CIO Talk Network Podcast

𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 CIO Talk Network (CTN) is a global leadership platform where senior business and technology executives share real experiences that help leaders think more deeply and act more responsibly. Founded in 2003, CTN connects executives driving transformation across industries, government, and education. Through conversations, think tanks, and written insights, CTN helps leaders learn from each other and lead with purpose. 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐒 🎙 Podcasts and Video Dialogues – Authentic conversations with CXOs and senior leaders shaping enterprise and societal change. 🤝 Executive Roundtables and Think Tanks – Peer exchanges that focus on outcomes and shared leadership insight. 🧩 Editorials and Blogs – Strategy narratives and frameworks that turn reflection into leadership action. 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 Leaders from organizations such as NASA, Mastercard, WHO, and NYSE have shared their insights through CTN, helping shape a trusted global dialogue on leadership and innovation. 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐔𝐒 Watch and listen on: • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CIOTalkNetwork • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zcSlVf2QKkDFZ8YfqHMVM • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cio-talk-network-podcast/id1089793150 • Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8f97301c-63a0-4d58-b8d8-36d54b81b686/cio-talk-network-podcast 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐅 When leaders reflect, organizations grow stronger.

Bridging the AI Readiness Gap I CIO Talk Network 11/05/2025

Reimagining the IT Team: People, Culture, Leadership | CIO Talk Network 10/23/2025

How Risk Aware Leaders Build Lasts? 08/15/2025

Stitching Seamless Digital Journeys in a Minefield of Threats 07/18/2025

Low-Code AI Apps- Enabling Innovation, Ensuring Control 07/16/2025

The Paradox of Speed : Scaling Innovation Without Losing Control 06/13/2025

The Paradox of Speed : Scaling Innovation Without Losing Control Leaders today face growing pressure to move faster. They’re driving digital transformation, adopting AI, and launching new business models at record speed. But when speed goes unchecked, it can cause chaos, from strategic drift to operational risk. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Alejandro Martinez Galindo, Chief Information Officer at Fortrea, joins host Sanjog Aul to explore how to build momentum without losing control. Drawing from real-world experience, including lessons from a fast-paced cloud ERP rollout, Alejandro shares practical ways to balance speed with structure. He discusses approaches such as multi-speed operating models, molecular organizations, democratized AI training, and business-led governance. You’ll learn how to keep innovation moving quickly while keeping it safe and sustainable. Topics Covered: • 00:00 – Introduction • 02:02 – When moving too fast backfires • 06:59 – Guardrails that build confidence • 10:06 – Multi-speed IT and the “molecular” organization • 14:21 – Democratizing AI and building co-intelligence • 20:33 – Starting at the edge for safer AI experiments • 24:46 – Governance and compliance that empower, not restrict • 27:15 – Managing change and avoiding pilot purgatory • 33:27 – Rethinking risk tolerance in the AI era • 36:44 – Building new leadership muscles • 42:36 – Pragmatic innovation that ties to real business value • 47:18 – Final advice: innovate boldly, but with confidence Listen on your favorite platform: • 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://www.youtube.com/@CIOTalkNetwork • Full Episode & Transcript: • Download Transcript (PDF): About CIO Talk Network: CIO Talk Network (CTN) is a global, peer-led platform where enterprise leaders share real, experience-driven insights without pitches or fluff. Hosted by Sanjog Aul, CTN helps technology and business leaders exchange ideas, challenge norms, and grow together. Follow CTN: LinkedIn: X (Twitter): Website: Tags: #Innovation #SpeedVsControl #CIOLeadership #AI #DigitalTransformation #RiskManagement #Governance #EnterpriseIT #CTNTalks /episode/index/show/ciotalknetwork/id/37252980

The Metabolism of Knowledge in Agentic AI: Governing AI Before It Governs US 03/26/2025

The Metabolism of Knowledge in Agentic AI: Governing AI Before It Governs US Enterprise AI is shifting from assistive to autonomous. Like human metabolism regulates energy for balance, AI now has a metabolism of knowledge that constantly consumes, transforms, and acts on data. Without strong governance, this evolution can amplify bias, create opaque decision loops, and introduce systemic risk. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, Vince Kellen, Chief Information Officer at the University of California San Diego, joins host Sanjog Aul to unpack a practical governance playbook for agentic AI. They explore multi layer controls, probabilistic self regulation, internal and external auditing, and an adoption first approach that keeps AI explainable, aligned, and controllable. Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction and why AI needs a metabolic metaphor 03:30 Origin of the framework and knowledge flow in organizations 05:30 Five layers of governance and regulation in agentic AI 08:50 Centralized authority versus federated control 11:20 Customization, standards, and a moving target 13:20 Agents as the new focus of regulation and quality 16:00 Good versus perfect and making practical progress 20:00 Real UC San Diego assistants and use cases 24:45 Who is watching: ensemble of experts safety checks 27:00 Internal and external audits for AI systems 28:30 ROI of governance and when it can be lightweight 31:20 Updating existing AI governance with the metabolic lens 33:30 Continuous delivery and adoption management 34:10 Risks of under regulating critical processes 36:00 Technology versus change management 37:50 A CEO level case for knowledge centric AI 40:18 Closing Listen on your favorite platform: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOXvAwy2j_M Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/1071344023 Full Transcript and Episode Details: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/the-metabolism-of-knowledge-in-agentic-ai-governing-ai-before-it-governs-us/ About CIO Talk Network: CIO Talk Network is a global peer led platform where enterprise leaders share candid insights that challenge conventional thinking and drive real outcomes. Follow CIO Talk Network: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cio-talk-network X (Twitter): twitter.com/ciotalknetwork Website: ciotalknetwork.com Tags: #AgenticAI #AITrust #AIGovernance #ExplainableAI #RiskManagement #CIOLeadership #EnterpriseAI #CTNTalks /episode/index/show/ciotalknetwork/id/36095110

