Transformers Podcast

The Transformation Venn Diagram: Strategy, Implement, Operate. When it comes to transformation, Shakespeare’s rule of three rings true. There are three parts of a transformer’s Venn diagram that seem consistent across technologies and industries: Strategy, implement, operate.  

In this episode of Transformers, two guests from Deloitte Consulting - Jag Bandla and Ayo Odusote – discuss how this synergy of strategy, technology and skills helps enterprise clients achieve business transformation goals. Hear their thoughts on the latest trends – from what’s new to what’s constant – and what it all means at a human level.   

The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. 

Partners, priorities and the art of the possible. A CIO is the new client zero in the technology transformation for their company. They play a part in everything from procurement and development to sales and customer service, blending business and technology expertise. Juan Perez, CIO at Salesforce, talks about this new reality, the future of work with AI agents, AI governance and risk management, and how alignment with trusted partners is crucial for making AI successful. 

The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. 

CIO & CTO: A match made in nerd heaven. When CIOs and CTOs join forces, it's mostly for good. But how do these roles change when working with a startup instead of a large enterprise? And what does the evolution of AI mean for the next generation of technology? Eric Hexter, CTO of Aliya joins the show to chat who's the bigger nerd, CIO or CTO?

The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. 

A CTO's 2025 wishlist. From open source for all to more eyes on AI tools to getting his parents to understand what he does for a living, Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of CNCF, shares his hopes for 2025. 

The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. 

The year to get open source right. A CIO's new year's resolutions—finding the mix of open source and proprietary tech, getting the right infrastructure in place, and making sure people have the skills to use it all. In this episode, host Ann Funai, CIO and VP of Business Platforms Transformation at IBM, speaks with Marco Bill-Peter, SVP of Core Business Platforms at Red Hat. 

The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. 

What does it mean to be a CIO in charge of transformation? What if you’re a co-CIO? In this inaugural episode, host Ann Funai, CIO and VP of Business Platform Transformation at IBM speaks with Matt Lyteson, also CIO and VP of Technology Platform Transformation at IBM. Together they discuss some of their greatest challenges, where they stand on benchmarks and value realization in tech, and how their very different paths merged when they became co-CIOs. 

The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity. 

Information is everywhere. For businesses, information is everything. The roles of CIOs, CTOs and other transformative leaders have evolved to impact all areas of business, from employee experience and digital labor to product development and the customer experience.

Hosted by Ann Funai, CIO and VP of Business Platforms Transformation at IBM, Transformers the podcast takes you behind the scenes and screens of these transformative leaders, exploring their real-world challenges, inspiring lessons, and best practices. From personal transformations to the transformative influences around them… Ann and her guests will explore what it is to be a transformer. Join us every other Wednesday at 7am EST.