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AI at Scale
by Schneider Electric
The Schneider Electric AI at Scale podcast invites all AI practitioners and AI experts to share their experiences, challenges, and AI success stories. Conversations maintained during the show provide answers to questions such as: How do I implement AI successfully and sustainably? How do I make a real impact with AI? The AI at Scale podcast features real AI solutions and innovations – all of them ready for businesses to harness and offers a sneak peek into the future.
Episodes
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KJ Kusch: From AI theater to real impact
Artificial intelligence is moving from ambition to everyday business operations. Yet many organizations still struggle to turn AI investments into measurable results. In the latest episode of the AI at Scale podcast, KJ Kusch, Global Field CTO at WalkMe, joins Tom Kroczak to discuss one of the...
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Brigitte Begasse: Achieving quality excellence with AI
"AI is not replacing quality expertise. It is helping us scale learning, scale expertise, and turn insight into action faster." In this episode of the AI at Scale Podcast, Brigitte Begasse, Senior Vice President of Customer Satisfaction and Quality at Schneider Electric, explores what AI really...
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Chris Sharp & Steven Carlini: AI Factories: Power, Cooling & Token Economics
“AI is often framed as a software revolution. But the real constraint isn’t software. It is whether we can power and cool it at scale". In this episode of the AI at Scale Podcast, Chris Sharp, Chief Technology Officer at Digital Realty, and Steven Carlini, Thought Leadership Leader at Schneider...
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Rick Blair: AI & Accessibility: Removing Barriers
“Accessibility starts with awareness. When we design with accessibility in mind, everyone benefits.” In this special episode of the AI at Scale Podcast, released on Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026, Rick Blair, Senior Principal, Digital Accessibility Program Manager at Schneider Electric,...
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Ghaia Belaakaria: Downsizing AI: small models with big impact
In this episode of AI at Scale podcast, I sit down with Ghaia Belaakaria, Senior Data Scientist, Embedded AI at Schneider Electric, to explore a powerful shift in how enterprises think about artificial intelligence. This conversation focuses on embedded and edge AI, where intelligence runs…
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Irina Zubova & Sam Youssif: When AI Meets Customer Support
“How much value is hidden in your customer support data?” In this episode of AI at Scale podcast, we bring together two senior leaders: Irina Zubova, Vice President Customer Support & AI Operations at Schneider Electric, and Sam Youssif, Vice President Customer Support at Schneider Electric....
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Marek Kowalkiewicz: The economy of algorithms
Are algorithms quietly redistributing economic power—faster than most leaders are prepared for? In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast, we dive into the Economy of Algorithms with Marek Kowalkiewicz—Professor of the Digital Economy, globally recognized AI thought leader, and author of the…
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Clayton Mohamed: How to build the best workplace for AI and digital?
What does it take to build a workplace where AI and digital talent not only join—but stay, grow, and thrive? In this episode of the AI at Scale Podcast, we sit down with Clayton Mohamed, VP HR at Schneider Digital, who has spent the last six years shaping the company’s digital talent strategy and...
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Tamilla Triantoro: Work rewired: human + AI
What if the real competitive edge in 2026 isn’t AI itself, but how your organization learns to work with it? In this episode of AI at Scale podcast Tamilla Triantoro, Associate Professor of Business Analytics and Information Systems at Quinnipiac University, and Co-author of Converging Minds, is...
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Mike Labhart: On the shopfloor of AI-driven factories
Can AI really spot risks faster than any sensor? How far are we from the autonomous supply chain? In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast, Mike Labhart, North America Global Supply Chain Director for Smart Operations & Data Analytics of Schneider Electric, walks us through the most valuable AI...
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Katya Lainé: A day in the life of an AI company founder
What does it take to lead an AI company? In this episode of AI at Scale, we sit down with Katya Lainé — CoFounder & CEO of TALKR.ai, President of the AI Commission at Numeum, CoFounder and VicePresident of Le Voice Lab, and CoFounder of OpenLLM France — to get a unique glimpse into the daily life...
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Siddhi Pal: Planning for AI and green skills shortage
"We often discuss the green transition and digital transformation in isolation, without systematically mapping where these skill sets actually overlap, or more importantly, where they don't." says Siddhi Pal, Senior Policy Researcher at Interface. In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast Siddhi...
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Kim Custeau: AI that understands industry: connecting systems, data and people
“AI will always keep the human at the center, it’s a guidance tool, not a replacement,” says Kim Custeau, Executive Vice President at AVEVA. What does that mean for the future of industrial operations? In this episode of AI at Scale, Kim shares how AI is moving beyond hype to become a practical...
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Philippe Rambach: Innovation Summit Special: AI for energy and industry
AI is just a tool, but when strategically deployed, it can become the key to more efficient future of energy and industry. In this special episode of AI at Scale, recorded live at Innovation Summit Copenhagen, Schneider Electric’s Chief AI Officer, Philippe Rambach, shares how the company…
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Malini Nambiar: How AI is changing industrial engineering
What if AI could address the most persistent challenges in the industry? In this episode of AI at Scale podcast Malini Nambiar, Digital Customer Innovation Director for AI Applications at Schneider Electric, tells the story of how customer insights helped develop a GenAI assistant that solves…
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Scott Harden: AI that makes your home smarter
Are you sure you know how to save energy nowadays? Can the apps that control your lighting, heating, and car charging make decisions on their own? And is AI really working behind the scenes of our everyday choices? In this episode of AI at Scale, Malgorzata Gorska talks to Scott Harden, SVP...
