<![CDATA[Ahead In The Cloud]]>Listen as business leaders share their insights and experiences from their cloud journey. This podcast is about the transformative power of cloud technology and its impact on businesses worldwide. Join host, Chad Watt, a researcher and writer at Infosys Knowledge Institute, as he sits down with industry pioneers, thought leaders, and experts to explore the challenges, successes, and lessons learned along the way. Produced by the Infosys Knowledge Institute in collaboration with MIT Tech Review and Infosys Cobalt.

]]>https://www.infosys.com/iki/podcasts/ahead-cloud.htmlRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:55:34 GMTFri, 30 Jan 2026 23:21:54 GMT60Infosys Knowledge Institute<p>Listen as business leaders share their insights and experiences from their cloud journey. This podcast is about the transformative power of cloud technology and its impact on businesses worldwide. Join host, Chad Watt, a researcher and writer at Infosys Knowledge Institute, as he sits down with industry pioneers, thought leaders, and experts to explore the challenges, successes, and lessons learned along the way. Produced by the Infosys Knowledge Institute in collaboration with MIT Tech Review and Infosys Cobalt.</p>episodicInfosys Knowledge Institutechristine.calhoun@infosys.comno<![CDATA[Delivering Scale and Service in the Credit Union Cloud with Anurag Sharma]]>Anurag Sharma, CTO at VyStar Credit Union talks about IT in financial services. The discussion covers IT service management in the cloud, digital transformation and how to leverage data and AI to deliver a hyper personalized customer experience.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>620171ea-1b61-46e0-8ec4-b85f3acbbce9Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>Anurag Sharma, CTO at VyStar Credit Union talks about IT in financial services. The discussion covers IT service management in the cloud, digital transformation and how to leverage data and AI to deliver a hyper personalized customer experience.<br /></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:20:51Delivering Scale and Service in the Credit Union Cloud with Anurag Sharmafull<![CDATA[Managing IT in a Technology Company with Nishit Sahay]]>Nishit Sahay, CIO at Marvell Semiconductor discusses moving electronic design automation to cloud. The discussion covers Marvell’s acquisition and integration process, generative AI, and how to use cloud for scalability.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>e18571cd-7ac1-4dca-bfa2-a3b6b2e026cbTue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>Nishit Sahay, CIO at Marvell Semiconductor discusses moving electronic design automation to cloud. The discussion covers Marvell’s acquisition and integration process, generative AI, and how to use cloud for scalability.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:22:27Managing IT in a Technology Company with Nishit Sahayfull<![CDATA[The Joy of Software Testing with Deb Costello of Spark New Zealand]]>Deb Costello, Domain Chapter Lead – Release and Automation Testing at Spark NZ talks about product testing. Deb explains the difference between scripting and coding automation and how Spark works with data and cloud.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>f03d0b71-b6b8-455d-a66f-db334b3432cfMon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>Deb Costello, Domain Chapter Lead – Release and Automation Testing at Spark NZ talks about product testing. Deb explains the difference between scripting and coding automation and how Spark works with data and cloud.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:18:11The Joy of Software Testing with Deb Costello of Spark New Zealandfull<![CDATA[A New Era of Cloud with Anant Adya]]>Anant Adya, EVP for Infosys Cobalt explains the new era of cloud. The episode covers findings from the Cloud Radar 2023, cloud spending, generative AI, and recommendations on how to manage cloud today.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>d8af00a8-aea2-45ef-910c-116c2e06af5aFri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Anant Adya, EVP for Infosys Cobalt explains the new era of cloud. The episode covers findings from the Cloud Radar 2023, cloud spending, generative AI, and recommendations on how to manage cloud today.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:20:09A New Era of Cloud with Anant Adyafull<![CDATA[Navigating Cloud Security Challenges with Ankur Shah]]>Ankur Shah, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Products for Prisma Cloud, discusses the challenges of cloud security and the prevalence of blind spots for companies. He emphasizes the importance of shifting left with DevSecOps, the need for cloud security visibility and control, and the significance of a shared responsibility model in securing cloud environments.