In this conversation, Nikhil Sonawane, our Media Relations Lead, sits down with Juan David Quinones, Managing Director and Head of Strategy for the Financial Services AI Studio at Globant.From his roots in Colombia and over a decade at Accenture, to now shaping global AI strategy at Globant, Juan has witnessed firsthand how technology is reinventing the financial services industry.This episode is packed with insights into the future of AI in financial services, leadership lessons from a rapid career rise, and a look at the person behind the strategist.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How Juan’s career journey — from Banco de Bogotá to Accenture to Globant — shaped his passion for transforming the financial sector.• The three biggest challenges banks face with AI: legacy systems vs. new tech, balancing innovation with risk, and the fight for top talent.• Why Juan believes the future of banking is moving from transactional services (checking balances, paying bills) to personalized financial advice powered by AI.• Lessons from Latin America and India (PIX in Brazil, UPI in India) that the rest of the world can learn from.• The near-term future: voice banking, AI agents, and gamified financial experiences.• Juan’s leadership values — Excellence, Empathy, and Discipline — and why execution beats perfect strategy.• Fun rapid-fire insights: his comfort food, favorite books, alternate career choice, and even his dream dinner with Napoleon.🔔 Subscribe to our channel now: https://tinyurl.com/TDYTSubWhy Watch This Episode?If you’re a business leader, AI innovator, consultant, or aspiring strategist, this episode gives you practical and actionable insights into how AI is transforming financial services globally. You’ll learn how to balance innovation with trust, why execution is the key differentiator, and how leadership values can guide successful transformation in highly regulated industries.About Juan David Quinones:Juan began his career in Colombia, working briefly at Banco de Bogotá before realizing his true passion wasn’t just working within the industry but transforming it. He joined Accenture, where he spent over 11 years in financial services consulting, rising quickly from analyst to Managing Director. His experience across Latin America gave him a unique perspective on how different markets approach digital transformation. Today, he is based in New York, leading global strategy for Globant’s Financial Services AI Studio.About Discover Dialogues:Discover Dialogues is a thought leadership podcast where we bring in industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss the future of technology, business strategy, and digital transformation. From AI and cybersecurity to product leadership and identity management, our guests share their knowledge and experiences to help you stay ahead in the digital era.🔔 Subscribe to stay ahead of enterprise tech trends: https://www.techdogs.com/newsletter 🌐 Visit us at: https://www.techdogs.com

In this episode of TechDogs Discover Dialogues, Vikramsinh Ghatge, Sr. Marketing Director and Editor-In-Chief sits down with Jagdish Mahapatra, Managing Director, APJ, Google Cloud Security, to explore one of the most important conversations in technology today — how cloud security, AI, and leadership are reshaping the future of enterprise resilience.The conversation begins with reflection — how early experiences shaped his understanding of scale, innovation, and adaptability. It then transitions into a candid exploration of cloud security and the perimeterless enterprise, where Jagdish challenges traditional thinking:Jagdish also reflects on how cloud security has evolved beyond infrastructure and why culture, leadership, and trust now define the new perimeter. He explains how AI, automation, and human collaboration are reshaping cybersecurity at scale, and how leaders can prepare their teams for a world where threats move faster than ever before.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How the meaning of “perimeter” has changed in today’s cloud-first world• Why security-by-design and platform thinking are critical for modern enterprises• The rise of AI agents and how they will redefine cybersecurity operations• Why leaders must focus on culture, communication, and consistency to build security-first organizations• How faith, well-being, and storytelling can shape stronger leadership mindsets🔔 Subscribe to our channel now: https://tinyurl.com/TDYTSubAbout Jagdish Mahapatra:Jagdish Mahapatra is the Managing Director for Google Cloud Security across Asia Pacific and Japan, where he leads business growth and enterprise transformation across industries. With leadership roles at Cisco, McAfee, and CrowdStrike, he has shaped the cybersecurity narrative for over two decades. Jagdish is known for his reflective leadership style, balancing technical precision with human empathy — inspiring teams to focus on trust, well-being, and resilience in an increasingly digital world.About Discover Dialogues:Discover Dialogues is a thought leadership podcast where we bring in industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss the future of technology, business strategy, and digital transformation. From AI and cybersecurity to product leadership and identity management, our guests share their knowledge and experiences to help you stay ahead in the digital era.🔔 Subscribe to stay ahead of enterprise tech trends: https://www.techdogs.com/newsletter 🌐 Visit us at: https://www.techdogs.com

