Evolution Exchange Nordics Podcast

Host Georgia Benton sits down with Becki Wordsworth, Engineering Manager at Flightradar24; Andreas Jonsson, Digital Solutions Manager at Eton Shirts; and Johannes Kazantzidis, Senior Software Engineer & Team Lead at Axis Communications. Together, they unpack the real-world impact of mentorship versus structured knowledge transfer in the tech industry, exploring how leaders can foster learning cult...

Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Mario Vieira, Chief Technology Officer at Duvi Pensions, Konrad Öhman, Engineering Manager at Bokio, and Robert Gavelin, Senior Engineering Manager at PayPal to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing leadership across the tech landscape. They discuss the shift in managerial roles, AI-powered decision-making, and the evolving demands on engineering l...

Sophie Gould hosts a compelling conversation with Fabio Fonseca, Head of Engineering Payments at IKEA, Francesco Giorgetti, Global Engineering Lead for DevOps and Test Automation at Electrolux, and Dmytro Basan, Engineering Manager at Klarna. They explore real-world digital transformation journeys across global enterprises, highlighting engineering leadership, DevOps maturity, and scalable test au...

Host Chris Hackett speaks with Sarbjit Singh, Chief Information and Security Officer, Henrik Parkkinen, Information Security Officer at WirelessCar, and Anders Spalding, Founder & Human Risk Management at Spalding Security Solutions, to explore how organizations are fostering positive engagement around cybersecurity. Together, they dive into human risk management, CISO leadership strategies, and t...

Host Charlotte Roberts leads a discussion on leveraging data analytics for business success, featuring Zahra Khakoo, Growth Analytics Director at Twigeo; Anita Owens, Analytics Engineer at Akind Group; Jana Uthayakumar, Foresight, Data & Analytics Lead at Ericsson; and Niklas Jönsson, Analytics & Performance Manager at GlobalConnect. This episode explores how organizations harness analytics for da...

Host Georgia Benton speaks with Mahan Haddad, Engineering Manager at Terranet AB; Daniel Widgren, Engineering Manager at Kivra; Enrique Pöhlmann, Engineering Manager at Klarna; and Vinod Veeramachaneni, Associate Founder at Thinkmediator, to discuss the art of delegation in engineering leadership. They share insights on empowering teams, improving productivity, and scaling businesses through strat...

Host Georgia Benton dives into the journey from coder to leader with Ankit Pandey, Agile Product Owner at Swedbank; Nabil Safatli, Engineering Manager at PayPal; Sazzad Khan, Engineering Manager at Rebtel; and Somayeh Aghanavesi, Program & Group Manager at Alstom. They discuss the challenges of moving from technical roles into leadership, strategies for guiding teams effectively, and how to balanc...

Host Georgia Benton explores the dynamic relationship between product and engineering teams with Filip Marzuki, VP of Engineering at SAVR; Tanu Mittal, Global Product Manager at Electrolux; Kajsa Ernestam, Product Manager at Strawberry; and Simon Chobot, CTO/Co-Founder at SUNT. They discuss best practices for seamless collaboration, aligning technical and business goals, and fostering innovation a...

Host Chris Hackett is joined by Emili Evripidou, Senior ICT and Security Risk Manager at Klarna; Riccardo Pietri, VP of Engineering & Security at Trade Ledger; and Zachary Garner, CyberSecurity Compliance Lead at WirelessCar. They explore how businesses can drive innovation while staying within regulatory frameworks. The discussion covers compliance in fintech, security challenges, and strategies...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason speaks with Carol Bigelow, Engineering Manager at Ericsson; Azadeh Mashinchian, Business Analyst at Noba Bank; and Vladimir Krle, Engineering Manager at Rillion. They discuss the challenges and benefits of cross-functional teams in today's work environment. Each guest shares their experiences of collaborating across disciplines, how it drives innovation, and the imp...

In this episode, Georgia Benton is joined by Margarit Mirzoyan from Lifesum, Valeria Viana Gusmao from Strawberry, and Viktoria Kindesjö from Elain at Scania Venture. They discuss the role of women in tech leadership, sharing their personal journeys, challenges, and the importance of fostering diversity in the technology industry. The conversation highlights how empowering women in leadership posi...

