The Alldus Podcast - AI in Action

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The Alldus Podcast series, powered by Alldus International, explores innovation across Artificial Intelligence, ServiceNow and Cybersecurity. Through conversations with industry experts and leaders, it highlights real-world applications of emerging technologies, from AI and data science in everyday life, to digital transformation through ServiceNow, and the latest trends shaping cybersecurity.

  1. E563 Building Enterprise AI Agents at Scale with Crafting's Sumeet Vaidya

    19h ago

    E563 Building Enterprise AI Agents at Scale with Crafting's Sumeet Vaidya

    Today's guest is Sumeet Vaidya, Co-Founder and CEO at Crafting. Founded in 2021, Crafting is an AI infrastructure platform that enables engineering teams to deploy autonomous coding agents in secure, production-like environments. Designed for enterprise organizations, the platform allows AI agents to write, test, validate and ship software using real infrastructure, data and dependencies. Crafting helps businesses accelerate software delivery while maintaining enterprise-grade security, reliability and operational control. Sumeet is an experienced engineering leader and entrepreneur focused on solving complex challenges that improve productivity. He has built and scaled high-performing teams across developer tools, consumer products, marketplaces and enterprise integrations. As an angel investor and advisor, he helps founders achieve product-market fit, strengthen their technology and business strategies, and build scalable companies. Sumeet is passionate about enabling teams to solve meaningful problems and create lasting impact. In the episode, Sumeet talks about: 0:00 His journey from big tech roles to startup founder 2:27 Crafting’s shift from improving developer tooling to now enabling AI agents 4:43 Betting on AI agents despite industry skepticism 7:36 Building an enterprise-first AI agent infrastructure for scaling globally 11:57 Why Agents need real testing capabilities to succeed 15:43 Why engineering leaders are caught between AI hype and practical execution pressure 19:46 The need for engineers to focus on outcomes and founders to understand motivationTo find out more about all the great work happening at Crafting, check out the website www.crafting.dev

    25 min
  2. Women in ServiceNow E16: People Before Platforms: The Human Side of ServiceNow Transformation with ServiceNow's Kim Beene

    4d ago

    Women in ServiceNow E16: People Before Platforms: The Human Side of ServiceNow Transformation with ServiceNow's Kim Beene

    Today's guest is Kim Beene, Solution Sales Executive- Federal ITx at ServiceNow. Founded in 2003, ServiceNow is a leading enterprise cloud platform that enables organizations to automate, optimize and transform digital workflows across IT, HR, customer service and business operations. By connecting people, processes and technology on a single platform, ServiceNow helps businesses improve efficiency, eliminate manual tasks, enhance employee and customer experiences, and accelerate digital transformation at scale. Kim is a ServiceNow and IT Service Management leader with over 17 years’ experience in the ServiceNow ecosystem and more than 20 years in ITSM. Kim played a key role in the growth of Highmetric (now NewRocket), supporting ServiceNow solution delivery, customer success and platform adoption. Passionate about empowering teams, improving processes and building strong client relationships, Kim combines deep technical expertise with the ability to translate complex technology into meaningful business outcomes.In the episode, Kim discusses: 0:00 Her career journey from service desk analyst to 1,000+ ServiceNow implementations 2:25 Helping Army and Air Force modernize projects and assets 3:39 Why successful implementations require leadership, change management and clear goals 5:41 Advice to create internal champions by using the platform from day one 7:28 Why empathetic leadership builds stronger teams and lasting professional relationships 11:06 Successful AI adoption depends on people, training and change management 14:24 Her advice to believe in yourself and build a career that helps others 17:19 Great leaders inspire others through empathy, learning and knowledge sharing 19:50 Finding work/life balance to prioritize family, time and life’s moments 23:14 Excitement for ServiceNow growth, leadership and future opportunities

    26 min
  3. Women in ServiceNow E15: Bridging People, Process & Technology with Aramco Europe's Barbara Middelkoop Meijsen

    Jul 6

    Women in ServiceNow E15: Bridging People, Process & Technology with Aramco Europe's Barbara Middelkoop Meijsen

