Paddy Fagan, Global Head of Architecture at MCO, joined Hadfield Green’s Leaders in Tech Podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming compliance technology, enterprise software and the future of software engineering.
Drawing on his experience at IBM, Curam Software and MCO, Fagan explores the opportunities and challenges that come with building technology for highly regulated industries.
AI can help firms accelerate product development, improve productivity and transform how compliance processes are managed. In regulated environments, however, innovation cannot come at the expense of trust. Data quality, explainable outcomes and human oversight remain essential when AI is applied to systems that support critical compliance decisions.
Fagan also discusses how AI is changing software development and the way engineering teams work. While AI can make developers more productive, technology alone does not create successful products. Strong teams, sound judgment, collaboration and a clear understanding of the problems being solved will continue to make the difference.
The conversation also covers leadership, scaling technology companies, hiring software engineers in the AI era and career advice for people entering the industry. Fagan emphasizes that successful AI adoption depends not only on choosing the right tools, but also on creating a culture where teams can experiment, learn and apply the technology effectively.
Watch the full podcast here: Architecting Trust | How AI Is Transforming Compliance Technology.