The Best Run Podcast by SAP ANZ: Recent Episodes
SAP Australia and New Zealand
The Best Run Podcast is a monthly show consisting of thought leadership content. Host Rushenka Perera, Head of Marketing, SAP ANZ interviews various business leaders in Australia, New Zealand and Internationally across different industries. The topics are centered around business, people and innovation.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices are becoming an increasingly hot topic in the business world, and businesses are under pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate their ESG practices. Technology plays a big part in this. This podcast has Rushenka Perera talking to Frances Atkins from Givvable about the role of technology in helping with sustainability initiatives to drive revenue growth.
In this podcast we chat with Irfan Khan, Chief Product Officer & President of SAP HANA Database & Analytics and Rob Spinks, Head of Business Technology Platform SAP ANZ about the recent SAP Datasphere Launch, the value of business data, the idea of Data Fabric vs Business Data Fabric and how new partnerships have enhanced the power of business data.
In this episode, Rushenka Perera speaks with
Dr. Kim Oosthuizen (Innovation Principle: Ecosystem Platform Office, SAP)
Andrew Birmingham (Editor, Mi3 Australia)
Prof. Amin Beheshti (Professor and Director of the Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence, Macquarie University)
to discuss the:
● The hype around ChatGPT
● Common use cases of Generative AI
● Future of Work with Generative AI
In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Timo Elliott, Vice President, Global Innovation Specialist, SAP to discuss why businesses should be innovating to combat global disruptions as well as some examples of how businesses are benefiting from their innovation projects.
Highlights in this episode:
00:00 - Introduction to Timo Elliott
02:00 - Observations of businesses trying to navigate through constant disruptions.
06:30 - What businesses should be doing to try and innovate.
13:00 - An example of great business innovation.
14:40 - What will be the technologies of the future for innovation?
Learn more about how you can start your innovation project with SAP https://sap.to/60593ENkz
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Scott Bingley, Senior Lecturer of Information Systems and Director of the SAP ACC (APJ), Victoria University and Lis Miller, Training & Adoption Lead, SAP ANZ on why digital skills are important to develop for both businesses and individuals, and how the SAP Academy in partnership with Victoria University is delivering educational programs to upskill local talent in latest digital skill development.
Highlights in this episode:
2:00 - The key digital skills that will in demand in the future.
7:30 - The top three digital skills that employees need to succeed in their roles.
8:50 - Benefits that businesses gain from upskilling their employees.
12:20 - Why Victoria University decided to partner with SAP.
In this episode, Rushenka speaks with #AI experts Dr. Kim Oosthuizen, Innovation Principle: Ecosystem Platform Office, SAP and Pete Chapman, Enterprise Architect, EY to get an understanding of how businesses can best leverage AI technologies to grow and run their operations.
Highlights in this episode:
2:10 - What is AI and its key components?
7:40 - How business can benefit from AI.
11:00 - Taking a balanced approach to implementing AI into your business.
14:30 - Will businesses need AI to stay competitive in the future?
17:50 - What is the future of AI?
23:50 - How SAP and EY are supporting businesses with implementing AI
In this edition of #TheBestRun Podcast hosted by SAP ANZ, Rushenka speaks with James Veale, Co-Founder of GreenToken who provides supply chain solutions that offer companies a new level of transparency in their complex raw material supply chain.
Highlights:
2:00 - An Introduction to GreenToken.
6:00 - Helping businesses to innovate around their sustainability goals.
13:00 - Advice for setting up a successful startup.
15:30 - The future growth for GreenToken
In this episode Rushenka speakers with Ziena Jalil who is an Independent Director, Inclusion Advocate, Strategic Advisor & Commentator on what makes a good leader during challenging times and the role diversity and inclusion plays.
Highlights in this episode:
2:00 - Career background of Ziena Jalil.
6:50 - Leadership traits of good leaders.
8:20 - How leaders can inspire others and purpose in their roles.
9:40 - The role of diversity and inclusion in leadership.
