Evo DK #360 - Growing UX Maturity Inside A Company
Today's episode is hosted by Sean Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Kevin Hawkins, Vice President of Product Design & Research at Monta, Adam Heleniak, Senior UX Manager, Damjan Obal, Head of Design at Ardoq, and Celine Elisabeth Kirkeng, Product Design Manager at Kongsberg Digital.
The conversation explores what it takes to develop and scale UX maturity within an organisation. From building cross-functional understanding to integrating user-centred design principles across teams, the guests share experiences of fostering stronger design cultures and aligning leadership around user value.
The exchange highlights how UX maturity supports innovation, product quality and collaboration across departments. Listeners gain insights into strategies for embedding design thinking in daily processes, creating an environment where design excellence contributes directly to business growth and long-term success.
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Evo DK #359 - Bridging The Gap - Aligning Marketing And Tech Teams For Growth
Today's episode is hosted by Alice Gardner and they are joined on the podcast by Nikola Krunic, Marketing Analyst Lead at Saxo Bank, Victor Caride Saez, MarTech Manager at Santander Nordics, and Olga Revnivtseva, Team Lead, MarTech at BESTSELLER.
The conversation explores how marketing and technology teams can better align to drive sustainable growth and efficiency. By uncovering the challenges and opportunities within cross-functional collaboration, the guests share practical strategies for improving communication, workflow and innovation.
The exchange highlights how marketing technology, data-driven insights and integrated systems are transforming the way businesses operate. Listeners gain perspective on how companies can build stronger partnerships between marketing and tech, fostering innovation and long-term growth in an increasingly digital world.
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Evo DK #358 - What Is A Data Engineer In 2025
Today's episode is hosted by Alex Robinson and they are joined on the podcast by Mukul Kumar, Data Engineering Manager for Data Architecture and Governance at Nexi, Mark Karmar, Lead Data Engineer at Grundfos, and Oskar Leligdowicz, Lead Data Engineer at ROCKWOOL.
The conversation explores how the role of the data engineer is evolving in 2025 as organisations expand their use of advanced analytics, automation and cloud-based data ecosystems. It looks at how modern teams are adapting to support data architecture, governance and collaboration while meeting new business demands for scalability and security.
The exchange highlights how engineering professionals can stay ahead of emerging trends, from real-time data streaming to cross-functional data operations. Listeners gain insight into how the modern data engineer bridges technology and strategy, driving innovation and enabling future-ready data infrastructures in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
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Evo DK #357 - From Siloes To Insights - Making The Most Of The Data You Already Have
Today's episode is hosted by Alex Robinson and they are joined on the podcast by Fabrice Cavoto, Director and Head of Data Democratization, Analytics & Business Intelligence at Hempel Group, Leon De Jong, Data Catalog Product Owner and Chief Data Steward at Novonesis, and Karoline Borum Svarrer, Manager of Environmental Data and Digitalisation at Novo Nordisk A/S.
The conversation explores how organisations can unlock greater value by connecting fragmented data systems and enabling more collaborative data-driven decisions. By examining strategies that bridge the gap between technology, process, and people, the discussion highlights how businesses can make smarter use of existing data resources without heavy infrastructure overhauls.
The exchange highlights real-world experiences in data governance, analytics culture, and business innovation, showing how data integration and accessibility foster continuous improvement and organisational agility. Listeners will gain perspective on how strategic data insight empowers sustainable growth in an increasingly digital world.
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Evo DK #356 - Why AI Governance Is Necessary In Driving Business Value
Today's episode is hosted by Tom Catherwood and they are joined on the podcast by Mikkel Sejersen-Zwinge, Head of Data & Integrations at Maersk Training, Björn Preuß, VP Product & Advisory at 2021.AI, Giovanni Leoni, Strategy & Portfolio Lead, and Jonas Bjerg, Data Science Manager at Bain & Company.
The conversation explores why structured AI governance is vital for creating real and measurable business value. The guests discuss the frameworks, processes and cultural shifts required to align ethical AI practices with commercial goals. They reflect on how organisations can implement governance models that ensure accountability, transparency and trust across teams working with emerging technologies.
The exchange highlights how effective data management and responsible AI use can drive innovation while mitigating risk. It also considers the evolving expectations of leadership in managing artificial intelligence at scale, offering valuable insights for businesses seeking to balance innovation with integrity in today’s data-driven world.