The Power of Perspective podcast

As technology evolves at lightening-speed, which skills will matter long-term and how can you futureproof your career today? In this episode of the Power of Perspective podcast, Jess Ridout sits down with Jo Lister, Head of Capability Development at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence , to explore the skills that will underpin the careers of tomorrow. They discuss a range of themes, including how ski...

In this episode*, Hannah Green speaks to Sir Tom Copinger-Symes, Lt Gen KCB CBE, Cyber and Specialist Operations Command, Fergus Hay, Co-Founder and CEO of The Hacking Games, and Carl Tillett, Data Management Lead and a gamer from BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, about how esports can help defence and national security sectors connect with new audiences.  Sir Tom and Fergus explain why, as geopol...

In this episode, Hannah Green is joined by two of Digital Intelligence’s subsea domain experts – Chris Cook, Digital Defence Business Development Director, and Tim O'Neill, Campaign Lead for Subsea Intelligence – to discuss the evolving world of the underwater battlespace. This is an arena that has developed significantly over recent years. Technological advances have increased the range and scope...

In this episode, Jess Ridout speaks to Katy Hampshire, Director of Programmes at the UK’s leading social mobility charity, The Sutton Trust, to explore the importance of increasing socioeconomic diversity in tech.  While the sector has made some progress when it comes to gender and ethnicity, Katy unpacks why continuing to drive social mobility is vital for both individuals and the broader UK econ...

How can today’s armed forces stay mission ready in an increasingly complex and digital world? Hannah Green sits down with Chris Morton, Aerospace and Defence Industry Director at IFS and former US Army aviation lieutenant colonel, and Mark Healey, Head of Product Strategy at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence and ex-Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm commander, to unpack what it takes. Tune in as they explore...

In this episode of The Power of Perspective podcast, host Hannah Green is joined by colleagues Suli Scatchard, a Reservist and Business Analyst, and Ian Norgate, a Veteran and Test Manager, to explore the transition from military service to corporate life. Tune in to hear their stories of service in the British Army, family traditions in the military and what motivated them to serve. From operatin...

In this episode, Andy Snowball, Head of Cyber Incident Response at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence shares his experiences responding to cyber security incidents. Andy and his team are part of the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Incident Response (CIR) scheme which involves supporting organisations when they become compromised. There’s not much he hasn’t dealt with – from the continued rise...

In this episode, Jess Ridout is joined by Adrian Peachey, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to discuss lessons learned from adopting AI and how these can be applied to other emerging technologies such as quantum. Tracing AI back to its routes, they reflect on how it has evolved through time, from early chatbots to automation and the pivotal moment that was the lau...