In this episode of The Databricks Diaries: AI Readiness Series, Andy Davis speaks with Mukund Pandey, Director of Data Engineering & AI within the Investment Bank at UBS. Mukund shares how UBS is approaching AI readiness across mindset, people, and data—shifting AI from “experimental” to a trusted business enabler. The discussion covers the role of governance as an accelerator, embedding compliance and explainability from day one, and how cultural alignment drives adoption at scale. Mukund also highlights practical AI use cases in risk and margin management, intraday exposure, and generative AI for regulatory efficiency. A candid look at how one of the world’s leading investment banks is building AI you can trust.