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>9cb4c8a1-3ff5-49dc-9db9-c2a0bc1a12b3Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Ankur Shah, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Products for Prisma Cloud, discusses the challenges of cloud security and the prevalence of blind spots for companies. He emphasizes the importance of shifting left with DevSecOps, the need for cloud security visibility and control, and the significance of a shared responsibility model in securing cloud environments.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:19:24Navigating Cloud Security Challenges with Ankur Shahfull<![CDATA[Harnessing Open Source for Innovation with Rafee Tarafdar]]>Infosys Chief Technology Officer Rafee Tarafdar explains how open-source software can be used in large enterprises to power innovation and deliver resilience. He tells us about Infosys’ plans to be more intentional about harnessing open source with cloud and artificial intelligence by setting up an open source program office.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>c7141216-69d6-4ef8-ac43-d2ff34972669Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Infosys Chief Technology Officer Rafee Tarafdar explains how open-source software can be used in large enterprises to power innovation and deliver resilience. He tells us about Infosys’ plans to be more intentional about harnessing open source with cloud and artificial intelligence by setting up an open source program office.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:15:59Harnessing Open Source for Innovation with Rafee Tarafdarfull<![CDATA[Going Under Ground at Norway's Lefdal Mine Center with Mats Andersson]]>Lefdal Mine Datacenter’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mats Andersson, takes us through the planning and execution of the “Norwegian Solution,” one of the greenest datacenters on the planet.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>71de6fd5-b84c-4cae-b2b4-6df797b01a19Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Lefdal Mine Datacenter’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mats Andersson, takes us through the planning and execution of the “Norwegian Solution,” one of the greenest datacenters on the planet.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:18:23Going Under Ground at Norway's Lefdal Mine Center with Mats Anderssonfull<![CDATA[Bringing Security Out of the Basement and into the Boardroom with Darren Kane of nbn Australia]]>Darren Kane, Chief Security Officer with nbn Australia, discusses Australia’s mission to narrow the digital gap, the need for C-suite involvement in security solutions, and the mix of challenges and opportunities AI brings to the security industry.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>6c564198-1db7-4fd1-b902-3393b5881d3fMon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Darren Kane, Chief Security Officer with nbn Australia, discusses Australia’s mission to narrow the digital gap, the need for C-suite involvement in security solutions, and the mix of challenges and opportunities AI brings to the security industry.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:19:56Bringing Security Out of the Basement and into the Boardroom with Darren Kane of nbn Australiafull<![CDATA[Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI with John Domingue of Open University]]>John Domingue, Computer Science Professor with the Knowledge Media Institute at Open University, shares how evolving AI technology is democratizing education by allowing the personalized learning in more than 300 courses at the largest university in the UK.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>fb591c82-97f8-4b50-9d4d-85314c9e40b1Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>John Domingue, Computer Science Professor with the Knowledge Media Institute at Open University, shares how evolving AI technology is democratizing education by allowing the personalized learning in more than 300 courses at the largest university in the UK.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:17:21Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI with John Domingue of Open Universityfull<![CDATA[Understanding the Ethics of Algorithms, AI and Automation with Emre Kazim]]>Holistic AI founder, Emre Kazim, discusses the importance of getting ethics, trust and transparency right in the early days of the algorithmic age.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>5299b26c-4759-4faf-b795-f377f193be85Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Holistic AI founder, Emre Kazim, discusses the importance of getting ethics, trust and transparency right in the early days of the algorithmic age.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:16:58Understanding the Ethics of Algorithms, AI and Automation with Emre Kazimfull<![CDATA[Building an AI Cloud Platform for All with Nvidia's Shanker Trivedi]]>Nvidia's head of enterprise business explains why he believes AI is shaping up to be the greatest technology force of our time. Shanker Trivedi describes how the company is combining its world-class hardware and robust development community to construct a cloud-based AI platform for power users and digital novices alike.

