Engineering Manager at GlobalLogic, Daniel Janzon, Engineering Manager at Rillion. The conversation explores AI in embedded engineering and how emerging technologies are influencing product dev
Evo Nordics #734 - Why Leadership Is The Difference Between Good Teams And Great Ones
Today's episode is hosted by Leon Molyneaux and they are joined on the podcast by Magnus Bredin, System Engineering Manager at Micropower Group, Marco Monzani, Global Head of R&D at KraftPowercon, Dr. Hossein Safarzadeh, Drive Systems Project Engineering Manager at Alstom Sweden and Tomas Lukasszulc, Business Unit Manager at DevPort. The conversation explores leadership and its role in cre
Evo Nordics #733 - Embedded AI In The Real World - What Actually Works Vs The Hype
Today's episode is hosted by Leon Molyneaux and they are joined on the podcast by Hans Olsen, Senior Engineering Manager at Milestone Systems, Vladyslav Aleksashyn, Engineering Manager at Einride, Hirad Asadi, CTO at Infometric AB and Sahil Lakhe, Technology Development Lead at Volvo Penta. The conversation explores embedded AI in practical engineering environments, examining how organisations dis
Evo Nordics #732 - Building Teams That Deliver Real Customer Value
Today's episode is hosted by Leon Molyneaux and they are joined on the podcast by Jacob Aduama, Head of Autonomous Transport System Validation at Volvo Group, Martin Viker, R&D Manager at Sigma Connectivity, Haiko Steitzer, Solution Manager, Embedded / Automotive at Capgemini and Laszlo L. Fischer, Engineering Manager. The conversation explores building teams that deliver real customer value t
Evo Nordics #730 - AI Beyond The Hype - How Large Enterprises Are Getting Real Value
Today's episode is hosted by Sam Russell and they are joined on the podcast by Florian Marcard, VP Engineering at Bosch, Olga Chatelain, Program Lead, AI & Blockchain at Siemens and Christian Koch, Head of Data Engineering & AI at Symrise AG. The conversation explores artificial intelligence and how large enterprises are moving beyond early excitement to focus on measurable business value.
Evo Nordics #731 - AI In Mining
Today's episode is hosted by Sam Russell and they are joined on the podcast by Lior Herman, Head of OptiMine Mining Data Platform at Sandvik Coromant. The conversation explores AI in mining and how artificial intelligence is transforming operations through data-driven decision-making, automation and digital innovation. The exchange highlights the growing importance of connected technologies, opera
Evo Nordics #729 - From Legacy To Agents - How Large Organisations Are Preparing For Agentic AI
Today's episode is hosted by Louis Wright and they are joined on the podcast by Donna Montnémery, Product Manager at Sinch Sweden, Amena Shakil, Head of AI & Data Program at Telenor Sverige, Denise Lau, Head of Operations & Programs at Ericsson and Sam Treacy, Analytics Manager at Tietoevry. The conversation explores agentic AI and how large organisations are preparing for the next stage o
Evo Nordics #728 - Moving From AI Experiments To Real Business Impact
Today's episode is hosted by Louis Wright and they are joined on the podcast by Diwakar Pathak, Senior Product Manager, Data & AI at Ericsson, Akash Jha, Intelligent Automation Development Manager at IKEA and Diana Molero, AI Transformation Manager at Telia. The conversation explores artificial intelligence and the journey from experimentation to delivering measurable business impact across mo
Evo Nordics #727 - What Risks Are There When Innovating In Regulated Markets
Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Daniel Brattemark, CISO at Qlosr AB, Einar Sundgren, Technical Manager - SW Development at Västtrafik AB, Goran Stanojevic, Senior Consultant and Business Manager at MUM Group AB and Jussi Mäntynen, Head of Electrification & Automation Business Unit at Siemens. The conversation explores regulated markets and the c
Evo Nordics #726 - The Challenges Of Building High-Performing Teams
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Dino Ljaic, Lead Solution Architect at IKEA, Chris Green, Platform Manager at Alstom Sweden and Jenny Björkman, Engineering Manager at BorgWarner. The conversation explores high-performing teams and the leadership approaches that help organisations build collaborative, resilient and effective working environments. Th
Evo Nordics #725 - Why AI Transformation Fails & How Leading Organisations Fix It
Today's episode is hosted by Louis Wright and they are joined on the podcast by Johanna Staaf, Director Data & AI at Capgemini Sweden, Akancha Verma, Partner and Head of AI at Nordeiq, Niclas Anderstrom, Manager AI Platform at Ericsson Stockholm and Stefan Ekberg, Head of AI at Holmen Skog. The conversation explores AI transformation and examines the common organisational, technical and strate
Evo Nordics #724 - AI Without The Hype - What Actually Works
Today's episode is hosted by Louis Wright and they are joined on the podcast by Stefano Dell Orto, CIO at KPMG Sweden, Rajat Shah, Vice President Services at Tetra Pak and Felix Bender, Field Engineering Manager at Databricks. The conversation explores AI without the hype, examining how organisations can focus on practical artificial intelligence initiatives that deliver measurable business value.
