Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

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Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

Twice-weekly conversations with top executives and thought leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation. Each episode of Technovation explores the technology trends that are transforming business, and the leaders driving digital change inside their organizations. Produced by Metis Strategy and hosted by firm President Peter High, Technovation is the premier podcast for IT and technology professionals with the largest collection of interviews with elite CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs.

  1. 17 HR. AGO

    Healthcare Hyperautomation: Medtronic Global CIO Rashmi Kumar on Innovation, AI, and Robotics

    Medtronic CIO Rashmi Kumar discusses her leadership in advancing digital transformation for one of the world’s largest healthcare technology companies. Rashmi shares how hyperautomation, artificial intelligence, and robotic-assisted surgery are reshaping patient care and operational efficiency. She also highlights Medtronic’s recent establishment of a global IT center in Hyderabad and her journey to joining the board of Myriad Genetics. In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High explores Rashmi’s unconventional path from metallurgical engineering to technology leadership, the cultural changes needed to foster innovation, and the role of AI in the future of healthcare. Rashmi also delves into Medtronic’s use of generative AI for internal operations and product innovation, including its transformative impact on patient care and global healthcare access. Highlights include: * Hyperautomation at Scale: Rashmi explains Medtronic’s AI-powered chatbots and machine learning models that drive operational efficiency and predictive analytics. * The Hyderabad IT Center: Insights into Medtronic’s global talent strategy and its focus on cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and AI. * AI in Healthcare: How Medtronic is using AI for robotic-assisted surgery and imaging to improve diagnostics and patient outcomes. * Leadership Lessons: Rashmi reflects on the importance of aligning IT goals with business outcomes and fostering a culture of innovation. * Path to Board Membership: Her journey to joining the board of Myriad Genetics and how it has expanded her professional perspective. * Future Trends: Rashmi shares her vision for the future of healthcare technology and its potential to reach underserved populations worldwide.

    39 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    From Technical Debt to Tech-Enabled: Corning CDIO Soumya Seetharam on Digital Transformation, AI, and Democratization of Technology

    In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Soumya Seetharam, Chief Digital and Information Officer of Corning, a 170-year-old material science innovator. Soumya discusses her dual role in leading IT operations and driving digital transformation, focusing on reducing technical debt, democratizing technology, and implementing AI-powered solutions like Corning GPT and GenAI operator assistants. Learn how Corning is harnessing data and AI to stay at the forefront of innovation and efficiency. Highlights include: * Corning GPT: A secure private instance of OpenAI for enterprise innovation. * GenAI in Manufacturing: Revolutionizing operations with AI-driven assistants. * Technical Debt Strategy: Retiring legacy systems for clean data and agility. * Data-Centric AI Strategy: Plans for advancing Corning’s digital footprint in 2025.

    25 min

  3. DEC 19

    Transforming Financial Services Through AI: Prem Natarajan’s Vision at Capital One

    Fraud is constantly evolving, but leveraging data accelerates understanding and adaptation to changes in the environment. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Prem Natarajan, EVP, Chief Scientist and Head of Enterprise AI at Capital One. Prem delves into how Capital One is leveraging AI to revolutionize financial services, with applications ranging from fraud detection to customer service enhancements. Discover how the company’s vibrant tech culture and partnerships with academia fuel innovation, and learn why Prem believes diverse perspectives are critical in shaping the future of AI. Highlights include: AI-Powered Fraud Prevention: How real-time data analytics and machine learning protect customers. Generative AI Applications: Enabling developers and call center agents with Gen AI tools. Responsible AI Partnerships: Multi-year collaborations with universities like Columbia and USC to explore ethical AI use cases. Innovation Culture: How events like SECON and Data Week foster tech collaboration and growth. Diversity in AI Development: The importance of diverse perspectives in AI lifecycle stage

    42 min

  4. DEC 16

    Pioneering Precision Health: Illumina CIO Carissa Rollins on Tech Modernization, AI, and Global Expansion

    933: Through advanced data and AI, healthcare companies are transforming care with precision health, delivering earlier diagnoses and personalized treatments. At Illumina, CIO Carissa Rollins is leading the charge, modernizing the tech stack to power the future of precision health. In this episode of Technovation, Carissa discusses how technology is reshaping genomics, sharing her efforts to streamline IT, foster AI innovation, and tackle global challenges like cancer and rare diseases. Host Peter High explores Carissa’s journey to becoming a CIO, her leadership in change management, and her vision for advancing precision health. Highlights include: Modernizing Technology: How Illumina is eliminating redundancies and driving organizational growth with a modernized IT landscape. Global Capability Centers: The launch of Illumina’s India GCC to enable 24/7 operations and scale innovation. AI Governance and Personalization: Ensuring ethical AI use and leveraging it for breakthroughs in personalized medicine. Leadership and Board Membership: Carissa’s boardroom experience and its impact on her CIO role. Precision Health and Genomics: The future of healthcare through genomics, addressing critical diseases, and improving patient outcomes.

