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Atomic Conversations
Hosted by Atomicwork · EN
Atomic Conversations is brought to you by Team Atomicwork, where we are building the modern service management platform of the future. Every fortnight, we bring you conversations with some of the sharpest minds in IT to figure out how they are taking service management to the next level. And we also explore what that next level actually means in a world of AI, a focus on security, and distributed teams.
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Venky Rangachari CIO, HPE on why AI is the steam engine moment for enterprise
2w ago00:52:58Tap to summarizeVenky Rangachari, CIO at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, has lived through every major tech wave of the last 30 years — the internet boom, the dot-com bust, SaaS, cloud, and now AI. In this episode of Atomic Conversations, Lenin Gali (Chief Business Officer, Atomicwork) sits down with Venky to unpack what's truly different about the AI era, why the enterprise is undergoing its "steam engine moment," and how leaders should think about reimagining work from first principles.00:00 Teaser – The AI wave vs. the internet wave01:19 Welcome: Meet Venky Rangachari, CIO at HPE01:45 Growing up in Chennai: Air-conditioned computer rooms & COBOL03:39 Choosing computer science over mathematics04:15 Assembling PCs & the tinkerer's mindset05:57 First job at Exodus: A Silicon Valley startup in the '90s07:30 Early internet parallels with AI today10:00 Building internet infrastructure: Private peering & the birth of data centers13:03 Catching waves: Dot-com → eDiscovery SaaS → Cloud → AI15:22 What makes AI fundamentally different from cloud17:42 The steam engine analogy: Re-architecting the enterprise19:30 Reimagining the IT helpdesk — why tickets are irrelevant to employees22:29 Cutting the "belts": Which workflows will AI eliminate?24:50 Data as the one constant thread across 30 years of tech29:01 Will AI replace software engineers?31:18 Digital twins, AI coworkers & self-driving work36:05 How Venky became a CIO without planning to40:41 Leading teams through transformation: The quarterback analogy43:05 Venky's leadership philosophy: Entrepreneur at heart47:36 Advice for the next generation of tech leaders49:59 Why Silicon Valley's DNA can't be replicated52:22 Closing thoughtsAtomic Conversations is brought to you by Team Atomicwork, where we are building the agentic service management platform of the future. Every fortnight, we will be speaking to some of the sharpest minds in IT to figure out how they are taking service management to the next level.
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Jeegar Shah, Head of Applied AI at Atomicwork | From Big tech to startups: How risk-taking builds better AI leaders
Apr 800:33:05Tap to summarizeWhat does it take to thrive at the intersection of AI research and real-world deployment? In this episode, Atomicwork's new Head of Applied AI shares how a career built on calculated risk, moving between corporations and startups, shaped a philosophy for navigating today's biggest technological shift. If you think in dimensions, you think better. Watch the full episode to find out why.00:00 – Introduction and the "Reset" Moment,02:30 – Engineering Culture and Native AI,05:00 – High Risk Profiles and Building Natively,08:00 – Lessons from Amazon: Customer Obsession and Scale,11:00 – The PR FAQ Method and Product Alignment,14:00 – Avoiding Wasted Resources in Startups,17:00 – Pitfalls of AI in Production,20:00 – Agentic AI: Real vs. Aspirational,23:30 – Why Atomicwork: Talent Density and Faith,,26:30 – The Importance of Curiosity,29:00 – Defining Success through Customer Perception,31:00 – Advice for Young Engineers,,32:15 – Recommended Reading: Physics and AI Analogies,,Atomic Conversations is brought to you by Team Atomicwork, where we are building the agentic service management platform of the future. Every fortnight, we will be speaking to some of the sharpest minds in IT to figure out how they are taking service management to the next level.
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Aysha Khan, CIO & CISO at Treasure Data | Conscious leadership, secure innovation, and AI that puts people first
Nov 2701:04:00Tap to summarizeIn this conversation, Lenin Gali discusses the transformative impact of AI in the workplace, emphasizing that while AI itself won't replace jobs, individuals who leverage AI will have a competitive edge with Aysha Khan, CIO and CISO at Treasure Data. He advocates for making AI accessible to all employees, not just technical teams, to ensure that everyone can benefit from its capabilities.Atomic Conversations is brought to you by Team Atomicwork, where we are building the agentic service management platform of the future. Every fortnight, we will be speaking to some of the sharpest minds in IT to figure out how they are taking service management to the next level.