Evo Nordics #723 - Improving Productivity In Embedded Software Teams
Today's episode is hosted by Leon Molyneaux and they are joined on the podcast by Johannes Foufas, Technical Manager at Volvo Cars, Mostafa Imam, Red Team Lead at TRATON GROUP, Siddharth Lakhera, Team Lead: E-Motor Control Software at Koenigsegg and Chris Fogelklou, Engineering Manager at Haley Tek. The conversation explores improving productivity in embedded software teams, examining how engineer
Evo Nordics #722 - Empowering Female Leaders At Siemens Energy
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Carolina Escarabelin, Head of Operational Excellence and Digital Transformation at Siemens Energy, Aleksandra Rolof, SAP Concur System Owner at Siemens Energy, Ankita Ghosh, Head of AI & Analytics, Transformation of Industry at Siemens Energy and Ana Nunes, Senior Demand and Solution Manager at Siemens Energy. Th
Evo Nordics #721 - Driving AI Transformation In Large Organisations
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Marvin Benno, Senior Engineering Manager at Kognity, Ionut Hazaparu, Group Engineering Manager - Identity at Signicat AS, Duncan Licence, Head Of Automotive & Data at Arrive and Johan Gradin, Senior Design at Funnel. The conversation explores AI transformation in large organisations, focusing on how engineering l
Evo Nordics #720 - Visionary Voices with Cynthia Urquizo
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Cynthia Urquizo, Head Of Product Marketing at Arrive. The conversation explores Visionary Voices with Cynthia Urquizo, focusing on how product marketing shapes customer experience, brand positioning and growth strategy within modern mobility and digital platforms. It highlights how organisations align messaging with
Evo Nordics #719 - Visionary Voices With Vladimir Rasovic
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Vladimir Rasovic, Global Operational Excellence Manager at Siemens Energy. The conversation explores Visionary Voices with Vladimir Rasovic, focusing on how operational excellence drives efficiency, innovation and long-term competitiveness within large-scale energy and industrial organisations. It highlights how stru
Evo Nordics #718 - Transformation - Secure, Scalable And Compliant
Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Mattias Åsell, CEO at Ankra AB, Andreea Balasiu, Head Of Business Unit - Automation And Electrification at Siemens AG, Arijeet Ghosh, Identity & Access Management Lead at Ultra Clean Technology and Cecillia Jap, CIO at Egetis Therapeutics AB. The conversation explores transformation focused on secure, scalable and
Evo Nordics #717 - Turning AI Ambition Into Real Business Value
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Klaas Dobbelaere, Global Digital Manufacturing Solutions & OT Director at Electrolux AB, Ranjith Engu, Head Of HR (Interim) at Scania Group and Adrian Florian, Co-Founder at Wolfpack Digital. The conversation explores AI transformation in manufacturing, HR and digital product development, focusing on how organisa
Evo Nordics #716 - From Curiosity To Capability - How Organisations Actually Adopt AI
Today's episode is hosted by Louis Wright and they are joined on the podcast by Eli Schalkers, AI Product Owner at Vattenfall AB, Sofia Magnusson, Head of AI at Brightnest, Prerna, Senior Business Analyst at Ericsson Stockholm and Allen Smith, Head of Digital Experience at Volvo Group. The conversation explores how organisations move from initial curiosity to practical AI adoption, examining the p
Evo Nordics #715 - The Secret To A Successful Transformation
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Vadym Novakovskyi, Tech Lead / DevOps at NE, Jussi Jaaskelainen, Chief Architect & Head Of Service Hub at Telia, Pushwinder Singh, Engineering Manager at Electrolux and Shubha Singh, Product Operations Manager at Electrolux. The conversation explores Evo Nordics and what drives successful transformation across en
Evo Nordics #714 - Visionary Voices With Rita Du Plessis De Greneden
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Rita Du Plessis De Grenadan, Chief Transformation Officer ANZ at Arrive. The conversation explores Evo Nordics and transformation leadership within complex organisations, focusing on how enterprise-wide change is designed and delivered across the ANZ region. It highlights how strategy, culture and execution align to
Evo Nordics #713 - Visionary Voices With Elisabetta Bari
