Data & AI Mastery: The AI Executive Podcast

In a world where data is transforming every aspect of business, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. But how do you separate AI hype from real opportunity? That’s where Data and AI Mastery comes in.
This podcast is your source for cutting-edge insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories from the UK’s leading voices in data and AI. We bring you the knowledge and tools to advance your career and make an impact in your organisation.
Tune in to Data and AI Mastery—where data-driven progress begins.
Meet the host

Dr Raoul-Gabriel Urma
Dr Raoul-Gabriel Urma is an EdTech entrepreneur, author, and international speaker focused on transforming workforce development through data and AI.
As the Founder and Chairman of Cambridge Spark, Raoul leads efforts to upskill employees of top organisations, including M&S and the BBC, with cutting-edge training. He co-invented the patented EDUKATE.AI platform, which personalises learning for data skills.
A member of YPO and affiliated lecturer at Cambridge, Raoul is also pursuing the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard. His best-selling book, Modern Java in Action, has sold over 60,000 copies, reflecting his impact on technology and education.
Show Trailer
Latest Episode
Matthew Cloke, CTO at Endava: Building an AI-Native Organisation and Scaling Adoption
In this episode of Data & AI Mastery, Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma speaks with Matthew Cloke, Chief Technology Officer at Endava, about how one of the world’s leading technology companies is embracing AI at scale.
Matt shares how Endava created an AI committee to set governance and strategy, built cross-functional champions networks and celebrated AI heroes to drive adoption, and invested in ChatGPT Enterprise across 8,000 employees, achieving 85–90% daily usage.
The pair also dive into the business case for AI and how to secure executive buy-in and why creating "wake-up moments" for executives is critical.
Whether you’re a senior leader shaping AI strategy or a professional curious about scaling adoption, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.
Previous Episodes
Delve deeper into how data can transform business

Case study
BEAM Academy Leads Data Transformation in the Retail Sector

Case study
Electrophysiology Co-Ordinator Cuts NHS Referral Delay

Case study
Exertis Unlocks £100s of Millions in Working Capital

Case study
Data Analyst Identifies Sales Growth Opportunities