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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Host Rachel Owen speaks with Alyona Gurshchenkova (Senior Engineering Manager at Ecosia), Nadja Nechaeva (Engineering Manager at Epassi), Hannu Arvila (Product Development Team Lead at SOK), and Jarno Tenni (VP Engineering at LeadDesk) about successfully integrating freelancers into engineering teams. They explore fostering a sense of ownership and belonging among external contributors, managing hybrid teams, and creating strong team culture in distributed environments. Learn practical strategies to enhance collaboration, drive productivity, and support a flexible, inclusive engineering ecosystem.

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James Dyson explores the foundations of building strong security culture with insights from Joonatan Vilén (CISO, NetNordic Finland), Tuomas Karhula (Infrastructure Security Manager, Metso), and Antti Laatikainen (Principal Consultant, Reversec). The episode covers leadership’s role in shaping secure behavior, embedding best practices across infrastructure, and aligning teams around cybersecurity values. These seasoned professionals share lessons from their industries and real-world experiences to help organizations strengthen internal security posture and foster a culture of resilience in an evolving threat landscape.

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Rachel Owen hosts a compelling discussion on trust, leadership, and the core dynamics that power high-performing teams. Featured guests include Sanna Davidsainen (Head of Software, Haltian), Miikka Saarteinen (Program Director, Kela), Francisco Romero (Head of Sovereign Cloud, Tietoevry), and Kevin Pakalén (Development Manager, EWQ). Together, they explore the importance of psychological safety, clear communication, and strategic leadership in driving productivity and innovation. This episode offers valuable insights for leaders aiming to build effective teams in today’s fast-paced, collaborative tech environments.

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Rachel Owen dives into the complexities of developer productivity with expert insights from Ohto Rainio (Team Tech Lead, Fortum), Tommi Kotikangas (CTO, Vihreä Älyenergia), Antti Jaakkonen (Senior Director Product Engineering, ICEYE), and Lukasz Walach (Software Team Lead, OptoFidelity). The conversation explores the practical and philosophical challenges of measuring output, balancing performance with developer experience, and aligning productivity metrics with business value. Ideal for tech leaders, software managers, and engineering teams striving for better performance outcomes in modern development environments.

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Host James Dyson is joined by Suvi-Tuulia Haakana (GIS and information security specialist at Fortum), Chris Purcell (CTO and co-founder at Clock & Cloud), and Petteri Nakamura (Cybersecurity management consultant at DNV Cyber). They discuss the intersection of open data, cybersecurity, and geopolitics in today’s rapidly shifting global landscape. Explore how data transparency, infrastructure policy, and cross-border digital strategies are shaping the Nordic tech scene and influencing global technology governance, cybersecurity resilience, and digital sovereignty initiatives.

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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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James Dyson hosts an engaging discussion on inclusive leadership and diversity in cybersecurity. Joining the conversation are Miisa Iska (Security Operations Manager, DNV Cyber), Riku Juurikko (Head of Preparedness & Continuity, Elisa), Christian Macatulad (Security Manager, Kone), and Serena Chan (Founder, Secure Culture Code). The episode explores how inclusive teams improve cyber resilience, and why diverse perspectives are vital for effective security strategies. A must-listen for professionals focused on secure culture, team development, and evolving cybersecurity practices in today’s dynamic digital landscape.

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Host Rachel Owen is joined by Igor Shevchenko, Engineering Manager at Swappie; Sampo Pilli-Sihvola, Director of Software Engineering at Peikko Group; Timo Rantalainen, Head of Enterprise Architecture at Capgemini; and Mathias Rønnlund, Chief Architect at Mirka. Together, they unpack the real-world challenges of leading and scaling high-performance tech teams. From team structures and software delivery to engineering culture and architecture, this episode offers actionable insights for leaders aiming to drive innovation and collaboration in today’s fast-paced tech environments.

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