In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Nic Gill, Strength & Conditioning Coach, New Zealand All Blacks about preparing professional athletes to perform at their best and what are some of the innovative ways he deploys as part of coaching in professional sports.
Highlights in this episode:
1:00 - Background into the career of Nic Gill.
4:40 - The challenges of coaching professional athletes.
8:00 - Innovating in professional sports.
10:00 - Helping players maintain their mental health.
12:30 - Tips for maintaining health & well-being in sports and business.
Learn more about the new partnership between SAP and New Zealand Rugby https://news.sap.com/australia/2022/06/01/sap-scores-transformation-and-sponsorship-deal-with-new-zealand-rugby/
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Mike Vorias, Regional Director, Office of CFO Solutions, SAP APJ and Swapnil Narkhede, Program Director, NSW Dept of Customer Service to learn all about e-invoicing and what it means for Australian businesses.
Highlights in this episode:
1:50 - What is e-invoicing and what do businesses need to know?
8:10 - How to get started with e-invoicing?
14:00 - The Benefits to the Australian economy with e-invoicing.
20:30 - Changing the Game for Australian business.
22:00 - How SAP is helping businesses transition to e-invoicing.
Notes:
Learn more about e-invoicing Week 2022
SAP e-invoicing resources
Host Rushenka speaks with Dr Amantha Imber whois an organisational psychologist and Founder & Chief Maker at Inventium and Des Fisher, Head of Innovation, SAP ANZ to discuss the business case for curiosity and how SAP can help them.
The discussion was off the back of a new study released by SAP called Capitalising on Curiosity that has found Australian companies that foster a more curious culture experience major competitive benefits, including up to twice the levels of employee engagement, and up to three times the turnover growth of organisations with a less curious culture.
Access the report here.
Topics of discussion in this episode include:
- Curiosity to attract and retain talent
- Curiosity to make sense of data
- Barriers to cultivating a curious culture
In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Environmentalist and Sustainable Living Advocate Tanya Ha to talk about how disruptions can be an opportunity for change in the way we live, and what actions both businesses and individuals can take for a more sustainable future.
Tanya will also be our keynote speaker at Effect Melbourne on 30th November, 2021. Learn more about Effect https://events.sap.com/au/effect2021/en/melbourne
Highlights in this episode:
1:00 - Introduction to Tanya Ha.
4:15 - The experience of being a delegate at the Australian 2020 Summit.
6:30 - How disruption such as the pandemic can be an opportunity for sustainability.
9:00 - How organisations can contribute to a greener future.
11:00 - The role innovation can play for a more sustainable future.
12:30 - What Tanya will be speaking about at Effect Melbourne.
Follow the conversion at social media at #InnovateWIthEffect
In this episode Rushenka speaks with International Speaker & StorytellerTom Nashwho at the age of 19 lost both his hands and both of his legs to a deadly disease. Since then he has rebuilt his life, using prosthetics to master tasks that many able-bodied individuals often take for granted.
Tom's story inspires and amuses while leading audiences down a path of lateral thinking, problem-solving, and self-reflection. Tom will be the keynote speaker at Effect Sydney being held on Thursday 2 December.
Highlights in this episode:
1:00 - A look into the life of Tom Nash.
4:00 - Life lessons when faced with adversity.
10:30 - Having a distributed workforce.
13:20 - How leaders can best navigate their businesses in today's current challenges.
15:30 - The link between Disability and Innovation.
In our new Effect podcast mini-series, Rushenka speaks to Effect Brisbane keynote speaker Tim Kastelle who is an Associate Professor of Innovation Management at the University of Qld Business School.
Tim shares what sparked his interest to become a thought leader on innovation that also led him to share his expert knowledge on his very popular blog site 'The Discipline of Innovation'
Highlights in this episode:
1:00 - Introduction to Tim Kastelle.
7:00 - What is the definition of innovation?
15:00 - Common questions about innovation from business leaders.
