Evolution Exchange Nordics Podcast

Join Sophie Gould as she navigates the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the Nordics. In this insightful episode, she's joined by distinguished guests Baris Farnman, VP Information Security at Truecaller; Bernard Helou, Cybersecurity Manager at Schibsted News Media; and Neal Hindocha, Chief Security Officer at Surfboard Payments. Explore the latest trends, threats, and innovations shapin...

In this episode of Evo Nordics, Abi Stokes leads a deep dive into the pivotal role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Joined by experts Peter Granlund from If Insurance, Urmas Aamisepp from Epiroc, and Mark Strande from Miro, the conversation delves into the intricacies of safeguarding digital assets and mitigating cyber threats. Discover insights on cybersecurity strategies, risk man...

Join Abi Stokes as she discusses supporting developers with DevOps methodologies and security implementation. Featuring insights from Ionut Ambrosie, Staff Security Engineer at Volvo Cars; Riccardo Pietri, VP of Engineering and Security at Trade Ledger; and Niklas Kamateros, DevOps Engineer + Scrum Master at Telenor. Dive into the strategies and best practices for integrating DevOps principles whi...

Join Gemma Thomason as she explores strategies for leadership improvement in the latest episode. Featuring insights from Rui Baiao, Engineering Manager at Volvo Cars; Gunnar Mortensen, Development Manager at Eika; and Dmytro Basan, Engineering Manager at Klarna. Discover actionable tips and techniques to enhance your leadership skills, navigate challenges, and drive success in your organization. H...

Join Gemma Thomason as she delves into the challenges and benefits of remote work within the tech industry. Featuring insights from industry experts including Lukas Zaruba, Group Competence Lead at Klarna; Peter Drennan, System Engineering Manager at Nipro Europe Group Companies; Apostolos Georgakis, PhD, VP Engineering at Warner Bros; and Johan Niklasson, Freelancing Software- & Data Engineer at...

Jacob Byerley hosts a discussion on building a new product using innovation, featuring insights from Alexander Wennerberg, CEO of Hives.co, Jonathan Sterner, Head of Product at GWEN, and Dimitrios Zarkadas, Head of Product at Eperoto. Join the conversation as they delve into the process of product development, leveraging innovation, and navigating the challenges of bringing new ideas to market in...

Join host Charlotte Roberts in an insightful exploration of building a data culture for success in today's competitive landscape. Engage with industry experts Mohammadreza Babaee, Data Product Manager at Electrolux; Henrik Forsberg, Head of Data & Analytics at Tele2; and Jakob Tardelius Hemborg, Data & Analytics Manager at ICA Banken. Gain invaluable insights into fostering a data-driven environme...

In this episode hosted by Jacob Byerley, gain insights into Building and Leading High Performing Teams with distinguished guests from top organizations. Ebba Linde, Senior Product Manager at Svenska Dagbladet, Nima Boustainian, Product Manager at Scania, Manish Mishra, Head of Products Strategy & Governance at Ericsson, and Sunil Subramanian, Product Lead at Volvo, share their expertise, strategie...

Join host Abi Stokes in a deep dive into the realm of cybersecurity culture on Evo Nordics. In this episode, industry experts Sam Graflund Wallentin from Swedbank, Dennie Karlsson from Dustin, and Victor Sedin from Qapital share insights into building robust information security frameworks within their organizations. Explore the nuances of cyber threats, governance strategies, and the role of CISO...

In this episode of Evo Nordics, host Gemma Thomason engages in a dynamic conversation with leaders from Volvo Cars. Subhra Ghosh, Senior Engineering & Technology Leader in Digital Finance, Rui Baiao, Werner van Ghent, and Kamila Kuchalieva Oğuz, all Engineering Managers at Volvo Cars, delve into the company's innovative leadership strategies within the automotive industry. Join us as we explore Vo...

Join host Chris Asbridge in an engaging discussion on product development with limited funding, featuring experts Kristoffer Nolgren, Head of Product at Sleip, Gustav Rådström, Product Manager at Levels, and Trevor Grady, Product Manager at Stepler. Explore innovative strategies and tactics for building successful products on a constrained budget. Gain insights into lean product development, agile...

Join host Chris Asbridge in an insightful exploration of the role of CTOs during periods of growth. Featuring discussions with industry leaders including Fritz Barnes, CTO at Hive, Anton Aderum, CTO at Bokadirekt.se, and Gabriel Sabadin, Co-Founder of LifePal AB. Gain valuable insights into navigating the challenges of technology leadership, scaling strategies, and innovation within evolving organ...

Join Gemma Thomason as she delves into the world of accessibility with experts Andriy Yasynetskyy, Lead User Experience at Assa Abloy Group, and Rudy Bortolini, Global Head of UX at Assa Abloy Group. Learn about the latest innovations and strategies in enhancing accessibility in this insightful conversation. Discover how Assa Abloy Group is paving the way for inclusive design practices, ensuring e...

