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“I'm probably the most non-traditional technologist you'll ever meet,” Robin tells us. With academic achievements including a Master of Law in Intellectual Property and a career that began with a non-data role in the US Army, Robin has since risen to the role of CDO at Microsoft UK and now is Field CDO at Databricks, the company that’s on a mission to simplify and democratise Data and AI, helping data and AI teams solve the world’s toughest problems. It’s clear her experience

From the jungles of Borneo to brewing and now healthcare, Rory Batt has relied upon one key tool to deliver consistent success for companies globally throughout his career – technology. Here, he discusses recent efforts to leverage digital to transform the services and solutions of European giant Mediq. Moving from brewing to healthcare is not a typical change in career. Back in 2012 Rory Batt joined the European operations of AB InBev, the world’s largest brewery on their pr

In the fast-moving world of digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising, few firms have positioned themselves as strategically as Shinka. Founded in Dublin in 2024 by former Google employee Kieran Greene, Shinka is reshaping how advertisers connect with premium audiences through programmatic solutions tailored to the DOOH and Connected TV (CTV) industry. Derived from the Japanese word for "evolution," Shinka embodies a fresh approach, emphasising transparency, efficiency, and fair

With over 50,000 businesses sending 4 billion messages, WhatsApp has become more than a chat app—it’s a revenue engine. Gerrit Rode shares how his team helps brands unlock real customer engagement, turning conversations into conversions. Are you ready to make WhatsApp work for you? Product Launch & Roadmap “When launching your solution agnostic WhatsApp Measurement Solution 360Pilot, what were the most significant data‑driven insights you relied upon during development, and h

We recently sat down with Rick Kelley, former Head of Meta Ireland and current angel investor, to discuss his remarkable journey from corporate leadership to startup investing. Over the course of our conversation, Rick shared insights from his 14-year tenure at Meta, his transition into the investment world, and his thoughts on how AI is reshaping digital advertising and gaming. Reflecting on your 14-year journey at Meta, culminating as Head of Meta Ireland, whatwere the pivo

Sponsored by LexisNexis Automation & Strategy Clyde & Co is undergoing a shift from legacy systems with no formal technology road-map. How are you approaching automation in such an environment—and what’s your strategy for ensuring it supports, rather than disrupts, day-to-day legal operations? The IT ecosystems of all business over a certain size are complex – we are a 5,500 person law firm with around 1/3 of staff supporting the “fee-earning” community. We have also grown th