17:30 - The importance of innovating for businesses during the pandemic.
22:00 - Examples of business innovation best practices.
26:00 - Event details for Effect Brisbane featuring Tim Kastelle.
In this episode Rushenka chats with Michelle Perera, Chief Product Owner, BFS Platforms, Macquarie Bank to talk about some of the business challenges Macquarie Bank needed to solve by finding the right technology solution, and how innovation has driven positive outcomes for the business.
Macquarie Bank is also a finalist in The Best Run Awards 2021 that recognises leading businesses across Australia and New Zealand that are using SAP products to turn insight into action, drive innovation, and transform their businesses. You can view their submission here.
Highlights in this episode include:
1:30 - An introduction to Macquarie's Banking and Financial Services Group.
2:40 - Finding the right technology solutions to meet Macquarie Bank's business challenges.
4:20 - Key outcomes achieved through Macquarie Bank's innovation journey.
7:00 - Future technology implementation plans.
8:30 - The importance of an innovative mindset at Macquarie Bank.
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Lizzie Creed, People Manager, NTT DATA Business Solutions, Evan Mantis, Executive General Manager – Consumer, Finance & Service Industries, SAP ANZ and Kylie Preisig-Toro, Head of Enablement for Supplier Services, SAP ANZ on how organisations can best develop and foster an inclusive workplace for LGBTIQ+ employees and what it means for these employees to be well supported by leaders within their business so they can build and develop their careers.
Highlights in this episode include:
2:15 - The importance of building an inclusive workplace.
4:10 - Diversity and Inclusion strategy at NTT Data.
10:40 - Celebrating 20 Years of Pride@SAP.
13:20 - The coming out journey.
19:00 - Providing a supportive network for the LGBTIQ+ community.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion at SAP https://www.sap.com/australia/about/company/diversity.html
In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Andrew Eddy, CEO, Untapped Holdings that is a social enterprise focused on developing a neurodiverse employment ecosystem to increase opportunities for autistic individuals. He is joined by Sehida Frawley, Head of Services, SAP ANZ as they discuss the opportunities for employers to start their own neurodiversity program and what needs to be considered.
Highlights in this episode include:
4:50 - What is Neurodiversity.
8:30 - The positive work experiences with Neurodiversity talent at SAP.
10:50 - Why businesses are recruiting people with neurodiversity backgrounds.
13:30 - The benefits of a neurodiversity program for employers and employees.
18:30 - What is the Neurodiversity hub and how organisations can get involved.
In this special Utilities industry episode Gavin Mooney, Utilities Industry Expert, SAP ANZ speaks with Ivor Frischknecht the former CEO of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency on the state of play of rooftop solar in Australia.
Highlights in this episode include:
2:20 - Why Australia is leading the world in rooftop solar. 8:30 - The benefits to installing rooftop solar. 15:20 - Moving to the grid for electric vehicles. 23:00 - The future of rooftop solar.
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Kate Moonen, Head of Marketing & Digital Experience, Veolia ANZ about the business challenges her organisation faced during the pandemic and what steps were taken to ensure all employees were well supported during these disruptive times.
Steve Bennetts, Head of Growth & Strategy, Employee Experience, Qualtrics explained some of the initiatives that Qualtrics partnered with Veolia on to measure employee sentiment through the use of data insights and what some key employee experience trends he has seen from various organisations pre and post the pandemic.
Highlights in this episode include: 3:30 - Introduction to Veolia. 7:10 - How technology has met the needs of the business. 12:40 - Key findings from employee feedback. 19:10 - Main employee experience trends with organisations within A/NZ. 21:30 - Outcomes from employee feedback that Veolia implemented. 27:20 - Advice for measuring employee sentiment.
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Fionn Gilmour who is the Delivery Manager, IE Operations at AGL Energy about their recent digital transformation that involved reducing its suite of 50 legacy on-premise ERP applications and engineering 78 business processes to deliver digitally enabled and integrated platforms and processes that support AGL's growth strategy.
