Tech Talks by Lawrence Harvey

In this episode of Tech Talks: The BotPod, Danielle Blake , Senior Consultant, Autonomy & Robotics, is joined by Leo Lesin, Senior Engineering Leader at Humanoid, to explore what it takes to build robots that humans can understand and trust. With over 20 years of experience across robotics, manufacturing, and complex systems, Leo shares his journey designing real-world robotic systems and work...

In this episode of Tech Talks: The BotPod, Danielle Blake, Senior Consultant, Autonomy & Robotics, is joined by Fernando Fandiño Oliver, Senior Vice President for EMEA at The Mobile Robot Company, to explore what it takes to scale robotics businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With a career spanning start-ups, scale-ups, and multinational organisations, Fernando shares his jou...

In this episode of Tech Talks: The BotPod, Danielle Blake, Senior Consultant, Autonomy & Robotics, is joined by Eleanor Tang-Smith, Co-Founder and COO of OLO Robotics, to explore the journey of women in robotics and what it means to lead with creativity, compassion, and courage in a male-dominated industry. With 15 years of experience in the software sector and a track record of strategic lead...

In this episode of Tech Talks: The BotPod, Danielle Blake, Senior Consultant, Autonomy & Robotics, is joined by Dr. Marcus Schuenemann, Head of Autonomy at Dexory, to explore what it really takes to run ROS 2 in production and scale autonomous robots inside live warehouse environments. With more than 15 years at the cutting edge of robotics and AI, Dr. Schuenemann shares how Dexory made the mo...

In this episode of Tech Talks: The BotPod, Danielle Blake, Senior Consultant, Autonomy & Robotics, is joined by Oscar Mendez Maldonado, Head of AI & Data Science at Locus Robotics, to explore what it really takes to turn artificial intelligence into real business value. With a career that bridges cutting-edge research and real-world deployment, Oscar shares how Locus uses AI to drive smart...

In this episode of Tech Talks, Danielle Blake, Senior Consultant, Autonomy & Robotics, is joined by Marie-Axelle Loustalot-Forest, a GTM and strategy advisor with a global career spanning Disney, Sephora, Staples, Ocado, and more, to explore how robotics and AI are transforming the retail experience. From warehouse fulfilment and robotic picking to in-store analytics and unmanned nano-stores,...

In the fifth episode of Tech Talks, Danielle Blake, Senior Consultant, Autonomy & Robotics, is joined by Mads Paulin, Founder of Aitera Robotics, to explore the rapid evolution of the robotics industry, and what’s behind the pace shift. With over two decades of experience across companies like Apple, LEGO, Autodesk, and Mobile Industrial Robots, Mads shares his unique perspective on the techno...

In the fourth episode of Tech Talks, Danielle Blake, Senior Consultant - Autonomy & Robotics, is joined by Noé Jenn-Treyer, Co-Founder and CEO of Alsanor, to explore the early-stage journey of building modular humanoid robots for the hospitality industry. Noé shares how his background in Data Science and AI led to the creation of Alsanor, and how the team is tackling one of the industry’s bigg...

In the third episode of Tech Talks, Ed is joined by Auryn Macmillan, founder of Gnosis Guild and former professional basketball player, to explore the rise of Encrypted Execution Environments (E3s) and what they could mean for the future of onchain privacy. Auryn shares his journey from the world of professional sport to crypto, the early days at Gnosis, and how that led to the creation of Enclave...

In the second episode of Tech Talks, Ed is joined by Yehuda Lindell, Head of Cryptography at Coinbase, to explore what it takes to secure billions in crypto assets at one of the industry’s biggest names. Yehuda walks us through his journey from academic research to co-founding Unbound Security, leading it as CEO, and joining Coinbase through acquisition. The conversation dives into the real-world...

In the first episode of Tech Talks, Ed is joined by Peyman Momeni, CEO and Founder of Fairblock, to dive into the rapidly evolving world of confidential computing in crypto. The conversation explores how technologies like MPC (Multi-Party Computation), ZKPs (Zero-Knowledge Proofs), FHE (Fully Homomorphic Encryption), and TEEs (Trusted Execution Environments) are powering real-world applications, f...

We dive into the world of risk management and commodity trading with Rishi Sahay, Vice President at Mobius Risk Group. Rishi shares how Mobius engages with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) operators to set trading risk policies, evaluate day-ahead and real-time bidding strategies, and navigate the complexities of OTC markets. We explore the process of renewable and battery project valuation, h...