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Renée Cummings: The human impact of algorithmic systems [replay]
What does it mean when AI influences who gets a job, a loan, or even a second chance? In this episode, Renée Cummings, criminologist, data activist, and Professor of Practice in Data Science at the University of Virginia, shares a compelling look at how algorithmic systems can shape human lives…
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Sadiq Syed: What does "comfort" mean in the age of AI
What if your building could think for itself - anticipating needs, optimizing energy use, and enhancing occupant comfort without human intervention? In this episode of AI at Scale, we sit down with Sadiq Syed, SVP of Digital Buildings at Schneider Electric, to explore how AI at the edge is...
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Jean-Come Renaudin: Executive guide to AI upskilling
What if your company’s greatest AI breakthrough isn’t a new tool, but your people? In this episode of AI at Scale, we sit down with Jean-Côme Renaudin, Director of the Data & AI School at Schneider Electric, to uncover how one of the world’s largest industrial companies is turning 150,000…
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Anna Gawlicka: Against hallucinations: creating a RAG-based chatbot for HR and IT queries
“Every minute we could save for our employees through automation matters.” says Anna Gawlicka, AI and Adoption Lead for HR Digital Services at Schneider Electric. With that mindset, her team joined forces with Schneider's AI and IT experts to create Jo-Virtual Assistant - a GenAI-powered chatbot...
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Hamilton Mann: Artificial integrity
What if AI could do more than just make decisions? What if it could make the right ones? In this episode, Hamilton Mann, Group Vice President, Global Digital and AI Transformation for Strategy, Marketing and Sales, Thales, and author of Artificial Integrity book, invites us to rethink the very...
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Chitra Sukumar: Turbocharging digital engineering with GenAI
How can businesses prepare their engineering teams for the AI-powered future of software development? In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast, Chitra Sukumar, SVP, Digital Engineering and Tech Depth at Schneider Electric, explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way software and...
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Evgeni Gousev: The next big thing in tech: edge AI
“Edge AI is the ultimate and probably only scalable way to do AI in the real world—collecting, analyzing, and acting on data where it lives” says Evgeni Gousev, Chair of the Edge AI Foundation and Senior Director at Qualcomm. In this episode he talks about the transformative power of edge AI and...
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Renée Cummings: Designing AI systems for high-stakes decisions
How to make the most competitive AI systems? Renée Cummings, a renowned Professor of Practice in Data Science at the University of Virginia and a leading voice in AI ethics, talks about the importance of trust, transparency, and accountability in AI development, making a strong case for why these...
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Ania Kaci: AI governance decoded
Where Does AI Governance Stop? Guess what? It doesn’t. AI governance extends far beyond setting policies and frameworks. In this episode we meet with Ania Kaci, Senior Principal, Responsible AI Leader at Schneider Electric. Ania shares her journey from AI research to leading responsible AI...
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Peter Weckesser: Making an IMPACT with AI
"AI is today where the Internet was about 30 years ago," says Peter Weckesser, Chief Digital Officer of Schneider Electric, in this episode of the "AI at Scale" podcast. Just as the Internet revolutionized every aspect of business and personal life, AI has the potential to do the same, and it has...
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Taimur Rashid: GenAI and the art of the possible
The most value for businesses will come from domain-specific models, pre-trained on proprietary data, says Taimur Rashid, Managing Director of GenAI Innovation and Delivery at AWS. In this episode, you can learn how Taimur advices cutomers on identifying successful GenAI use cases, what's key in...
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Audrey Hazak: The future of customer experience with AI
How is AI enhancing customer experiences and what’s next in this field? In this episode of the AI at Scale Podcast, Audrey Hazak, the SVP of Digital Customer Relationship at Schneider Electric, unveils how her teams are applying AI to drive digital transformation and what she thinks is the next...
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Dominik Wee: AI and intelligent manufacturing
"The combination of human expertise and the right technology has always been the key to success in manufacturing," says Dominik Wee, Corporate Vice President of Industry Solutions Engineering at Microsoft who is today's guest of AI at Scale podcast hosted by Gosia Gorska. Dominik discusses...
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Jeff Willert: Navigating sustainability data with GenAI Copilot
How to properly use AI in data systems? In this episode, host Gosia Gorska talks to Jeff Willert, the Director of Data Science at Schneider Electric, about the effective application of AI in data systems. He shares insights about the groundbreaking Resource Advisor solution and its newly…
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Rumman Chowdhury: AI red teaming and right to repair
How to identify risks in AI models? Red teaming is one of the options, says the guest of AI at Scale podcast - Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, CEO of Humane Intelligence, US Science Envoy for Artificial Intelligence. Rumman guides us through her approach to detecting risks, ensuring transparency and...