Highlights from this episode include:
1:00: Introduction to AGL Energy 3:40: The business challenges that AGL Energy needed to solve 4:30: An overview of the digital transformation project at AGL Energy 6:10: Improving the business operations at AGL Energy 9:00: Keys to delivering a successful digital transformation
We speak with the new SAP tennis ambassador and WTA coach Kamau Murray on his journey into professional tennis coaching and who is currently coaching 2017 US Open Champion Sloane Stephens.
Part of the discussion with Kamau is on how Sloane and himself had to adapt last season with the pandemic as the WTA season was heavily disrupted like many other professional sports around the world.
Milan Cerny from SAP Global Sponsorships also explains the technology being used inside the WTA.
Highlights from the episode include:
1:00: Getting to know Kamau Murray 6:00: An introduction into professional tennis coaching. 15:00: Preparing for the new WTA season. 20:00: The launch of WTA University. 23:00: How technology is helping both coach and player prepare for matches. 26:00: The technologies being used for WTA coaches and players to access. 32:00: Future partnership plans between SAP and the WTA.
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Dr. Autumn Krauss who is a Principal Scientist in the SAP SuccessFactors Research Team on the importance of well-being and the role it plays with employee engagement.
Key discussion points include:
0:30: Outline of what is the well-being at work initiative from SAP SuccessFactors. 3:45: How well-being is related to important employee and organisational outcomes. 8:00 - The role that leaders play in influencing the well-being of their teams. 13:10 - How COVID-19 changed the consideration and priority of well-being for workers and organisations. 17:20 - The role that HR technology plays in fostering positive well-being at work.
Learn more about the well-being in the workplace - https://thriveglobal.com/categories/well-being/ Learn more about SAP SuccessFactors - https://www.sap.com/australia/products/human-resources-hcm.html
In this episode Rushenka speaks with the organisers THE IRONMAN GROUP who are behind the running of The Sun-Herald City2Surf event that is in it's 50th running this year. It will also for the very first time be run as a virtual event in which SAP is the official Analytics Innovation Partner. We also speak to an official legend of the event Chris Edwards who has participated in the race every single year since it's inception.
Talking points in this episode include: 4:25 - How the pandemic has impacted the global endurance event industry. 8:15 - A look back into the history of The Sun-Herald City2Surf. 12:45 - Discovering historical data insights from 49 years of The Sun-Herald City2Surf. 19:25 - Some interesting stats from the data analytics insights of the race.
To learn more about The Sun-Herald City2Surf data project visit SAP.com/australia/city2surf and if you're inspired to participate in this year's virtual run there's still time to register at city2surf.com.au
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Ashley Keber, Vice President, Member Relations, WTA and Milan Cerny, Director of Strategic Partnerships, SAP Global Sponsorships on how the WTA have managed the pandemic this year and supported player welfare with launching an innovative platform called WTA University in partnership with SAP.
Talking points in this episode include: 3:10 - How the WTA have been managing the pandemic inside their organisation. 4:45 - How SAP has supported the WTA during the pandemic. 7:40 - The thinking behind the launch of WTA University. 14:50 - The culture of innovation at the WTA. 16:10 - The partnership between SAP and the WTA.
Notes Learn more about WTA University Listen to WTA World Number 1 Ash Barty at Effect 2020
In this episode Rushenka speaks to New Zealand sailing champions Blair Tuke and Pete Burling on how these two Olympians have dealt with lockdown during the pandemic and used this time to prepare for the Olympics. We hear how preparation and planning helped them perform in tough times, having the right systems in place to ensure they stay focused and maintain resilience.
Talking points in this episode include:
1:00 - Blair and Pete's background and sailing achievements. 3:30 - What makes them so resilient during challenging times. 4:50 - Challenges to their training during the pandemic. 9:00 - Using analytics to help them analyse their performances. 10:40 - Adapting to the new challenges of lockdown during the pandemic. 15:20 - Lessons for business executives to achieve personal goals.
