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Embark on a journey into the heart of ongoing tech research & innovation with 'New Era of Engineering' a series by Capgemini Engineering addressing key challenges for a more intelligent industry.

Curious to learn about how some of today’s challenges are being tackled to create a more intelligent tomorrow? Join us as we guide you, through the cutting-edge world of AI, Sustainability, Automotive, Digital Twins, 5G, and more alongside prestigious technological pioneers and researchers.

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  • #38
    September 3 · 27 min

    Episode 37: Does R&D need a New Operating Model? - with George Booth, King's College, London

    Research and development are industry’s promise for the future. Yet, a perfect storm is brewing. Rising costs, longer cycles, and higher sustainability and performance standards are increasingly compromising R&D budgets. Moreover, complex R&D problems can no longer be addressed inside neat, isolated technology tracks. Simultaneously, technologies such as AI, high-performance computing, quantum methods, and automated testing offer the opportunity to help R&D face these challenges, but only if businesses can determine a way to bring it all together in a way that is scientifically sound, scalable, and realistic. This episode of the New Era of Engineering explores how a longstanding partnership between academia and enterprise is enabling deeper thinking about such integration. Guests: Julian van Velzen, Head of Capgemini’s Quantum Lab George Booth, Professor of Theoretical Physics, King’s College, London Host: Brian Doherty Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #37
    February 6 · 26 min

    Future of Engineering: from vision to roadmap

    In part two of our Future of Engineering conversation, Keith Williams, EVP & CTO at Capgemini Engineering, and Akshat Vaid, Partner at Everest Group, shift from defining the future of engineering to tackling the real challenge: how to get there. Building on the “nirvana” vision introduced in part one, this episode dives into the practicalities of road‑mapping and execution in a world where technology, macro‑economics, and geopolitics collide. Keith and Akshat explore what it takes for engineering leaders to translate ambition into action - designing resilient architectures, scaling AI responsibly, and creating knowledge-management systems that capture decades of organizational insight. They also talk about the evolving role of major engineering tool vendors, the rise of AI‑led development, and how principle‑driven leadership helps teams deliver the now while preparing for what’s next. If part one mapped the horizon, part two gives you the compass. Guests: Keith Williams (EVP & CTO, Capgemini Engineering); Akshat Vaid (Partner, Everest Group) Host: Brian Doherty Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #36
    January 23 · 20 min

    Future of Engineering: balancing the now and the next

    Engineering leaders are under pressure to deliver today and reinvent tomorrow. In this episode, Keith Williams, EVP & CTO at Capgemini Engineering, and Akshat Vaid, Partner at Everest Group, join us to map the current state of play across fast‑moving tech horizons and the convergence of digital and physical innovation. Together, they discuss engineering’s role in sustainability, defense, and biosecurity, and explore how principle‑driven leadership transforms volatility into strategic advantage, setting up the “nirvana” challenge that leads into part two on road‑mapping and execution. Guests: Keith Williams (EVP & CTO, Capgemini Engineering); Akshat Vaid (Partner, Everest Group) Host: Brian Doherty Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #35
    Nov 26, 2025 · 34 min

    How will AI and automation redefine the future of connectivity? – with Pedro Garcia Parra from Telefónica

    The telecom industry is the backbone of our digital world, enabling connectivity across every sector. Yet, despite massive investments in innovation, growth remains elusive. In this episode of The New Era of Engineering podcast, Capgemini Engineering’s Subhankar Pal and Telefónica’s Pedro García Parra explore the challenges , and opportunities shaping the future of telecom. From building self-managing, AI-driven networks to addressing global connectivity gaps and embedding sustainability into design, they discuss how technology can foster human connection rather than isolation. Discover what it will take for telecom leaders to reinvent business models and redefine their role in a rapidly evolving digital economy. Guests : Pedro Garcia Parra, Head of Autonomous Networks & Operations Transformation en Telefónica, Strategy, Processes Optimization, IT , AI & Data at Telefónica Subhankar Pal Global Research & Innovation Leader for Intelligent Networks at Capgemini Engineering Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #34
    Oct 22, 2025 · 14 min

    How Windsight IQ Made the Wind Visible and Transformed Sports Broadcasting ? - with Dr. Marwan Katurji from Canterbury University

