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What’s Driving Digital Adoption in Banking

What’s Driving Digital Adoption in Banking

Vipul Lalka, Vice President of Canadian Personal Banking Digital Transformation and Strategy at TD, joins Behind the Growth to discuss how technology is reshaping banking. He breaks down the challenges and opportunities in driving digital adoption, from modernizing legacy systems to meeting evolving customer expectations. He shares insights on TD’s approach to digital strategy—balancing innovation […]
Leading Healthcare with Data-Driven Insights

Leading Healthcare with Data-Driven Insights

In this episode of Behind the Growth, Imran Mian speaks with Shalu Bains, Chief Information and Analytics Officer at Trillium Health Partners, about the vital role of technology and analytics in modern healthcare. Shalu shares how her non-clinical background enables her to drive impactful change through data-driven solutions, emphasizing the importance of understanding client needs […]
The Pitfalls of Fear-Based Management

The Pitfalls of Fear-Based Management

In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian speaks with Saby Waraich, CIO and CISO at Clackamas Community College, about transformative leadership and the evolving role of technology in education. Saby shares his unique leadership framework, CARES (Communicate, Adapt, Relationships, Empathy, Stay Calm), which emphasizes compassion and adaptability in navigating organizational change. He […]
Scaling AI Solutions in Heavily Regulated Industries

Scaling AI Solutions in Heavily Regulated Industries

In this episode of Behind the Growth, Holly Heglin, Head of AI Product & Strategy at Layer 6 AI discusses AI innovation and operational transformation with host Imran Mian. A seasoned leader in AI strategy and governance, Holly dives into the critical challenges of scaling AI solutions in heavily regulated environments like banking, balancing the […]

The Opportunities and Risks of AI in Cybersecurity

In this episode of Behind the Growth, Dr. Brian Gardner, Interim CIO for the City of Dallas, discusses cybersecurity and the unique challenges of managing a diverse IT department in the public sector. Drawing from his transition from forensic accounting to IT leadership with host Imran Mian, he details his passion for information security and […]
Lessons from High-Stakes Transformations in FS

Lessons from High-Stakes Transformations in FS

Julie Lane, Global Head of Ways of Working in Financial Services at AWS, joins host Imran Mian on Behind the Growth to discuss the evolution of financial services. Julie shares insights from her 20-year career, focusing on digital transformation. She notes the shift from branch-first to digital-first banking and the rise of mobile engagement. Julie […]
Leveraging AI for Business Optimization

Leveraging AI for Business Optimization

In this episode of Behind the Growth, Davood Shamsi, Executive Director at JPMorganChase, shares his journey from academia to industry in the field of AI and machine learning. Davood discusses the importance of understanding business problems before applying AI solutions. He emphasizes the need to dig deep into the core issues, often uncovering better solutions […]
The Communication Gap Between IT & Business

The Communication Gap Between IT & Business

On this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian speaks with José Ignacio Sordo Galarza, Founder & Managing Director of CIO Eureka, about his career and insights on bridging the gap between IT and core business functions. José emphasizes that IT professionals often need to better articulate the value of their work in a […]
Strategic Leadership in Evolving Markets

Strategic Leadership in Evolving Markets

In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Mudassar Malik speaks with Robert Strickland, founder and managing director of M37 Ventures, about the evolving landscape of technology, leadership, and innovation. With decades of experience leading technology initiatives across major industries, Strickland shares his insights on how businesses can balance innovation with stability in an ever-changing […]
Innovation Through Human-Centered Design

Innovation Through Human-Centered Design

In this episode of Behind the Growth, Imran Mian celebrates Christian Rohrer, VP of Design at TD Bank, to explore the evolution of user experience (UX) design and its broader impact on the tech industry. Christian reflects on his journey from tech support engineer to leading design teams, emphasizing the importance of understanding the human […]
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