Digital First? Magazine

A trailblazer at the intersection of AI, Data, and Innovation, Konstantina Kapetanidi brings over 15 years of experience in the Data and Analytics space across diverse industries. Currently leading AI and CRM Sales Enablement at Schroders, a global asset and wealth management firm, she has spent the past five years driving the transition from support functions to revenue-generating powerhouses. Under her leadership, high-performing teams have delivered innovative AI applications globally, enhanced operational efficiency, and contributed multi-million-pound net new revenue annually, while showcasing the value of technology in Sales, Marketing, Product, and Client Services. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Digital First? Magazine, Konstantina shared her professional journey in AI and CRM, insights on the future of work in the asset management industry, personal role model, significant career milestone, future plans, words of wisdom, and much more. Discover her inspiring journey here. https://lnkd.in/gNs5TX7D #DigitalFirstMagazine #ExclusiveInterview #AILEadership #InnovationLeadership #NextGenLeaders #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #DigitalTransformation #LeadershipDevelopment #TalentDevelopment #InnovationCulture #AIInnovation #LeadershipInnovation #FutureLeaders #EmergingTech #TechLeadership

Dr. Ewa J. Kleczyk, PhD MSc is a recognized senior leader in healthcare analytics and operational excellence. Honored with multiple industry awards, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (2023) and Top 50 Women in Healthcare Technology Leaders (2024), she actively publishes, speaks at industry and leadership conferences, and joins community podcasts to share her insights on relevant topics. A strong advocate for women in advancement, she co-founded the Kleczyk-Strout Foundation and serves on multiple educational and healthcare advisory boards. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Digital First? Magazine, Ewa shared insights on how analytics will play a transformative role in shaping the future of healthcare, her significant career milestone, future plans, words of wisdom, and much more. Discover her inspiring journey here. https://lnkd.in/g4m8bYnQ #DigitalFirstMagazine #ExclusiveInterview #DataDrivenStrategies #MeaningfulChange #BusinessTransformation #DataAnalytics #DigitalTransformation #InnovationLeadership #StrategicDecisionMaking #DataInformedDecisionMaking #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipInnovation #ChangeManagement #DataFirst

Andrew Whyatt-Sames is a psychologist, L&D expert, and AI strategist who helps organisations navigate the human side of AI adoption. As the founder of uptakeAI, he blends social learning, coaching, and technical expertise to accelerate AI literacy and drive cultural change. With a talent for shifting resistance into enthusiasm, Andrew helps leaders and teams integrate AI into daily workflows, enhancing performance and engagement. He is passionate about innovation, he models AI best practices, ensuring organisations unlock AI’s full potential with clarity, trust, and impact. Let's dive into his recent article and learn about why Executive Hesitation Is Stalling Digital Transformation. https://lnkd.in/g4e3nf88

Erez Sverdlov is a senior executive with over 30 years of experience in the global telecommunications and technology industry. Currently leading Nokia’s software business in Europe, he is a pragmatic leader with a strong track record in customer management, strategic business development, and the delivery and support of technology-based solutions. In an exclusive interview with Digital First? Magazine, Erez shared insights on the role of technology in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges such as climate change and social inequality, personal hobbies and interests, future plans, words of wisdom, and much more. Discover his inspiring journey here. https://lnkd.in/gnQJJwrq #DigitalFirstMagazine #ExclusiveInterview #TelecomLeadership #FutureOfTelecom #StrategicLeadership #DigitalTransformation #Telecommunications #Innovation #TechnologyLeadership #5G #NetworkTransformation #TelecomInnovation

Philippe Rambach?is the?SVP, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of Schneider Electric. His mission is to drive AI innovation at scale, both internally and for customers, to provide greater overall efficiency and sustainability through data-based insights. Philippe is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique in France and joined Schneider Electric in 2010 from AREVA. He has more than 20 years of experience in strategy, innovation, and business responsibilities in many industries. He held various leadership roles in Energy Management and Industrial Automation. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Digital First? Magazine, Philippe shared insights on the role of AI evolving in business and industry, his favorite quote, personal hobbies and interests, future plans, words of wisdom, and much more. Discover his inspiring journey here. https://lnkd.in/g23PJ2sA #DigitalFirstMagazine #ExclusiveInterview #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessImpact #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Leadership #MachineLearning #AIstrategy #BusinessGrowth #TechnologyLeadership

With over 20 years of experience, Vishal Sinha has led and executed large-scale Data Engineering, Analytics, and AI/ML-driven hyperautomation initiatives, driving digital transformation across organizations.?His career spans hands-on technical roles to leadership positions, where he specializes in bridging the gap between technology and business to ensure alignment and deliver measurable value. A standout achievement in Vishal’s career was designing and implementing a Big Data Analytics Platform from scratch for Reliance Jio, handling petabytes of data to enable large-scale analytics and business insights. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Digital First? Magazine, Vishal shared insights on the two most significant challenges facing the tech industry today and how they can be addressed, personal hobbies and interests, future plans, words of wisdom, and much more. Discover his inspiring journey here. https://lnkd.in/gg-yAShX #DigitalFirtsMagazine #ExclusiveInterview #DataDrivenDecisionMaking #BusinessValue #DigitalTransformation #DataAnalytics #BusinessIntelligence #DecisionMaking #DataScience #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Strategy

