ADAverse

Shaun Leisegang
ADAverse

Welcome to the ADAverse Podcast—your hub for all things Automation, Data, and AI. In each episode, we explore the trends and innovations transforming the business landscape, engaging with industry experts, thought leaders, and visionaries at the forefront of the digital revolution. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about how intelligent technologies are reshaping our world, our in-depth conversations, inspiring stories, and actionable insights will empower you to stay ahead of the curve. Tune in, join the conversation, and be part of the future—right here in the ADAverse.

  1. 10 JULY

    Episode 004: Modernising Insurance through Automation, Data and AI

    In this episode of the ADAverse podcast, Shaun Leisegang sits down with Wai-Lum Tang (Head of Information Technology) and Tricia Kopka (Head of Operations and Process Improvement) from IQumulate, one of Australia and New Zealand's leading premium funders. Together, they unpack how IQumulate is accelerating growth and operational excellence by embracing automation, cloud-first architecture, and a culture of continuous improvement. From overcoming manual processes and legacy systems to building a scalable digital backbone - this is a masterclass in modernisation. Discover how IQumulate empowered teams, reduced processing times, improved compliance, and laid the groundwork for AI and analytics. This story is packed with practical insights for IT and operations leaders looking to future-proof their business. Plus, stick around for the ADAverse Hot Seat to hear what's on Wai-Lum and Tricia's bucket lists, and the book recommendation that might just change your mindset. Perfect for leaders in financial services, insurance, operations, or IT looking to drive measurable transformation. 👉 Join the ADAverse community today: ⁠⁠⁠ADAverse.com.au⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Subscribe & listen on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts

    36 min

  2. 26 MAY

    Episode 003: Protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in the Age of AI

    In this episode of the ADAverse podcast, Shaun Leisegang is joined by Alex Tulintsev, PII Redaction Specialist at ABBYY, to tackle one of the most high-stakes challenges facing modern organisations: protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Payment Card Information (PCI) in an AI-driven world. With global fines now hitting $50 million or 30% of turnover for privacy breaches, safeguarding sensitive data isn’t just IT’s problem—it’s a board-level concern. Shaun and Alex break down what PII/PCI really mean, how the regulatory landscape is evolving, and why manual redaction is no longer fit for purpose. Discover how AI and automation can turn compliance from a cost centre into a competitive advantage, with real-world insights and learn more about Tecala’s Redactr tool, built with ABBYY, that’s already delivering measurable risk reduction. The episode closes with Alex in the Hot Seat—a rapid-fire round of questions that brings a light-hearted end to a heavy-hitting discussion. Perfect for professionals in banking, insurance, government, or anyone serious about data privacy in the AI era. 👉 Join the ADAverse community today: ⁠⁠ADAverse.com.au⁠⁠ 🎧 Subscribe & listen on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts

    25 min

  3. 14 MAR

    Episode 002: The Next Evolution of Automation: From RPA to AI Agents

    In this ADAverse podcast episode, Shaun Leisegang and Tony Nudd from UiPath explore the cutting-edge world of AI agents, highlighting the evolution beyond standard RPA tools. The conversation covers technical essentials like trust management, orchestration frameworks, and real-world implementation scenarios. Gain valuable insights from industry case studies, learn to spot tasks ideally suited to AI agent automation, and uncover practical next steps to seamlessly introduce intelligent automation technologies into your workflow. 👉 Join the ADAverse community today: ⁠ADAverse.com.au⁠ 🎧 Subscribe & listen on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcasts

    37 min
  4. Episode 001: From Automation Alliance to ADAverse: The Evolution of Automation, Data & AI

    28 FEB

    Episode 001: From Automation Alliance to ADAverse: The Evolution of Automation, Data & AI

    In this inaugural episode, host Shaun Leisegang sits down with Pieter DeGunst, Managing Director of Tecala, to explore the journey from rapidMATION and the Automation Alliance to the birth of ADAverse. Join us as we discuss: 🔹 The evolution of automation and AI in business 🔹 Why data is the fuel that powers AI 🔹 The critical role of automation, data, and AI in modern organisations 🔹 How ADAverse is building a community for thought leaders and innovators Plus, Pieter steps into the Hot Seat for rapid-fire questions, sharing insights on his bucket list, favourite books, and what excites him most about the future of AI. If you're navigating the ever-changing landscape of AI-powered business transformation, this is the podcast for you! 👉 Join the ADAverse community today: ADAverse.com.au 🎧 Subscribe & listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

    17 min
  5. Episode 37: Exploring the Power of ChatGPT and Intelligent Automation

    24/01/2023

    Episode 37: Exploring the Power of ChatGPT and Intelligent Automation

    You cannot go anywhere at the moment without hearing about ChatGPT and it is certainly taking over the internet at the moment.  Join us on this episode where we talk all things ChatGPT and Intelligent Automation.  Kudos to Mick Taylor and Stuart Chambers from UiPath and Deon Smit from Nintex for their excellent work and evangelism in showing what is possible. #ChatGPT #IntelligentAutomation

    22 min
  6. Episode 36: Strategic Design or Intelligent Automation; Where should I start?

    08/11/2022

    Episode 36: Strategic Design or Intelligent Automation; Where should I start?

    Shaun chats with Stephen Graham (Design Director at STCK), on the intersection of Strategic Design and Intelligent Automation.

    47 min
  7. Episode 35: Stories from the field: Catch up with a UiPath MVP on all things UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate

    08/07/2022

    Episode 35: Stories from the field: Catch up with a UiPath MVP on all things UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate

    Shaun chats with Jacqui Miller (Application Architect at Dimension Data), one of the newest UiPath MVP's and the first female MVP in Africa, on all things UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate.

    40 min
  8. Episode 34: Exciting news from the Nintex camp

    11/04/2022

    Episode 34: Exciting news from the Nintex camp

    Shaun chats with Chris Ellis (Director of Presales at Nintex) on Nintex's latest acquisition of RPA leader Kryon.

    25 min
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About

Welcome to the ADAverse Podcast—your hub for all things Automation, Data, and AI. In each episode, we explore the trends and innovations transforming the business landscape, engaging with industry experts, thought leaders, and visionaries at the forefront of the digital revolution. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about how intelligent technologies are reshaping our world, our in-depth conversations, inspiring stories, and actionable insights will empower you to stay ahead of the curve. Tune in, join the conversation, and be part of the future—right here in the ADAverse.

Information

  • Creator
    Shaun Leisegang
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shaun Leisegang
  • Show Website
    ADAverse

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