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Effect 2020 keynote speaker and ocean advocate Emily Penn to discuss the importance of sustainability, where to start and why it is essential for industry and businesses to be part of the circular economy.
Talking points of this episode include:
1:00 - Introduction to the eXXpedition project. 5:00 - What is The SHiFT Method in solving some of the world's pressing issues. 7:40 - How businesses can get involved and support the need for a cleaner ocean. 12:50 - What the Circular Economy means for businesses. 21:20 - A preview to Emily's keynote talk at Effect 2020.
Notes: Register for free for Effect 2020 - https://events.sap.com/au/effect2020/en/home
Learn more about SHiFT - https://shift.how/
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Brad Krauskopf, CEO of Hub Australia and Gina McNamara, CFO, SAP ANZ to discuss how organisations have been managing their workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic and what measures have been put in place by businesses in providing safe work environments as employees return back to office.
Talking points of this episode include: (2:00) - How businesses in Australia adjusted their workplaces at the start of the pandemic. (5:25) - The impacts on SAP ANZ offices and employees during the pandemic. (7:05) - Major trends and challenges from businesses preparing a return to the workplace. (10:55) - Further initiatives that organisations are implementing for a safe return to the office. (13:10) - What the future of the workplace may look like. (16:50) - How SAP ANZ is preparing their new Sydney office so employee feel safe at the office.
Learn more about Hub Australia https://www.hubaustralia.com/
Read more on how SAP is Australia's 3rd Best Place to Work in 2020 https://bit.ly/3kFxoLc
Read the Workplace Operator Readiness Council guide to returning to the office https://bit.ly/30NJYQn
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Chris Peck, Executive General Manager, Public Services, SAP ANZ and Ryan van Leent, Public Sector SME, SAP Institute for Digital Government on how the Australian public sector has responded to recent challenges including raging bushfires to a global pandemic.
Getting Australians back to work has been a key focus since the pandemic outbreak and Chris and Ryan share insights and recommendations from SAP on how data and technology could help drive a bigger and faster economic recovery.
Talking points of the episode include: (1:40) - Observations on the public sector response to recent challenges. (7:30) - Recommendations for helping Australians get back to work. (17:20) - The focus on transparency as being key to trust in government. (19:50) - How the Responsive Government Playbook be used in practice.
Visit SAP.com/australia/government to download both the Responsive Government Playbook and the Public Policy Paper on Helping Australians Get Back to Work
In this episode Rushenka speaks with retail and technology experts to discuss how the retail industry can meet the current business challenges in a post COVID-19 world through innovation.
Guests include Sally Illingworth who is the COO of Elegantly Blatant, Luke Stow who is CEO of Alchemy Solutions and Evan Mantis who is Executive General Manager, Retail & Consumer Service Industries at SAP ANZ.
Talking points of the episode include:
(2:10) - Main challenges in the retail sector during and post COVID-19. (6:10) - Gaining Insights from Data to Enhance the Customer and Employee Experience. (14:20) - Improving Supply Chains to Meet Customer Expectations. (20:20) - Personalisation through the Omni-channel.
Get further insights for the retail industry by watching the recent 2020 Adaptive Strategies in a Changed World virtual forum https://bit.ly/2AjgmQz
In this episode Rushenka speaks to Timo Elliott who is a Global Innovation Evangelist for SAP. Timo explains the need for businesses to stay agile and flexible in these uncertain and disruptive times we are facing globally and the role that technology plays to keep businesses resilient.
Talking points of the episode:
(1:15) - How organisations can re-invent themselves for the future. (5:10) - Best practices in data usage for organisations. (10:00) - The emerging technologies helping organisations use their data effectively. (13:40) - How cloud based technologies help organisations stay agile. (16:30) - Final thoughts.
Hear more from Timo Elliott at the Business Technology Experience Online Event on 29th April. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2RKYEei
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Steve Bennetts, Head of Growth & Strategy - Employee Experience at Qualtrics to share some advice and best practices on working remotely for employees.
