AI Readiness Ep 11: Getting AI Done. Engineering, Enablement, and the Execution Gap

In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by Andy McMahon, Principal Engineer for AI & MLOps at Barclays, to unpack what AI transformation really takes inside large organisations.They dig into the realities behind the GenAI hype, including the tough conversations around data readiness, process redesign, and the cultural ingredients needed to deliver value at scale. From proof-of-value pitfalls to bridging the POC-to-production “chasm,” this is a brutally honest take on why most AI efforts stall — and how to avoid the same fate.Whether you're leading technical teams or shaping data strategy, this conversation is full of hard-won lessons from the frontline of enterprise AI.