The Alldus Podcast - AI in Action

Today's guest is Nerys Mutlow, Senior Cloud Advisory Executive & Managing Director - Leading ServiceNow Business Group UK&I at Accenture. Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services. They are committed to creating positive change around the world and ensuring they act as responsible business leaders for their people, their clients and the communities they call home. Nerys is an experienced senior business leader and executive, strategist and enterprise architect with extensive experience leading businesses and delivery organisations in the IT and services industry. She has expertise building and leading large technical and consulting businesses, and driving tangible improvements which enable the rapid growth and profitability of the business. In her current role, Nerys is responsible for their sales and capability development to develop a high performing and high growth ServiceNow business. In the episode, Nerys discusses: Her Diverse IT career from resilience, innovation and bridging tech-business gaps , How she embraced discomfort, took risks and pushed boundaries to grow , How her flexible career path focused on closing skill gaps and growth , Advice to practice, video yourself and refine messaging for better presentations , How ServiceNow's supportive community and continuous learning keep professionals relevant , Advice to find mentors, believe in yourself and support others' success 

Today's guest is Andrea Kis, Strategic Partner Director at Capgemini UK. As a leading strategic partner to companies around the world, Capgemini have leveraged technology to enable business transformation for more than 50 years. They address the entire breadth of business needs, from strategy and design to managing operations. To do this, they draw on deep industry expertise and a command of the fast-evolving fields of cloud, data artificial intelligence, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. Andrea is a recognized service management expert, who specializes in enterprise service management, operating model and service design, transformation, innovation and customer experience, including the design and mapping of human centric services and user journeys. She is an experienced program and project manager, who has delivered and managed global consulting engagements in various industries and sectors. Andrea is also an active speaker who has presented at numerous conferences and industry forums globally. In the episode, Andrea discusses: How ServiceNow evolved from ticketing tool to an essential IT solution Her journey into the world of technology Building relationships, solving problems and staying updated on technology How authenticity, empathy, humor and kindness builds strong relationships Why Tech jobs should focus on human elements, relationships and adoption An overview of RiseUp's tech career opportunities and offerings How Generative AI enhances daily life, adding convenience and efficiency

Today's guest is Jeff Mondick, ServiceNow Platform Leader at Silver Tree Consulting. Founded in 2014, Silver Tree brings best-practice change management, process optimization and solution & service integration to streamline IT Operations. By providing continuous improvement and innovation, they deliver the most effective business outcomes with lowest possible TCO. It is their mission to enable Mid-Market and Non-profit organizations to reach their full business potential through technology.  Jeff is a visionary leader with a passion for using ServiceNow and AI to solve IT's most complex problems, and a focus on groundbreaking methodologies to rapidly implement new and exciting capabilities and technologies. Jeff has over 13 years of experience implementing and supporting ServiceNow, including multiple enterprise implementations, organization design, leadership, and strategy. This experience includes implementing and supporting some of the largest and most complex instances of ServiceNow. In the episode, Jeff talks about: His journey to leading major ServiceNow transformations across industries, How SilverTree provides AI solutions and donates profits to job training, Guiding small clients in ServiceNow, AI and growth, Their growing remote team with skilled, impact-driven and adaptable talent, Seeking passionate, adaptable problem-solvers to drive innovation forward

Today's guest is Erika Flora, President/CEO at Beyond20. Founded in 2006, Beyond20 is a ServiceNow Elite Partner on a mission to change work life. They deliver on that promise through training, advisory and implementation services, empowering their clients to accelerate organizational transformation and see rapid time to value through ServiceNow. Their platform migration expertise ensures their clients migrating from legacy platforms are able to achieve the benefits of the NOW platform without data loss or business disruption. Erika is a  microbiologist turned Project Manager turned Entrepreneur, currently serving as President and CEO of Beyond20. She found her passion in her first job as a PM, where she got the chance to lead an organizational transformation. She saw, firsthand, the dramatic improvements an organization could make in addressing their people, process and technology issues. What "gets her up in the morning" is the chance to help their customers grow, learn, think in new ways, and become dramatically better than they are today. In the episode, Erika talks about: Her journey from microbiology to project management to co-founding Beyond20, Offering rapid ServiceNow implementations for private and government clients, Leading with industry expertise, best practices and strategic IT solutions, Values of curiosity, ownership, client focus, agility and rapid solutions, What the near future holds for Beyond20, What makes Beyond20 a great place to work

Today's guest is Andy Venables, Chief Technology Officer at POPX. Founded in 2018,POPX are a team of MSP seasoned technologists and service specialists who believe that every MSP has the right to access transformation technology that delivers the best customer experience. It is their mission to transform technology services with “next level workflow automation,” so their customers can self-serve in an efficient, zero-touch and scalable way. Andy has led large and complex software solution implementations across IT and technology stacks for many years. He has a remarkable background working with and improving the operations of Managed Service Providers and software houses before a notable tenure of over six years at ServiceNow as a Senior Architect.  Andy is a strong advocate of aligning technology to value-generating business outcomes, a methodology he applies to all POPX deployments.  In the episode, Andy talks about: How his Lifelong passion for tech led to his ServiceNow career, Realizing a passion for tech over sales, How his time with ServiceNow sparked transitioning into his own ServiceNow consultancy, Thriving on strong direction, culture and a collaborative ecosystem, PopX’s managed ServiceNow services to ensuring lasting customer success, How certifications build client confidence, but outcomes matter most for POPX, The pace of change is accelerating powered by Gen AI