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Elisabetta Bari, Head (VP) Product Strategy And Planning, Care at Electrolux. The conversation explores product strategy and planning within the home appliance sector, focusing on how global brands shape customer-centric innovation in care appliances. It highlights how strategic roadmaps are developed, balancing sust
Evo Nordics #712 - Building High-Performing Teams
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Mikael Bäckström, Chief People & Sustainability Officer at Tobii Dynavox, Georg Zetterberg, Senior Technology Lead at Scania, Massimiliano Conti, Global Head Of Quality Wellbeing & SDA at Electrolux and Andrea Söderberg, Product Operations Manager at Electrolux. The conversation explores high performing teams
Evo Nordics #711 - Aligning Market Maturity With The Capability Of Cloud & AI
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Johan Lido, CEO at Civisto, Kristofer Alm,Director of Business Development – Manufacturing & Industrial at Avenga and Emil Ceraceanu,Engineering Manager at Siemens Energy. The conversation explores how organisations can better align market maturity with the capability of cloud & AI while navigating changing b
Evo Nordics #710 - The Importance Of Culture & Collaboration In A Transformation
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Katerina Georgiadou, Engineering Manager at Länsförsäkringar, Prashant Sharma, Senior IT Architect at Vattenfall AB, Adeel Iqbal, Strategic Product & Technology Leader at Epiroc and Ayon Chakraborty, Manager at Scania Group. The conversation explores the importance of culture and collaboration in successful digit
Evo Nordics #709 - Leading For Adaptability
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Carol Bigelow, Senior Engineering Manager Data Analytics & Management Services at Ericsson, Marcelo Varreira, Manufacturing Engineering Director at Electrolux and Fehintoluwa Dahunsi, Engineering Manager at Siemens Energy. The conversation explores leading for adaptability across engineering, manufacturing and te
Evo Nordics #708 - The Importance Of An Adaptable Culture
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Francesco Giorgetti, Engineering Manager, DevOps And Processes - Appliance Platform Engineering at Electrolux UK, David Torssell, DevOps Lead / Product Owner at Länsförsäkringar and Salvatore Loreto, Senior Product & Portfolio Manager at Ericsson Stockholm. The conversation explores the importance of an adaptable
Evo Nordics #707 - Building A Successful Data Culture
Today's episode is hosted by Sam Russell and they are joined on the podcast by Annie Von Heijne, Chief Strategic Analytics Lead at ICA Gruppen, Patrick Teufert, Data Science Tech Lead at Arrive, Mohammad Reza, Senior Product And Data & AI Manager at DeLaval and Anusha Lokam, Analytics Lead - Finance at Arrive. The conversation explores building a successful data culture within modern organisat
Evo Nordics #706 - Securing Digital Transformation
Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Joaquín Vañó Igual, Security Architect at Scania and Adam Bjorkman, IAM Solution Architect. The conversation explores how organisations can approach digital transformation security in an evolving threat landscape. The exchange highlights the importance of aligning cybersecurity strategy with business goals, as well as
Evo Nordics #705 - Future Of Productivity With AI
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Valeria Viana Gusmao, Head of Web Development at Strawberry, Leon Lowered, R&D Manager at Actemium, Christoffer Larsson Söderberg, Transitional Lead at Aller Media AB and Rustam Singatov, Senior Engineering Manager at H&M Group. The conversation explores ai productivity and how artificial intelligence is resh
Evo Nordics #704 - Enabling Organisations To Be Successful
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Martin Knopf, Engineering Manager at Important Looking Pirates, Apostolos Georgakis, CTO at Besedo Global Services AB, Werner Van Ghent, Senior Engineering Manager at Backlight and Carlos Duclos, Engineering Manager at Vend. The conversation explores enabling organisations to be successful through strong leadership,
Evo Nordics #703 - Bridging the Gap Between IT & OT
In this episode, host Chris Hackett is joined by a panel of industry experts to explore the evolving relationship between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT)—and why aligning the two has become a critical priority for modern organizations.The conversation brings together Michael Duvfa, CISO for the Baltic and Nordics at Siemens, Angelique Dawnbringer, Security Manager at Ac