Join host Waheed Najimi in this episode as he delves into the strategies and challenges of building and leading data science teams in the Nordic region. Featuring insights from industry experts Johanna Staaf, Director Data & AI at Capgemini Invent, Johnny Petersson, Product Owner and Data Steward at Volvo Cars, Sarah Berenji, Lead Machine Learning Architect at Telia, and Milosz Bolibrzuch, Data Sc...

Join host Georgia Benton in a compelling discussion about building high-performing teams on Evo Nordics. This episode delves into the strategies of promoting versus hiring talent, featuring esteemed guests Håkan Westerberg, Team Manager at SEB, Alejandro Morate, Director at Zeekr Technology (Previously CEVT), and Daniel Nilsson, Development Manager at Hogia Group. Learn actionable insights and bes...

Join host Georgia Benton in the third episode of "Engineering The Transition: Coder To Leader" as she discusses the challenges and strategies of transitioning from coding roles to leadership positions. This episode features insightful conversations with Mats Johansson, Head of Engineering & Senior Director at IKEA Retail Web within Ingka Group Digital; Luis Rizo, Senior Engineering Manager at Klar...

Join Charlotte Roberts as she delves into the realm of building and leading high-performance data teams in the Nordics region. Today's guests include Ravi Singh, Head of Data & Analytics at Shibsted; Caroline (Öhman) Uddström, Sales Director Advanced Analytics Nordics at Nielsen; Jakob Tardelius Hemborg, Data & Analytics Manager at ICA Banken; and Archana Sathyanarayana, Senior Engineering Manager...

Join host Waheed Najimi in a dynamic conversation about effective management in data science with industry leaders. Francesca Valentini, Director Data CoE at Stora Enso, Adina Manisor, Head of Product & Data at Electrolux, Isak Kabir, Data Science Manager at Accenture, and Antonio Neto, Head of Product & Data at Qapital, share insights on data-driven decision-making, team leadership in data scienc...

Join host Waheed Najimi in a thought-provoking discussion on data ethics and responsible AI with experts in the field. Dr. Irina Mirkina, Innovation Manager at UNICEF's Al Lead, Carlos De La Cruz, Senior Data Scientist at Stora Enso, and Rocío Bachmaier, CEO of Atlan Insights, share insights on ethical data practices, AI governance, and the importance of responsible AI development. Tune in to expl...

In this episode of Evo Nordics, hosted by Gemma Thomason, we delve into the intricacies of team empowerment within Acast, a leading podcast platform. Our exclusive live interview features Cecilia Borg, Interim VP of Engineering, Miles Tuffs, Engineering Manager, and Milly Botes, Senior Director of Product, as they share insights on fostering collaboration, innovation, and leadership in the ever-ev...

Join host Shania Olojugba as she explores the significance of placing users at the heart of design processes in the Nordics. Featuring Daniel Mesa, Design Lead at Electrolux; Roberto Chaves, Lead UX/UI Designer at Ericsson; Axel Nathorst-Böös, Chef UX & Design at Avanza; and Boris Kher, Head of Design at Edaider. Discover why prioritizing user-centric design is crucial for success in today's compe...

Join host Waheed Najimi as he dives into the intricacies of crafting high-performance data science teams in the Nordics. This episode features Mathias Törnqvist, Data Science Manager at Nordnet; Frida Nellros, Director of Solution Area Advanced Analytics & Automation at Group IT - Postnord; Lucas Peinado Bruscato, Head of Data at Tinka; and Reza Gholami, Senior Data Scientist at Ericsson. Learn ho...

Join host Abi Stokes in an insightful discussion on leadership's role in fostering a DevOps culture in the Evo Nordics region. Abi is joined by distinguished guests from prominent companies: Alexandru Chiritescu, Engineering Manager at Platform24; Mergim Rama, Engineering Manager at IKEA; and Arnaud Bazin, Engineering Manager at Volvo Cars. Explore the strategies and practices employed by these en...

In this episode of Evo Nordics, host Waheed Najimi delves into the dynamic world of fostering innovation in data science and leadership strategies. Joined by distinguished guests Matyas Manninger from Devoteam G Cloud, Henry Huysamen from Peregrine Capital, Dr. Alexander Schmidt from Normative.io, and Daniel Gandiaga Calero from The Rainforest (Saab), the discussion explores cutting-edge approache...

Explore the intricacies of Agile methodologies and the common misconceptions surrounding documentation in episode #478 of Evo Nordics. Hosted by Gemma Thomason, this insightful conversation features Claudio Alexander Dabiri Medina, Engineering Manager at IKEA. Gain valuable perspectives on navigating Agile processes and debunking myths about documentation practices. Uncover the challenges and inno...