Zinnov Podcast - Hyper Intelligent Automation Series

In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast - Hyper Intelligent Automation series, Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov, talks to Patrick Jean, Chief Technology Officer at OutSystems about how Low Code technology is proving to be a core enabler of app software development. The conversation explores how the role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has changed, and how it can't always solve for APIs in the same way that Low Code does. Low Code platforms tend to make software development accessible to any company - whatever vertical they work in. Delving into multiple themes about the role of Low Code technology today, including the time constraints that it can address, Patrick and Pari chat about citizen developers and their ability to influence how platforms are made. Right from understanding, learning, and adapting from a community of developers, how should a platform company incorporate feedback? How does Low Code save time, and build apps without needing anyone to be a software developer? Listen to this episode to find out.

~40% of companies are already leveraging Process Intelligence to accelerate their Automation programs. This technology has become an integral part of the Hyper Intelligent Automation juggernaut, especially in the last couple of years. To discuss the nuances of this technology and how it can be leveraged to elevate business decisions, Prankur Sharma, Principal at Zinnov, had a sit down with Ben Tamblyn, President, Corporate Communications and Brand, Nintex and Teresa Fisher, SharePoint Architect, Quaker Houghton. Tune into this episode of the Hyper Intelligent Automation series to know more about Process Intelligence's role in leapfrogging Enterprise Automation programs.

Pharmaceuticals is an industry that embraced automation pretty early on, and has been reaping its benefits for a while now. However, there are still many enterprises which are grappling with certain challenges and change management issues while going through their automation journey. Tune in to this episode of our HIA series to listen to Jai Gulati, Global Head of Application Services & Intelligent Automation, Regeneron, talk to Dushan Garg, Engagement Manager, Zinnov about the complex and dynamic nature of the Pharma industry. Having spent 25 years in the space, Jai discusses how automation must aid the business objectives, how automation can help companies prepare for the recession, and more.

Did you know - only 25% of global enterprises that are leveraging tools-based Process Intelligence platforms even today? How can enterprises leverage Process Intelligence to supercharge their automation journeys? What kind of efficiencies can Process Intelligence bring in and how has the broader Process Intelligence landscape evolved? Stephen Siciliano, VP, Power Automate at Microsoft, joins us again to discuss the space and how Microsoft approaches it.  

In conversation with Jon Jet Theuerkauf, Chief Customer Strategy and Transformation Officer, Blue Prism, Praveen Bhadada, Managing Partner, Zinnov discusses how Automation can become more mindful, and driven by purpose. Through his career, Jet has worked across platforms and RPA technologies to facilitate easier processes. He once worked from a customer standpoint, and today, interfaces as Blue Prism's Customer Strategist, directing the positioning of RPA interventions. In this episode, he talks about how reskilling is paramount, and why leadership must have courage and patience to successfully deploy and adopt Automation. Jet also touches upon the importance of inculcating Automation as a cultural shift within teams and making it relevant to their role. As businesses think more long term, Jet explains how Globalization should be looked at as a part of business operations, and not a standalone strategy. Diversifying operations in different countries can lead to stronger teams, opines Jet. Hear what else he has to say, in this all-new episode of the Zinnov Podcast – Hyper Intelligent Automation series.

In this next episode of the Zinnov Podcast - Hyper Intelligence Automation series, Dushan Garg, Engagement Manager, Zinnov, chats with Laura Hendrix, SVP, Director - Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Process Improvement at First Horizon Bank about how Automation has transformed the Banking industry, not only accelerating growth, but changing the very nature of customer experience. Laura explains how the pandemic has streamlined the functions performed by Automation and made banking more personal. Through anecdotes, she details her career in Automation and how learning and curiosity should be key.   She also touches upon how talent can stay relevant alongside Automation, the current need for upskilling and reskilling, especially as technology adoption accelerates, and how Automation will be key in delivering customer, partner, and employee experience. Listen to this episode for the answers to these relevant questions.

In this latest episode of the Hyper Intelligence Automation Series, Nischay Mittal, Principal, Zinnov, sits down with Lori Pon, Director for Claims Strategy and Innovation at Auto Club Group to discuss how Automation has revolutionized the Insurance industry, turbocharging its growth. Lori shares examples of the AAA's work with chatbots and the role of Automation in the larger scheme of insurance ecosystems. Along with that, she also delves into the cultural shift in talent pools when integrating Automation at an organizational level, and how it has decreased the insurance claim times.   How can talent stay relevant alongside Automation? How does Automation help insurance claims slowly move towards touchless processes, and what is the role of Automation in building a more sustainable Insurance industry? Listen to this episode for the answers to these pertinent questions.

In this episode of our Hyper Intelligent Automation Series, Dushan Garg, Engagement Manager, Zinnov, speaks to John Delligatti, the Director of Digital Supply Chain at SDI about Automation in the Supply Chain industry. Over the last couple of years, when the pandemic was raging, supply chain management was one of the biggest challenges for enterprises around the globe, especially for distributing medical equipment. Automation was able to help solve for the arising crises, and help communities when mobility was restricted. John speaks about the power of Automation in supply chain and how cultures can be built around it. Embracing Automation will not only be a trend post-pandemic, but also become a systemic change for the industry.

Nischay Mittal, Global Head – Automation/AI, Zinnov, converses with Max Cheprasov, Former Chief Automation Officer, Dentsu, to unlock the intricacies of everything Automation. How can enterprises scale their Automation journeys to achieve the desired ROI? What is the playbook for enterprises to truly scale Automation practices? Max, a true-blue digital native, answers these and more such burning questions and sheds light on multiple interesting aspects of leveraging Automation to holistically transform enterprises and generate significant value in the long run. Tune into this podcast and take away interesting and insightful food for thought.

It is undeniable that Automation, as a concept, holds the potential to be the base for a majority of the innovation that is to happen in the coming years. But as enterprises adopt new technologies, it becomes crucial for them to adapt to the new business realities. In this episode of the Hyper Intelligent Automation Series, catch Marilyn Krichko, who is an Automation Leader at Spectrum Brands, in conversation with Nischay Mittal, Global Head – Automation/AI at Zinnov talk about all things automation, including her journey in the world of automation – which all started with her looking to make her own desk job simpler. Marilyn also shares with the audience her top 10 advice she has for anybody who has just started out on their automation journey.  

M&A has emerged as a leading avenue for companies to strengthen their capabilities across the Hyper Intelligent Automation spectrum. In this episode, Chris Huff, Chief Strategy Officer at Kofax, discusses Kofax's journey, the philosophy behind companies taking the M&A route and where the automation space is headed over the next few years.

"Automation vendors have understood the necessity of actually understanding processes before they automate them," opines Ulf Persson, CEO, ABBYY, as he chats with Praveen Bhadada, Managing Partner, Zinnov, on the finer nuances of what it takes for successful enterprise Automation deployment, how ABBYY has carved a prominent place in the Hyper Intelligent Automation space, and why process understanding is critical before enterprises embark on their Automation journeys. In this episode, Ulf also touches upon his own journey in the Automation world, why listening to customers is of paramount importance, and his observations on the developments in the Automation space. Additionally, Ulf shares his perspectives on sustainability in Automation – a concept that is gaining increasing traction across companies, across verticals.

“Everything that can be automated will be automated,” says Vargha Moayed, the Chief Strategy Officer of UiPath, as he talks to Praveen Bhadada, Managing Partner, Zinnov about his vision for UiPath, and his perspectives on the future of Automation, in this latest episode of the Zinnov Podcast – Hyper Intelligent Automation series. Vargha gives us a glimpse of his three-decades-long career, from his first job all the way to his current role at UiPath. And post the success of UiPath's IPO at the NYSE, he also shares his vision for the newly minted public company, as they scale even more over the next few years. Vargha goes on to explain the concept of Full Automation and how enterprises can leverage it to become fully automated enterprises, while also laying down the four fundamentals that enterprises need to be aware of while choosing an Automation partner. He also shares a book recommendation in the end, which left an impact on him.

The Hyper Intelligent Automation (HIA) space has been abuzz with new funding, acquisitions, IPOs, and investments, not to mention the intense competition, with professional developers as well as citizen developers coming to the fore. While there are those that strongly believe that Automation should be restricted to pro code developers, there are those that citizen developers are essential to scale Automation initiatives. To help us decode this conundrum and also to learn how Power Automate is empowering both professional as well as citizen developers to build automations and scale deployments, Nischay Mittal, Principal & Global Head – Automation/AI, Zinnov, sits down with Stephen Siciliano, Partner Director for Power Automate, Microsoft. In this episode, Stephen shares his journey in the Automation space, how Power Automate is working with MS' customers to build, deploy, and scale automations, and also the salient features of a successful Automation deployment.

