AWS Executive Insights

Step inside AWS's cutting-edge approach to network protection with AWS VP and Distinguished Engineer Tom Scholl. In this eye-opening conversation, discover how threat detection tools like MadPot are helping AWS identify and disrupt DDoS-as-a-service providers who sell attack capabilities on the dark web. Scholl reveals how AWS's massive network scale provides unique insights into emerging threats,...

Join AWS executives Tony Chor (VP, Builderworks) and Becky Weiss (VP, Distinguished Engineer) as they discuss implementing generative AI in enterprise software development. This conversation reveals how organizations are finding unexpected value in AI-powered "outer loop" tasks like documentation and ticket management, rather than just code generation. The executives share insights on managing wor...

EA Rockett, VP Legal at Adobe and "legal CTO," discusses how to effectively implement generative AI within organizations through a structured yet enabling approach. Rockett shares Adobe's six-dimensional framework (A through F) for evaluating AI use cases, which helps teams think through everything from the technology and data inputs to the intended audience and objectives. The conversation also e...

Ever wonder how AWS protects the data of millions of customers while staying ahead of evolving security threats? Get a peek behind the curtain as AWS CISO Chris Betz discusses threat intelligence tools and cloud security at scale. In this candid conversation, AWS Enterprise Strategist Clarke Rodgers sits down with Betz to discuss AWS's philosophy of "invisible security" - protecting customers seam...

How is AI transforming professional soccer? Join AWS Enterprise Strategist Matthias Patzak and Hendrik Weber, SVP of Sports-Technology Innovation at Bundesliga (DFL), for an inside look at how Germany's premier football league is revolutionizing the fan experience through real-time data analytics. Weber discusses how the DFL collects and uses real-time match data, including player tracking and eve...

Ruth Buscombe, a leading Formula 1 strategist, takes us behind the scenes of high-stakes racing strategy and leadership. She shares valuable lessons about data-driven decision making, the importance of clear communication in large teams, and how handling failure and pressure are crucial elements of success in both motorsport and business. Watch on AWS Executive Insights

In this Executive Insights podcast episode, FT Group CEO John Ridding discusses how he led the organization's successful digital transformation while maintaining its journalistic integrity, pioneering the digital subscription model and leveraging new technologies like AI, all while ensuring the FT's culture and values remain strong through clear principles and inclusive leadership.

In this episode, AWS Enterprise Strategist Tom Soderstrom sits down with Ron Keesing, Chief AI Officer at Leidos, a Fortune 300 company. As a newly minted CAIO, Ron aims to infuse AI into Leidos' strategy at every level, moving from centralized AI projects to a distributed model of excellence across the organization. Listen in as Ron shares insights from his 20+ years of experience, including stra...

In this episode, AWS’s Tom Godden sits down with Matt Fitzpatrick, former Senior Partner of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey and current CEO of Invisible Technologies. Drawing from his experience leading major enterprise AI initiatives, Fitzpatrick reveals why only 8% of AI models succeed and outlines practical strategies for scaling AI in your organization. Join the discussion as our experts unpack t...

Harry Kraemer, former CEO of Baxter and Kellogg School of Management professor, discusses value-based leadership through four key pillars: self-reflection, balanced perspective, true self-confidence, and genuine humility. Drawing from his experience leading a $15 billion global organization, Kraemer emphasizes that leadership is 90% about people and communication. He advocates for daily self-refle...

In this episode, we're speaking with David Villaseca, Chief Digital Officer at Moeve, a global energy company based in Southern Europe. Tom Soderstrom, AWS Enterprise Strategist, interviews David about Moeve's bold pivot to sustainable energy and reveals how Moeve's "Positive Motion" strategy, including divesting 70% of its oil assets, is driving both environmental impact and business growth. By 2...

In this episode of AWS Executive Insights Podcast, Tanuja Randery speaks with Paulo Rosado, founder and CEO of OutSystems, about how his company created technology that decreases the cost of software changes. The conversation explores how OutSystems is adapting to the AI era, with Rosado sharing insights on how AI is compressing development timelines and discussing the future of software developme...