What if your AI could feel the market — not just read it?In this powerful episode of Discover Dialogues, Shailesh Dhuri, CEO of Decimal Point Analytics, joins host Vikramsinh Ghatge, Sr. Marketing Director and Editor-in-Chief e for a deep, energizing conversation on the future of finance, the philosophy behind decision systems, and the role of human intuition in an AI-driven world.Key Themes Covered: • How AI is evolving from real-time to pre-time analytics • Designing AI with guardrails and brakes, not just engines • The Traffic Light System: Green, Yellow, Red zones of automation • Why curiosity IQ in modern leadership • Why informed clients aren’t enough — they must become intelligent • Leadership lessons from the world’s biggest brands • A candid take on market cycles, scenario planning, and ethical AI
🔔 Subscribe to our channel now: https://tinyurl.com/TDYTSubShailesh blends hard-earned wisdom from the trading floors of the 90s with visionary thinking about modern-day AI systems. He doesn’t believe in AI replacing humans — he believes in amplifying human judgment with machine precision. From analyzing over 60,000 listed stocks to enabling global IPO coverage faster than legacy brands, Decimal Point Analytics is doing what few firms can.Whether you're a startup founder, fintech enthusiast, data scientist, or leader in BFSI, this episode delivers the exact mix of insights and metaphors that make you rethink the future of decisions.About Shailesh Dhuri:Shailesh Dhuri is the CEO of Decimal Point Analytics and a trailblazer at the intersection of finance, AI, and decision science. With over two decades of experience spanning bond trading, fund management, and market analytics, Shailesh has redefined how institutions assess risk and build intelligence. From creating India’s first money market mutual fund to developing pre-time analytics platforms that anticipate market shifts before they surface, his work blends mathematical precision with human intuition. At Decimal Point, he champions AI systems that are not just fast, but responsible—designed with brakes, auditability, and purpose. Shailesh is also a passionate advocate for curiosity-led leadership, cross-domain learning, and building teams that solve problems Google can’t.About Discover Dialogues: Discover Dialogues is a thought leadership podcast where we bring in industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss the future of technology, business strategy, and digital transformation. From AI and cybersecurity to product leadership and identity management, our guests share their knowledge and experiences to help you stay ahead in the digital era.🔔 Subscribe to stay ahead of enterprise tech trends: https://www.techdogs.com/newsletter 🌐 Visit us at: https://www.techdogs.com

Leading Digital Experiences Across APAC: Culture, Scale, AI, and the Future of Physical EngagementIn this episode of TechDogs Discover Dialogues, Vikramsinh Ghatge, Sr. Marketing Director and EIC sits down with Manish Kumar, Managing Director - APAC at Scala, to unpack what it truly takes to lead digital experience transformation across one of the world’s most complex regions.Manish reflects on his global leadership journey, from early formative years in Australia to scaling Scala into a unified APAC powerhouse. The conversation explores why APAC is not a single market but a mosaic of cultures, regulations, and digital maturity levels—and how leaders must balance localization with a unified regional vision.The discussion dives into the evolution of digital signage from static screens to intelligent, data-driven experience platforms. Manish shares how AI is reshaping physical environments through contextual content, predictive operations, multilingual engagement, and operational efficiency - while stressing the importance of responsible data use and execution discipline.From India’s rapid digital acceleration to leadership lessons on empowering local teams, this episode offers grounded insights for business leaders navigating growth, technology, and scale across APAC.Why This Conversation Matters Right Now:• APAC Leadership Reality: Leading across APAC requires cultural intelligence, regional adaptability, and long-term relationship building.• Digital Experiences Evolving: Digital signage is becoming the connective layer between physical and digital journeys.• AI in Practice: Moving beyond buzzwords toward real-world deployments, predictive maintenance, and operational intelligence.• India’s Moment: India is emerging as both a consumer growth engine and a live testbed for digital innovation.Who Should Watch:• Business and regional leaders managing APAC growth• CX, retail, QSR, airport, and enterprise experience teams• Digital transformation and media technology decision-makers• Leaders evaluating AI adoption in physical environmentsAbout the Guest:Manish Kumar is the Managing Director – APAC at Scala, where he leads strategy, operations, and expansion across Asia Pacific. In this conversation, he shares how disciplined execution enables bold innovation, why customer relevance now defines physical experiences, and how AI-driven media technology is shaping the next phase of engagement across APAC markets.
