Best Amdocs Careers Podcasts (2025)

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Bridging the Gap: Navigating Generational Dynamics in the Workplace with Clint Runge, CEO & Founder of Archrival 23:12

1d ago23:12

23:12

Five generations. One workplace. Endless opportunities—and plenty of friction. In this episode of Guided Disruption in the Workplace, host Manisha Pathak is joined by Clint Runge, CEO & Founder of Archrival, to explore the powerful potential of multi-generational teams. Clint, a seasoned strategist on generational behavior, shares how organizations…

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#49 A $500 PIRATE SHIP IN OUR GARAGE - HAVEN'T MADE IT YET PODCAST 36:51

3d ago36:51

36:51

Days after the shoot, with the candle wax still hot, we took the opportunity to record this episode in the pirate set we built for Edgar's project KEEL HAUL. Edgar Cortés Campoy is a filmmaker from Mexico City whose projects seem to have an emphasis on immersive set design. We discuss what draws Edgar to a project, how he creates immersive dialogu…

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The Future of Work: Skills First with Sachit Kamat, Chief Product Officer at eightfold.ai 24:29

8d ago24:29

24:29

Is the traditional job role becoming a thing of the past? In this forward-looking episode, host Yael Shur, joined by co-host Asaf Jackoby, welcomes Sachit Kamat, Chief Product Officer at Eightfold.ai, to unpack the bold move toward skills-based organizations. Together, they explore how organizations are shifting focus from rigid roles to dynamic sk…

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#48 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, AMDOCS & A HEATED DEBATE - HAVEN'T MADE IT YET PODCAST 35:19

17d ago35:19

35:19

For this episode, Dakota Kappen joins us to discuss his career path as a commercial automotive photographer. Dakota was also involved in our short doc, PAISANO OVERHANG, which is currently in its festival run. Most recently, it screened at the Oscar-qualifying AmDocs festival in Palm Springs. Dakota and Jannik report on the experience. The episode …

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The Power of AI Partnerships with Mike MacDade and Lilac Ilan 21:09

1M ago21:09

21:09

As Generative AI redefines industries, strong partnerships have never been more critical. In this episode, host Mike MacDade, Head of Operations at Amdocs Strategy and Technology, is joined by Lilac Ilan, Head of Global Telco, AI-Powered Operations at NVIDIA, to explore the unique dynamics of AI partnerships and ecosystem building in the Gen AI era…

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#47 FILM FESTIVAL DEBRIEF 29:51

2M ago29:51

29:51

After our annual hiatus, we're back! As we shook off the podcast rust, we took a moment to debrief our time at the Independent Hollywood Reels Film festival, where we screened our first short film, TENDON. We also discussed Hayden's progress fundraising for his short film TUNING IN. Kick back and hang with us as we ramble our way into a new season.…

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Beyond Exponential: Navigating the Future of Business Transformation 20:17

2M ago20:17

20:17

How are exponential technologies reshaping industries, leadership, and the way businesses operate? In this episode, host Anjali Mahajan, VP - Head of Engineering Services at Amdocs, speaks with Yahli Admati, Head of Business Development UAE at Quris AI, to explore the impact of cutting-edge innovations on business transformation. From AI and automa…

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The Path Forward: Women Entrepreneurs in Tech with Tal Elor & Maya Elor 13:30

3M ago13:30

13:30

Ever wondered, what does it take to leave the security of a corporate career and dive into entrepreneurship? In this episode, host Mike MacDade speaks with Tal Elor, Co-founder & CPO of Athena, and Maya Elor, Co-founder & CEO of Athena, to discuss their inspiring journey from a military intelligence unit to launching their own startup. They share t…

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Season 3 Kickoff: Guided Disruption in the Workplace 10:52

3M ago10:52

10:52

Welcome to season 3 of the podcast Your Career: Choice or Chance?—where we explore the powerful concept of Guided Disruption and how AI is reshaping the workplace. Join our hosts Yael, Mike, Manisha, and Anjali as they talk with industry leaders, sharing real-world success stories and practical strategies to help you lead with confidence in the age…

