Evolution Exchange Denmark Podcast

Host Alex Robinson connects with Carsten Weirsøe Widtfeldt, IT Chef at Daka Denmark, Mangesh Sharma, Senior Manager of Data & Analytics at The Carlsberg Group, and Martin Hojgaard Hansen, Executive IT Consultant at Nordea Asset Management. Together, they explore the challenges and strategies involved in transitioning from technical roles to people management. Discover insights on leadership development, team management, and the unique skills required to successfully guide teams in the ever-evolving tech and analytics industries.

Host Jake Stamp is joined by industry and academic leaders to explore how organizations can securely adopt AI technologies. Lazar Georgiev Petrov of BEC Financial Technologies, Mark Ebbesen of Bankdata, Christina Rehmeier from UCL Erhvervsakademi og Professionshøjskole, and Robert Wickstrom share expert insights on mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and implementing governance frameworks. Learn about best practices in AI security, real-world applications, and strategies for sustainable innovation. This episode offers practical advice for tech leaders, security professionals, and AI enthusiasts navigating today’s digital landscape.

Host Jake Stamp delves into effective communication strategies for cybersecurity and compliance within organizations. Joined by industry leaders Ali Aziz, CISO at Nemlig.com, Sarah Aalborg, CISO at Secure by Choice, and Bo Rising, VP of Security GRC at TDC Net, the discussion explores best practices in cyber risk management, governance, and fostering collaboration. Learn how to bridge gaps between technical teams and stakeholders, navigate compliance challenges, and enhance organizational security frameworks in this informative session tailored for IT leaders and security professionals.

Host Jake Stamp leads an engaging discussion on transforming compliance into a strategic business advantage. Featuring Tom Madsen, GRC Security Advisor at KMD; Tom John F. Jensen, Head of Privacy & Security at Semler Gruppen A/S; and Peter Hansen, Information Security Manager at Autorola Group, this episode unpacks how effective governance and security practices can drive value and innovation. Gain expert insights into aligning compliance efforts with organizational goals to foster growth, enhance security frameworks, and mitigate risks.

In this episode, Sean Thompson speaks with Adit Filderman, Head of User Research & Insights at WSAudiology, Lillian Damouni, UX Lead at Telia, Ines Brkic, Team Leader for User Focus at Kobenhavns Kommune, and Karolina Kramer-Ernst, Lead E-Commerce Channel Manager at Vestas. They discuss strategies for embedding user-centricity within large organizations, touching on UX research, design processes, and how companies can prioritize customer needs. Their insights offer actionable advice for anyone working to drive meaningful change in user experience.

In this episode, Sean Thompson is joined by Rasmus Arendal, Director of UX & User Adoption at Devoteam, Adam Keenan, Product Lead at DSV, and Lasse Lindsteen, User Experience Lead at the Danish Red Cross. They explore key strategies to help users adopt new solutions, discussing the importance of user experience, digital transformation, and product design. The conversation delves into the challenges organizations face while driving user engagement and ensuring effective adoption of solutions within various sectors.

In this episode, Jake Stamp is joined by Prem Raj, Engineering Manager at Novo Nordisk, Pedro Pereira, IT Manager at TDC Net, Sonika Kapil, AI & App Chief Architect at Microsoft, and Henrik Hoegh, Senior Manager of Platform Engineering at Velux. The guests discuss the future of DevOps, focusing on emerging trends in automation, cloud computing, and platform engineering. They explore how AI, continuous integration, and IT infrastructure strategies are shaping the future of IT operations and development processes across industries.

In this episode, host Sean Thompson speaks with Morten Lund, Senior Product & UX Designer at Grundfos, Jesper Svenning, Lead Designer, and Eva Hoyer Nielsen, Experience Design Lead. The guests share insights on building a successful career in design, offering valuable advice for aspiring designers. They discuss the evolving landscape of UX, product, and experience design, career growth, and the skills needed to thrive in this dynamic field, providing inspiration for those looking to pursue a design-focused career.

Join Connor Leyland in a fascinating discussion with Yulia Kuzmina, Engineering Manager at Shape Games, Emad Ghorbaninia, Founder & CEO of Saichologist, and David Milo, Team Lead & Software Architect, as they explore the delicate balance between speed and quality in software architecture and development. The guests dive into how engineering leaders navigate the challenges of delivering high-quality products while maintaining rapid development timelines. This episode offers valuable insights for developers and managers alike, focusing on best practices in software engineering.

In this episode, Connor Leyland is joined by Mika Ruotsalainen, Software Engineering Manager at Mastercard Open Banking, Bence Makkos, Engineering Manager at Queue-it, and Jess Froholdt Stopa, Engineering Manager at Veo Technologies. They discuss the challenges faced when transitioning from an engineering role into leadership. The conversation covers key skills needed for success, the hurdles engineers face when managing teams, and advice for those looking to make the leap into leadership positions in tech.