Evo Nordics #623 - SOC 2 – Strategic Must-Have or Compliance Checkbox?
Host James Dyson explores the evolving landscape of SOC2 compliance with Tuomas Bergström, VP of Engineering & Cloud Operations at ΟΝΕΙΟ, Mikael Nilsson, Product Security Lead at SAS, and Teemu Virtanen, Director at EY. This insightful conversation unpacks how organizations in the Nordics are elevating their cloud security, achieving regulatory alignment, and managing risk through effective service organization controls. Tune in to hear expert perspectives on securing SaaS platforms and sustaining trust in cloud-first environments.
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Evo Nordics #622 - The Future Of AI
Georgia Benton hosts an engaging discussion on the future of artificial intelligence with Yuliya Kurapatsenkava (Software Manager, Amazon), Frank Schroder (Principal Architect, Northvolt), Rasmus Monsen (Co-founder, Digital Corner), and Leon Lowered (Head of Innovation & Technology, Actemium AI). The panel explores how AI is evolving across industries, including energy, manufacturing, and cloud services. From cutting-edge R&D to startup innovation and enterprise-scale AI design, this conversation highlights key trends, transformative ideas, and the trajectory of artificial intelligence into tomorrow’s world.
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Evo Nordics #621 - The Rise Of Generative AI - How Is It Shaping Our Industries
Sam Russell leads a forward-looking discussion with Johan Wallquist (Partner Solution Architect - AI, Microsoft), Max Soderman (Head of AI, Effektify), Marcus Elwin (Lead Data Scientist / AI Engineer, Pocketlaw), and Jesper Fredriksson (AI Engineer Lead, Volvo Cars) about the accelerating rise of generative AI. The panel dives into real-world applications, cross-industry implications, and how AI is reshaping everything from legal services to automotive innovation. Hear expert insights on deploying and scaling generative AI solutions across diverse business landscapes.
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Evo Nordics #620 - Navigating Building Agile Teams In Data & AI
Sam Russell hosts a dynamic conversation with Kathy Tian (Data Science Manager, Visa), WeiWei Feng (Global Tech Lead and Generative AI, Capgemini), and Naresh Kumar Yadav (Head of Data and Analytics, Almaco) to explore how agile methodologies are transforming the way teams build and scale in the realms of data and AI. The guests share leadership strategies, collaboration models, and insights on managing cross-functional data teams, driving innovation, and aligning agile practices with cutting-edge AI and analytics initiatives across global enterprises.
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Evo Nordics #619 - Journeys & Challenges Of Becoming A Leader
Luke Vickers speaks with Mikolas Hamalainen (Director Consulting Expert, CGI), Elif Kocaman (Head of Analytics, Wolt), Mikko Alutoin (Chief Data Engineer, Kone), and Arnob Khan (Chapter Lead, Data Engineering and Platform, Posti Group) about the challenges and growth involved in stepping into leadership roles. They share personal insights into building high-performing teams, navigating the evolving data landscape, and leading through uncertainty. This episode dives into the real-world experiences and career transitions of emerging leaders across the Nordic tech industry.