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FULL INTERVIEW #44 LETTERBOXD & RED CARPETS 1:17:09

6M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Watch and listen our full interview with Mia Vicino as she talks about her unusual path to becoming a journalist for the popular movie review site Letterboxd. Mia is a host on the Letterboxd podcast and has conducted red-carpet and sit-down interviews with Greta Gerwig, Martin Scorsese, and Michael Mann (and many others). If you want to support us …

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FULL EPISODE #35 A MESSAGE FROM BOTH OUR LISTENERS 53:01

6M ago53:01

53:01

In an act of unwavering persistence, your three HAVEN'T MADE IT YET hosts have gathered to give you a special kickoff episode. Look forward to an assessment of last season's viewership stats, updates about our professional lives, and a surprise message from both our listeners. But in all seriousness, thank you for listening to our podcast. Your sup…

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#46 OUR CAREER GOALS 33:19

6M ago33:19

33:19

Our mission with this podcast is to capture a moment in our peer's creative journeys. After another season of interviewing a diverse cast of characters from all sorts of film-related fields, it only makes sense for us to put a ribbon on this season by talking about our (hosts) career progress. Which includes this podcast! We discuss highlights from…

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#45 JOURNALIST AT MSNBC 32:45

9M ago32:45

32:45

It’s a crazy time to be a journalist. Kat Facchini, NYC-based MSNBC news writer, walks us through the high-speed work environment of a cable news station. You probably know that news networks cater to their demographics. Views pay the bills after all. But what does that mean for the ethics of journalism? And is being completely objective even possi…

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#44 LETTERBOXD & RED CARPETS 31:25

10M ago31:25

31:25

Mia Vicino talks about her unusual path to becoming a journalist for the popular movie review site Letterboxd. Mia is a host on the Letterboxd podcast and has conducted red-carpet and sit-down interviews with Greta Gerwig, Martin Scorsese, and Michael Mann (and many others). If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube an…

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#43 PAGE PROGRAMS, QUEER CINEMA & FILM FESTIVALS 32:35

11M ago32:35

32:35

Stevie Hassett shares his experience being a studio page, theater manager, and aspiring film festival programmer. If you're looking to submit to a film festival, or are wondering why your project might have been turned down by one, tune in to hear Stevie's thoughts on the role festivals like to play in the industry. Additionally, in a nod to gay pr…

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Reflecting on GenAI in the Workplace: Season Recap and Insights 17:11

12M ago17:11

17:11

Join Alex, the AI co-host of "Your Career: Choice or Chance?” for a special recap episode as we wrap up the second season. Alongside hosts Mike MacDade, Reetu Raina, and Yael Shur, we reflect on the key insights and memorable moments from our discussions on the intersection of GenAI and the workplace. From evolving attitudes towards AI to challenge…

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#42 CASTING AN INDIE MOVIE 32:43

12M ago32:43

32:43

Grayson Shapiro has found recent success in the CBS Pipeline Leadership Program winning Casting Network's Emerging Casting Director Award for his work on the short film Mi Ofrenda. Grayson came into our sphere as an assistant director for one of our upcoming shorts. Besides directing Grayson is an avid producer, currently developing a music video f…

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#41 THE DOUBLE LIFE OF A NETWORK ASSISTANT 30:26

1y ago30:26

30:26

Erwin Ordóñez works as an assistant at ABC Networks. We talk about the ins and outs of his job at ABC and how his passion project MEMORY SWIM led to shadowing director Lanre Olabisi during the production of an episode of The Rookie (Ep. 608). If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listenin…

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Skills First: Redefining How We Work 11:00

1y ago11:00

11:00

Join Yael Shur, Alex, the AI co-host, and Ora Nussbaum, a program manager in Amdocs People leading transformation Projects in HR, as they dive into the paradigm shift towards Skills-Based Organizations. Gain valuable insights into the fundamentals and practical applications of skills-based organizations, exploring their implementation and the benef…