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Julia Peyre: AI innovation inside out
How exactly do we innovate with AI? In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast, Gosia Gorska is joined by an expert from the Schneider Electric AI Strategy and Innovation team – Julia Peyre. Julia unveils the strategic decision-making process between developing AI solutions in-house versus…
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Alexander Chia: Going underground with AI
What's happening underground in New York City? Gosia Gorska meets Alexander Chia, Engineer from Con Edison, to explore the challenge of detecting faults in underground power system across the area of 700 km². What’s at stake? The risk of not finding the fault and not repairing it on time, can put...
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Manu Sharma: How AI models learn with data labeling
What does it take to create a well-operating AI model? In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast, Gosia Gorska welcomes Manu Sharma, the Founder and CEO of Labelbox, the leading data factory for building next-generation AI. Manu starts with explaining what data labeling is. He highlights the...
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Natalya Philogene: GenAI: your new finance mate
In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast, Natalya Philogene, Head of Internal Control at Schneider Electric, describes the Finance Assistant Chatbot, winner of the 2024 Digital Finance Awards by Future of Finance in the Innovation category. Natalya explains how using a finance chatbot…
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Emily Reid: AI for all: mitigating bias in AI systems
The mission of a non-profit organization AI4All, headed by our guest Emily Reid, is to create the next generation of change makers. In this conversation we tackle the topic of bias – what it is, how it may influence our life when baked into AI applications, and how to mitigate it.
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Michael Lotfy Gierges: The AI-powered future of homes
In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast, Michael Lotfy Gierges, EVP Home and Distribution at Schneider Electric, describes the AI-powered future of homes. He introduces Wiser Home, a home energy management solution that employs predictive algorithms to learn from user habits, real-time weather...
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Sreedhar Sistu: AI for energy, AI for real challenges
The fact that AI can be applied in multiple disciplines makes it a powerful technology. Our guest, Sreedhar Sistu, VP Customer Offers at Schneider Electric explains that while AI can create damage when used with wrong intentions, it can also solve critical problems. One of them is growing energy...
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Mia Shah-Dand: AI ethics in action
What does it mean for AI to be ethical? In the AI world, it can be associated with different aspects such as trustworthiness, responsibility, cybersecurity, algorithmic justice, etc. In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast we welcome Mia Shah-Dand, founder of Women in AI Ethics, and CEO of...
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Natasha Nelson: The story of smart power systems
Smart watches, smart washing machines, smart homes... what about power systems? Are they also getting smart? In the next episode of the AI at Scale podcast we invite Natasha Nelson, VP, EcoStruxure Power for End User at Schneider Electric to unveil the topic of smart power systems.
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Manoj Puthenveetil: Driving home on clean energy with AI
In this episode we welcome Manoj Puthenveetil, Chief Technology Officer at Qmerit - a company that focuses on installation and integration solutions for energy transition technologies. In the show Manoj shares insights on EV's charging trends and how AI helps to unlock access to clean energy.
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Ilda Metani: Time for the year of AI practice
In this episode we bring questions that customers across market segments are asking today. Ilda Metani, Head of Industry AI Consulting at Schneider Electric, shares insightful stories about creating value from AI. Gosia Gorska, host of the show, asks Ilda how businesses can become more agile and...
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Alex Rykhva: Harvesting the benefits: AI and the future of agriculture.
In the fifth episode of the AI at Scale podcast Alex Rykhva, Chief Data Officer at Louis Dreyfus Company, shares insights on how new technology, especially AI, is changing agriculture. Alex explains the evolution of use of technology and data in agriculture, new methods of assessing and…
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Una Shortt: Trusted data revolutionizes business success
Una Shortt, Chief Data Officer, SVP Data & Performance at Schneider Electric, shares the story about trusted data being the new currency for business. She explains why there is a need to collect and process high-quality data, why not all data holds the same worth, and finally why the type of data...
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Claude Le Pape-Gardeux: Frugal AI. The other side of the equation
Claude Le Pape-Gardeux, Data and AI Domain Leader at Schneider Electric, defines frugality of AI solutions and shares his point of view on the “new energy” demand vs. the current need to be energy efficient. In the show Claude shares with Gosia Gorska, the host of the podcast, useful tactics to...
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Allison Sagraves: Bees and unicorns of the AI world
In the second episode, we welcome Allison Sagraves, AI and Data Advisor, Chief AI and Data Officer Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University, beekeeper, and forest steward. The main topic of the episode is the discussion about today’s search for AI unicorns - not only among start-ups but also C-level...
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Philippe Rambach: AI at Scale. How? When? And Why?
In the first episode Philippe Rambach, Schneider Electric's Chief AI Officer, answers some of the most difficult questions that a Chief AI Officer can receive. He explains when it is necessary to use AI and when not, the sustainable and frugal approach to AI, and finally, talks about three…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Schneider Electric AI at Scale podcast invites all AI practitioners and AI experts to share their experiences, challenges, and AI success stories. Conversations maintained during the show provide answers to questions such as: How do I implement AI successfully and sustainably? How do I make a real impact with AI? The AI at Scale podcast features real AI solutions and innovations – all of them ready for businesses to harness and offers a sneak peek into the future.
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