In this last episode of the special AI mini-series, we now explore the human side of transformation, where technology meets purpose and people remain at the center. From future jobs and critical thinking to working with C-level leaders, how human intervention and high-quality data drive success in an AI-powered world.

This week Dave, Esmee , Rob sit down with Johanna Hutchinson, CDO at BAE systems about why data matters, the rise of Sovereign AI, and the skills shaping the intelligence age.

TLDR

00:55 Introduction of Johanna Hutchinson

02:09 Explaining the State of AI mini-series with Craig

06:01 Conversation with Johanna

34:20 Weaving today’s data tapestries with AI

40:20 Going to a rave

Guest

Johanna Hutchinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanna-hutchinson-95b95568/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

with co-host Craig Suckling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigsuckling/

Production

Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound

Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

AI is transforming software development—redefining roles, creativity, and community, while challenging developers to embrace ambiguity, orchestrate specialized agents, and stay human through empathy and curiosity. Will AI make developers more creative, or will we forget how the machine really works under the hood?

This week Dave, Esmee , Rob sit down with Scott Hanselman, VP Developer Community at Microsoft for a wildly energetic, deeply human, and brilliantly practical conversation about how AI is reshaping software development and what that means for creativity, careers, and all industries.

TLDR

00:30 – Scott Hanselman introduced as a special guest from Microsoft Ignite 2025.

02:16 – Scott discusses how AI is fundamentally redesigning all industries.

09:50 – Don’t anthropomorphize AI, I want the computer from Star Trek!

15:30 – Delegation: contrasting the roles of humans and agents.

18:30 – The importance of supporting early career growth and learning.

26:30 – Why specificity matters in AI and coding.

35:30 – Making AI delightful and fun.

45:30 – Always put humans first in AI development.

46:00 – Each morning I think about lunch.

Guest

Scott Hanselman: https://www.hanselman.com/
The Hanselminutes Podcast: https://www.hanselman.com/podcasts with over 1025 podcasts!

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production

Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound

Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we’re rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!

Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves.

And because what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas, we’ll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy.

Dave, Esmee, and Rob wrap up their final AWS re:Invent 2025 conversation with Mustafa Isik, Chief Technologist for Sovereignty at AWS, discussing digital sovereignty and its growing regional importance. They close the event with reflections from Matthew Gillard, co-founder of Cuidado Connect and co-host of Cloud Dialogues, along with insights from the team.

TLDR

01:29 – Meet Mustafa Isik and hear his keynote highlights
04:05 – In-depth discussion with Mustafa
31:35 – Exploring the line between science fiction and science fact
36:26 – Introduction to Matthew Gillard
38:55 – Matt shares his re:Invent reflections from a developer’s perspective
52:12 – The team looks back on re:Invent 2025
1:00:02 – The team’s take on science fiction versus science fact

Guests

Mustafa Isik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codesurgeon/

Matt Gillard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgillard/
https://cloud-dialogues.com/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production

Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound

Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini