Avanade Nordic

Being secure in the cloud is a business priority that will enable your organization to leverage the value of the cloud to reach your business goals. But what do you focus on when creating secure cloud solutions? Join in on the conversation with Lars Syberg, Nordic Security Lead, and Pelle Kokholm Andersen, Infrastructure and Security Architect, where they share their experiences and security knowledge with Mats Lundell-Nygjelten, full stack developer. During the episode we will discuss:The history of Microsoft SecurityThe security skills needed todayThe value of going to going to the cloudExamples of real-world cyber attacks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the Nordic podcast series, you get to meet three Nordic employees that all have one thing in common; they at one point decided to leave Avanade for new challenges and to earn new experiences but are now back in the Avanade family. They are what we call, “Boomerangs.” Together with our host, Mats Lundell-Nygjelten, Tommi Kemppi, Application Architect, Henrik Moen, Power BI Developer, and Henrik Jaeger, Dynamics 365 Solution Architect share their experiences as boomerangs and why they decided to come back to Avanade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you have a continuous focus on innovation in a time where most of us are working remotely? Get inspiration and insights into how to foster an innovative culture in this episode of our Nordic podcast series. Listen in to a discussion between our host and Full Stack Developer, Mats Lundell-Nygjelten, Andreea Natapov, Global Innovation Program Manager, and Ramon Miranda, Europe Innovation Lead. During the episode we will discuss:What is a culture of innovation and how do you build it? Avanade's different innovation initiatives Why investing in, and developing your talent is so important See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet our Software Engineers, Part 3:Olav Alexander Lende works as a Full Stack Developer at Avanade Norway and is a part of our Software Engineering Talent Community. (At Avanade, each person is part of a Talent Community, which is a team of employees working with similar skills within the same Microsoft Technology.)In this episode, you will get to know the Software engineering team in Norway and get an understanding of what life as a Software Developer in Avanade is like. During the episode we will discuss:What technology they use every dayThe best thing about working in AvanadeThe opportunities inside of AvanadeInternational collaboration with software development expertise across the worldThe social life See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet our Software Engineers, Part 2:Alfred Sköld works as a Full Stack Developer at Avanade Sweden and is a part of our Software Engineering Talent Community.(At Avanade, each person is part of a Talent Community, which is a team of employees working with similar skills within the same Microsoft Technology.)In this episode, you get to listen to Alfred and Mats Lundell-Nygjelten, Full Stack Developer, where they talk about the opportunities Avanade has in store for a software developer and get a glimpse into their professional life inside of Avanade. During the episode we will discuss:What it has been like starting at AvanadeThe international collaboration in AvanadeSocial life at AvanadeThe support for healthy personal growth as a developer and consultant See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet our Software Engineers, Part 1:Petri Karjalainen works as an Application Architect at Avanade Finland and he has been working in our Software Engineering talent community at Avanade for 10 years.(At Avanade, each person is part of a Talent Community, which is a team of employees working with similar skills within the same Microsoft Technology.)In this episode, Petri shares his experiences with Mats Lundell-Nygjelten, the host and a Full Stack Developer. What does he think is the best thing about Avanade and what kind of opportunities are there? During the episode we will discuss: The network of software developers inside of AvanadeCross country collaborationAvanade’s focus on career progressionThe social life inside of Avanade See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do we increase the number of women in infrastructure? In this episode you’ll get an insight into what’s it like being a woman in Infrastructure Consulting in Avanade, their advice to drive your career both from a junior and senior employee perspective, and what they get inspiration from. Join in on an interesting discussion with Linda Andersen, Senior Cloud Engineer and Talent Community Lead, Pernille Olesen, Infrastructure Consultant, and Anne Greenwald, Solution Area Lead and Nordic Talent Community Lead.During the episode we will discuss:Sharing our experiences and advice on working remotely How and why they started at AvanadeWhat’s life like for an infrastructure consultant at AvanadeAdvice to drive a career within IT and infrastructure See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get to know the new Nordic General Manager. Antonio shares his story from a small village in Italy and a dream of living a global life, to today living in Sweden and being the leader of Avanade Nordics and Sweden. This episode is moderated by Mats Lundell-Nygjelten, Full Stack Developer. During the episode we will discuss:The transition from a technical role to a business leaderHis best career adviceKeys to a successful career How cross collaboration ensures even wider success for Avanade See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all know that starting a new job can be challenging, but how is it to start a new job in the middle of a global pandemic? Listen in on a discussion on this topic together with Mats Lundell-Nygjelten, Full Stack Developer, Ahmad El-Houri, Solution Architect, and Niklas A. Gustafsson, Full Stack Developer, where they share their stories on their experiences in moving countries to join Avanade Norway. During the episode