Host Rachel Owen is joined by four technology leaders who share their perspectives on creating business value through collaboration and integration. Jukka Palosaari, Director of Engineering at RELEX Solutions, discusses breaking silos in retail technology. Tuukka Miettinen, IT Manager at Sansia Oy, explains strategies for building efficient IT ecosystems. Niko Kotiniemi, Cloud Data Lead at Sanoma Media Finland, highlights the power of data in media transformation. Janne Valimaa, IT Manager at Greenstep, explores aligning IT with sustainable growth. Together, they uncover pathways to synergy.

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Host Rachel Owen is joined by Pasi Niemi, VP of R&D at Nitor, Ben Matthews, Technical Lead at Nursebuddy, Milton Mathan, Senior Engineering Manager at Fiskars Group, and Antti Poutiainen, SRE Lead at SOK. Together they explore how automation is transforming modern site reliability engineering, from streamlining incident management to improving scalability and resilience. This insightful discussion highlights the importance of automation in building efficient operations, strengthening engineering culture, and driving innovation in cloud-native environments.

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Host Rachel Owen welcomes Fabian Oberndorfer, CTO and Co-Founder at Resoniks, Salla Niskanen, Data & AI Advisor at Tietoevry, and Ashton Spina, Head of Engineering at SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. Together they explore how organizations embrace new technology adoption, from integrating AI and data-driven solutions to scaling engineering practices. This conversation offers valuable insights into digital transformation, leadership in tech innovation, and strategies for driving sustainable growth in rapidly evolving technology landscapes.You can find out more about Ashton's project here: https://www.jobcrawls.com

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In this episode, host Rachel Owen sits down with Tuomas Lempiäinen, Chief Technology Officer at Liana Technologies, Milton Mathan, Senior Engineering Manager at Fiskars Group, Pasi Niemi, VP of R&D at Nitor, and Tommi Kotikangas, Chief Technology Officer at Vihreä Älyenergia. Together they explore how engineering managers shape remote culture, foster collaboration across distributed teams, and drive innovation in digital-first environments. Listeners will gain insights into leadership, remote work strategies, and building resilient technology organizations.

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Host Luke Vickers is joined by leading voices shaping Finland’s technology and product landscape. Otso Palonen, VP of Digital Development at SOK, shares insights on driving innovation. Karolina Sarna, Founder at Rebel Strategy Lab, highlights the role of analytics in decision making. Jussi Hacklin, Chief of Software Engineering at Elisa, discusses leadership in software development. Nina Laaksonen, Chief Product Officer at WithSecure, explores aligning product vision with organisational purpose. Together, they uncover strategies for building resilient teams and impactful organisations.

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Host James Dyson welcomes Samu Ahvenjärvi, Head of GRC at Wolt, Tomi Kallio, CISO at Normet, Saara Hasu-Varttila, Director of Infrastructure Security at Wärtsilä, and Basit Syed, Head of Product and Application Security at Konecranes. The panel explores how diverse teams drive innovation, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve organizational resilience. With insights spanning governance, infrastructure, product security, and executive leadership, this discussion highlights strategies for building inclusive workplaces and fostering cultural growth across leading Nordic technology companies.

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Host James Dyson is joined by Henri Markkanen, Director Of IT & Security & DPO at Dealfront, Ekaterina Zakharova, Nordic Cyber Security Assurance Manager at Deloitte, Antti Laatikainen, Principal Consultant at Reversec, and Monika Aho, IT Sourcing & Vendor Management Expert. Together, they explore the challenges of vendor management, cybersecurity assurance, supplier governance, and enterprise risk strategies. The discussion provides valuable insights for organizations navigating third-party relationships, IT security, and corporate resilience.

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Luke Vickers hosts a deep dive into the power of data with industry experts. Junhui Wang, Head Of Data Platforms & Analytics at Huhtamaki, Lauri Kovanen, Product Lead at Wärtsilä, Jooel Friman, Director of Data Analytics and PMO at Grano, and Mikko Vesterinen, Senior Manager of Digital & Data-Driven Marketing at Valmet, discuss leveraging data for business value. They share insights on data platforms, analytics-driven strategies, and digital transformation, providing listeners actionable guidance on maximizing insights, improving decision-making, and driving enterprise growth.

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Host Rachel Owen is joined by Pavel Melekhov, Head of Engineering at Pixellu, Alyona Gurshchenkova, Engineering Manager at Ecosia, Lauri Pitkanen, Engineering Manager at Digia Plc, and Martti Kontula, Head of OT & Data at Landis + Gyr, to explore how to hire for culture fit in remote and hybrid technology teams. They share strategies for building cohesive, high-performing teams, fostering collaboration across time zones, and aligning talent with company values, offering valuable insights for engineering leaders and tech recruiters.

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Rachel Owen is joined by Arthur Peka, Lead Software Engineer at RELEX Solutions; Angelo Parravano, Software Engineering Manager at Trimble; Govind Bisht, Engineering Manager at Sievo; and Dzung Nguyen, Engineering Manager at Wolt. This episode explores the critical role of mentorship and leadership in building high-performing technology teams. The guests share personal experiences, strategies for fostering talent, and tips for cultivating a supportive engineering culture. Learn how strong leadership directly impacts developer growth, innovation, and long-term team success in the tech world.

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