Architecting the AI Enterprise

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• Episode 6: Trust but Verify, Reining In Overtrust in AI Outputs 09.07.2026 35min

  In this episode of Architecting the AI Enterprise, Gary and Dave sit down with Axis Capital Global CIO Stephen Lord to explore the wide-ranging possibilities of artificial intelligence within the complex specialty insurance market. They discuss Lord’s leadership in the shift from basic automation to strategic employee augmentation and why high-risk enterprise decisions still demand robust software architecture and human oversight.They also discuss how the global IT function is changing and compare it with previous technology paradigm shifts.
• Episode 5: Is SaaS Dead? 11.06.2026 49min

  In this episode of Architecting AI Enterprise, Gary Hoberman and Dave Ferrucci sit down with Kfir Godrich, who formerly served as Chief Innovation Officer and Global Head of Data and AI CIO at BlackRock. They examine how AI agents and generative AI are disrupting traditional SaaS and what that means for highly regulated industries like financial services and healthcare. The conversation explores the limits of AI autonomy, the importance of governance and explainability, and why the future of enterprise software will likely be a hybrid of deterministic systems and AI-driven workflows.
• Episode 4: The Unseen Role of Judgment and Accountability in AI-Driven Decisions 07.05.2026 34min

  Explore how judgment, accountability, and ethics are reshaping AI in enterprise settings. Join CEO Gary Hoberman, CTO Dave Ferrucci, and former global insurance CIO Jenny Larsson as they discuss the integration of AI with human judgment, ethical design frameworks, and the future of AI-driven organizations. This episode offers insights into balancing rapid AI adoption with trust and accountability, making it essential listening for leaders and innovators eager to harness AI responsibly.
• Episode 3: Deploying Generative AI to 80,000 Employees 23.04.2026 41min

  In this episode, Jeff McMillan, former Head of Firmwide AI at Morgan Stanley, shares his journey from data quality engineer to leading AI at Morgan Stanley, where he led the rollout of secure generative AI platforms to 80,000 employees. Together with hosts Gary Hoberman and Dave Ferrucci, Jeff explores how enterprises can realistically deploy AI at scale—and why success depends less on models and more on architecture, governance, and organizational clarity. 
• Episode 2: From Tech to Business Impact—Rethinking the CIO role in the Age of AI 09.04.2026 31min

  Alla Whitston (CIO of MUFG Americas) shares her journey from technologist to business-focused technology leader, emphasizing that true impact comes from deeply understanding business problems. Then, she, Gary and Dave explore how AI is reshaping enterprise architecture and shifting the role of CIOs toward governance of both human and artificial intelligence. Finally, they discuss the risk of uncontrolled AI-generated code, stressing the need for guardrails, accountability, and strategic alignment across business and technology.
• Episode 1: Architecting the AI Enterprise 25.03.2026 43min

  The future of AI architecture is here—and it’s more transformative than you think.Imagine AI tools that don’t just generate code but govern entire enterprise operations seamlessly. Sound impossible? Experts Gary Hoberman and Dave Ferrucci unravel how AI is rewriting the rules of speed, security, and governance in today’s complex business landscapes.