we will discuss:Joining Avanade in the middle of a pandemicHow to get to know your new colleagues and community virtually Getting to know your new homeHow important it is to have the right mindset when joining a new company See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you study something other than IT, but now interested in a career in IT? Finding out that you want to transition from the specialized area you studied at the university to working in IT is not that unusual. Our two colleagues Marino Bråthen Grønseth, Data Scientist, and Stephanie Buadu, Backend Developer, did just that. In this episode they share their advice in how to get into IT when coming from a different background. The episode is moderated by Mats Lundell-Nygjelten, Full Stack Developer. During the episode we will discuss:Marino and Stephanie’s stories on how they transitioned into ITWhat opportunities you might leave behindDifferent ways of successfully transitioning into IT consulting See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you want to increase the business value generated from modern Data and AI? In this episode Mats Lundell-Nygjelten is joined by Jakob Leander, Nordic Innovation Lead and Sr. Director Data & AI, Avanade Denmark, who shares how to achieve real success with data and analytics.During the episode we will discuss:What are modern Analytics and AIHow to achieve business resultsMistakes to avoidHow to build your teams to succeedTechnical tips See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What are the benefits of being cloud native and utilizing Multicloud strategies? In this episode Mats Lundell-Nygjelten are joined by Espen Sletteng-Fagerli, Applications and Infrastructure Lead, Avanade Norway and Lars-Erik Aas, Senior Specialist Manager, Azure Applications and Infrastructure, Microsoft to explore different cloud strategies. How do you get business value out of multiple cloud providers? And why it’s important to define clear governance and exit strategies. This episode is in Norwegian.During the episode we will discuss:Defining Cloud Native and MulticloudStrategic v.s tactical operations in the cloudWhy you need exit strategies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you build a career in an international IT company? In this episode, Ana Reynolds, Headhunter, Talent Acquisition Manager in Avanade Nordics, and Amy Ruban, Headhunter, Talent Acquisition in Avanade Norway & Finland, talks recruitment and diversity in the IT world with Mats Lundell-Nygjelten. They share the challenges they face when recruiting IT professionals and some tips on what aspects to focus on if you want to pursue a career in an international IT consultancy: During the episode we will discuss: What do junior versus senior candidates look for when searching for a job?What do women want from work? What is unconscious bias and why is it important to be aware of one’s biases?How do you best invest in your career as an IT consultant? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does it mean to go data driven? Join in on a conversation with Ida Bergum, Manager Data & AI, and Mats Lundell-Nygjelten. Ida shares her advice and experiences from creating data driven initiatives in big international corporations. Where to start and how you need to prioritize change management for a companywide shift. During the episode we will discuss What it means to go data driven Why you should go data driven Data strategy Processes and tools Change management Modern data platform See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you get into the IT industry as a woman? Join in on a conversation where Stephanie Buadu and Lena Aleksandrova, both backend developers at Avanade, share their experiences with Mats Lundell-Nygjelten. They share useful tips and tricks on how to enter the world of Tech and what to consider to make sure your career keeps:The transition from being a student to becoming a professional developerLife as an IT consultantWhy mentoring is importantHow to build a professional network in the IT world See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you want an introduction to Microsoft’s platform for low-code solutions? In this episode, Ted Tøraasen, Technical Specialist at Microsoft, and Adomas Galdikas, Solution Architect, talks power platform and low-code solution creation with Mats Lundell-Nygjelten. Ted and Adomas shares what it means to be a citizen developer, and how Microsoft’s solutions enables IT development for business professionals. During the episode we will discuss Power Platform Low-code development Citizen developer Power Apps See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How is cloud computing evolving and developing? This topic will be covered in this episode, as well as Microsoft’s new data centers in Norway. Join the discussion with Henning Hesjedal, Avanade Norway Country Manager, Christopher Frenning, Cloud and AI Lead for Microsoft Norway, and Antonio Abalos Castillo, Senior Data and Analytics Architect and Mats Lundell-Nygjelten, Full Stack Developer.Please note that this episode is in Norwegian.During the episode we will discuss: The new Microsoft data centers in Norway Where we are in the evolution of cloud computing How this affects cloud users for both personal and professional use How Avanade and Microsoft are working together See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Security is on top of many agendas and one of the top priorities for Avanade. Two of Avanade’s experts, Linda Andersen, Infrastructure and Security Talent Community Lead, and Haflidi Fridthjofsson, Senior Cloud Architect and Mats Lundell-Nygjelten, Full Stack Developer, meet up to talk about the enhanced focus on information security and what it means for Avanade’s clients. Please note that this episode is in Norwegian. During the episode we will discuss: The cooperation between Microsoft, Accenture and Avanade Introducing the security tools of Microsoft Tips for greater data security See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.