    Today's guest is Barbara Middelkoop - Meijsen, ServiceNow Solution Architect at Aramco Europe. Founded in 1933, Aramco is one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies. With over 90 years of history, Aramco play a central role in global energy supply, producing oil, gas and petrochemicals at scale. The company focuses on reliable energy delivery while investing in lower-carbon technologies and innovation to support a more sustainable energy future. Barbara is an experienced consultant who bridges the gap between users, organizations and technology. She excels at translating functional user requirements into reliable technical solutions, while keeping organizational goals and process integrity in focus. Barbara can clearly communicate complex ideas and also turn them into practical implementation. She works well with a wide range of stakeholders and approaches challenges creatively, finding solutions when obstacles arise to ensure successful outcomes. In the episode, Barbara talks about: 0:00 Her journey from Watchmaker to tech, finding passion for ServiceNow 3:14 With teams like gears, digital work offers flexible solutions 4:45 Her belief that leaders learn from all and help others grow 5:40 Her day-to-day-role bridging technical and functional sides to improve processes 8:02 Why people often cling to old habits instead of embracing new solutions 9:09 Advice to practice in a personal ServiceNow instance to learn effectively 10:36 Learning from others and attending events in the ServiceNow community 12:22 How Community involvement broadens perspective and offers supportive learning 13:00 Why she’s excited to implement AI in ServiceNow to improve efficiency

    15 min
  4. Cybersecurity Series E24: How AI Is Changing Cybersecurity with Allianz Global Investors' Simon Collins

    Jun 29

    Cybersecurity Series E24: How AI Is Changing Cybersecurity with Allianz Global Investors' Simon Collins

    Today's guest is Simon Collins, Managing Director, Head of Security & Resilience (CISO) at Allianz Global Investors. Founded in 1998, Allianz Global Investors is a leading active investment manager. As part of the Allianz Group,  the firm provides investment solutions across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and private markets for institutional and retail clients worldwide. Through research-driven strategies, a commitment to sustainability and global expertise, they helps clients achieve their long-term investment objectives. Simon is an experienced cybersecurity and operational resilience leader with more than 25 years in IT, specializing in information security, cybercrime investigation, fraud prevention, and cyber resilience. He has worked with organizations, boards and regulators to strengthen security frameworks and drive industry standards. Passionate about collaboration and knowledge-sharing, Simon regularly engages with cross-industry groups and conferences to promote best practices in cybersecurity and resilience. In the episode, Simon discusses: 0:00 His journey from IT support to cybersecurity resilience leadership 1:45 Bridging technical cybersecurity risks with clear business storytelling 3:47 Why AI cyber threats demand adaptation, not panic or restart 5:34 How AI accelerates vulnerability exploitation, increasing cyberattack speed and scale 11:31 A demand for faster patching and stronger cyber hygiene in the AI era 15:34 How AI adoption is accelerating a real-time cyber arms race 18:04 Why AI resilience risks are overlooked amid rapid adoption pressure 21:19 The need to reshape resilient teams with AI literacy and gradual adoption

    24 min
  5. Cybersecurity Series E23: Building Cyber Resilience in the AI Era with Grant Thornton Ireland's Howard Shortt

    Jun 22

    Cybersecurity Series E23: Building Cyber Resilience in the AI Era with Grant Thornton Ireland's Howard Shortt

    Today's guest is Howard Shortt, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Partner at Grant Thornton Ireland. Founded in 1924, Grant Thornton Ireland is a leading professional services firm providing audit, tax and advisory services to businesses. Combining global reach with local expertise, it helps clients navigate complex financial, regulatory and strategic challenges. Its teams work across a wide range of industries, delivering practical insights and solutions that support growth, improve performance and strengthen governance. Howard is an experienced business leader specialising in cybersecurity, governance and cyber threat risk management. He applies leading practices in security operations, forensic investigation and team leadership to address incident response, critical infrastructure protection, threat mitigation and regulatory compliance. Howard also delivers cyber security advisory services across multiple countries and sectors, and is a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating complex technical issues into clear, actionable insight. In the episode, Howard discusses: 0:00 His journey from retail jobs to cybersecurity and digital forensics expert 2:39 How a childhood curiosity sparked lifelong passion for cybersecurity and forensics 5:31 Shaping a lifelong consulting career with a customer-focused mindset 7:12 How AI is accelerating cyber threats and strengthening defences simultaneously 8:40 Why Irish businesses remain underprepared for evolving AI-driven cyber threats 9:40 How a lack of preparation undermines cyber resilience and response 11:36 Cyber resilience requires leadership preparation, communication and realistic exercises 13:45 Cybersecurity demands constant learning, adaptation and mastering fundamentals 16:15 His advice to start with cybersecurity fundamentals and build knowledge step by step To find out more about all the great work happening at Grant Thornton Ireland, check out the website www.grantthornton.ie

    21 min
  6. E562 Building Safe, Trustworthy AI in Healthcare with Qualified Health's Kedar Mate

    Jun 15

    E562 Building Safe, Trustworthy AI in Healthcare with Qualified Health's Kedar Mate