Steps Boosting Business Agility 02/28/2025

Steps Boosting Business Agility Business agility is more than speed. It is the discipline of aligning people, processes, data, architecture, security, and customer community so the enterprise can adapt with clarity and control. Too often, organizations pursue agility in silos and miss the compound benefits of a single operating approach. In this episode of CIO Talk Network, John Lambeth, Chief Information Officer at PAE, joins host Sanjog Aul to outline a practical playbook for end-to-end agility. They cover executive-level governance, shared data definitions, hybrid technical architecture, cloud selection and change control, and the evolving leadership role of the CIO as a strategic driver — not just an enabler. Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction and why fragmented agility fails 03:10 “Tone from the top” and creating a single governance function 08:15 Process interdependencies and synchronized review boards 12:40 Turning data into decision-ready information 16:30 Defining common metadata and business terms across departments 20:45 Designing for hybrid architectures and system interoperability 25:10 Standardizing integrations via APIs and an enterprise information broker 28:20 Workflow consistency and organization-wide tooling 31:00 Cloud and SaaS: selection criteria, fit to mission, and change control 35:20 Security posture and why modern cloud can strengthen protection 38:00 CIO as strategist and driver of agility 42:10 Measuring value and maintaining agility at scale 45:00 Key takeaways and next steps Top Learning Points: • Excellence within each process is not enough — synchronized governance creates true agility. • Data must be translated into information that directly supports business decisions. • Ask how information will measure process effectiveness or enable directional decisions. • Central governance and recurring review boards keep teams and roadmaps in sync. • Architect for hybrid by default and standardize integrations to simplify complexity. Listen on your favorite platform: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkYPLo9AQo8&t=835s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/1063771515 Full Transcript and Episode Details: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/steps-to-boosting-business-agility/ About CIO Talk Network: CIO Talk Network is a global, peer-led platform where enterprise leaders share candid, experience-driven insights that challenge conventional thinking and drive real outcomes. Follow CIO Talk Network: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cio-talk-network X (Twitter): twitter.com/ciotalknetwork Website: ciotalknetwork.com Tags: #BusinessAgility #CIOLeadership #DataGovernance #HybridArchitecture #SaaS #ChangeControl #Security #DigitalOperations #CTNTalks /episode/index/show/ciotalknetwork/id/35585050

Decoding Complexities and Forging Ahead in a Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Era 01/30/2025

Redefining Retail Amidst Global Disruptions 01/02/2025

Strategic AI Deployment In Healthcare, Exploring Ethical Considerations And Operational Challenges In Predictive Care 12/05/2024

Optimizing Healthcare IT for Enhanced Patient Care and Efficiency 11/26/2024

Optimizing Healthcare IT for Enhanced Patient Care and Efficiency In 2024, healthcare IT leaders are navigating a transformative journey, uniting cutting-edge digital solutions with economic efficiency, all while keeping the patient at the heart of care. This pivotal year marks the reshaping of healthcare IT strategies, the deployment of predictive analytics for precision healthcare, and the pursuit of seamless interoperability – all against the backdrop of cost-effectiveness and patient well-being. These strategic moves are the cornerstones of revolutionizing patient care and ensuring its efficient delivery. The healthcare IT arena presents a dual challenge: the drive for patient-centric innovation and the necessity of maintaining economic efficiency. The ever-growing reliance on electronic health records/electronic medical records (EHR/EMR) systems underscores the pivotal role of IT support in navigating this dynamic landscape. Amidst the Digital Transformation, healthcare IT leaders grapple with essential questions: How can digital transformation elevate the efficiency of healthcare operations while managing costs effectively? What pathways lead to cost-effective interoperability for seamless care coordination? And, most crucially, how do we fortify patient data security in the digital era? Get Answers Join this thought leadership discussion to get answers to the pressing questions: Impact of IT Operations on Patient Care: How does IT influence patient care, and what steps can be taken to optimize clinical operations? Efficiency and Innovation in Healthcare IT: Discover the strategies that drive operational efficiency and foster innovation, ultimately contributing to sustainability and economic efficiency in healthcare IT? Protecting Patient Data in a Digital World: What innovative, economical, and environmentally conscious steps are being taken to secure patient data amidst technological advancements? Guest: Tara Eckert, AVP, Digital Transformation, Kennedy Krieger Institute Guest Bio: Guest: Chris Paravate, Chief Information Officer, Northeast Georgia Health System Guest Bio: Guest: Jeremy Meller, Chief Information Officer, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Guest Bio: Guest: Guy Shepperd, Director of Infrastructure Platform Services, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Guest Bio: Guest: Matt Reich, CIO & Senior Vice President, McLeod Health Guest Bio: Guest Adrienne Woods, Director of Digital Engagement, Hackensack Meridian Health Guest Bio: Guest: Balavignesh Thirumalainambi, Executive Director of IT, Care New England Guest Bio: Guest: Keyven Lewis, Director, Healthcare Services, Zones, LLC Guest Bio: More on this Episode: More on Leadership: More on CXO: Visit CIO Talk Network Website: Subscribe to our Newsletter: Nominate Guests or Sponsor: /episode/index/show/ciotalknetwork/id/30318633