In this episode, Brian Bohan, Director of Consulting Partner COE at AWS, sits down with Mahmoud Elmashni, Managing Partner at IBM Consulting, to explore how IBM is leveraging generative AI to transform client success. Mahmoud shares IBM's "Four P's" framework (People, Process, Partnerships, and Platform) and discusses how the company is training its 160,000-person organization to harness gen AI ef...

Aleksy Zayet, Chief Technology & Cloud Architect of PrivatBank, shares how Ukraine's largest bank completed a remarkable 43-day cloud migration amid the Russian invasion in 2022. Under missile attacks and with critical infrastructure being destroyed, PrivatBank's journey from on-premises to AWS cloud showcases an extraordinary story of resilience, demonstrating how crisis can accelerate digita...

In this episode, Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy, interviews Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, exploring the company’s deeply rooted security culture. Garman, who was also AWS’s first product manager, discusses how security has been "priority zero" since the company's inception. From upholding cloud security best practices to navigating AI security challenges, Garman discusses how AWS e...

Get the inside scoop on BMW Group's data and AI transformation journey in this discussion with Marco Görgmaier, VP of Enterprise Platforms, Data and AI. Listen in as AWS Enterprise Strategist Matthias Patzak interviews Marco about how BMW Group is revolutionizing its operations through generative AI. From AI-powered quality control to customer service innovations, you’ll hear how BMW is balancing...

Hear from Ira Rubenstein, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at PBS, as he discusses the transformation of public media for the streaming age. Drawing from his 20+ years of experience championing digital innovation in Hollywood, Rubenstein details PBS's evolution into a sophisticated digital platform delivering 400 million streams monthly. He highlights PBS's unique challenges as a membership org...

In this episode, CEO of Technology Innovation Institute Dr. Najwa Aaraj shares her journey from Princeton researcher to leading one of the UAE's most innovative organizations, discussing her leadership principles and vision for technological advancement. She provides insights into TII's groundbreaking work in AI including the Falcon LLM, the importance of open-source innovation, and her commitment...

Security leadership requires a holistic approach across physical and digital domains — and Amazon's diverse business portfolio presents unique challenges and opportunities in both realms. In this interview with Steve Schmidt, Amazon's Chief Security Officer, we'll explore how Amazon implements security across AWS, amazon.com, Whole Foods, Prime Video, Kuiper and more. Join the conversation as Clar...

In this episode, Edith Cooper, Amazon Board Member and former Goldman Sachs CHRO, discusses leadership, organizational culture, and human connection in the modern workplace. Cooper shares insights from her experiences at Goldman Sachs and as co-founder of Medley, a coaching organization. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining customer centricity, fostering authentic human connections, and le...

In this panel discussion, leaders from diverse industries share insights on navigating technological advancement as non-traditional technical executives. The conversation features perspectives from PBS, Bayer Crop Science, and Workhuman, exploring how leaders can develop digital fluency and drive organizational transformation. Panelists discuss strategies for continuous learning, fostering innovat...

Hear from Amazon CSO Steve Schmidt, AWS CISO Chris Betz, and AWS VP, Security Assurance Sara Duffer for an insightful panel discussion about the evolution of security best practices in the modern era. Learn how emerging technologies are reshaping the risk landscape, how to prep for new compliance regulations, and how to enact the right governance strategies to keep your organization secure at ever...

In this fireside chat, Indra Nooyi, Amazon board member and former PepsiCo CEO, shares insights on leadership in the era of technological transformation. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, and balancing detailed knowledge with big-picture thinking. Nooyi discusses the challenges of leading organizational transformations, integrating technology into business strategies...

In this fireside chat from AWS re:Invent 2024, Dr. Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of AI & Data at AWS, discusses key developments and strategies in artificial intelligence. He emphasizes AWS's comprehensive approach to AI innovation, addressing challenges like model accuracy and data integration. He highlights lessons from implementing AI at scale, including the importance of hands-on experience an...

In this fireside chat from AWS re:Invent 2024, Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, discusses key trends and opportunities in cloud computing. He emphasizes AWS's commitment to customer success, continuous innovation in foundational services, and the transformative potential of generative AI. He also highlights the importance of security, data management, and upskilling to fully leverage cloud capabilities. H...