Evo Nordics #702 - From Blueprint To Breakdown - Dynamics Projects Realities
Today's episode is hosted by Martha Rayner and they are joined on the podcast by Rasha Zaki, D365 F&O Implementation Manager at Scania Group, Dorra Kassem Olsson, System Administrator at Axess Logistics AB and Christofer Brostrom, Product Owner at Dustin. The conversation explores the realities behind Microsoft Dynamics projects, examining how organisations move from planning and system design
Evo Nordics #701 - Women In Tech
Today’s episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Anca Iordanescu, VP of Engineering at IKEA Retail & Founder at WomenInTech Alliance, Steliana Moraru, Head of Growth at TotalSoft & COO at Fractional, and Georgina Florian, Co‑CEO & Founder at Wolfpack Digital & Co‑Founder at Women in Tech Cluj.The conversation explores women in tech and the evolving
Evo Nordics #700 - The Change Engine - Exploring What Drives Transformation In The Digital Era
Today's episode is hosted by Ethan Little and they are joined on the podcast by Nicole Ludovino, Change Management Lead at Husqvarna Group, Aleksandar Duric, Solutions Architect at SSAB, Patrik von Kellauer, Accelerating Transformational Change at Electrolux, Stora Enso, H&M & more and Jai Khodpia, Finance Transformation & Analytics Lead at Volvo Cars. The conversation explores what dr
Evo Nordics #699 - Beyond The Blueprint - Dynamics Consulting In 2026
Today's episode is hosted by Martha Rayner and they are joined on the podcast by Jonas Rickne, Pre-Sales Senior Project Manager at Avanade Sweden, Ajit Kumar Guttula, Technical Solutions Architect at Engage Group and Diego de Aguiar Ferro, Project Manager at HSO International. The conversation explores dynamics consulting in 2026, examining how digital transformation, cloud ERP and solution archit
Evo Nordics #698 - Working In A Multi-Cultural Environment
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Dmitry Roizin, Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft Sweden, Mikael Bäckström, Chief People & Sustainability Officer at Tobii Dynavox, Pablo Colilla, IT Product Manager at Electrolux and Allan Neves, Program Manager, Omni at H&M Group. The conversation explores working in a multi cultural environment and
Evo Nordics #697 - Visionary Voices - Timo Mashiyi-Veikkola
Today's episode is hosted by Sophie Bennett and they are joined on the podcast by Timo Mashiyi-Veikkola, Head Of Research By Design at Electrolux Group. The conversation explores visionary leadership and the role of design research in shaping innovation strategy within global organisations. The exchange highlights research and development, user centred design and how insight driven thinking suppor
Evo Nordics #696 - The Evolving Role Of The Engineering Leader - Staying Technical While Scaling Teams
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Jon Skarpeteig, VP of Technology at Signicat AS, Vadym Novakovskyi, Tech Lead / DevOps at NE and Long Zhang, Infrastructure Lead at Firstset. The conversation explores the evolving role of the engineering leader and how technical leadership adapts while scaling engineering teams. The exchange highlights devops leader
Evo Nordics #695 - From Big Bang To Continuous Delivery - How Is SAP Release Management Evolving
Today's episode is hosted by Ethan Little and they are joined on the podcast by Tuomas Pönni, Manager, Technology Unit at Accenture, Izabela Moskala, Global SAP IT and Test Management - Enterprise Implementation at DeLaval and Sneha Balekundri, SAP Project & Release Manager. The conversation explores the evolution of sap release management, moving from traditional big bang deployments towards
Evo Nordics #694 - Dynamics Unplugged - Honest Takes On Implementation Challenges
Today's episode is hosted by Martha Rayner and they are joined on the podcast by Sandra De Brito, Visionary Leader of Technology-Induced Change, David Noorzoy, Senior Sales Specialist at Fujitsu and Ismael Jimenez, Project Manager at Scania Group. The conversation explores microsoft dynamics implementation challenges and the realities of delivering enterprise systems in complex organisations. The
Evo Nordics #693 - Driving Digital Transformation Through Change
Today's episode is hosted by Ethan Little and they are joined on the podcast by Aleksandar Durić, Solutions Architect at SSAB, Jai Khodpia, Finance Transformation And Analytics Lead at Volvo Cars, Nicole Ludovino, Change Management Lead at Husqvarna Group and Patrik von Kellauer, Accelerating Transformational Change at Electrolux, Stora Enso, H&M & more. The conversation explores digital t
