The FODcast Season 5 | Episode 3 with Dom Selvon

Welcome to Episode 3, Season 5 of The FOD: The Future Of All Things Digital - the podcast designed to bring to you the latest hot topics and trending discussions across the wider world of eCommerce.

In this third episode we welcome seasoned technology leader, Dom Selvon, to the ongoing discussion on all things Composable. 

Dom has many decades of experience within the sector, working initially within management consultancy services and technology delivery, and then as a solutions architect and CTO for systems integrators.  

Currently the Global Chief Technology Officer of Apply Digital – a leading digital solutions agency, Dom has spent the best part of the last five years advising clients on the move to composable and has helped some of the world’s most recognised brands including, Moderna, Kraft Heinz, Lululemon, and The Very Group.  

An Executive Board Member of the MACH Alliance, Dom chats to us in detail about the importance of departmental collaboration, ensuring the IT/Tech department is part of the wider delivery team (and not viewed as a ‘supplier’) and why understanding the business vision is critical for all parties who embark on the journey to composable. 

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Chapters

• 8:35 When it comes to digital maturity - what would you advise your customers when considering composable?
• 16:53 Do you find having all stakeholders aligned is a challenge in the conversations you have?
• 21:00 Should a client select a vendor first or a supplier/integrator? What advice would you give?
• 27:40 What is the number one reason that Composable transformations fail?
• 35:05 What would be your no1 piece of advice to a customer who may be experiencing challenges mid-implementation, about why they should continue?
• 41:23 What are the top three things would you advise a customer on before starting their journey?
• 47:27 What is the number one thing that you would advise an end customer to check before finalising an SI selection?
• 50:15 How do you see the next two years looking?