Atomic Conversations

Jeegar Shah, Head of Applied AI at Atomicwork | From Big tech to startups: How risk-taking builds better AI leaders

What 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.

Aysha Khan, CIO & CISO at Treasure Data | Conscious leadership, secure innovation, and AI that puts people first

In 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.

Henrique Teixeira, Head of Strategy at Saviynt | Why 2025 Is a Defining Year for Identity, Access & Zero Trust

In 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.

Gary J Ahwah, CIO of Molina Healthcare | Navigating Change: Leadership, Learning & Innovation in Real Time

From 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.

Sanjay Shahani, SVP Customer Experience of F5 | How to lead, learn, and innovate in a constantly changing world ?

In 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.