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In this episode of Discover Dialogues, Nikhil Sonawane, Media relations lead at TechDogs sits down with Paul Schuster, Senior Sustainability Leader at NTT Data, for a deep dive into how organizations can turn sustainability from a compliance checklist into a true engine of digital transformation.If you’re a business leader, IT strategist, or sustainability professional, this conversation is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Paul’s personal journey: From co-founding a startup to shaping renewable energy projects, leading Accenture’s sustainable infrastructure practice, and now driving global sustainability at NTT Data.• Why sustainability is a team sport: How cross-sector collaboration—banks, technology providers, reforestation projects, and governments—creates real impact.• NTT Data’s ambitious goals: Achieving net zero in data centers by 2030, operations by 2035, and the entire value chain by 2040, validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).• Operational realities: Why ESG metrics fail without integration, and how 400+ operating levers can turn sustainability into ROI-driven business growth.• Barriers to scaling sustainability: Fragmented regulations, inconsistent data standards, and IT integration challenges—and how leaders can overcome them.• Design for sustainability: Embedding sustainable practices into IT architecture (data centers, cloud, networks) rather than treating them as afterthoughts.• Energy innovation: Balancing AI’s energy demands with clean power adoption and smarter efficiency in existing infrastructure.• Leadership lessons: Why humility, transparency, and middle-out leadership are essential for driving change.🔔 Subscribe to our channel now: https://tinyurl.com/TDYTSubAbout Paul Schuster:Paul Schuster is a seasoned sustainability leader with over two decades of experience driving clean energy, renewable development, and sustainable infrastructure. From co-founding a startup focused on utility cost management to leading renewable energy initiatives and heading sustainable infrastructure at Accenture, Paul has consistently worked at the intersection of technology, energy, and climate action. Today, as a senior leader at NTT Data, he guides global efforts to embed sustainability into digital transformation, helping organizations align operational efficiency with ambitious climate goals. Passionate about collaboration and innovation, Paul champions sustainability not just as compliance, but as a growth enabler and strategic advantage.Why Watch This Episode?Sustainability is no longer optional—it’s an operational advantage. This conversation breaks down how leaders can embed sustainability into the very DNA of digital transformation while driving measurable business outcomes.About Discover Dialogues:Discover Dialogues is a thought leadership podcast where we bring in industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss the future of technology, business strategy, and digital transformation. From AI and cybersecurity to product leadership and identity management, our guests share their knowledge and experiences to help you stay ahead in the digital era.Do you agree sustainability is an enabler, not a burden? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your perspective!🔔 Subscribe to stay ahead of enterprise tech trends: https://www.techdogs.com/newsletter 🌐 Visit us at: https://www.techdogs.com

In this episode of TechDogs Discover Dialogues, host Vikramsinh Ghatge sits down with Manoj Nagpal, Managing Director of OpenText India and Vice President of Professional Services, to explore how enterprises can modernize responsibly in the age of AI. Drawing from over three decades in technology leadership, Manoj shares grounded insights on incremental transformation, data governance, enterprise AI, and empathy-driven leadership.Manoj’s Professional Evolution: From Hardware to Global LeadershipManoj reflects on his journey from electronics engineering to sales, professional services, and executive leadership at OpenText.• Transition from hardware to software industry• Learning enterprise risk through sales• Building high-performing global teams• 26 years shaping enterprise information managementIncremental Modernization Over DisruptionManoj explains why replacing legacy systems overnight is rarely the right approach.• Modernization through business flow by business flow• Wrapping intelligence around existing systems• Outcome-based transformation over perception-based speedAI Readiness Begins With DataAI is powerful, but only when the foundation is right.• Data governance as the first step• Identifying business workflows before deploying AI• Governance, security, and human-in-the-loop systemsEnterprise AI Beyond The HypeManoj addresses misconceptions around AI replacing jobs and solving everything instantly.• AI improves outcomes but requires architecture• Agentic AI vs experimental AI• Integration gaps in fragmented systemsIntegrated Services And Predictable OutcomesCustomers today demand measurable value.• Shift from project delivery to predictable outcomes• Integrated services across implementation, support, and success• Atomic Units Framework at OpenTextWhy This Conversation MattersAs enterprises navigate AI, legacy systems, and rising customer expectations, leaders must balance speed with governance and strategy with empathy. Manoj’s perspective offers a blueprint for modern enterprise leadership grounded in discipline and human connection.About the GuestManoj Nagpal is the Managing Director of OpenText India and Vice President of Professional Services, with over 30 years in enterprise technology. He leads global transformation initiatives focused on secure information management, AI readiness, and outcome-driven modernization.🔔 Subscribe to our channel now: https://tinyurl.com/TDYTSub🔔 Subscribe to stay ahead of enterprise tech trends: https://www.techdogs.com/newsletter 🌐 Visit us at: https://www.techdogs.com