Hosted by Chad Watt, Infosys Knowledge Institute researcher and writer.

]]>e3da61b4-d6f4-434b-a3c7-fdf26f4f0669Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Nvidia's head of enterprise business explains why he believes AI is shaping up to be the greatest technology force of our time. Shanker Trivedi describes how the company is combining its world-class hardware and robust development community to construct a cloud-based AI platform for power users and digital novices alike.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, Infosys Knowledge Institute researcher and writer.</p>no00:21:43Building an AI Cloud Platform for All with Nvidia's Shanker Trivedifull<![CDATA[Data Sharing and American-made Microchips with Priya Almelkar]]>Priya Almelkar, Vice President of IT Manufacturing Operations at Wolfspeed discusses moving to the cloud for analytics. The discussion covers how to keep your data clean, accurate, and up to date in the cloud.

Hosted by Chad Watt, Infosys Knowledge Institute Writer and Researcher.

]]>4bd55ecc-7fa7-4e52-89a2-3cbc34124fadTue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Priya Almelkar, Vice President of IT Manufacturing Operations at Wolfspeed discusses moving to the cloud for analytics. The discussion covers how to keep your data clean, accurate, and up to date in the cloud.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, Infosys Knowledge Institute Writer and Researcher.</p>no00:21:28Data Sharing and American-made Microchips with Priya Almelkarfull<![CDATA[Empowering data Ownership with Sameli Mäenpää ]]>Sameli Mäenpää, Chief Data Officer at OP Financial discusses using cloud in insurance and banking industries. The discussion covers what it means to be a data-driven organization.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>65cbf834-1439-42b4-9252-c12f215cccabMon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Sameli Mäenpää, Chief Data Officer at OP Financial discusses using cloud in insurance and banking industries. The discussion covers what it means to be a data-driven organization.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:18:09Empowering data Ownership with Sameli Mäenpää full<![CDATA[Bringing Agility to an Insurance Business in Japan with Drew Flynn]]>Drew Flynn, CTO at NN Life Japan discusses agile-driven business process. The discussion covers migration to cloud, AI, and the implementation journey.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>95f01c58-ff2b-4dd4-a71d-b3a499d413e2Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Drew Flynn, CTO at NN Life Japan discusses agile-driven business process. The discussion covers migration to cloud, AI, and the implementation journey.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:17:46Bringing Agility to an Insurance Business in Japan with Drew Flynnfull<![CDATA[Smashing Data Centers and Embracing Public Cloud with John Wei]]>John Wei, CTO & Senior Vice President at Comerica Bank, discusses Comerica’s journey to the public cloud. The discussion covers different approaches and advantages of being a late mover.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>789eab7e-d456-43f0-b0bb-1bc8ad4c3358Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>John Wei, CTO &amp; Senior Vice President at Comerica Bank, discusses Comerica’s journey to the public cloud. The discussion covers different approaches and advantages of being a late mover.<br /></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:19:03Smashing Data Centers and Embracing Public Cloud with John Weifull<![CDATA[Customer Service at Digital Speed with Suresh Renganathan]]>Suresh Renganathan, Chief Technology Officer of Teachers Federal Credit Union, discusses cloud migration and digital transformation. The discussion covers what businesses need to do to become successful, data driven organizations.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>15499a36-6275-424e-887e-b26c3f9f568eWed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Suresh Renganathan, Chief Technology Officer of Teachers Federal Credit Union, discusses cloud migration and digital transformation. The discussion covers what businesses need to do to become successful, data driven organizations.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:18:20Customer Service at Digital Speed with Suresh Renganathanfull<![CDATA[Cybersecurity in the Cloud-First Computing Era with Ofir Israel]]>Ofir Israel, VP of Threat Prevention products at Check Point Software Technologies discusses cloud and security. The discussion covers data processing in the cloud and prevention and detection of cyberthreats.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>b6ea6099-7d27-42d5-8648-eb7865012facFri, 13 Feb 2026 20:00:12 GMT<p>Ofir Israel, VP of Threat Prevention products at Check Point Software Technologies discusses cloud and security. The discussion covers data processing in the cloud and prevention and detection of cyberthreats.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:19:05Cybersecurity in the Cloud-First Computing Era with Ofir Israelfull<![CDATA[Fast and Flexible Innovation with ServiceNow's Rohit Batra]]>Rohit Batra, VP and Head of Product, Mgmt Telecom, Media & Technology Industry at ServiceNow discusses innovation and cloud functionality. The discussion also covers unique challenges of implementing technology in telecom, media and technology space.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>f36678ac-60d8-4d1b-8e10-35827874001dWed, 11 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMT<p>Rohit Batra, VP and Head of Product, Mgmt Telecom, Media &amp; Technology Industry at ServiceNow discusses innovation and cloud functionality. The discussion also covers unique challenges of implementing technology in telecom, media and technology space.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:21:16Fast and Flexible Innovation with ServiceNow's Rohit Batrafull<![CDATA[Greenfield Transformation with BECU's Fumbi Chima]]>Fumbi Chima, Chief Information Officer at BECU discusses BECU’s early stages of a greenfield migration to cloud computing. The discussion covers digital transformation, FinTechs, and employee experience.

Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>bbfe2f70-3d6d-4b29-9192-14ded880c9acTue, 10 Feb 2026 16:26:35 GMT<p>Fumbi Chima, Chief Information Officer at BECU discusses BECU’s early stages of a greenfield migration to cloud computing. The discussion covers digital transformation, FinTechs, and employee experience.<br /></p><p>Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:17:38Greenfield Transformation with BECU's Fumbi Chimafull<![CDATA[Cloud, Technology and Leadership with Debbie Taylor]]>Debbie Taylor, Chief Information Officer at NBN Australia discusses how NBN is bridging the digital divide in Australia. The discussion also covers Debbie’s leadership story and NBN’s journey to cloud. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>81611560-9029-4d15-be30-45ff5f989a82Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:58:33 GMT<p>Debbie Taylor, Chief Information Officer at NBN Australia discusses how NBN is bridging the digital divide in Australia. The discussion also covers Debbie’s leadership story and NBN’s journey to cloud. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:09:39Cloud, Technology and Leadership with Debbie Taylorfull<![CDATA[Modernizing Delivery with Posti]]>Petteri Naulapää, CIO & SVP, ICT and Digitalization for Posti Group discusses migration to cloud and explains how Posti’s cloud oriented approach enabled them to better serve their customers. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.

]]>fc520b02-f428-4565-b5e3-9eaa48b9761fFri, 30 Jan 2026 23:25:49 GMT<p>Petteri Naulapää, CIO &amp; SVP, ICT and Digitalization for Posti Group discusses migration to cloud and explains how Posti’s cloud oriented approach enabled them to better serve their customers. Hosted by Chad Watt, researcher and writer with the Infosys Knowledge Institute.</p>no00:17:42Modernizing Delivery with Postifull