Especially during these challenging times of COVID-19, Steve explained what organisations can do to ensure their employees are feeling supported and why the employee experience matters so much in these uncertain times.
Talking points in this episode:
2:40 - What does employee experience mean.
4:40 - What businesses can do to understand how their employees are feeling with working from home.
6:40 - What businesses can do to ensure success with their employee experiences post COVID-19.
8:05 - What employee experience leaders can do now to understand how their employees are feeling.
12:50 - How you can measure what employees are thinking with Remote Work-Pulse.
15:20 - Advice for employees who are facing challenges working from home.
17:00 - Final Thoughts.
Further resources to learn more about the employee experience:
•Learn more about the Remote Work Pulse by Qualtrics https://bit.ly/2xQzX9g •St John Ambulance puts Remote Work Pulse to the test https://bit.ly/34hWYxU •Webinar Replay: The Working from Home Experience https://bit.ly/2URHDRL
In this episode Rushenka speaks with Wendy Middleton from A Cut Above Nutrition on some of the healthy eating habits that busy executives can implement in their daily routine.
Wendy is a qualified nutritionist and a caterer based in Sydney and share's knowledge of the health benefits of food and cooking skills with clients so they can create delicious & nourishing meals that will bring them optimal health.
Jennifer Noble, Total Rewards Manager at SAP ANZ also joined the episode to explain how SAP employees are learning more about healthy eating habits.
Highlights in this episode:
02:15 - Benefits to a healthy well-being for employees and employers.
05:14 - Self assessing your own eating habits.
07:40 - Main challenges and benefits to achieving healthy eating habits.
8:40 - What a healthy food plan looks like.
12:10 - What nutritional trends are happening with SAP employees.
14:45 - What to be aware of with fad diets.
19:10 - What are healthy fats?
21:00 - What you need to be aware with nutritional supplements.
21:50 - Final thoughts
Learn more about the Great Place to Work initiatives at SAP: http://bit.ly/2w280KL
Learn more on A Cut Above Nutrition: http://bit.ly/3c1OTRk
In this episode host Rushenka talks to SAP ANZ customer Himani Nargotra, Technical Learning Capability Lead, Sydney Water and Chris Dwyer, Regional VP Customer Engagement, SAP APJ & Greater China about innovation in learning and knowledge management in an enterprise scenario.
You will hear how Sydney Water are constantly looking at innovative training programs so their staff have the necessary skills to perform their roles, such as setting up 24/7 learning labs so staff have flexibility in learning new systems.
Chris Dwyer explores the future of learning and what SAP is doing to meet the needs of our customers learning requirements.
In this episode host Rushenka speaks to Kirstie Hepburn, Chief Sales Officer at WINC and Peggy Renders, Head of Digital Transformation Office at SAP APJ.
During this episode Kirstie and Peggy explain their career aspirations as they progressed up the corporate ladder and what some of the major challenges have been in male dominated professions.
They also discuss what the future holds for women in leadership positions and what they would like to see happen in to have more women in senior roles.
As participants gear up for the 2019 Melbourne Marathon on 13th October - preparation, dedication and discipline are key to running a great race.
In this episode host Rushenka speaks to running coach Zac Newman of Run2PB who provides some essential advice and training tactics for those participating in the Melbourne Marathon festival, as well as aspiring marathoners looking to take on their first challenge.
We also speak to Andrew Lindsay from the SAP Great Place to Work team in Melbourne who is running in this year's event. He will share his own special reasons for participating as well as Rachel Barger, COO, SAP APJ who is also participating and will provide some interesting stats about the Melbourne Marathon Festival based on 41 years' worth of data insights and how SAP is supporting this event as the official innovation partner.
In this episode, Rushenka speaks to SAP New Zealand customer Mercury on its digital transformation journey and the partnership between the CIO (Kevin Angland) and the CMO (Julia Jack) and the technology decisions behind its transformation.