The world of technology is at an inflection point. Artificial intelligence is no longer just about automation or prediction—it’s about agency, collaboration, and abundance. In this episode of Discover Dialogues, we speak with Jeetu Patel, President & Chief Product Officer at Cisco, to explore how Agentic AI is reshaping work, leadership, and innovation. Jeetu’s career journey spans startups, mid-sized disruptors, and some of the largest enterprise technology companies in the world. From shaping the cloud collaboration era at Box to building security and collaboration businesses at Cisco, Jeetu has been at the forefront of change. His unique perspective blends leadership, innovation, and a deep understanding of product organizations that scale globally.He explains why Agentic AI marks a shift from scarcity to abundance, how human-AI collaboration will define the future of work, and why rethinking security architectures is critical in the age of intelligent agents. Jeetu also reflects on building great product organizations, solving hard problems as a leader, and India’s growing role as a driver of global innovation.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• How Agentic AI shifts us from a world of scarcity to a world of abundance• Why AI as a teammate is more powerful than AI as a tool• How security architectures must evolve when both humans and agents are making decisions• Leadership lessons on solving hard problems and building organizations that thrive on strengths• Why India’s momentum in innovation is inspiring the next wave of global growth• Personal insights from Jeetu Patel on curiosity, resilience, and what keeps him motivated🔔 Subscribe to our channel now: https://tinyurl.com/TDYTSubWhy Watch This?If you’re a business leader, technologist, or innovator, this conversation will shift how you think about the role of AI in shaping the workforce of tomorrow. Jeetu Patel doesn’t just talk about AI as a buzzword—he explains how it can unlock abundance, drive original insights beyond human knowledge, and create secure, scalable systems for the future.About Jeetu Patel:Jeetu Patel is the President & Chief Product Officer at Cisco, where he oversees global product strategy across Security, Collaboration, and AI. With experience spanning leadership roles at Box, EMC, and Syncplicity, he has helped define modern enterprise software and security landscapes. Jeetu is passionate about building great product organizations, redefining security in the AI era, and championing innovation in India and beyond.About Discover Dialogues:Discover Dialogues is a thought leadership podcast where we bring in industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss the future of technology, business strategy, and digital transformation. From AI and cybersecurity to product leadership and identity management, our guests share their knowledge and experiences to help you stay ahead in the digital era.🔔 Subscribe to stay ahead of enterprise tech trends: https://www.techdogs.com/newsletter 🌐 Visit us at: https://www.techdogs.com

In this exciting episode of Discover Dialogues, Nikhil Sonawane, Media Relation lead at TechDogs sit down with Suman Debnath, Principal Developer Advocate for Machine Learning at Amazon Web Services (AWS), to unpack the next evolution of AI — Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Multimodal AI Agents.What We Talk About:So what is RAG and why is everyone in AI talking about it?Suman explains it beautifully: “If the librarian hands you the wrong book, no amount of reading will help you find the answer.” In the world of GenAI, that librarian is your retrieval system — and if it’s not bringing back the right context, even the best large language model will hallucinate or mislead.But that’s just the beginning. We go deep into Agentic RAG, a term that sounds complex but boils down to something essential — building smarter, self-reliant agents that know when and how to retrieve, reason, and act.With Suman’s insights, we explore Colpali, a unique retrieval framework for multimodal data. From vision-language models to hybrid retrieval systems, he makes it crystal clear why AI needs to go beyond just text.What You’ll Learn:• What is RAG and why it's essential for reducing AI hallucination• How Agentic RAG is reshaping the way vision-language models work• A deep dive into Colpali, a new approach for multimodal retrieval• Why Amazon Bedrock is a game-changer for developers• Real-world steps to scale enterprise AI systems using AWS infrastructureWho Should Watch This:• Business leaders looking to adopt GenAI• Developers and data scientists exploring RAG architectures• Decision-makers evaluating AWS tools like Bedrock, SageMaker, and vector databases• Anyone curious about building AI agents that actually scale
🔔 Subscribe to our channel now: https://tinyurl.com/TDYTSubAbout the Guest:Suman Debnath is a seasoned technologist and Principal Developer Advocate at AWS. He has delivered over 100 keynotes and workshops worldwide and now leads machine learning advocacy through tools like Bedrock, SageMaker, and vector search. His work focuses on making AI practical and scalable for real-world enterprise challenges.Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and leave your thoughts in the comments. This conversation is for the curious, the builders, and the decision-makers shaping the future.🔔 Subscribe to stay ahead of enterprise tech trends: https://www.techdogs.com/newsletter 🌐 Visit us at: https://www.techdogs.com