    What if you could see the wind? In this episode of the New Era of Engineering podcast, discover how Windsight IQ transformed the way millions experienced the 2024 America's Cup. For the first time, spectators, commentators, and broadcasters had access to real-time visualizations of wind patterns across the racecourse—giving them more insight than the competitors themselves. Join Dave Jackson, CTO of Capgemini Engineering, and Dr. Marwan Katurji, Atmospheric Scientist at the University of Canterbury, as they reveal how academic research and cutting-edge engineering came together to revolutionize sports broadcasting. From the collaboration between industry and academia to the technical breakthroughs behind Windsight IQ, this episode dives deep into the innovation that changed the game. Guests : Dr. Marwan Katurji, Atmospheric Scientist at the University of Canterbury Dave Jackson, CTO of Capgemini Engineering Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #33
    Sep 16, 2025 · 23 min

    How is innovation shaping a fossil-free energy future? - with Alain Bécoulet from ITER

    The future of energy hinges on our ability to generate sustainable, fossil-free electricity at scale and at a viable cost. Is this a distant dream, or a tangible reality within reach? In this episode of New Era of Engineering, Dr. Alain Bécoulet, Deputy Director General of ITER, and Jean-Luc Chabaudie, Head of the Future of Energy program at Capgemini Engineering, explore the transformative potential of fusion energy and its role in reshaping global energy systems. From carbon reduction and energy sovereignty to grid stability and hydrogen storage, this conversation dives deep into the innovations driving a cleaner, more resilient energy future. Discover how fusion could help us reproduce the energy of stars here on Earth—and what it means for the planet, industry, and society. Guests : Dr. Alain Bécoulet, Deputy Director General of ITER Jean-Luc Chabaudie, Head of the Future of Energy program at Capgemini Engineering Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #32
    Sep 9, 2025 · 15 min

    How AI and physical modeling are accelerating sustainable battery innovation - with Andreas Jossen from Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Academic research traditionally focuses on intellectual curiosity and the search for the truth, while corporate research traditionally aims to help companies build and maintain competitive advantages and deliver profit. So how can these two worlds come together for mutual benefit? Professor Andreas Jossen, Chair of Electrical Energy Storage Technology at the Technical University of Munich; and Marcus Fiege, Director CoE for sustainable mobility at Capgemini Engineering, discuss how their joint research is advancing sustainable battery design for electric mobility. They highlight how combining physical modeling with AI accelerates battery development, improves efficiency, and supports environmental goals. It also shows how this research benefits both industry and society through innovation, talent development, and real-world impact. Guests : Andreas Jossen, Chair of Electrical Energy Storage Technology at the Technical University of Munich Marcus Fiege, Director CoE for sustainable mobility at Capgemini Engineering Host: Liz Lugnier, Head of Sustainability Portfolio Management, Capgemini Production: Bertille De Vlieger Realization: Gustavo Roa Meza

  • #31
    Sep 4, 2025 · 6 min

    [Summer Shorts] Can GenAI reinvent the way we engineer Software?

    In this episode of New Era of Engineering, host Brian Doherty speaks with Zenyk Matchyshyn, Chief Technology Officer for Software Product Engineering at Capgemini Engineering, about how Generative AI is transforming the software development lifecycle. From addressing the global skills shortage to enabling hyper-automation and improving software quality, GenAI is redefining how teams design, build, and maintain software. Discover how natural language prompts, semantically rich systems, and AI-driven development are shaping the future of engineering. Guest : Zenyk Matchyshyn, Chief Technology Officer for Software Product Engineering at Capgemini Engineering Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #30
    Sep 2, 2025 · 6 min

    [Summer Shorts] What happens when Machine Learning meets the laws of physics?

    In this episode of New Era of Engineering, host Brian Doherty is joined by Pradeep Mohanasundaram, a consultant in multi-physics modelling and optimisation at Capgemini Engineering, to explore how hybrid machine learning is reshaping the way we simulate complex physical systems. By combining data-driven AI with physics-based models, hybrid ML enables more accurate simulations, even when data is scarce. From discovering missing physics to solving inverse problems and reducing computational demands, this episode dives into the future of simulation science and why it matters for engineering innovation. Guest : Pradeep Mohanasundaram, a consultant in multi-physics modelling and optimisation at Capgemini Engineering Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #29
    Aug 27, 2025 · 7 min

    [Summer Shorts] Is the world ready for Hardcore AI?

    In this episode of New Era of Engineering, host Brian Doherty is joined by Ben Cox, Analytics Consultant with the Hybrid Intelligence team at Capgemini Engineering, to explore the rise of Hardcore AI—artificial intelligence that is high-performance, more observant, more ubiquitous, and, yes, more intelligent. As AI capabilities accelerate exponentially, Ben offers a grounded perspective on what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s coming next. From real-world applications to ethical considerations, discover how Hardcore AI is reshaping industries and redefining what’s possible. Guest: Ben Cox, Analytics Consultant with the Hybrid Intelligence team at Capgemini Engineering, Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #27
    Aug 25, 2025 · 6 min

    [Summer Shorts] Can AI crack the code to smarter, more resilient Semiconductor Supply Chains?

