In this episode, I’m joined by Dirk Zekveld, Microsoft Power Platform specialist at Capgemini. 

We dive into a topic that is high on the agenda for many organizations: how to truly accelerate with low-code and AI — without losing control.

What to expect:

👉 What the Microsoft Power Platform can concretely bring to organizations

👉 Why now is the moment to invest — and what the risk is if you wait

👉 How Capgemini helps clients combine scale, governance, and speed

👉 Where the real business value lies: from “first wins” within 90 days to long-term transformation

👉 Practical use cases across operations, customer engagement, and finance, including measurable impact

👉 How to set up ALM & DevOps for low code in a mature way (pipelines, testing, monitoring)

👉 Which roles you need to move fast without creating technical debt

👉 When to choose Dataverse (and when not to), and how to integrate with core systems

👉 How to approach TCO/ROI realistically — including hidden costs

👉 And of course: where AI already delivers tangible value, and the risks you need to mitigate

💡 What stood out to me: organizations that get the Power Platform right don’t just accelerate delivery — they fundamentally change how business and IT collaborate. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Jaap van Arragon, Head of Cloud Delivery at Capgemini.

We explore a topic that has quickly moved from niche discussions to the boardroom: sovereign cloud — and what it really means in practice.

What to expect:

👉What “sovereign cloud” truly means beyond the buzzwords

👉Why it has become a strategic priority for organizations

👉Whether organizations are driven by compliance or strategic choice

👉Why there is no one-size-fits-all approach

👉The first practical steps to start your sovereign cloud journey

👉How sovereign cloud evolved from a policy topic to a board-level concern

👉How to balance sovereignty with innovation

👉And where the topic of digital sovereignty is heading in the coming years

💡 What stood out to me: sovereign cloud is no longer just about compliance or regulation — it’s becoming a key design principle for how organizations structure their digital future.

Episode 1️⃣9️⃣ is live ⏰. This time, I had the pleasure to speak with Leon Smiers, Architect at Capgemini. A few years ago, I was actually a guest on his podcast — with Leon as the host. That experience inspired me to start this podcast myself, so it felt like a full-circle moment to now have him as a guest. We dive into a topic that is rapidly reshaping how organizations build and deliver software at scale: The Software House. We cover the following topics:

↘️ What the Software House concept is — and how to explain it in simple terms
↘️ Why organizations are moving away from traditional project-based and time-and-materials models
↘️ The key business challenges Software House helps solve — from speed to alignment and predictability
↘️ The tools, platforms, and accelerators that drive both speed and quality
↘️ Why the Software House model is especially relevant in today’s tech and talent landscape
↘️ How it enables modernization of complex legacy environments while maintaining stability
↘️ What true collaboration looks like — working as “one team” between client and Capgemini
↘️ How the model evolves with trends like AI-assisted development, platform engineering, and value-stream-based delivery

Future Technology Talk, New Episode: "Unlocking the Power of Agentic AI"
Episode 18 is live. This time, I had the pleasure to speak with Donald Hessing, Vice President at Capgemini. We dive into one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving topics in AI today: Agentic AI — and what it means for the future of organizations.

In this episode, we explore how AI is evolving from copilots into autonomous, goal-driven systems that can reason, plan, and act. We also take a step back to understand how we got here — from early AI and LLM developments to the rise of agent-based systems that are starting to deliver real business value.

We cover the following topics:
↘️ How AI has evolved in recent years — and what truly distinguishes Agentic AI from copilots
↘️ The capabilities that make agent-based systems valuable in real business scenarios
↘️ Which business outcomes agents are already impacting — from cost reduction to faster cycle times
↘️ When to allow autonomous decision-making vs. keeping a human in the loop
↘️ The architectural foundations — data, APIs, orchestration, and enterprise integration
↘️ How Agentic AI fits into the broader enterprise landscape, including platforms and multi-model strategies
↘️ Security and risk considerations — from access control to auditability and governance
↘️ The organizational changes needed to move from experimentation to scaled adoption
↘️ And on a lighter note: how Donald even leverages AI in his work as a DJ