In today’s digital world, fraud prevention is more critical than ever. With global card transactions expected to reach over 1 trillion by 2029, fraudsters are constantly evolving, and businesses need smarter, faster solutions to stay ahead. In this episode of Discover Dialogues, we’re joined by Doriel Abrahams, Principal Technologist at Forter, who shares his expert insights on how AI is reshaping the landscape of fraud detection and how businesses can leverage this technology to protect their customers and build digital trust.Doriel has been leading AI-driven fraud prevention at Forter for over a decade, helping businesses tackle one of the most pressing challenges in digital commerce. He discusses how real-time fraud detection and AI models are revolutionizing how businesses handle fraud prevention, allowing them to identify fraudulent activities before they cause harm. With the rise of digital transactions, AI-powered systems are becoming an indispensable tool for businesses to automate fraud detection and reduce the burden of manual oversight.What you’ll learn in this episode:• The role of AI in fraud detection: How businesses can leverage AI to detect fraud in real time.• Balancing fraud prevention with customer experience: The challenge of maintaining a seamless customer journey while preventing fraud.• The future of fraud prevention technology: Doriel’s perspective on where AI is taking fraud detection and risk management.🔔 Subscribe to our channel now: https://tinyurl.com/TDYTSub For leaders in eCommerce, fintech, or digital commerce, this episode offers insights into the rapidly changing fraud prevention landscape and what businesses need to do to prepare for the future.About Discover Dialogues:Discover Dialogues is TechDogs’ flagship podcast series where technology meets real-world impact. The show features unfiltered conversations with industry leaders, founders, and innovators who are building what’s next.Like this episode?Give it a thumbs up.Subscribe to TechDogs for more C-level insights and tech trends.🔔 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.techdogs.com/newsletter 🌐 Visit us at: https://www.techdogs.com

What does it take to build innovation before it even exists?In this episode of Discover Dialogues, we’re joined by Alexandra Begue, Founder & Team Lead of Global Customer Incubation at SAP’s Research & Innovation CTO Office. With a background that spans media, entrepreneurship, and enterprise technology, Alexandra offers a rare perspective on what it means to lead innovation when there’s no product, no slides, and no clear roadmap—just a vision.In this conversation, hosted by Nikhil Sonawane, we dive into the engine behind SAP’s future-facing solutions—Customer Incubation. Alexandra shares how her team co-creates early-stage prototypes with Fortune 500 clients, explores cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and physical AI, and builds trust when uncertainty is at its peak.From building autonomous drone startups in Japan to launching an SAP healthcare venture focused on accelerating cancer research, Alexandra’s journey is filled with lessons on resilience, risk-taking, and human-centered tech. She now leads a global effort inside SAP to help customers understand, explore, and scale AI-powered solutions that align with their needs.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why most enterprise AI projects struggle—and what to do about it• How Alexandra founded the AI Customer Incubation Council at SAP• The truth about legacy systems vs. change resistance• How behavioral science and neuroscience can help build trust in innovation• What ethical AI really looks like in enterprise environments• Why customer co-creation is the future of B2B product development• Real-world examples of AI used to empower, not replace, human workers🔔 Subscribe to our channel now: https://tinyurl.com/TDYTSubThis is more than a podcast. It’s a masterclass in how to scale innovation with empathy, purpose, and practical frameworks.About Alexandra Begue:Alexandra Begue is the Founder and Team Lead of Global Customer Incubation at SAP’s Research & Innovation CTO Office. With a background that spans media, startups, and enterprise innovation, Alexandra specializes in helping global customers turn early-stage ideas into scalable, AI-driven solutions. She has led SAP’s efforts in co-innovation, launching initiatives like the AI Incubation Customer Council, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in business administration focused on neuroscience and behavioral science in innovation leadership. Known for her human-first approach to technology, Alexandra is passionate about building trust in innovation, empowering changemakers, and driving ethical, customer-centric transformation at scale.About Discover Dialogues:Discover Dialogues is a thought leadership podcast where we bring in industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss the future of technology, business strategy, and digital transformation. From AI and cybersecurity to product leadership and identity management, our guests share their knowledge and experiences to help you stay ahead in the digital era.🔔 Subscribe to stay ahead of enterprise tech trends: https://www.techdogs.com/newsletter 🌐 Visit us at: https://www.techdogs.com