Evo Nordics #692 - Beyond The Tech - The Real Drivers Of Cloud Transformation
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Jimmy Ståhl, Senior Cloud Architect at Länsförsäkringar, Anna Stewart, Senior IT Specialist / IT Manager at Tenneco and Peter Andersson, Platform Architect at Länsförsäkringar. The conversation explores cloud transformation beyond the technical implementation, examining the cultural, organisational and strategic fact
Evo Nordics #691 - Architecting For Impact In A Changing Tech Landscape
Today's episode is hosted by Martha Rayner and they are joined on the podcast by Diego Vasconcelos Costa, Solution Architect - Production Domain at Scania Group, Bipin Bagari, Engineering Manager - SAP Finance at Klarna and Michael Mwera, Senior Solutions Architect at Fortum. The conversation explores architecting for impact in a changing tech landscape, focusing on enterprise architecture, scalab
Evo Nordics #690 - Shifting Left - Enabling Security Sooner
Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Nima Statius, Head of Offensive Security at Onevinn and Ståle Pettersen, Head of Security Engineering at Cognite. The conversation explores shifting left as an approach to enabling security earlier in the development lifecycle, focusing on how organisations rethink responsibility, tooling and collaboration. The exchan
Evo Nordics #689 - Innovating In Regulated Markets
Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Johan Lido, Chief Architect, Architect Manager at AFA Försäkring and Apurba Bhangale, Manager of Cyber Experts and Cloud at Siemens Energy. The conversation explores innovating in regulated markets, examining how organisations balance compliance, security and governance while still enabling progress. The exchange high
Evo Nordics #688 - Transforming Business Processes With SAP HANA
Today's episode is hosted by Ethan Little and they are joined on the podcast by Million Meharena, Senior SAP Consultant, Team Manager at Implema, Peter Danilovic, Senior SAP Architect at S5 Consulting Stockholm, Ramu Katepalli, ERP/SAP Transformation Leader for Europe and UK Markets, Supply Chain and Trade Compliance at HCLTech Sweden and Jonas Grahm, Strategy Execution, Digital Transformation, Da
Evo Nordics #687 - Agile Security Development
Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Michael Huang, Network Cloud LCM Lead at Telia Company, Simon Larsson, Senior Network and Security Specialist and Team Manager at Clear Channel Europe, Pär Olsson, Director of Security and Hardware Development at Bosch Nordic and Aleksei Mescheriakov, Accountable Lead for Offensive Security at Klarna. The conversation
Evo Nordics #686 - Secure Event-Driven Architectures
Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Simo Roikonen, Advisor and Architect Global Software Engineering Team at Twoday, Jari Mannonen, Head of Cyber Security Development at Piisku and Thomas Raehalme, Chief Technology Officer at Admicom. The conversation explores how organisations can design and maintain secure event-driven architectures in modern digital en
Evo Nordics #685 - Cloud & Emerging Technologies
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Sebastian Johansson, DevOps Engineer & SCM at SAAB and Kai Viljanen, Chief Architect at Telia Company. The conversation explores cloud & emerging technologies through an enterprise lens, focusing on how organisations navigate modern platforms, tooling and architectural choices. The exchange highlights the rel
Evo Nordics #684 - The Human Side Of Cloud
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Asad Ali, Product Owner at SEB, Jennie Lundmark, General Manager Cloud And Infrastructure Services at SoftServe, Nida Fareed, Head Of Public Cloud Enablement And CSP at Orange and Lars Gustavsson, Senior IT Delivery Manager Cloud Platform at Intrum. The conversation explores the human side of cloud adoption, focusing
Evo Nordics #683 - Building Sustainable & Reliable Security
Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Per-Erik Eriksson, Chairman Of Board at Dataföreningen Västra and Ogechi Obaegulam, Director Of Cybersecurity Strategy And Transformation at TRUESEC. The conversation explores cybersecurity from a long-term perspective, focusing on how organisations can build security practices that are both sustainable and reliable.
Evo Nordics #682 - Empowering Tech Teams - Leadership Strategies For Success
Today's episode is hosted by Martha Rayner and they are joined on the podcast by Emanuel Kaplan, Business & IT Consultant, Leah Reese, Region Chief Operating Officer and Sandra Udin, Business Unit Director at Fellowmind Sverige. The conversation explores empowering tech teams through effective leadership strategies, focusing on how modern leaders support performance, accountability and growth
Evo Nordics #681 - Dynamics In Action - Consultant & Client Success Stories
Today's episode is hosted by Martha Rayner and they are joined on the podcast by Lizette Olsson, Founder at Caspera Management Consulting, Swetha Dua, Group Manager Delivery Lead at Avanade, Kiran Durrani, Global Head Of CRM at Caybon and Jayesh Tulsidasani, Associate General Manager at HCLTech. The conversation explores Microsoft Dynamics in practical settings, focusing on how consultants and cli
Evo Nordics #680 - Diversity & Inclusion
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Mohammed Bakri, Senior Engineering Manager at Warner Bros, Simon Bradford, VP Head of Digital Design at Electrolux AB and Katerina Georgiadou, Engineering Manager at Länsförsäkringar. The conversation explores how organisations across the sector can strengthen diversity and inclusion through intentional practices tha
Evo Nordics #679 - Unlocking What Drives High - Performing Teams
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Jude Mukundane, Head of Technology at Rebtel Networks, Christian Englen, Product Owner at Ahlsell and Vladimir Tiunov, Software Development Specialist at Develit AB. The conversation explores the factors that help organisations nurture high performing teams in an environment shaped by rapid change and increasing tech
Evo Nordics #678 - Keeping Teams Aligned To Help The Wider Business
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Nikolaos Bestas, Product Owner at Telia, Einar Sundgren, Director of Engineering for Strategy & Transformation at Västtrafik and Johan Lidö, Head of Department IT Architecture at Afa Försäkring. The conversation explores how organisations keep teams aligned while supporting broader business priorities. The guests
Evo Nordics #677 - Creating Successful Cross-Functional Teams
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Kire Hajba, Team Lead for Data Solutions and AI Adoption Strategy at Siemens Energy, Mona Eilouti, Senior Product Manager at Zalando and Mehdi Mohseni, Tech Lead and Lead Cloud Engineer at Halocline. The conversation explores what enables successful cross functional teams and how organisations can strengthen collabor
Evo Nordics #676 - What We Need To Do To Ensure More AI Projects Actually Make IT To Production
Today's episode is hosted by Sam Russell and they are joined on the podcast by Celine Xu, Data and AI Engagement Strategy Manager at H&M, Albert Ziegler, Head of AI at XBOW and Svetoslav Marinov, Head of AI at Digital Mirror. The conversation explores why so many initiatives struggle to move beyond experimentation and what organisations can do to ensure AI projects reach production. The guests
Evo Nordics #675 - Bridging The Gap - How To Align AI Teams & Business Goals
Today's episode is hosted by Sam Russell and they are joined on the podcast by Aitor Alonso, Generative AI Product Manager at Siemens Energy, Zeinab Moradi Nour, R&D Manager AI & Control at Munters Europe AB and Jakob Andersson, VP of Engineering at Anaphora.The conversation explores how organisations can build cohesion between technical specialists and commercial stakeholders while ensuri
Evo Nordics #674 - Diversity As A Driver Of Innovation
Today's episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Henrik Lundgren, Chief Technology Officer at Capture Energy, Christoffer Larsson Söderberg, Transitional Lead at Aller Media AB and Lucas Hoffmann, IT Delivery Manager at Electrolux AB. The conversation explores how organisations across the Nordic region leverage diversity as a driver of innovation, drawing on practi
Evo Nordics #673 - Hiring for Culture Fit Through SAP Success Factors
Today's episode is hosted by Ethan Little and they are joined on the podcast by Shambhavi Thakur, Managing Application Consultant and HR Competency & Project Lead at Capgemini Sweden, Halvor Belbo Lukerstuen, Director Human Experience Management at NTT DATA Business Solutions and Christina Crafoord, Service Manager People & Culture IT at Scania Group. The conversation explores how organisa
Evo Nordics #672 - GlobalConnect - The AI Journey
Today's episode is hosted by Sam Russell and they are joined on the podcast by Anders Arpteg, Senior Director AI and Data and Head of AI & Data CoE at GlobalConnect Stockholm, Theodor Kraft, AI Tech Lead at GlobalConnect Stockholm and Jörgen Russing, Head of Access Lines Strategy & Procurement at GlobalConnect Stockholm. The conversation explores how a large-scale organisation approaches i
Evo Nordics #671 - Resistance To Readiness Leading Change In SAP Implementations
Today's episode is hosted by Ethan Little and they are joined on the podcast by Anupam Goyal, Head of Finance Core at Scania Group, Ramu Katepalli, SAP Global Program Manager at HCLTech and Halvor Belbo Lukerstuen, Director of Human Experience Management at NTT DATA Business Solutions Nordics. The conversation explores how organisations move from resistance to readiness when navigating large-scale
Evo Nordics #670 - Regulation V Innovation - How To Avoid A Red Flag Scenario In Legislation
Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Maryem Nasri, Global Data Governance Coordinator at Ericsson, Diane Reynolds, Head of Business Development Group Risk at SEB and Mathias Goeltzner, Regional OBS Coordinator at Tesla.The conversation explores how organisations navigate the tension between regulation and innovation, particularly as legislation continues
Evo Nordics #669 - Engaging Senior Leadership To The Importance Security & GRC
Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Christopher Bosch, CISO at Evolved Aerospace and Elisia Chessel, Senior Security Architect at Klarna.The conversation explores how organisations can strengthen their approach to security and GRC by effectively engaging senior leadership. Through a broad discussion on communication practices, cultural alignment and str
Evo Nordics #668 - Happy Developers Make Happy Code
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Shrutakeerti Behura, Technical Lead at Volvo Cars and Fredrik Vanbruggen, DevOps Lead at Precise Biometrics.The conversation explores how organisations can cultivate environments where developers feel motivated, supported and empowered to excel. By examining practical approaches to improving wellbeing, the episode lo
Evo Nordics #667 - The Future Of Security & AI
Today's episode is hosted by Chris Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Staffan Fredriksson, CISO at Regent AB, Konrad Jelen, Director of Data & AI at KOLOMOLO and Johan Lido, Chief Architect and Architect Manager at AFA Försäkring.The conversation explores the evolving intersection of security and AI, reflecting on how organisations can respond to new challenges while strengthening long-
Evo Nordics #666 - Building & Leading High-Performing Cloud Teams
Today's episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Sara Razavi, Solutions & Cloud Ecosystem Program Lead at Ericsson, Vikas Kumar, Senior Cloud Advisor and Irfan Shadeque, Business Infrastructure Manager at Volvo Group.The conversation explores how organisations can build and lead high-performing cloud teams that support long-term capability and drive effective cloud
Evo Nordics #665 - Future-Proof Strategy - Thriving Through Turbulence
Today's episode is hosted by Ethan Little and they are joined on the podcast by Jonas Grahm, Strategy Execution Data Management & Owner at Orbiting Portfolio, Mathias Arvidsson, Cofounder & CEO at Norrminds and Pritam Sarkar, IT Manager at Scania.The conversation explores how leaders can build a future-proof strategy that supports long-term resilience while navigating shifting market conditions. T
