Catalyst Podcast

Jason Aitchison on good IT architecture practicesThe saying goes “all together all from the start,” and that goes for architects too. This week Clinton is joined by Jason Aitchison, Senior Director at NTT DATA, to discuss what makes a good IT architect. Jason shares the traits he looks for in an architect, from creativity to proven problem solving skills, and shares the importance of attaching a delivery team to an architect's work so it can get off the whiteboard and into practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shahid Ahmed on how Edge AI is transforming factory floors Factory floors can sometimes be tough and rough. Luckily, new Edge AI solutions can help to make factories more efficient. This week, Clinton is joined by Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP at NTT DATA, to discuss how Edge AI is being used in factories to improve working conditions and environmental targets for a number of large businesses. Shahid shares some use cases on how Edge AI is currently being used and explains how Edge AI is empowering companies and workers alike.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lisa Woodley on the topic that took the Forrester CX Summit by stormIn June, the Forrester CX Summit kicked off in Nashville. NTT DATA’s Head of Design, Lisa Woodley, attended the event and noticed that there was one topic that permeated every track of the summit - AI. This week Lisa chats with Clinton about the main topics that were discussed at the Summit, from navigating the present and future with AI to how AI will affect design principles to the ethics around its usage.Links: Forrester CX SummitUnmasking AI See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danny Presten on how to improve flow through value stream management Organizations are often engaged in a flurry of day to day activities that may appear productive, but fail to yield meaningful results. This is why it’s so important to explore the intricacies of value stream management, Agile methodologies, and the transformative power of problem-solving. In this archived episode, Launch by NTT DATA’s Senior Director of Value Stream Management Danny Presten joins Clinton Bonner to take a look at company transformations and how to improve flow through the value stream management.Links: Danny PrestenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kamran Khan, VP of Partnerships at CareAR, discusses democratizing AR for enterprises. Topics include failing fast, adapting to niche use cases, and AR improving safety for field support. They also explore the impact of partnerships and showcasing real-life outcomes in diverse industries.

Three experts on defining value early on and what’s at risk if you don’t It’s rare, but when engineering, design and product strategy fall into lock step to deliver a product it can feel like magic. This week on Catalyst, Clinton sits down with product experts Ash Howell, Scott Campagna, and Jamie Bernard to discuss why enterprises often can’t align product, design, and engineering until it’s too late. They break down how this happens and share ways to orchestrate getting all the right people together at the right time. Links: The Signals Are Talking - Amy WebbAre you right or are you useful? Lessons of One Gripe leadership from Jim BrusnahanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bryan Kearney on the IT of utilities You may not picture utility companies being at the cutting edge of technological change, but according to Bryan Kearney utility companies are constantly innovating and building forward looking partnerships. In this archived episode, Clinton is joined by Bryan, an energy industry leader-turned tech advisor and consultant, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of operating in the utility sector and the future of tech in utilities.Links: Arizona Public ServiceBryan’s LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roberto Cortez on the hot topics at this year's Dell tech conference What’s it like to attend Dell Tech World? According to Dell’s Global Client Executive, Roberto Cortez, it’s fatiguing but incredibly fruitful and beneficial. This week Chris chats with Roberto as they debrief about the conference. They talk about the main topics covered at the conference from generative AI to sustainability and Roberto shares some exciting use cases for how new technologies could help shape the future. Links: Roberto Cortez Dell Tech WorldUnreasonable HospitalitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie Li on enterprise approaches to cloud infrastructure What’s the real promise of moving to the cloud? And how did moving to the cloud become the solution to everyone’s problems? This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Charlie Li, NTT DATA’s Senior Executive Vice President and Global Head of Cloud and Security Services, to discuss some of the biggest missteps of shifting to the cloud. Charlie shares why you shouldn’t just see the cloud as a destination but how it can actually be leveraged as a tool to improve the end user experience.Links: Charlie Li See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris, experienced in building trust with clients, discusses the importance of stakeholder engagement in product development with Gina. They emphasize prioritizing relationships over contracts, transparent communication, meeting deadlines, leveraging retrospectives for learning, and embracing agility in team structures for successful adaptation.