Tech Talk with VLink

A global award-winning mini-podcast series that features thought leaders! Our host- Global Marketing Director, Tracy Gardner sits down with today’s top global business & tech executives to discuss industry challenges & strategies for the future. For more information, visit: https://www.vlinkinfo.com/podcast/

Beyond the Buzz: AI Reshaping Financial Services & Capital Markets| Jay Caceres, Investment Specialist, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

In this episode, Jay Caceres, Investment Specialist in Capital Markets at JPMorgan Chase, shares how AI is actually being scaled across Financial Services & Capital Markets- quietly, responsibly, and with impact.

12-12
14:03

AI With Impact: Lessons from Microsoft’s Nonprofit Leader| Carson Heady, MD, Americas Enterprise Nonprofit, Microsoft

In this episode, Carson Heady, MD, Americas Enterprise Nonprofit at Microsoft Elevate, shares how Microsoft balances responsible AI principles with enterprise-level innovation to drive meaningful impact.

11-21
18:30

Bridging the Gap: How AI Helps Higher Ed Align with Industry Needs| Michael Sink, Field CTO- World Wide Technology (WWT)

Chief Technology Officer– Higher Education at World Wide Technology- Michael Sink, shares how AI is helping educational Institutions stay future-ready & aligned with industry needs.

11-14
19:56

AI in Luxury Retail: How Brands Hyper-Personalize Shopping| Shailesh Kadam, Architect- Cloud & AI, Saks Global

AI is reshaping how luxury brands personalize & deliver experiences by creating hyper-personalized experiences and smarter supply chains.. Shailesh Kadam, Architect of Cloud & AI at Saks Global (previously at Neiman Marcus) shares how AI and cloud are revolutionizing the luxury retail experience- making it smarter, faster, and more personal than ever.

11-06
26:32

Beyond Tech Roadmaps- Building What Works, Shantanu Chakravarty- VP, Avison Young

In this episode of Tech Talk with VLink, Shantanu Chakravarty— VP, Business Applications at Avison Young- unpacks why your IT roadmap might be lying to you. With 20+ years leading digital transformation, Shantanu shares hard-earned lessons on how rigid roadmaps can quietly derail progress — and what adaptive, outcome-driven leadership truly looks like.

08-01
19:58

IT Leadership Excellence: Driving Business Value from Strategy to Scale, Bill Gray, Field CTO at Citrix

In this episode of Tech Talk with VLink, Bill Gray— Field CTO & Principal Evangelist at Citrix and former global tech leader at Cigna — shares 20+ years of insights on driving operational excellence, cost optimization & scalable innovation for Fortune 500 enterprises. A must-listen for CIOs, CTOs & tech leaders as Bill shares his take on building aligned, scalable IT strategies that deliver real business value.

06-30
15:08

Scaling with Purpose: Unleash Growth Potential Inside Your Organization, Pradipta Banerjee- Chief People Officer, Emids

On this episode of Tech Talk with VLink, Pradipta Banerjee, Chief People Officer at Emids, shares how leadership, culture & data can unlock innovation and scale in a world shaped by AI, hybrid work, and digital transformation. With 20+ years of global leadership in talent strategy and culture building, Pradipta offers sharp insights into creating human-centered, high-performance organizations. A must-listen for business & tech leaders ready to tap into untapped potential.

06-19
18:27

Inside the Cyber War: AI Threats & the Future of Defense, Muhammad Choudhary- Director of Security Engineering- Western Canada, Check Point Software

In our latest Tech Talk with VLink, with Muhammad Choudhary, a cybersecurity leader with 15+ years of network, infrastructure, cloud, OT, and security experience, we dive into Gen 5/6 threats, AI-driven risks, and how to stay resilient. Cybercrime is evolving fast with AI— how do enterprises keep up? If you're a CISO, IT leader, or tech decision-maker navigating today’s cyber threats, this episode is a must-listen.

05-01
16:23

Cyber Readiness: From Incident Response to CISO Marksmanship, Ken Dunham, Director of Cyber Threats at Qualys Inc

On this episode of the 'Tech Talk with VLink' podcast series, tune in for insightful conversation with Ken Dunham— a global cybersecurity pioneer with 30+ years of experience, 8 books, and thousands of threat investigations under his belt; shares powerful insights on CISO marksmanship, disaster readiness & cyber resilience in the evolving threat landscape. A must-listen for every cybersecurity IT leader in 2025!

04-24
11:06

Winning RFPs: Insights from a Procurement Pro- Albert Gholmiyyah, Strategic Sourcing Manager of IT Procurement at Sobeys

On this episode of the 'Tech Talk with VLink' podcast series, tune in for an insightful conversation with Albert Gholmiyyah, a procurement pro with over 20 years of global experience— including his impactful work with Sobeys in Canada! Unlock the secrets to RFP success with his expert tips on mastering the RFP process, crafting winning proposals, reducing costs, and finding the perfect project fit to streamline your procurement process.