Jake Bernardes is a seasoned security leader with significant experience as both a technical consultant & CISO. Having worked, & lived, all over the world working as a consultant, vCISO, CISO & Advisor, he learnt a lot about a little or a little about a lot. Jake has significant experience and expertise in building & scaling security functions in both growth & enterprise companies. He is also a specialist in GTM motions for security-focused products with deep experience in supporting international companies in breaking into the US market. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Digital First? Magazine, Jake shared insights into the most significant challenges facing the cybersecurity industry today and how they can be addressed, personal hobbies and interests, future plans, words of wisdom, and much more. Discover his inspiring journey here. https://lnkd.in/gQH2vtFg #DigitalFirstMagazine #ExclusiveInterview #CybersecurityExcellence #BusinessGrowth #DigitalTransformation #CyberResilience #RiskManagement #InformationSecurity #CybersecurityMaturity #BusinessProtection #DataProtection #SecurityFirst

Somnath Biswas is a senior product leader with over 23 years of experience in enterprise and retail digital and AI products, having worked with Tier 1 consultancies, enterprises, and startups—including his own in the enterprise conversational AI space. His products have spanned the Telecom, Financial Services, Healthcare, E-commerce, and Job Tech domains. For the past nine years, he has been building core ML and NLP products for companies such as NatWest, IQVIA, and Amazon. Most recently, he has been productionizing GenAI solutions for the TotalJobs Group, where he leads the domains for conversational products and parsing products, respectively.? In an exclusive interview with Digital First? Magazine, Somnath shared insights on the most significant challenges facing product leaders today and how they can be addressed, personal hobbies and interests, words of wisdom, and much more. Discover his inspiring journey here. https://lnkd.in/gPiwQi4D #DigitalFirstMagazine #ExclusiveInterview #AIInRecruitment #JobSearchRevolution #AIpoweredSolutions #DigitalRecruitment #FutureOfWork #RecruitmentTechnology #JobMatching #CareerDevelopment #HRInnovation #TalentAcquisition #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning

Rebecca Taylor joined Secureworks, a Sophos Company in 2014, where she developed an immediate passion for cybersecurity.?Rebecca?quickly expanded her cyber acumen, working across a variety of roles including Business Operations and Incident Command, finally moving into her Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager role in 2022.?Rebecca?is focused on the implementation of knowledge management processes and procedures for the Counter Threat Unit, the ingestion and management of Secureworks Threat Intelligence knowledge, and its associated quality, storage and maintenance. She is also a Human Intelligence Researcher spending time on the darkweb and on underground forums, with a focus on data dumps, access brokerage and emerging threats.?Rebecca?has been acknowledged in industry for her contributions, most recently winning ‘Security Woman of the Year’ at the Computing’ Security Excellence Awards 2024. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Digital First Magazine, Rebecca shared her professional journey, insights on the role of threat intelligence evolving in the next 5-10 years, personal hobbies and interests, her favorite quote, future plans, words of wisdom, and much more. Discover her inspiring journey here. https://lnkd.in/ggNufABd #DigitalFirstMagazine #ExclusiveInterview #CybersecurityAwareness #CybersecurityEducation #DigitalSecurity #OnlineSafety #CyberResilience #InformationSecurity #CyberThreats #CyberProtection #SecurityAwareness #CybersecurityMatters

PADAM KAFLE is a visionary healthcare innovator, technologist, and leader in Super Intelligence (SI)-driven healthcare transformation. As the Head of IT, Automation at Aster Hospitals UAE & Oman and Head of Innovation at Aster DM Healthcare, he spearheads groundbreaking projects in predictive healthcare, decentralized patient records, and SI-driven clinical decision support systems. Padam is the inventor of PAHSI, a GenSI-powered personalized healthcare ecosystem, revolutionizing patient care with proactive intelligence. Recognized among Global Sustainability Change-Makers and CIO100 Honorees and more than 100 technological leadership awards, he is dedicated to extending healthy life expectancy beyond 100 years through knowledge-powered superintelligence, automation, and next-generation healthcare technologies. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Digital First? Magazine, Padam shared insights on the role of Web3 technologies in shaping the future of healthcare, the inspiration behind developing PAHSI, the secret mantra behind his success, personal hobbies and interests, future plans, words of wisdom, and much more. Discover his inspiring journey here. https://lnkd.in/gYf5KDrZ #DigitalFirstMagazine #ExclusiveInterview #PersonalizedMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #HealthcareEcosystems #PatientCenteredCare #PrecisionMedicine #HealthTech #MedicalInnovation #FutureOfHealthcare #HealthcareTransformation