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Episode Synopsis
Join host Louise Steenekamp as she interviews Aveena
Mothilall, CIO at Engen, in this insightful episode of Conversation Starters. They discuss digital transformation, the evolving role of CIOs, skills development in IT, and Engen's successful SAP implementation. The conversation also highlights women in tech leadership, the future of work with a focus on diversity, and the importance of collaboration between academia and industry. Key takeaways include the need for mentorship, support for women in tech, and the potential of hybrid working models.
00:07 - Introduction and Sponsorship
00:22 - Guest Introduction (Aveena Mothilall, CIO of Engen)
01:42 - Digital Transformation
06:57 - SAP Functional Consultant of the Future
10:22 - Data Conversation
14:54 - Community and Collaboration within the African SAPUser Group
17:19 - Innovation and Influence on Technology Roadmaps
18:05 - Skills Development and Education
27:18 - SAP Implementation Success Stories
33:24 - Challenges in Digital and Data Focus
35:01 - Role of Women in IT Leadership
41:06 - Diversity in the Workforce
45:26 - Conclusion and Closing Remarks
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Discover how programmes like the Data Analytics for Student Success (DASS) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) bring together academia and corporates to collaborate on real-life student learning projects.
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Sponsored By: AFSUG – https://afsug.com/ ONE VOICE Unifying Africa's SAP Community for a Digital Future
Mothilall, CIO at Engen, in this insightful episode of Conversation Starters. They discuss digital transformation, the evolving role of CIOs, skills development in IT, and Engen's successful SAP implementation. The conversation also highlights women in tech leadership, the future of work with a focus on diversity, and the importance of collaboration between academia and industry. Key takeaways include the need for mentorship, support for women in tech, and the potential of hybrid working models.
00:07 - Introduction and Sponsorship
00:22 - Guest Introduction (Aveena Mothilall, CIO of Engen)
01:42 - Digital Transformation
06:57 - SAP Functional Consultant of the Future
10:22 - Data Conversation
14:54 - Community and Collaboration within the African SAPUser Group
17:19 - Innovation and Influence on Technology Roadmaps
18:05 - Skills Development and Education
27:18 - SAP Implementation Success Stories
33:24 - Challenges in Digital and Data Focus
35:01 - Role of Women in IT Leadership
41:06 - Diversity in the Workforce
45:26 - Conclusion and Closing Remarks
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Discover how programmes like the Data Analytics for Student Success (DASS) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) bring together academia and corporates to collaborate on real-life student learning projects.
https://rb.gy/3hukde | https://rb.gy/6ro0s3
Follow Aveena Mothilall LinkedIn - https://rb.gy/fifzha
Follow Louise Steenekamp: LinkedIn - https://rb.gy/kp7ewq
Sponsored By: AFSUG – https://afsug.com/ ONE VOICE Unifying Africa's SAP Community for a Digital Future
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