For the upcoming episode, my guest is Arin Roy, architect at Capgemini and a key member of the global Application Modernization team. Together, we explore the rapidly evolving world of modernization and dive into questions such as:

→ What does application modernization truly imply today?
→ How has the meaning of “application modernization” evolved in 2026—and why is it far more than a lift‑and‑shift to the cloud?
→ Which business outcomes—time‑to‑market, risk reduction, cost efficiency, customer experience—are consistently achievable, and how do you distinguish real results from empty promises?
→ How do you determine which applications to modernize first, and which criteria and data points matter most?
→ What are the most common pitfalls in portfolio assessments—hidden dependencies, licensing surprises, compliance constraints—and how can organizations avoid them?
→ Which platform‑engineering practices genuinely accelerate modernization, and which ones unintentionally slow teams down?
→ What organizational changes—team topologies, skills, operating model—are essential to ensure modernization sticks long after the project ends?
→ Can you share one modernization case you’re proud of, including before/after metrics and lessons learned—and one misstep that others can learn from?
→ Looking ahead, which trends and technologies will shape application modernization over the next 3–5 years?

Enjoy!

Episode 16! As guest, I had the pleasure to have a talk with Tobias Cronenberg. He is the operations lead for North & Central Europe, Package Based Services, for Capgemini. We touch the following topics in relation to career boosting:

-> How to build a career in consulting
-> What you should and shouldn't do in consultancy
-> Added value of talents in consulting
-> Latest expectations of clients related to consultancy 
-> Suggestions how to get more knowledgeable about personal development
-> How Capgemini ensures that talents stay ahead of the market

Have fun!

For the 15th episode, my guest is Guus van Honschoten. He is the lead for SAP Digital Manufacturing within Capgemini. We discuss the following questions:

-> What is happening in the Intelligent Industry lately?
-> What is your definition of a smart factory?
-> How does a smart factory look like in the practice?
-> Why are we transitioning from the art of manufacturing to the science of manufacturing? 
-> Why are you passioned about the Intelligent Industry?
-> What does Capgemini bring related to smart factories? 
-> How to implement the smart factory?
-> What to expect in the near future for the Intelligent Industry?

Enjoy!

For the 14th episode, my guest is Stijn Kole. Stijn is the Strategy Alliance Lead within Capgemini Netherlands. He will talk about how Strategy Execution Charts meet the principles of the A3 method. 

Stijn covers the below questions: 
-> What are strategy execution charts ?
-> What are the principles of the A3 approach?
-> What is the background of the A3 approach?
-> In what cases can you use the A3 method ?
-> What are potential pitfalls implementing the A3 approach?
-> How important is commitment of the leadership while implementing A3?
-> What is the impact of the A3 approach for clients?
-> What is your dream to achieve with A3?

Enjoy 20 minutes deep dive into strategy!

For the 13th episode I interviewed Sander van Lingen. Sander is director of the Applied Innovation Exchange (AIE) within Capgemini. No surprise, innovation is the main topic. We discuss the following questions:

- What are the three focus areas of the AIE?

- What drives you as director of the AIE?

- What are you most proud of looking back at 2023?

- How do you collaborate with the ecosystem?

- How will AI develop in 2024?

- How does Capgemini act in the area of AI?

- What is important for innovations to be successful?

And to finish Sander suggests reading three books:

- "The Phoenix Project" by Kim Gene

- "The innovator's dilemma" by Clayton Christensen

- "How to make it personal?, by Dr. Cara Antoine

If you have a brilliant idea and if you want to see if Capgemini can help you, reach out to Sander. Tune in and have fun!

Within this episode Jelle van Waveren, ERP Advisory lead for Capgemini, is my guest. He shares his view on the Dutch public market. For that reason, the episode is in the Dutch language. We discuss the following questions: 

- What are the primary challenges faced by public clients?

- How do stakeholders navigate in the public market?

- What is the cloud strategy of public clients?

- How does Capgemini act in the public market?

- How does SAP anticipate on the challenges in the public market?

- What is the maturity level of the SAP cloud?

- What impact is AI having on the public sector?

Enjoy the episode!