    Today's guest is Kedar Mate, Founder and CMO at Qualified Health. Founded in 2023, Qualified Health AI is a healthcare-native enterprise AI platform helping health systems deploy, govern and scale artificial intelligence safely across clinical, operational and financial workflows. The company provides the infrastructure, governance and expertise needed to turn AI pilots into enterprise-wide transformation, delivering measurable outcomes while maintaining compliance, trust and patient-centered care. Kedar is a recognized leader in healthcare quality, patient safety and health system transformation. He previously served as President and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and is currently a Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and a Senior Scholar at Stanford University. His career spans healthcare delivery, global public health and policy, including leadership roles with Partners In Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital and the World Health Organization. In the episode, Kedar discusses: 0:00 His journey from driven by inequity to founding Qualified Health 4:57 An insight into the company’s expert, multidisciplinary team 8:33 Building an AI platform to solve healthcare adoption barriers with data, apps and governance 13:05 How AI deployment improved workflows, revenue and saves heart patients 17:17 Data and governance is key to successful healthcare AI adoption 19:58 Why AI healthcare needs cross-disciplinary talent through fast-paced, mission-driven work 23:56 How Qualified Health’s culture is shaped by leaders’ actions, not words

    26 min
  7. ServiceNow Series E218: 'Shaping the Future of AI, Google Cloud & ServiceNow' with Google Cloud's Chandra Sekhar Chappa

    Jun 8

    ServiceNow Series E218: 'Shaping the Future of AI, Google Cloud & ServiceNow' with Google Cloud's Chandra Sekhar Chappa

    Today's guest is Chandra Sekhar Chappa, Global Head, Co-Innovation - ServiceNow at Google Cloud. Founded in 2016, Google Cloud is Google’s enterprise cloud computing platform, providing organizations with scalable infrastructure, data analytics, AI, machine learning, security and application development services. Google Cloud helps businesses modernize operations, accelerate innovation, and securely build, deploy and manage applications and data at scale across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Chandra is a technology leader with over 16 years of experience across product management, cloud operations, IT service management, infrastructure, and governance, risk and compliance. He specializes in ServiceNow, hyperscaler partnerships, cloud marketplace integrations, and enterprise service management. Chandra has led large-scale technology initiatives that have generated significant revenue growth and cost savings, while helping more than 1,100 enterprise customers improve cloud governance and operational efficiency. In the episode, Chandra talks about: 0:00 His journey from IT tutor to leader in ServiceNow innovation at Google 2:08 The importance of mentors in his career and giving back 4:31 How the Google Cloud - ServiceNow integration/partnership combines AI with workflow transformation 5:26 Enabling enterprise-scale workflows, execution and governance 8:01 How their AI control tower provides full agent visibility and governance 10:26 How the Google Cloud - ServiceNow integration/partnership enables real-time data and AI-driven CRM gains 13:29 His advice to leverage AI ecosystems, avoid POCs and build faster 15:51 The need to use trusted partners, align leadership and balance decision-making 17:58 How mentorship, self-belief and persistence through uncertainty leads growth To find out more about all the great work happening at Google Cloud, check out the website cloud.google.com

    22 min
  8. Women in ServiceNow E14: 'Building a Global Career at ServiceNow' with ServiceNow's Verena Liebhart

    Jun 1

    Women in ServiceNow E14: 'Building a Global Career at ServiceNow' with ServiceNow's Verena Liebhart

    Today's guest is Verena Liebhart, Partner Manager, EMEA Central at ServiceNow. Founded in 2003, ServiceNow is a leading enterprise cloud platform that helps organizations automate and streamline digital workflows across IT, HR, customer service and operations. It enables businesses to improve efficiency, reduce manual processes, and enhance employee and customer experiences. ServiceNow supports large enterprises in modernizing operations and scaling digital innovation across the organization. Verena is a Partner Manager at ServiceNow, leading strategic alliances across EMEA Central with Infosys. She drives joint go-to-market execution, pipeline growth and revenue across AI, CRM and workflow transformation. With a background in customer success supporting large DACH enterprises, she brings a strong value-realization mindset focused on measurable impact. With over 10 years of international experience, Verena builds high-performing partnerships grounded in trust, accountability and shared growth.In the episode, Verena discusses 0:00 Her Travel-driven career building perspective, growth and global mindset 4:41 Building meaningful connections through genuine interest and effort 7:11 Advice to understand promotion systems, build relationships and actively own your career 10:37 Why confidence and authenticity make gender a strength, not a limitation 12:47 Valuing curiosity, questioning norms and seeking the right fit drive growth 17:29 Focus on growth, building foundations and future opportunities

    19 min
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The Alldus Podcast series, powered by Alldus International, explores innovation across Artificial Intelligence, ServiceNow and Cybersecurity. Through conversations with industry experts and leaders, it highlights real-world applications of emerging technologies, from AI and data science in everyday life, to digital transformation through ServiceNow, and the latest trends shaping cybersecurity.

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