The Hyper Intelligent Automation (HIA) space has seen seismic shifts over the last few years - with major acquisitions, investments, and ever-intensifying competition in the industry. Enterprises today, are struggling to find the right partner and adopt an HIA strategy that fits. In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, Eric Johnson, CEO Of Nintex talks to us about Nintex's journey and the bold choices that have helped them bolster their position as leaders in the cluttered automation market. Eric shares his experiences and observations on the changing enterprise landscape and the increasing adoption of a multi-vendor strategy, process discovery, and digital transformation game plan that are transforming enterprises. “It's our philosophy...to first and foremost look at the process and understand where the process is at today, and when you look at the process, it allows you to reimagine and rethink it," says Eric as he talks about the criticality of taking a process-first approach.

“I am only comfortable when I am uncomfortable,” says Chris, Huff, CSO, Kofax, as he talks to Praveen Bhadada, Managing Partner, Zinnov about his current role at Kofax, in this latest episode of the Zinnov Podcast Hyper Intelligent Automation series. Chris shares how setting the chessboard and playing the game is challenging in itself but how having a growth mindset can help to decide who says checkmate. Chris also talks about his key business philosophies and his view on the future of the overall Hyper Intelligent Automation industry. Tune in now!

Hyper Intelligent Automation has become a critical addition to the CXOs' arsenal in the current business climate. In our latest Zinnov-UiPath report on Hyper Intelligent Automation landscape 2020, we found that more than 75% of the Fortune 250 enterprises have already made significant investments in Hyper Intelligent Automation (HIA) and its adoption becoming an absolute is only a function of time. In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, Diego Lomanto, VP Product Marketing, UiPath shares his perspectives on the rapidly evolving role of automation, the current state of the Hyper Intelligent Automation market, and its future, and the role of COVID-19 in accelerating HIA adoption.

In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast - Hyper Intelligent Automation series, Chris Huff, CSO, Kofax talks to Praveen Bhadada, Managing Partner, Zinnov about his journey of choices, micro-risks, technology, and leadership. Chris' unique journey of being a Marine, a Management Consultant, and now a Chief Strategy Officer at Kofax, one of the leading automation players, has helped him continually reinvent himself, rethink leadership and be a part of space where he can influence the future of technology. Chris in this podcast shares his evolving leadership style and how it has enabled his journey. He talks about creating seamless employee-consumer relationships and restructuring business philosophies. “Leadership is something we cannot take for granted,” says Chris – as he talks about supporting the new workforce, increasing outreach, and reinforcing the importance of soft skills, such as curiosity and critical thinking, to overcome the challenges of the digital era. Tune in to this episode and know more about Chris and his magnificent journey as a Hidden Figure ‘The Leaders Behind Automation Technology'.

The Hyper Intelligent Automation space is seeing a steep rise in platform companies who are going the depth route by building expertise in select use cases and verticals. One such platform leader that is carving a niche for itself in the Banking & Insurance sector is WorkFusion. In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, we have Alex Lyashok, CEO of WorkFusion talking to Nischay Mittal, Principal and Head of Automation and AI at Zinnov about WorkFusion's remarkable journey to becoming an automation leader in this niche space. Alex talks about navigating through the pandemic and managing the spike in demand for automation over the past year. He also shares with us the future product roadmap of the company and the impending opportunities that lie ahead for WorkFusion and the overall automation industry.

In this episode, Praveen Bhadada, Managing Partner, Zinnov, talks to Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft to understand the Microsoft automation narrative, and what fuelled the tech giant's belief in the potential and possibilities of the automation space.  Charles also sheds light on Microsoft's transformational journey from being a developer-centric company to a citizen developer-centric portfolio, on its journey to becoming a Power Platform in 2021 and beyond.

In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, Harel Tayeb, CEO of Kryon Systems shares his insights on the rapidly evolving Hyper Intelligent Automation strategies and a cohesive hybrid automation approach to attended and unattended RPA and the role of the same in a modern workplace.