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#40 HUMOR WITH HEART 32:02

1y ago32:02

32:02

Isabel Klein answers her own fan's call-in questions in this romp of an episode. We dive into the LA comedian/actor's sympathetic approach to character creation, the process of taking her one-woman show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a legendary Airheads commercial and so much more. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on…

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Guided Disruption™ in Action: Transforming with GenAI 14:19

1y ago14:19

14:19

Join Mike, Reetu, and Yael as they explore the concept of Guided Disruption™. Discover success stories, data-driven insights that guide ongoing improvements, and strategies for ensuring AI-driven disruptions align with company goals and values. Don't miss our AI co-host Alex's final out-of-the-box question, which will leave you thinking about the f…

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#39 JOIN THE TASTE TEAM 31:54

1y ago31:54

31:54

"Food is culture" says food-based docu-series director Kevin Longa. Traveling the world as a one-man production has its perks. Gear and crew can be a barrier to building a personal connection with a subject. But after ten years of working solo, Kevin is ready to upgrade. Along with sharing some of his most colorful stories, Kevin joins us to pitch …

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Navigating Privacy in the GenAI era 12:42

1y ago12:42

12:42

In this enlightening episode of "Your Career: Choice or Chance – GenAI in the Workplace," host Mike MacDade and Zvi Joseph, Deputy General Counsel, embark on a journey to unravel the intricate relationship between GenAI and individual privacy rights. With the expertise of Zvi, they explore the evolving landscape of privacy concerns amidst the rapid…

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#38 THE COFFEE CURRENCY 29:13

1y ago29:13

29:13

"If cigarettes are the currency of prison coffee is the currency of Hollywood" Damon Ross talks about his unconventional methodical approach to networking which includes elaborate food-related ruses. Damon met Sam (host) as a coworker at a management company. Although he still works at a representation-based company, Damon has made the switch to bu…

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Haven't Made it Yet Trailer 1:00

1y ago1:00

1:00

Ever wonder what it's like to be part of the Entertainment Industry? Trying to make it in showbiz ain't a walk in the park, but some crazy few might just have what it takes. In this podcast, hosts Hayden Garratt, Jannik Ehret, and Sam Hong talk shop with the very talented actors and crew from Hollywood and beyond. Tune in to hear what drives these …

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Multimodality in AI with Itay Gadot 14:30

1y ago14:30

14:30

In this episode of "Your Career: Choice or Chance – Gen AI in the Workplace," host Yael Shur welcomes Itay Gadot, Marketing Strategy Executive, to explore the transformative impact of Multimodality in AI. Together, they delve into the intricate world of AI, unpacking the concept of Multimodality and its profound implications for the future of work.…

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#37 FILMING A WAR 34:01

1y ago34:01

34:01

Peter Kelesis finds himself in a position to make a documentary about one of the most impactful international conflicts of our lifetime. The Las Vegas native talks about navigating the industry as a camera assistant and how he ended up investing in a project that has taken him to the front lines of the Russo-Ukranian war. We get into the ethics of …

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Software Development Life Cycle in the AI Era - A New Design Process with Jeremy Smith 17:37

1y ago17:37

17:37

In this episode, Mike MacDade and Jeremy Smith, CTO-Engineering discuss the impact of GenAI on Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Together with AI co-host Alex, they dive into various phases of SDLC affected by GenAI, touching on planning, development, testing, and human collaboration aspects. They explore challenges, opportunities, and ethica…

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#36 MENTORSHIP & FOSTERING INTUITION 29:45

1y ago29:45

29:45

Advice and guidance are an undeniable part of success but you can't take every bit of advice. Haley Johnson talks about fostering intuition, the writer-director dynamic, and some crazy ways she's landed directing gigs. If you want to support us please like and review our podcast on YouTube and Spotify. Thank you for listening. Haley's Instagram: ht…

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Exploring Gender Bias in GenAI with Laila Sprejer 9:57