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Henrique Teixeira, Head of Strategy at Saviynt | Why 2025 Is a Defining Year for Identity, Access & Zero Trust
Nov 2700:34:48Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Atomic Conversations, we sit down with Henrique Teixeira,former Gartner Analyst for Identity & Access Management and now Head of Strategy at Saviynt.Henrique breaks down why 2025 is a defining year for identity management, beyond just cybersecurity, and emphasizes the importance of understanding workforce identities, including employees, contractors, and consumers, while also highlighting the growing relevance of machine identities in today's digital landscape.Atomic Conversations is brought to you by Team Atomicwork, where we are building the agentic service management platform of the future. Every fortnight, we will be speaking to some of the sharpest minds in IT to figure out how they are taking service management to the next level.
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Gary J Ahwah, CIO of Molina Healthcare | Navigating Change: Leadership, Learning & Innovation in Real Time
Nov 2700:31:36Tap to summarizeFrom storytelling at Disney to life-and-death decisions in healthcare, CIO Gary Alwah has seen every wave of technological change—from the rise of the internet to the dawn of GenAI. In this episode, he shares what it takes to build resilient teams, drive responsible innovation, earn clinician trust, and lead technology as a true business. A masterclass in leadership from one of the most experienced CIOs in the industry.Atomic Conversations is brought to you by Team Atomicwork, where we are building the agentic service management platform of the future. Every fortnight, we will be speaking to some of the sharpest minds in IT to figure out how they are taking service management to the next level.
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Sanjay Shahani, SVP Customer Experience of F5 | How to lead, learn, and innovate in a constantly changing world ?
Oct 3100:28:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Atomic Conversations, we sit down with Sanjay Shahani, SVP Customer Experience of F5, a global technology leader whose journey from software engineer to enterprise architect to executive has spanned continents and industries — from telecom and retail to fintech and cybersecurity.Atomic Conversations is brought to you by Team Atomicwork, where we are building the agentic service management platform of the future. Every fortnight, we will be speaking to some of the sharpest minds in IT to figure out how they are taking service management to the next level.
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Vishal Gupta, CPO & CTO of GoGuardian | Why AI is a once-in-a-generation shift?
Oct 3100:41:59Tap to summarizeAI isn’t “the next mobile.” It’s bigger. In this episode of Atomic Conversations, GoGuardian Global CTO Vishal Gupta explains why AI is a once-in-40-years shift—and how leaders can turn it into material business impact. From launching Lexmark Ventures to upskilling 100+ employees via an AI academy, Vishal shares practical frameworks for picking high-value use cases, building org-wide alignment, and managing the coming world of human + agent teams.Atomic Conversations is brought to you by Team Atomicwork, where we are building the agentic service management platform of the future. Every fortnight, we will be speaking to some of the sharpest minds in IT to figure out how they are taking service management to the next level.
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Gopalratnam VC, Global CIO at Philips | AI, leadership, future of IT and leading with vision
Oct 3100:35:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Atomic Conversations, Philips’ Global CIO Gopalratnam sits down with Sairam Krishnan, Head of Marketing at Atomicwork, for an unfiltered conversation on leadership, innovation, and the evolving world of enterprise IT.From his experience leading global technology teams at GE, Cisco, and Philips, Gopal shares timeless lessons on building high-performing, inclusive teams, navigating AI with cautious optimism, and keeping values at the heart of every decision.He also explores:- Why consistent, values-driven leadership matters more than ever- The CEO–CFO disconnect in AI adoption- What “technology Disneyland” looks like at Philips- How GenAI and agentic AI will shape the next era of IT and healthcareAtomic Conversations is brought to you by Team Atomicwork, where we are building the agentic service management platform of the future. Every fortnight, we will be speaking to some of the sharpest minds in IT to figure out how they are taking service management to the next level.
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Raj Kalahasthi, CIO at The Baldwin Group | Building trust, culture, & digital speed in the age of AI
Oct 3100:38:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Atomic Conversations, we sit down with Raj, Chief Information Officer at Baldwin Risk Partners, to unpack what it takes to build technology that truly serves people — in an industry built on trust.Raj shares how he’s helped transform one of the fastest-growing insurance brokerages in the U.S., combining culture, innovation, and operational discipline to create a single digital ecosystem across 35 partner firms.Atomic Conversations is brought to you by Team Atomicwork, where we are building the agentic service management platform of the future. Every fortnight, we will be speaking to some of the sharpest minds in IT to figure out how they are taking service management to the next level.
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Swati Ranganathan, CISO of Uniphore | What does it really take to be a CIO in the modern workplace?
Oct 800:48:41Tap to summarizeSwati Ranganathan’s (CISO, Uniphore) career path breaks every mold — from CAD systems to the C-suite, he’s built a leadership style rooted in curiosity, clarity, and relentless execution. In this episode, he unpacks what it really takes to become a modern CIO — beyond titles, beyond tech, and deep into business transformation.Atomic Conversations is brought to you by Team Atomicwork, where we are building the agentic service management platform of the future. Every fortnight, we will be speaking to some of the sharpest minds in IT to figure out how they are taking service management to the next level.
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