Keeping Your Edge as a Knowledge Worker in the AI Era
A conversation with Sharad Aggarwal, Global Head of Strategy & AI Solutions @ Google Cloud
In this episode, I sit down with Sharad Aggarwal, Global Head of Strategy and AI/ML Solutions, to talk about what it really means to stay valuable in the AI era. As AI accelerates the speed of work, expectations for knowledge workers, domain experts, and business professionals are changing fast.
We explore why AI is no longer just a competitive advantage but a baseline skill, how expertise alone is no longer enough, and what it means to use AI as a force multiplier rather than a replacement. This conversation focuses on mindset, practical application, and how professionals can keep their edge by working smarter, not just harder.
If you build, work with ideas, decisions, strategy, or expertise, this episode will help you rethink your role in a world where speed and leverage matter more than ever.
Key Topics Covered
- How AI is changing the economics and expectations of knowledge work
- Using AI as a force multiplier rather than a replacement
- Why expertise alone is no longer enough in the AI era
- The mindset shifts business professionals and domain experts need to make
- Practical steps to build and work smarter with AI
Resources to Check Out
About the Guest
Sharad Aggarwal, Global Head of Strategy & AI Solutions @ Google Cloud
As Global Head of Strategy & AI Solutions at Google Cloud, Sharad manages a portfolio of over $XXB+ and leads high-impact initiatives, enterprise negotiations, and multi-billion-dollar transformation programs that help organizations harness Cloud, AI, and automation at scale. With 25 years in the tech industry, primarily at Big Tech leaders such as Google and IBM, he works closely with C-suite executives to shape global strategy and architect technology adoption frameworks that keep enterprises ahead of disruption.
About the Host
Marcelo Lewin, Founder @ iBuildWith.ai
Marcelo is the founder of iBuildWith.ai and a Principal Content Architect and Builder at Cigna. He has over 30 years of experience in the tech industry. Having lived through the computer, internet, and mobile revolutions, he is now excited and focused on navigating the AI revolution by helping non-developers build real applications using AI. He founded several startups and held roles at various companies including Toyota, NBC, J.F. Shea, and Walt Disney Imagineering.