The Data Source Podcast

In this episode of The Data Source Podcast, I’m joined by John Murphy, Co-Founder of Ailíniú, to explore what it really means to build with AI in practice. John spent years as a Chief Architect in some of Ireland’s largest organisations before moving back into building products himself, with AI now a core part of how he works. We discuss the difference between architecture and shipping, why AI can...

In this episode of The Data Source Podcast, I’m joined by Joe Dunleavy , European CTO and Global Head of Dava. X AI at Endava, to explore how enterprise organisations can use AI to transform how software is built and delivered at scale. We discuss why context is king when using AI agents to produce code, and why the quality of the output depends heavily on the quality of the context provided befor...

In this episode of The Data Source , I’m joined by Siobhan Fairman, VP of Engineering at Compliance & Risks, to explore how AI systems and MCP are reshaping modern SaaS architecture. We discuss what becoming AI-first really means beyond adding features, how teams are separating models, context and tools in practice, and why workflow and orchestration are becoming critical design decisions. We...

In this episode of The Data Source , I’m joined by Olivier Mertens, who leads AI Architecture at Workhuman, to unpack how AI is changing the reality of modern architecture roles. We explore how solution and enterprise architects are adapting as AI becomes part of the core platform, why the AI Architect is emerging as a critical role, and what it really takes to move AI from experimentation into se...

In this episode of The Data Source Podcast, James Bowles is joined by Richard Skinner, CEO of Phased AI. With years of experience helping companies move from proof-of-concept to production-ready AI, Richard offers a refreshing take on what it really takes to build trusted AI systems that deliver value. Together, they unpack why so many AI projects fail to launch, the importance of deliberate testi...

In this episode of The Data Source Podcast , James Bowles is joined by Patrick Callinan, Chief Data Officer at CleverCards and Fellow of the Analytics Institute of Ireland. With a background in economics, analytics, and consulting, Patrick brings a sharp lens to the financial realities of AI adoption. Together, they unpack the often-overlooked costs of building and scaling AI, from compute and tal...

I am delighted to share a recent conversation with Joe Dunleavy, European CTO at Endava where we discuss all things Agentic AI. Joe oversees the AI practice at Endava, which is focused on the use of AI to drive real business value. Joe breaks down what Agentic AI is, its current use and its future potential, sharing valuable insights for people interested in exploring the power of Agentic AI to in...

I recently sat down to discuss AI and the Regulation of AI with Dr. Eoin Lane, and in particular, we discussed the EU AI Act and the pros and cons of regulating such a powerful, impactful, and rapidly changing technology. Eoin is an expert in regulatory compliance regarding AI, previously leading Bank of New York Mellon's Global Data Science and AI teams, delivering award-winning enterprise-grade...

Introduction to the Data Source Podcast.