    In this episode of New Era of Engineering, host Brian Doherty is joined by Raghu Kishore Vempati, Director of Technology and Innovation at Capgemini Engineering, to explore how artificial intelligence -and specifically Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)- are poised to transform the semiconductor industry. As global demand surges and supply chains grow more complex and vulnerable, the industry must innovate to stay ahead. From boosting production yields to enabling smarter, more resilient supply chains, discover how intelligent systems are helping semiconductor leaders pioneer a more efficient and secure future. Guest : Raghu Kishore Vempati, Director of Technology and Innovation at Capgemini Engineering Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #28
    Aug 21, 2025 · 9 min

    [Summer Shorts] Is GenAI the breakthrough MedTech needs to innovate and stay compliant?

    In this episode of New Era of Engineering, we explore how the MedTech industry is navigating one of its greatest challenges: accelerating innovation while staying compliant in a highly regulated environment. Brian Doherty is joined by Atul Kurani, Capgemini Engineering’s Head of Medical and IoT business, to discuss how emerging technologies—especially GenAI—are reshaping the development of connected medical devices. From faster FDA approvals to the rise of home-based care, discover how engineering is enabling a smarter, safer, and more accessible future for healthcare. Guest : Atul Kurani, Head of Medical and IoT business at Capgemini Engineering Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #26
    Aug 19, 2025 · 10 min

    [Summer Shorts] What happens when you rethink software assurance from the ground up?

    In this episode of New Era of Engineering, we explore how Capgemini is redefining software assurance through the integration of Alloy—a formal modeling language—and Crucible, a powerful suite of modeling tools. Host Brian Doherty is joined by Janet Barnes, Software Engineer and Formal Methods Expert from Capgemini Engineering, to discuss how this bold approach is enabling automation, improving test coverage, and uncovering bugs earlier in the development lifecycle. Discover how the right mix of expertise, tooling, and vision is helping teams scale formal methods and unlock real business value. Guest : Janet Barnes, Software Engineer and Formal Methods Expert from Capgemini Engineering Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #24
    Aug 12, 2025 · 7 min

    [Summer Shorts] Is embedded computing the new frontier for software innovation?

    As organizations anticipate a dramatic rise in software-driven revenue, the role of embedded computing is evolving fast. In this episode of New Era of Engineering, host Brian Doherty is joined by Mike Welsh, CTO of Automotive Software and Electronics at Capgemini Engineering, to explore how next-generation embedded systems—powered by edge AI, IoT, and real-time processing—are reshaping industries. From semiconductors to sustainability, discover how embedded intelligence is moving beyond the data center to drive innovation across automotive, manufacturing, and beyond. Guest : Mike Welsh, CTO of Automotive Software and Electronics at Capgemini Engineering Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #25
    Aug 12, 2025 · 10 min

    [Summer Shorts] How can data help businesses align strategy with sustainability?

    In a world facing climate disruption, energy transition, and geopolitical uncertainty, how can businesses make informed, future-ready decisions? In this episode of The New Era of Engineering, host Brian Doherty is joined by Thierry Chevalier, Senior Advisor on Modeling and Simulation at Capgemini Engineering and member of the French Academy of Technologies. Together, they explore Business for Planet—a conceptual yet powerful modeling service that helps organizations simulate climate-aligned strategies using data-driven predictions. From its origins in aerospace to its applications in finance and environmental policy, Business for Planet leverages advanced tools like WITNESS and SOS Trade to translate global climate scenarios into actionable business insights. Discover how this open, collaborative, and AI-enhanced approach is helping companies navigate uncertainty, diversify risk, and build more sustainable futures—one model at a time. Guest : Thierry Chevalier, Senior Advisor on Modeling and Simulation at Capgemini Engineering Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #23
    Aug 7, 2025 · 6 min

    [Summer Shorts] How can technology help us better manage water?

