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What The Tech Podcast (AU)

Rene Essomba + Vivienne Mutembwa
Artificial Intelligence
AI Governance
Cisco
Data Engineering
Inevitability Of AI Tools In Creative Work
Australia
Sustainability
Maincode
Leadership In AI
Generative AI
Matilda
Generative AI Design
Robotics
Supabase
Australian-Made AI
Design
Data Ownership
Postgres

Welcome to "What The Tech Podcast (AU)", the podcast where we break down the latest discoveries in AI and technology so everyone can understand. Hosted by tech enthusiasts Rene and Jorge, we simplify complex concepts, explore real-world applications, and discuss the future of tech—all in a fun, engaging way. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned professional, join us for insightful conve... more

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AI is changing the software development lifecycle — from how ideas are prototyped, to how products are built, secured and shipped.

In this episode of What The Tech Podcast (AU), Rene and Vivienne sit down with Gerardo Estaba from Supabase to explore... more

In this episode of What The Tech Podcast (AU), we sat down with Dr Sue Keay – a leading voice in Australia’s AI and robotics ecosystem – to explore a question shaping the future of technology:

Who owns the data behind AI — and who really benefits fr... more

In this episode of What The Tech Podcast (AU), we sit down with Christina Jones, Head of Design at Canva, to explore a question shaping the future of creativity:

How does AI change the way we design products used by millions of people?

As generativ... more

In the Season 2 opener of What The Tech Podcast (AU), we sat down with Dave Lemphers, CEO and co-founder of Maincode, to ask a question Australia can no longer ignore:

Should Australia build its own AI or stay dependent on Big Tech?

Recorded ahead ... more

In Part 2 of our Cisco exec series from Cisco Live Melbourne 2025, we sat down with Julie Canepa—long-time Cisco IT leader and former CIO for Australia & New Zealand who later led digital transformation and CX programs across Asia Pacific, Japan & Ch... more

During our time at Cisco Live Melbourne 2025, we sat down with Mary de Wysocki, Cisco’s first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer, to unpack how circular design, energy-efficient data centres, and value-chain transparency can power AI responsibly—witho... more

In this season finale, we sit down with Christopher Simusokwe, a seasoned data leader with over two decades of experience building and leading data engineering teams across finance, telco, and mining.

Together, we explore how AI is reshaping the wor... more

🎙️ In Episode 9 of What The Tech Podcast (AU), we sat down with Shaila Pervin to explore how organisations can build cross-functional AI teams that actually work.

From leadership buy-in and product alignment to risk, compliance, and engineering exe... more

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Recent Guests

Gerardo Estaba
Solutions architect at Supabase
Supabase
Episode: AI Is Changing Software Development — But There’s a Catch w/ Gerardo Estaba
Dr Sue Keay
Director of the UNSW AI Institute; founder of Robotics Australia Group; fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering
UNSW AI Institute; Robotics Australia Group
Episode: Who Owns Your Data in the AI Era? w/ Dr Sue Keay
Christina CJ Jones
Lead of Generative AI Design at a Australian tech unicorn; experienced in design and product teams across multiple sectors
Generative AI Design Lead (industry context from episode)
Episode: How AI Shapes Product Design w/ CJ
Dave Lemphers
Technologist and entrepreneur, built and led multiple startups, CTO at Easygo (Matilda project founder)
Maincode
Episode: Australia versus Big Tech w/ Dave Lemphers
Julie Canepa
Customer experience director for Cisco ANZ
Cisco
Episode: Cisco Live Melbourne Exec Interview w/ Julie Canepa (Part 2)
Mary de Wysocki
Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Cisco
Cisco
Episode: Cisco Live Melbourne Exec Interview w/ Mary De Wysocki (Part 1)
Christopher Simusokwe
Data engineering leader with decades of experience building data teams
Episode: AI-Driven Data Engineering w/ Christopher Simusokwe (S1-E10)
Shaila Pervin
AI governance expert; speaker on governance and cross-functional AI teams
IBM (industry research background); current roles not explicitly named
Episode: Cross-Functional Governance: Building AI Teams That Work w/ Shaila Pervin (S1-E9)

Hosts

Rene [Full Name Variants Maintained]
Host of tech-focused show with AU focus; frequently discusses AI, software development, and enterprise tech. Affiliation commonly listed as the AU version of the show.
Jorge [Full Name Variants Maintained]
Co-host who covers technology trends, AI, and enterprise tech with a practical, viewer-friendly approach.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cisco Live Melbourne Exec Interview w/ Mary De Wysocki (Part 1)
Q: Yeah, that was actually my next question. How do you get the engineers involved?
She describes an approach that starts with defining design principles, building an education program, piloting initiatives, scoring products against the principles, and auditing progress, with engineers playing a central role in driving energy efficiency and innovation.
Cisco Live Melbourne Exec Interview w/ Mary De Wysocki (Part 1)
Q: There has been a bit of noise from a political perspective around that, but that still remains the goal. So for technology leaders here, what's your advice on how to act in this environmental and social policy space?
Mary emphasizes aligning technology strategy with long-term sustainability goals, advocating for clear measurement of lifecycle footprints, proactive energy management, and collaborative approaches with customers and partners to achieve decarbonization while maintaining reliability and performance.
How AI Shapes Product Design w/ CJ
Q: So let's start with something fundamental. How do you define design today? And how has that definition evolved now that we have AI generating work that looks great but might not have that purpose?
Design is about moving from the problem to a solution, which could be a product, a service, or a communication piece. AI can polish outputs, but the essential value comes from the problem framing, user impact, and the craft that guides whether the result truly solves the intended need.
Cross-Functional Governance: Building AI Teams That Work w/ Shaila Pervin (S1-E9)
Q: How do you bridge technical credibility with business-oriented language when engaging executives?
Lead with data-driven insights and show preliminary results or options to illustrate value, while tailoring the narrative to each audience to secure buy-in.
Cross-Functional Governance: Building AI Teams That Work w/ Shaila Pervin (S1-E9)
Q: What makes AI governance so challenging in fast-moving environments?
The speed of AI development requires ongoing governance rather than one-off checks; you must continuously monitor, adapt, and ensure alignment with leadership buy-in and regulatory considerations.

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What is What The Tech Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show concentrates on practical AI and technology topics with a business and implementation lens. Episodes frequently explore how AI is reshaping software development, data engineering, product design, governance, and enterprise IT — often featuring practitioners and leaders from major tech organizations and startups. Expect realistic perspectives on tooling trends, security, governance, and how regional policies or local ecosystems influence adoption. A standout trait is the emphasis on hands-on, real-world applications, including architecture decisions, design workflows, and sustainability or governance considerations, making it useful for listeners who want actionable takeaways for engineering teams, product leaders, or tech executive... more

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Recent guests on What The Tech Podcast include:

1. Gerardo Estaba
2. Dr Sue Keay
3. Christina CJ Jones
4. Dave Lemphers
5. Julie Canepa
6. Mary de Wysocki
7. Christopher Simusokwe
8. Shaila Pervin

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