Today's guest is Alexander Vershinskiy, ServiceNow Practice Lead – Americas at Calitii. Founded in 2023, Calitii is a specialist ServiceNow partner, experienced in delivering major programmes in complex, highly regulated environments. Their team’s design centred approach ensures implementations are accelerated across the organisation, future proofing for tomorrow’s competitive environment. Calitii enables major organisations to unlock the full potential of ServiceNow, driving efficiencies, increasing productivity, and facilitating collaboration for faster and more effective operations. Their experienced practitioner teams specialise in ServiceNow Excellence, Financial Services Operations, Resilience & GRC, Academy and DevOps. They can guide you in avoiding potential pitfalls and develop best practices to achieve success in your organisation. In the episode, Alexander talks about: His experience as an ITSM consultant and journey to Calitii , Providing tailored, transformative solutions for regulated industries , Sharing knowledge and building skilled teams to guide clients , Why he is carefully building a trusted, high-quality team , Offering impactful projects with a collaborative, growth-focused culture 

Today's guest is Jillian Hall-Robinson, VP of ServiceNow Practice at Milestone Technologies. Founded in 1997, Milestone Technologies is a leading global IT services and digital solutions provider that collaborates with organizations worldwide to revolutionize their technology infrastructure and digital capabilities. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, they empower businesses to accelerate their digital transformation journey and unlock new opportunities for growth and success. As an Elite ServiceNow Reseller and an Elite ServiceNow Consulting and Implementation Partner, the Milestone team has been delivering world-class ServiceNow services and solutions since 2012 and service management services since 2001. With a long track record of successful ServiceNow implementations, their highly skilled consultants collaborate closely with clients to provide the right solutions and approach to ensure long-term success on the platform. In the episode, Jillian talks about: Her career journey from construction to IT leadership within ServiceNow, How Milestone transformed into an IT services powerhouse, Prioritizing process optimization for lasting customer success, An overview of the team and focus on key ServiceNow areas for growth, Milestone’s aim to expand globally and develop ServiceNow talent, What makes Milestone a great place work

Today's guest is Alonso Vargas, SVP of Product at Flybuy. Founded in 2011, Flybuy is a turn-key productivity platform that optimizes pickup, delivery, dine in and loyalty for brands worldwide. They use AI and location intelligence to reshape the way businesses engage with their customers, and empower them to achieve operational excellence and drive repeat business. Brands are leveraging Flybuy to drive sales, save money and reduce waste by providing actionable data and insight to streamline their operations and create a seamless customer experience. With over two decades in the tech industry, Alonso is a visionary leader who utilizes technology to promote innovation and provide cutting-edge solutions. His expertise in mobile applications, guest engagement and product management across the hospitality and blockchain domains has been instrumental in steering companies to deliver impactful technology solutions globally. Recognized as an Entrepreneurial Visionary by Latino Leaders Magazine, Alonso is deeply committed to leveraging technology for societal betterment, particularly in the Latino community. In this episode, Alonso talks about: His career journey to joining Flybuy, Providing omni-channel location intelligence for improved customer experience, His role to align product strategy, managing the team and evangelize solutions, Enhancing customer experience with accurate ETA location intelligence, Transforming business priorities into technical requirements with engineers, Applying AI to enhance personalization and operational efficiency, Why Flybuy is a great place to work

Today's guest is K. Scott Engstrom, Executive Director at CAI. Founded in 1981, CAI is a global services firm with over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for their clients, colleagues and communities. As a privately held company, CAI have the freedom and focus to do what’s right - whatever it takes. The company's tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and they are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise. K. Scott is a customer-driven, results-oriented leader with expertise in guiding teams to deliver useful and secure solutions for internal and external customers. He consistently provides clear communication for and between employees and customers that enable both groups to achieve their goals. K. Scott champions new strategic thinking by bringing a relatively unique set of technical, management and financial skills and experiences to bear. In the episode, K. Scott discusses: His career journey from automation to ServiceNow consulting, CAI as an elite ServiceNow partner & award-winning workplace, Maintaining long-term client relationships and growing their public sector focus, Their focus on ServiceNow consulting, active listening, AI & top training, How CAI explores AI, customer service growth and balances culture, Valuing work-life balance, diversity and global upskilling, Their aim to double revenue and their ServiceNow team

Today's guest is Tony Clarke, SVP of IT Digital Operations at ICON. Founded in 1990, ICON's mission has been to help their clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. They are a global provider of consulting, and outsourced development and commercialization services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.  ICON has been recognized as one of the world’s leading Contract Research Organizations through various high-profile industry awards. Tony is a senior information security leader with broad range of experience in cybersecurity and information security who has experience across a number of industries including banking/finance, insurance, utilities, telecommunications, government, semi-state bodies, EU and United Nations agencies. He is a keen contributor to the cybersecurity community who has spoken at several cybersecurity conferences and is a regular contributor to OWASP, ISACA and academic events. In this episode, Tony talks about: His diverse background in electronics, IT and cybersecurity, His role managing IT operations, support and enhancements, Focus on impactful technology while managing compliance in trials, Developing language models to simplify information navigation and access, Striving for efficiency by simplifying processes and reducing hurdles, Focus on iterative development and proof of concept for initiatives, Diversity in teams to enhance creativity and problem-solving, Excitement for AI agents enhancing efficiencies and automating outcomes