    As global water scarcity intensifies, industries must rethink how they manage this vital resource. In this episode of "New Era of Engineering", host Brian Doherty speaks with Estefania Delgadillo, PhD, Scientific Project Leader for the Circular Economy at Capgemini Engineering. Estefania introduces WaterWise, an innovative methodology designed to help companies assess and optimize water circularity across their operations. Particularly relevant for water-intensive sectors—such as agriculture, textiles, energy production, automotive, and chemical manufacturing—WaterWise enables organizations to reduce consumption, reuse water, and recover resources more effectively. From algae-based food production to rainwater harvesting, discover how technology is enabling smarter, more sustainable water management—for the benefit of people and the planet. Guest : Estefania Delgadillo, PhD, Scientific Project Leader for the Circular Economy at Capgemini Engineering. Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #22
    Aug 5, 2025 · 10 min

    [Summer Shorts] Engineering for Biodiversity: can innovation help restore nature?

    In this episode of The New Era of Engineering, host Brian Doherty is joined by Angelica Mejia, Environmental Scientist and Biodiversity Program Leader at Capgemini Engineering, to explore how engineering and innovation can support the planet’s most vital resource: biodiversity. Angelica introduces the concept of Strategic Biodiversity Integration, explaining why aligning business success with biodiversity preservation is not only possible—but essential. The conversation highlights how emerging technologies and engineering practices are being applied to monitor, protect, and restore ecosystems, and how industries can embed biodiversity into their sustainability strategies. Looking ahead, Angelica shares her vision for the future of biodiversity engineering and her personal aspirations to drive meaningful change through science, technology, and collaboration. A must-listen for anyone passionate about sustainability, environmental innovation, and the role of engineering in shaping a more biodiverse future. Guest : Angelica Mejia, Environmental Scientist and Biodiversity Program Leader at Capgemini Engineering, Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #21
    Jul 31, 2025 · 6 min

    [Summer Shorts] How close are we to controlling technology with our minds?

    In this episode of The New Era of Engineering, host Brian Doherty is joined by Solène Le Bars, Scientific Leader for the Future of Healthcare Program at Capgemini Engineering, to explore the cutting-edge world of brain/computer interfaces (BCIs) and their transformative potential in healthcare. Solène introduces a groundbreaking approach that combines virtual reality (VR), eye-tracking, and electroencephalography (EEG) to help patients regain lost visual awareness and cognitive function. By using Visual Evoked Potentials (VEPs) to monitor attention and awareness, this innovative system allows users to interact with a virtual environment using only their gaze—turning therapy into an engaging, game-like experience. The episode also highlights a pilot project involving a VR game set in a wild, immersive world, where patients track animals to stimulate neglected areas of their visual field. The results are promising, and the future of BCI technology looks even more exciting, with potential applications across medical rehabilitation and beyond. A must-listen for anyone curious about the future of neurotechnology and patient-centered innovation. Guest : Solène Le Bars, Scientific Leader for the Future of Healthcare Program at Capgemini Engineering, Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #21
    Jul 29, 2025 · 5 min

    [Summer Shorts] How can technology empower a more circular future?

    In this episode of The New Era of Engineering, host Brian Doherty is joined by Konstantina Gkika, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) specialist at Capgemini Engineering, to explore the growing importance of the circular economy in today’s world. They discuss how circularity can help combat environmental degradation while unlocking economic opportunities and promoting sustainable development. Drawing on insights from the Capgemini Research Institute, the episode examines consumer awareness around issues like food and plastic waste, and the role of technology in enabling more sustainable choices. Konstantina shares her perspective on how organizations can drive change, inspire consumer engagement, and scale circular practices—highlighting real-world examples and the potential for Capgemini Engineering to lead the way in sustainable innovation. A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and the future of responsible consumption. Guest : Konstantina Gkika, Sustainability Consultant at Capgemini Engineering Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.

  • #20
    Jul 24, 2025 · 5 min

    [Summer Shorts] Personalized healthcare for everyone, can AI and Data Platforms do this for us?

    In this episode of The New Era of Engineering, host Brian Doherty explores the transformative potential of personalized medicine with Rupeshit Patekar, Senior Engineering Manager and Black Belt Software Architect at Capgemini Engineering. Together, they delve into how emerging technologies—especially AI and connected data platforms—are reshaping healthcare to be more predictive, preventive, and patient-centric. Rupeshit introduces the SaMD-ready IMPS Framework, a modular and scalable platform designed to accelerate the development of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) solutions. This framework integrates clinical and patient-generated data to deliver safer, more effective, and highly personalized care. The conversation also touches on the future of personalized medicine, the importance of regulatory compliance, and the collaborative ecosystem needed to make individualized healthcare the new standard. 🔬 From genomics to AI-driven insights, this episode offers a compelling look at the future of medicine—tailored to you. Guest : Rupeshit Patekar, Senior Engineering Manager and Black Belt Software Architect at Capgemini Engineering. Host: Brian Doherty ​ Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd

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