In this episode, we're discussing DWP Digital's transformation of its infrastructure and cloud services through innovative techniques and collaboration with Nutanix.

S2 #03 - Accelerating digital services using a cloud-native common platform

Mar 31st, 2022 35m 44s

In this episode, we’re discussing our award-winning approach to developing and adopting a common platform and the impact it’s had across our digital services.Jacqui Leggetter, Head of Integration, and Dean Clark our Technical Lead, share their

S2 #02 - Agile delivery: Theory vs practice

Feb 28th, 2022 55m 32s

In the second episode of the new series, we’re talking about the theory of agile delivery versus what it's like in practice. We’ll explore the challenges organisations and agile teams face interpreting the theory and bringing it to life in real

S2 #01 - Tackling your digital carbon footprint

Jan 31st, 2022 46m 5s

We’re back! In the first episode of the new series of the DWP Digital podcast, we’re talking about the importance of digital sustainability. We’ll explore the impact digital estates are having on climate change, the challenges organisations fac

S1 #11 Improving services with User Research

Nov 30th, 2021 54m 56s

At DWP Digital, we design and build our services around the needs of our 20 million users. Our User Researchers help to embed these customers’ voices and experiences into our development process.In this episode Sheena Gawler, Lead User Researc

S1 #10 Deploying and using ephemeral environments

Oct 29th, 2021 42m 18s

It's not practical to test new features on a live platform that millions of people are using every day.In this episode, Stu Cairns, Head of Engineering for Health and Disability, Carl Hoggins, Lead Software Engineer, and Phil Harle, Lead DevOp

S1 #09 Making secure data accessible through NGINX

Sep 30th, 2021 39m 54s

Allowing people access to a wide variety of platforms and technology can be challenging, particularly in an organisation the size of DWP.In this episode, Emma Murray, Infrastructure Services Product Owner, David Glover, Infrastructure Service

S1 #08 Collaborating for success: Jira to SaaS migration

Aug 31st, 2021 49m 15s

Delivering complex projects at scale and on time can be a challenge. That's why having a dynamic team of experts with a strong collaborative ethos is essential to delivering success.In this episode, Sean Luke, Transformation Consultant, Ramon

S1 #07 Building Europe’s biggest payment system

Jul 30th, 2021 28m 35s

The Department for Work and Pensions pays out over £177 billion to UK citizens each year, so it’s critical that our payments system is robust, efficient and works well for customers.In this episode, Natalie Weir, Product Lead and Nick Cutting

S1 #06 Powering decisions with data

Jun 30th, 2021 24m 5s

Data is at the heart of every digital service in DWP. By making better use of our data, we’ll be able to fully understand customers’ behaviour in order to keep improving our services.In this episode, Gemma Elsworth, Head of Digital Performanc

S1 #05 Building better user experiences

May 31st, 2021 39m 43s

At DWP Digital we’re transforming the way in which people interact with our services, building better user experiences through insight-driven strategies.In this episode, hear Fay Cooper, Lead Product Manager, and Gavin Elliott, Lead Interacti

S1 #04 Why is digital accessibility so important?

Apr 29th, 2021 29m 28s

DWP Digital’s services are used by almost everyone in the UK at some point in their lives. So it’s important that everyone can access these services no matter what their circumstances.In this episode of the podcast, Calei Smith and Craig Abbo

S1 #03 What are APIs and how do you use them?

Mar 31st, 2021 25m 56s

APIs are critical to modern digital services as they enable systems to communicate with each other. But how do you make sure you’re making the most out of your APIs?In this third episode of the DWP Digital podcast, Jacqui Leggetter, Head of I

S1 #02 Creating an innovation culture

Feb 26th, 2021 31m 1s

Innovation is at the heart of how we’re improving experiences for DWP’s 20 million customers.In this episode Simon King, our Head of User Centred Design and Shruti Kohli our Lead Data Scientist, discuss what digital innovation means to DWP Di

S1 #01 Developing a digital strategy

Jan 29th, 2021 25m 47s

How do you develop a digital strategy for the UK’s biggest government department?Join Simon McKinnon, our Chief Digital and Information Officer and Helen Roberts, our Digital Delivery Director, to learn about the steps involved and the import

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