1y ago9:57

9:57

Join host Yael Shur, for a special episode as we celebrate International Women's Day by diving into the intriguing world of GenAI and gender bias. Yael welcomes Laila Sprejer, an esteemed leader in data science and AI teams, to uncover the risks associated with biased data and the challenges faced by women in tech leadership roles. With the insight…

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#35 A MESSAGE FROM BOTH OUR LISTENERS (SEASON 3 KICKOFF) 29:51

1y ago29:51

29:51

In an act of unwavering persistence, your three HAVEN'T MADE IT YET hosts have gathered to give you a special kickoff episode. Look forward to an assessment of last season's viewership stats, updates about our professional lives, and a surprise message from both our listeners. But in all seriousness, thank you for listening to our podcast. Your sup…

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Reskilling in the Age of AI with Mary Tsilov 13:46

1+ y ago13:46

13:46

In this episode, Mike MacDade and Mary Tsilov, Product Strategy Manager, dive into the impact of AI on traditional roles, focusing on the importance of reskilling in the product management landscape. They discuss the challenges faced by professionals and organizations and delve into strategies for effective reskilling initiatives. Throughout the co…

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The changing employee experience in the era of AI with Tzvia Reinhold 11:32

1+ y ago11:32

11:32

Reetu hosts Tzvia Reinhold, an Organizational and Occupational Psychologist and a manager in the Talent Management Team. In this episode, they explore the impact of AI on the employee experience, rethinking AI's role in the workplace, and addressing common fears and misconceptions employees have about AI and automation. With his last question, Alex…

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#34 Ending Season 2 on a "High" Note 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

59:48

Indieknot present this never before heard season 2 finale lost episode. On this episode, we're going meta! We talk about our thoughts of the podcast from how it started to where we want to go with it. We also do a Q/A with Hayden and Jannik sharing a bit about their relationship with film. We're glad to put this out after months of it collecting du…

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Augmenting Ourselves with AI: A Design Revolution with Mirit Cohen and Andrew Weigand 16:22

1+ y ago16:22

16:22

In this episode, Mike MacDade and Alex, the AI co-host, dives into the groundbreaking world of AI's influence on design with industry experts Mirit Cohen, an Interactive Designer, and Andrew Weigand, a Multimedia Professional. The episode navigates through reshaped creative processes, challenges faced in working with AI, opportunities arising, and …

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Managing a Team of Humans and Machines with Esty Liani 15:00

1+ y ago15:00

15:00

Reetu Raina and Alex, the AI co-host, meet Esty Liani, Head of R&D, to explore the complexities of managing diverse teams of humans and machines. The discussion navigates the transition from technical expertise to leadership roles after AI advancements. Key Takeaways: Transitioning from technical expertise to leadership roles amidst AI advancements…

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Gen AI in the Service of Talent Acquisition with Adam Rogers 12:10

1+ y ago12:10

12:10

In this episode, Reetu Raina welcomes Adam Rogers, Talent Strategy Lead, for an insightful discussion about how Gen AI is revolutionizing talent acquisition. Don't miss our AI co-host Alex's final out-of-the-box question, which will leave you thinking about the future of talent management with AI. Key Takeaways: AI-driven tools are transforming tal…

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Thriving with New Skills with Vilma López Lemoine 12:19

1+ y ago12:19

12:19

In this episode, our host, Yael Shur Shmueli, Head of HR Amdocs technological and Corporate units welcomes Vilma López Lemoine, Technical Program Manager- Data Scientist, to uncover the skills and qualities individuals need to thrive in an AI-driven workforce. Don't miss our AI co-host Alex's final out-of-the-box question, which will leave you thin…

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Exciting new season is out! 5:05

1+ y ago5:05

5:05

Yael Shur Shmueli, Head of HR Amdocs technological and Corporate units, Mike MacDade, Head of Operations, Amdocs Strategy and Technology, and Reetu Raina, Head of Talent Management, come together again to set the stage for an exciting exploration of Gen AI's role in reshaping the workplace. Discover what to expect in the upcoming episodes and why t…

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#33 Danielle LeBlanc | Bush: A Short Film About Pubic Hair 1:06:42

