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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.