03-18
14:03

Brewing Innovation in 2025: Java, AI & the Cloud- Amit Aggarwal, Java Technology Leader at VLink Inc.

In this engaging episode of Tech Talk with VLink, join Tracy Gardner, Global Marketing Director, as she interviews Amit Aggarwal, a Java Technology Leader at VLink Inc., to explore the exciting future of Java, AI, and Cloud Computing. With over 8 years of experience in Java development, Amit shares his journey from a curious student inspired by Facebook's coffee cup logo to becoming a skilled Java expert. Amit shares expert insights on how Java is evolving to meet modern development demands, the growing impact of AI in software solutions, and best practices for leveraging cloud technologies to drive innovation.

03-11
10:16

Harnessing the Potential of IBM Technologies in 2025- Arpita Roy, IBM Technologies Leader at VLink Inc.

On this episode of the 'Tech Talk with VLink' podcast series, tune in for an insightful conversation with VLink's IBM technologies leader, Arpita Roy, with 15 years of experience in IT and deep specialization in IBM’s powerful tools. Arpita discusses effectively integrating IBM technologies in 2025 to automate decision-making, optimize business processes, drive operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and enable streamlined workflows across various business functions.

02-07
08:46

Why Dot NET Will Continue Dominating the Tech Market in 2025- Lokendra Kumar, Dot Net Leader at VLink Inc.

On this episode of the 'Tech Talk with VLink' podcast series, tune in for an insightful conversation with VLink's dot net technology leader, Lokendra Kumar, with 13+ years in the software industry! His role is vital in the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), encompassing everything from requirement analysis to testing and maintenance of proposed .net apps for VLink's valued clients.

01-22
13:23

Breaking Barriers: A Path to the Leadership Table for Women in Tech- Tracey Allen, VP of Digital Office Procurement at Nokia

On this episode of the 'Tech Talk with VLink' podcast series, tune in for an insightful conversation with Tracey Allen, a forward-thinking C-suite leader and Nokia's VP of Digital Office Procurement on the importance of women in tech at the leadership table, and her inspiring journey to the C-suite at one of the biggest global mobile tech innovation companies.

11-20
19:14

How Do You Build a Strategic Roadmap For Digital Transformation- Ripi Singh, Digital Strategy Coach & Author

Tune in for an insightful conversation with a renowned digital strategy coach, an author of 22 books, 150 publications & 300+ lectures. His clients list NASA, the Navy, Siemens, Kaman, UCONN, and several mid-size CT companies. 🎧Listen to the full episode as our guest Ripi Singh talks about his decades of experience with digital transformation & conversations with tech c-suite in this hyper-digital era.✨🎙️

10-30
21:10

AI & Governance: Safeguarding the Future of Intelligent Systems| Phani Dasari, CISO- HGS Global

On this episode of the 'Tech Talk with VLink' podcast series, tune in for an insightful conversation with a forward-thinking Global CISO from HGS, Phani Dasari, on embracing AI strategies and implementing governance to balance tech Innovation and safeguard the future in this hyper-digital era.

10-22
20:23

Women in Finance: Driving Innovation, Inclusion and Growth | Kavitha Nalla, VP of Finance- Eltropy, Former CFO- PeopleShores

Tune into this episode of the 'Tech Talk with VLink' podcast series, for an illuminating conversation with our guest women leader; the VP-Finance at Eltropy. Kavitha Nalla speaks about her journey as a female executive in finance with a leading digital conversations platform company while driving Innovation, inclusion, and growth.

07-08
12:31

Top QA Test Automation Trends Shaping 2024 | Sandeep Panchal, VP-Enterprise at VLink, Sonia Nagpal, Senior QA Analyst-Access Health CT (AHCT)

On this episode of the 'Tech Talk with VLink' podcast series, our expert guests speak about QA Test Automation and why QA Automation Engineers are in demand in 2024.

05-09
16:27

Strategic IT Outsourcing: How It Solves Key Business Challenges | Richard Ostrander, Director of Account Management for Intempio, Trainer at IAOP®

On this episode of the 'Tech Talk with VLink' podcast series, our expert guest speaks about IT and Business Process Outsourcing and how many companies are considering it strategically. Listen to learn why you might want to look at BPO for your organization and how more and more global companies are taking advantage of this ongoing outsourcing trend.

12-20
11:25

Breaking Barriers: Women Pioneers in STEM | Milena (Stankova) Erwin, Executive Director at Connecticut Technology Council

On this 'Tech Talk with VLink' episode, we feature a prominent female leader - Milena Erwin, the Executive Director of CT Technology Council. Milena discusses Breaking Barriers for women in STEM and how CTC celebrates and honors CT women for their work in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field.

10-17
09:21

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