1+ y ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Danielle tells all about the pre-production of making her latest short film, Bush, a story that embraces the beauty and anxieties about a women's connection with her pubic hair. She also shares what it's like to work in a writer's room and gives some good pointers on how excel at being a celebrity personal assistant. Follow Danielle on Instagram fo…

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#32 Jordan Sadler | Camera & Steadicam Operator 1:06:54

1+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Jordan is a fellow University of Oregon alumni and joined us for an informative conversation about nerdy camera stuff. We talk about the intricacies of IATSE local 600 (camera union) and Jordan's personal experiences grinding through the ranks of the camera department here in Hollywood. @jordaniousmaximus…

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Boomerang employees: a chance or a choice to come back? 13:46

1+ y ago13:46

13:46

Yael Shur Shmueli, Amdocs Head of HR Strategy and Technology Units hosts the final episode of the first season. Join her as she interviews her co-hosts Mike MacDade, Executive Chief of Staff, and Reetu Raina, Head of Talent Management Organization. Together they explore the growing trend of boomerang employees in the workplace. Key Takeaways: The c…

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#31 Addie Weyrich | Live Performance and You 1:26:25

1+ y ago1:26:25

1:26:25

Addie Weyrich is a multifaceted performer. She lives in Los Angeles, California where she works as an actor. Her monthly live show "The Addie Show: Featuring You" (Elysian Theater in Echo Park, CA) is part improvised comedy part experimental performance that builds on audience participation. Listen in to see what went into the creation of the show …

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#30 Embrace the Scrappy 17:23

1+ y ago17:23

17:23

Julia Kennelly returns with a quick segment on how to truly embrace the scrappiness when making an indipendent film. We discuss differences in the LA and New York film scene, share our stories on what we've done to embrace the scrappy, and Julia gives good insight on what it means to have a good relationship with her film colleagues.…

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Navigating the workplace without a formal degree 13:13

1+ y ago13:13

13:13

Reetu Raina, Head of Talent Management, interviews Ayana Gisser, Head of Israel Communications and Social Media, about navigating the workplace without a formal degree. Ayana believes in the importance of formal education but notes that experience is just as important. Her career journey has been filled with opportunities and her willingness to ope…

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#29 Mike Tan | Surfer turned Art Director 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

52:15

Mike has followed the wind. Listen to his riveting story; a Filipino surfer turned big time art director. Mike has worked with companies such as National Geographic, Discovery, BBC, and other travel related shows that have filmed near the Philippines. Always a proponent of hands on work, Mike spends his free time designing bird houses in his jungle…

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#28 Julia Kennelly | Producing an Oscar Winning Short Film 1:04:33

2y ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Our first Oscar winner guest! Woo! Julia is a producer, director, and writer. She has experience working in New York and LA and has primarily worked on independent films. juliakennelly.com @jmkennellyBy Indieknot Films

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Unit Shuffles: Navigating the Organizational Maze with Ela Radzi 16:24

2y ago16:24

16:24

Mike MacDade, Executive Chief of Staff, interviews Ela Radzi, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Programs and Operations, Saas and Data business unit, about the opportunities of moving in between units. Ela speaks about her career journey and why she finds internal mobility exciting. Key Takeaways: Moving has always been a choice: Ela says that twice i…

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#27 Arax Sargsyan | Creature Design and A.I. Art 59:07

2y ago59:07

59:07

Coming to Hollywood from Armenia, Arax is determined to bring her creatures to life in anything from feature films to video games. Forever fascinated by creatures both fictional and real, Arax has been designing monsters all her life. During this episode, she talks about her creative process which includes a vigorous research stage, drawing concept…

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#26 Pinar Binay | Producing & Film Fellowships 1:20:09

2y ago1:20:09

1:20:09

We're really on a roll with our international guests! Pinar is a Turkish-American film producer. In this episode, we try to define the role of a film producer and talk about what she learned during her time at the Film Independent Producing Fellowship. Pinar also talks about her time working in NYC, how her cultural past has shaped her, and her fas…

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