We delve into the cutting-edge technology shaping the future of battery inspection with Andrew Hsieh, the co-founder and CEO of Liminal Insights. Andrew shares his expertise on how ultrasonic inspection combined with machine learning analytics can revolutionize the manufacturing stages of battery cells. We explore: - Andrew’s background and journey - Liminal’s mission and vision - The science behi...

Embark on a journey into the realm of battery intelligence alongside our distinguished guest, Kiran Kumar, Director of Data Science and Data Analytics. 👤 Episode Highlights: ✅ Gain insights into the BESS industry landscape and its typical applications. ✅ Explore the pivotal role of data products within the BESS domain. ✅ Uncover the intricacies of BESS data and its inherent complexities. ✅ Di...

Join us as we dive deep into the world of battery intelligence with our special guest, Eli Leland, Co-founder of Voltaiq, the industry's pioneering Battery Intelligence platform. 👤 About the Episode: Ever wondered how data analytics seamlessly integrates into the battery lifecycle? In this episode, Eli Leland shares his insights, drawing on his extensive experience as a trailblazer in the Battery...

Our guest, Jez Back, is one the industries leading specialists in FinOps, currently at Capgemini Invent, bringing over two decades of experience in the tech industry. With a background that spans military service to tech leadership, Jez is a unique blend of discipline and innovation. Join us as we dive deep into cloud economics, sustainability, and the ever-evolving world of Ops. Get ready to expa...

We're joined by Simon Adler, a seasoned tech professional with over two decades of experience in the world of Big Data. As the Senior Director of Solution Engineering at Pyramid Analytics, Simon brings a wealth of knowledge in SaaS and Pre-Sales, making him the perfect co-pilot for today's journey. Join us as we explore cutting-edge concepts like Augmented Analytics, SuperCloud, and Data Mesh, it'...

We’re thrilled to be speaking with the very knowledgeable ⁠Ricardo Moreira⁠, Principal DevOps Manager at ⁠Vodafone (Business Digital Channels)⁠. Ricardo brings a wealth of experience in DevOps, DevEx and Cloud management. Through his brilliant Supercar analogies, he'll be sharing his insights, thoughts, and ratings on some of the hottest trends and buzzwords in the tech industry. Join us as we soa...

Get ready to be inspired and enlightened as we soar through the clouds of innovation with Will Venters, Associate Professor of Digital Innovation at The London School of Economics. As a captivating speaker, prolific writer, and sought-after thought leader, he'll be sharing insights from his blog; binaryblurring.com, and discussing hot topics like Large Language Models, Data Sovereignty, and Hyper-...

Get ready for an exciting and informative episode of our podcast as we take our show on the road for the very first time! In this special edition, we have not one, but two incredible guests joining us - Bonnie Adams and Rob McCargow. Together, we delve into the crucial and interconnected topics of Regulation, Hybrid-Cloud, and Diversity & Inclusion. You won't want to miss this insightful discu...

Talking with Tim Busfield from Jaguar Land Rover. We cover the role of AI and how it can help make decisions on design and functionality, the importance of data literacy in modern society and business, and the ins and outs of multi-cloud environments. Strap in and take the wheel as we navigate the twists and turns of the cloud industry, with insights that will rev up and accelerate your cloud and...

We are thrilled to have Ryan Kirk of Formula 1 as our first guest. In today's episode, we'll be discussing the latest trends and buzzwords in the cloud industry, from AI and Kubernetes to cloud security and sustainability. So sit back, relax, and join us as we take you on a lap around the exciting world of cloud technology. Ryan is the Lead Cloud & DevOps Architect and Cloud Team Manager for F...

We continue to focus on how to successfully implement Salesforce, and discuss the role of consulting partners in your implementation. The Salesforce ecosystem has a plethora of partners, so we’ll discuss how to select the right partner for your implementation and how to effectively leverage their resources. WHO IS FARON YOUNG? Post a background in Mechanical Engineering, Faron moved into tech cons...

This block of episodes is going to focus on businesses that have implemented Salesforce and are at varying stages of their Salesforce journey – we’ll discuss how they’ve gone about their implementation, challenges they’ve faced and recommendations for other businesses implementing Salesforce/going through digital transformation. In this specific episode, we’ll find out more about CALM and their ex...

This block of episodes is going to focus on businesses who have implemented Salesforce and are at varying stages of their Salesforce journey – we’ll discuss how they’ve gone about their implementation, challenges they’ve faced and recommendations for other businesses implementing Salesforce/going through digital transformation. In this specific episode, we’ll find out more about The Access Group a...