    25 min

  5. DEC 12

    AI and Data at JCPenney: CIO Sharms Bala on Customer-Centric Innovation and Retail Transformation

    932: Customer loyalty is a key metric for success in retail, prompting companies to leverage AI to optimize customer engagement. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Sharmeelee Bala, Chief Information Officer and Head of Product Management at JCPenney, to explore how she is enhancing customer engagement and the transformative role AI plays in this process. Highlights include: Customer-Centric Innovation: Sharmeelee discusses how JCPenney creates seamless experiences tailored to customer preferences. AI and Data Strategy: She explains the role of clean, consolidated data in improving decision-making and how AI augments both employee productivity and customer insights. Next-Gen POS Systems: Learn about JCPenney’s mobile-first POS systems pilot, designed to enhance in-store shopping experiences. Loyalty Program Relaunch: The revamped rewards program strengthens customer engagement with benefits like “Cash Passes.” Retail from the Customer Perspective: Sharmeelee shares how her personal experience as a customer informs her leadership in retail innovation.

    35 min

  6. DEC 9

    Project-to-Product’s Next Frontier: AI in an Experience-Centric Organization

    931: Transitioning from project to product thinking is more than an operational change—it’s a mindset shift. In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High speaks with Dak Liyanearachchi (CTO, NRG Energy), Arthur Hu (Global CIO, Lenovo), and Mike Anderson (CIO, Netskope) about how their organizations are embracing this evolution. The discussion spans the challenges of aligning business capabilities, fostering cross-functional teams, and developing leadership for a product-driven future. Highlights include: From Projects to Products: Transitioning to agile and product-focused models that enhance collaboration and deliver enterprise-wide innovation. Transformation Offices: How these structures act as enablers for integrating technology, data, and business functions for strategic alignment. Building Cross-Functional Teams: Developing "fusion teams" to break down silos and streamline operations. Developing Product Owners: The importance of identifying and nurturing leaders to take ownership of digital and technology products. The Role of AI in Innovation: Exploring how AI and Generative AI are reshaping enterprise operations and the customer experience.

    33 min

  7. DEC 5

    The Changing Role of the Technology Leader: Executive Recruiter Perspectives

    930: The role of digital and technology leaders is rapidly evolving, with executive recruiters discussing how advancements like AI are redefining their titles, responsibilities, and organizational impact globally. In this episode of Technovation, we feature a panel from our 2024 Metis Strategy Summit with executive recruiters Katie Graham Shannon (Heidrick & Struggles), Art Hopkins (Russell Reynolds), and Henry Man (Candela Search) who explore how technology executive roles are changing in title, scope, and influence. The panel, moderated by Metis Strategy’s Steven Norton, delves into the shifting dynamics of leadership and discusses the implications for organizations worldwide. Highlights include: CIO Role Evolution: The panel explores how technology leaders are moving closer to the CEO, taking on broader responsibilities like cultural transformation and value creation. AI's Leadership Impact: Discussion on how AI is reshaping leadership, with roles focusing on business disruption rather than purely technical oversight. Global Leadership Trends: Insights into differences between US and European leadership cultures, including compensation, risk-taking, and reporting lines. Technology Leaders on Boards: Analyzing the growing trend of CIOs joining corporate boards and the critical business acumen required. Recruiter Relationships and Interview Tips: Practical advice on building meaningful recruiter connections and standing out in executive interview processes.

    29 min

  8. DEC 2

    How Duke Energy, HARMAN International, and USPS Drive Modernization and Innovation at Scale

    929: In this episode of Technovation, we feature a panel from our 2024 Metis Strategy Summit with panelists Nick Parrotta (CDIO & President of Digital Transformation Solutions at HARMAN Intl.), Bonnie Titone (CAO of Duke Energy), and Pritha Mehra (CIO of USPS) where they discuss their insights into leading large-scale modernization efforts. The conversation spans diverse industries—automotive, energy, and logistics—exploring how these leaders balance innovation with the challenges of legacy systems and crisis management. Highlights include: USPS’s Cloud Strategy: Pritha Mehra details USPS’s hybrid cloud approach and its role in transforming the organization’s 950 legacy applications into efficient, scalable solutions. Clean Energy Transition: Bonnie Titone explains Duke Energy’s use of cloud-based grid planning tools to support its clean energy goals and manage disaster preparedness with tools like drones and Scout. Personalized Digital Experiences: Nick Parrotta discusses how HARMAN integrates AI and cloud technologies to deliver cutting-edge customer experiences in automotive and consumer audio. Crisis Management at Scale: Stories of leadership and innovation, from USPS’s COVID-19 test kit distribution to Duke Energy’s hurricane response. Building Cultures of Curiosity: Strategies for fostering innovation, enabling teams to adopt emerging technologies, and bridging the gap between legacy and modern systems.

    34 min
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Twice-weekly conversations with top executives and thought leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation. Each episode of Technovation explores the technology trends that are transforming business, and the leaders driving digital change inside their organizations. Produced by Metis Strategy and hosted by firm President Peter High, Technovation is the premier podcast for IT and technology professionals with the largest collection of interviews with elite CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs.

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