In this episode, Sophie Gould speaks with Xuan Xu from Unik System Design and Tink, Iryna Zirukina from the LEGO Group and Billogram, and Roshni Bharadwaj, Group Product Manager at Pleo. They discuss the challenges and strategies of aligning product and engineering teams in the fast-paced world of fintech. Their insights focus on fostering collaboration, optimising workflows, and driving innovatio...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by a distinguished panel of experts: Tobias Alm, Owner and Software Developer Expert at ALM Solutions, Konrad Öhman, Engineering Manager at Bokio, and Dmytro Basan from Klarna. They explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the fintech industry, from enhancing software development processes to driving innovation in financial services. Learn about th...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by three influential leaders in their respective industries. Max Katrich, Global Product Manager at H&M, Sebastian Nilsson, Technical Leader at Northbridge, and Bruno Massaini from resort.ooo - Delivery Hero discuss how they navigate leadership during times of change. The conversation covers strategies for managing product teams, technical leadership, and...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by Carol Bigelow, Engineering Manager at Ericsson, Dmytro Basan, Engineering Manager at Klarna, Becki Wordsworth from Delivery Hero - Flightradar24, and Jon Nilsson, Engineering Consultant at Mpya Digital. The guests explore how artificial intelligence is influencing leadership in the tech industry. They discuss practical AI tools, the future of AI in lead...

Host Chris Hackett explores the critical role of inclusive leadership in cybersecurity with industry experts Mikael Lingskog (Senior Security Consultant, XLent), Joginder Singh (Cyber Security Architect, WirelessCar), and George Mutune (IT Security Programme Manager, NIS 2, Tetra Pak). They discuss the challenges of fostering diverse security teams, implementing effective risk management, and ensu...

Host Chris Hackett is joined by cybersecurity leaders to explore the impact of AI on IT security. Sruthi Geetha (Senior Manager for Information Security, Platform24), Ayobami Popoola (Senior Security Engineer, Klarna), Amir Yousefi (Chief Technology Officer, Today's Crypto), and Daniel Brattemark (Head of Security and Compliance, Qlosr Group) discuss AI-driven security solutions, emerging cyber th...

In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by Francesco Giorgetti, Engineering Manager at Electrolux, Mohammed Bakri, Senior Engineering Manager, Global Martech at Warner Bros Discovery, and Valliammai Senthilnathan, Engineering Manager at Electrolux. The group discusses the critical role communication plays within engineering teams, focusing on how clear communication fosters collaboration and dri...

Sophie Gould hosts a compelling discussion on how to align product and engineering in the fast-paced world of fintech. Guests include Per Jogen (CTO, Lendo), Javier Garcia (Tech Lead, Pleo), and Kevin Lindermann (Director of Product, Klarna). Together, they share strategies for fostering collaboration between teams, driving innovation, and ensuring seamless product development. Learn how these ind...

Charlotte Roberts engages with three leading experts to explore what it means to be truly data-driven in today’s fast-paced business world. Guests include Benjamin Diez (Head of Data Strategy & Governance, Alpine Data Ventures), Andres Vourakis (Data Scientist, Nextory), and Charanya Thangaraj (Data Access Services - Connected Services, Volvo Buses). Learn how data governance, analytics, and conne...

Join host Georgia Benton as she explores how design and development unite to bring ideas to life. Viktor Hultman, Product Manager at Avanza Bank, shares insights on bridging business needs and technology. Melissa Sanchez, Design Manager at Volvo Cars, discusses integrating user-centric designs in innovative projects. Vilhelm Sjölander, Team Manager at SEB, offers perspectives on leading teams in a...

Host Chris Hackett explores how to foster positive engagement with security in this dynamic conversation. Igor Stamatovski, Product Owner and Chief Architect at Svenska Retursystem, discusses building secure systems through innovative design. Anders Askasen, a Cybersecurity and Digital Identity Advisor, shares insights into identity management and advisory strategies. Sandeep Erat, Cyber Security...

Join host Chris Hackett in this insightful discussion on building highly optimized security teams with leading cybersecurity experts. Reza Neshat, Manager of Network Defense Services at Tele2, shares his expertise in safeguarding networks. David Llewellyn, Security Manager - Global at AtNorth, delves into global security management. Torbjörn Andersson, Head Of Cybersecurity Region ACE at HiQ, high...

Join Charlotte Roberts as she highlights the incredible contributions of women in data with Valeria Verzi (Head of Data Science, Klarna), Rebecka Storm (Co-Founder & CPO, Twirl), and Sophie Albrecht (Team Lead Data & Insights, Once Upon). Explore how these leaders are driving data innovation, fostering inclusivity in tech, and delivering transformative solutions. Discover actionable insights into...

In this episode, Chris Hackett hosts an insightful conversation with Michael Dufva, CISO at Siemens, Zeeshan Khan, Information Security Officer at SEB, Arsalan Khan, GRC Lead at Logikon, and Vikram Jeet, Manager IT Risk & Compliance at Alleima. They delve into the importance of inclusivity in the field of cybersecurity and discuss how fostering diverse teams can strengthen security practices. The...