Mercury is a New Zealand energy company, whose goal is to become New Zealand's leading energy brand with a vision of creating energy freedom for its customers and New Zealand.
As a generator of electricity from 100 percent renewable sources, and provider of electricity to over 370,000 customers, Mercury is inspiring its customers to enjoy energy in more wonderful ways.
Hear how an electrified 1957 Ford Fairlane named Evie connected customers to the topic of enjoying energy and how the collaboration between Julia and Kevin's teams has allowed Mercury to focus on its core goal of becoming New Zealand's leading energy brand by inspiring its customers, making it easy for them and rewarding them.
Host Rushenka speaks to Dr Adriana Marais who is renowned physicist and one of the astronaut candidates for the Mars One Project, which is set to send 100 scientists to populate and study life of Mars.
The Mars One Project is the next step in creating a new wave of technological capability while demonstrating the fragility of our planet and the human condition.
Dr Marais noted that in preparation for the Mars One Project, she's also part of another project for developing an initial simulation called Offworld. The purpose is to demonstrate community living in some of the harshest and most isolated environment on earth.
You can also catch Dr Adriana Marais who will be a keynote speaker at e'ffect on 8th August in Sydney. More information and to register for this free event can be found here http://bit.ly/2JReDnX #innovatewitheffect
In this episode host Rushenka speaks to Jes Gram-Hansen, Skipper of SAP Extreme Sailing Team on his outstanding sailing career to date and how technology is playing a vital role with the sport of sailing around the world.
Jes explains what drove him to become an elite sailor and the highs and lows that he experienced along his journey. One of his career highlights was racing in Sydney Harbour in 2016 during the Extreme Sailing Series, where he set a personal speed record of 40 knots.
On the technology discussion, Jes details how the data analytics that is captured on his boat during the Extreme Sailing Series, provides his team with key insights on past performance that allows for quicker decisions and strategy planning for future races.
Jes will be a guest speaker at the upcoming #innovation experience called e'ffect on Thursday 8th August in Sydney. Further details on e'ffect can be found here http://bit.ly/2JReDnX #innovatewitheffect
In this episode Rushenka speaks to Travis Joy, Program Manager, Young ICT Explorers together with Edwin Tomlins Teacher at Wahroonga Public School and Benjamin Gonzalez who is a former winner of the Young ICT Explorers Competition.
Young ICT Explorers is a non-profit competition, which has been created by SAP to encourage school students to create their best Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related projects. Being a former student involved in the competition, Benjamin explains the career skills he gained from being involved in the competition and the career opportunities this has provided to him.
Edwin explains how his school got involved in the competition and what is involved for schools and the students to get involved and the benefits this has given his students taking part.
Having seen some amazing innovative projects from school students, Travis highlights some of the previous projects that have been developed and the confidence he sees in students that take part in the competition.
Learn more about Young ICT Explorers http://www.youngictexplorers.net.au/
In our 2nd podcast episode host Rushenka speaks to David Roberts, Executive Advisor, Under Armour who explains how Under Armour has disrupted the sports industry through the use of technology.
David shares insights in how Under Armour moved into becoming a tech company through a series of business acquisitions aimed at the health and fitness market.
David explains how technologies such as Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics is underpinning their fitness applications and encouraging people to have a more active and healthy lifestyle.
Evan Mantis, General Manager, Retail & Consumer Products, SAP ANZ joins in conversation with David on the changing face of retail with a focus in Australia and New Zealand. Evan discusses some of the examples of innovation happening within the local retail marketplace including point of sale applications so retailers can improve the overall customer experience #TheBestRun
In our first podcast, host Rushenka talks to Moon Javaid, Vice President of Business Strategy and Analytics, San Francisco 49ers about his organisations innovation initiatives that have led to providing better customer experiences for fans on match days.
Jenni Lewis who for the past seven years has been the Technology Lead for SAP Global Sponsorships explains how technology is being used across various sports within the local Australia and NZ market to enhance the fan experience #TheBestRun