Transform NOW

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk speaks with Veronica Hylak about the evolving landscape of Agentic AI. They explore the industries that are leading the charge in AI adoption, the importance of building trust with AI systems, and how organizations can adapt to work alongside AI. Veronica shares insights on the future of AI, emphasizing the need for transparency and stability, while also discussing the potential challenges that...

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

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In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Federico Berruti, partner at McKinsey & Company and head of the firm's automation practice, who explains how Enterprise AI is redefining many of the core processes across all sectors of the financial services industry.

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Here’s what we talked with Federico about: 

*Why financial services companies of all shapes and sizes should embrace automation and AI the way the largest institutions...

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

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OpenAI research lead Noam Brown thinks certain AI ‘reasoning’ models could’ve arrived decades ago https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/19/openai-research-lead-noam-brown-thinks-ai-reasoning-models-couldve-arrived-decades-ago

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How to know a bu...

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Jeremy Rossi, Global CIO of SS&C Intelligent Automation and Analytics, who explains how automation and AI are evolving and why they are critically important to financial services companies of all shapes and sizes.

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Here’s what we talked with Jeremy about: 

*How automation and AI are natural extensions of investment management operations software

*The convergence of technologies being used ...

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

News stories covered in this episode:

Gartner Predicts that Agentic AI Will Solve 80 Percent of Customer Problems by 2029 https://www.cxtoday.com/contact-center/agentic-ai-gartner-predicts-80-of-customer-problems-solved-without-human-help-by-2029/

Grok Is Rebelling A...

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Vishal Sodha, Senior Risk Solutions Advisor at SS&C Algorithmics, who explains how the risk management discipline in the financial services industry is being transformed in the age of automation and AI.

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Here’s what we talked with Vishal about: 

*SS&C Algorithmics overview

*Top trends in financial risk management

*The value of a high-performance risk simulation engine in today’s busines...

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

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News stories covered in this episode:

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Perplexity Says It Wantsto Buy TikTok

https://autogpt.net/perplexity-says-it-wants-to-buy-tiktok/.

Hollywood unites againstAI: 400 celebs demand Trump take action on OpenAI, Google https://interestingengineering.com/culture/hollywood-st...

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Xavier Hanson and Nick White of Ashling Partners, an SS&C Blue Prism delivery partner. Xavier and Nick explain how the combination of Reveal Group and Ashling partners has positioned them well to address process reinvention, especially in the financial services, manufacturing and healthcare industries. They also weigh in on the various hot topics in Enterprise AI, such as gen AI, agent...

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

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Mark Cuban says AI is ‘never the answer,’ it’s a ‘tool’ https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/11/mark-cuban-says-ai-is-never-the-answer-its-a-tool/?guccounter=1

AI firms follow DeepSeek’s lead, create cheaper models with “distillati...

In this episode, hose Michael Marchuk interviews Tonille Miller, an organizational psychologist, about her insights on thriving in the age of AI. They discuss the evolving relationship between AI and human skills, the importance of leadership in integrating AI, and the need for organizations to foster a culture of collaboration. Tonille emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence and data literacy, and shares real-world e...

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Brian Halpin, Head of Automation at SS&C, who explains how a large-scale internal automation program he has led for the past two years has achieved significant tangible benefits as well as changed the mindset of the organization in areas like upskilling, product innovation, and the ways in which SS&C solves customer problems.

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Here’s what we talked with Brian about: 

*The origins of t...

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI will write 90% of code in 6 months, automating software development within a year — Is this the final nail in handwritten coding's coffin?

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/work-producti...

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

News stories covered in this episode:

• China's newest AI model Manus is dividing opinion over DeepSeek comparisons. Here's what to know - https://www.businessinsider.com/manus-ai-china-agent-hype-deepseek-2025-3  
• Elon Musk’s DOGE is reportedly automating gover...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk speaks with Danya Dhiraj, a director at Citisoft, about the implementation of AI in post-trade operations. They discuss the current state of post-trade operations, the challenges of adopting AI, and the potential benefits it can bring to operational efficiency. Danya emphasizes the importance of trust in AI, the risks of not embracing technology, and the need for a hybrid model where AI and hu...

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

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News stories covered in this episode:

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AI startup CoreWeave files for 2025’s first big tech IPO—and reveals it gets more than half its $1.9 billion in revenue from a single customer

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ai-startup-coreweave-files-2025-030641690.html

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OpenAI Admits ...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk engages with Jeremy Rossi and John Bellone, both Global CIOs at SS&C, to discuss the evolving landscape of technology, particularly focusing on quantum computing and artificial intelligence. They explore the implications of new technologies, the challenges organizations face in adopting them, and the importance of governance in AI. The conversation highlights the need for a strategic approa...

On this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI.

News stories covered in this episode:

-Microsoft’s Majorana 1 widened the quantum field. But are we any closer to a eureka moment? - https://www.fastcompany.com/91285143/microsofts-quantum-breakthrough-a-major-step-or-a-science-experiment 

-Gen3 AI models Claude 3.7 and G...

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk speaks with Dr. Joan Palmiter-Bajorek, an expert in AI and AI governance. They discuss the evolving role of AI in organizations, the importance of diversity in AI development, and the need for upskilling employees to adapt to new technologies. Joan emphasizes the significance of measuring ROI in AI initiatives and the cultural shifts required to embrace AI across different generations in the wo...