No Ordinary Tech Podcast

This week, our industry experts, Ranil Boteju - Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Lloyds Banking Group, Maria Axente - Head of AI Public Policy and Ethics at PwC, and Farah Khalique - Editor of Banking Risk and Regulation at the FT, discuss the risks and ethical considerations when using Generative AI.The episode looks at the scope of regulation and guardrails in the UK, the US, and Europe. Alongside the impacts on society, the environment, and economic crime.Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=NOTP_S3E2

Over the next few episodes, we’ll be exploring the exciting world of Generative AI. Taking a closer look at how it works, how it was developed, how it’s shaping the future of work and real-world examples of how we are using GenAI today.In this new episode, our industry experts Nick Brady from Microsoft, Dr Lukasz Szpruch Professor of Mathematics at Edinburgh University, alongside Lloyds Banking Group’s Head of Data Science, Trystan Davies deep dive into what GenAI is, what it can do and how it is shaping the world we live in. Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=NOTP_S3E1

Michael Conway from IBM, an expert in tech modernization; Paul Taylor from Thought Machine, who tackles legacy tech challenges; and Sharon Barber from Lloyds Banking Group, specializing in modernization strategies, delve into the pressing need for banks to update outdated systems. They discuss rising consumer expectations post-pandemic, innovative cloud-based solutions, and the pivotal role of AI in modernization. Additionally, they highlight the vital link between organizational culture and successful tech transitions for improved customer experiences across industries.

From fake news to safeguarding against deepfakes, we’ll look at the real impact of GenAI on the digital landscape and customer experience as a whole. And we’ll do so in the company of industry experts Ann Johnson - Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, Euan Cameron - AI leader at PwC and Matt Rowe - Chief Security Officer at Lloyds Banking Group.The panel explore the key questions… How can AI be used to defend against GenAl threats? What should technology and business leaders be thinking about as AI and GenAI matures? And, how can ‘society’ defend against AI-generated fake news and deepfakes?Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=NOTP_S2

Join industry leaders Jon Smart, CEO at Sooner Safer Happier, Evelijn van Leeuwen from ING, and Joe Soule of Lloyds Banking Group as they discuss the essentials of Agile transformation. They dive into the importance of shifting mindsets and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Discover practical strategies for overcoming resistance to change and aligning team goals with customer needs. The conversation also highlights how Agile methods enhance organizational efficiency and customer satisfaction through rapid feedback and innovative solutions.

To kick off our brand new season we’re diving into the world of open source software.Our brilliant host, technology broadcaster and journalist, Georgie Barrat is joined by Senaka Fernando from the Apache Software Foundation, Mark O’Conor from law firm DLA Piper and Jim Whitehurst from Unity Technologies and former CEO at Red Hat. Together they’ll be providing real world insights and practical advice for our listeners that are navigating the open source landscape.We’ll be discussing the pros and cons of using open source in large organisations, the evolution of the open source community and predicting upcoming trends and challenges. Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=NOTP_S2

The desire to find new and interesting learning methods is ingrained in most technologists. Tech skills experts, Sara Milne and Alistair Watkins meet Georgie Barrat and explore the styles of learning that best suit the individual, as well as our community as a whole. How has the training culture changed post-pandemic and what’s the value of events like Reboot X?Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=NOTP_S1

In our first special episode, hosted before a live audience at Reboot X, Tech Journalist and Broadcaster, Georgie Barrat talks to tech leaders Ron van Kemenade, Vic Weigler and Andy Young. Particularly about the ethical applications of AI and using personalisation and experience design to benefit and delight millions of users in their everyday lives.Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=NOTP_S1

At a time when mental health conditions are increasing worldwide, can technology help us achieve better wellbeing? In this final episode of our series, Tech Journalist and Broadcaster, Georgie Barrat, and Alex Reynolds and Charlotte Gaynor explore the role technology can play in helping us manage our mental health. And whether, overall, it can be a boost or a burden.Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=NOTP_S1

What more is there to understand about biometrics? Answer: far more than you might know. In this penultimate episode, Tim Porter and Ganesh Sharma join Georgie Barrat to take a deep dive into the intricacies of biometric tech. And discuss how, in the fight against deepfakes, it could be the only way to guarantee our security.Check out our opportunities in tech & data – https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/careers.html?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=transformation&utm_term=organic&utm_content=NOTP_S1