Built-In, Not Bolted-On: AI That Works the Endava Way
Our AI-native journey and how it’s powering the way we think, work and lead
At Endava, advanced technology is part of who we are – it’s embedded in our DNA. It shapes how we think, tackle challenges and deliver value every day. This is how we’ve always worked: learning fast, adapting purposefully and keeping people at the centre.
In 2023, our partnership with OpenAI marked a meaningful step forward – not just as a milestone, but as a chance to turn potential into impact. It opened the door to powerful tools, new ways of working and opportunities for people across the business to lead AI transformation from within.
We’re not just witnessing change – we’re a part of it. With the space to experiment, the support to grow and the drive to make a difference, we’re turning ideas into action.
That progress is most visible in the way AI is now embedded in our day-to-day work.
Making AI work for everyone
To turn potential into progress, we rolled out ChatGPT Enterprise to empower people across the business to explore AI and apply it meaningfully in their day-to-day work. From engineers speeding up documentation, to finance teams automating reporting flows, to legal and HR teams streamlining research – we’ve seen real gains in both time and clarity.
“I’ve seen smart, practical use cases from all over the business,” said Matt Cloke, Chief Technology Officer. “This works because people are genuinely experimenting and sharing what works.”
Being AI-native is about embracing AI technology in everything that we do. Weaving it into everything and enabling us to be more creative and innovative in the solutions that we build.
Matt Cloke
Chief Technology Officer
It’s about transforming how we think and work, so we can be more effective in our roles and have a bigger impact on our teams and clients.
Maria
Development Lead
When you hear how people from across the world are using AI in real projects, it sparks ideas you wouldn’t have thought of on your own.
Juan
AI Days participant from Bogotá
Learning that moves with us
To turn that capability into confidence, people need space to build skills, experiment and grow. That’s where the AI Academy comes in, now part of a structured learning platform that allows Endavans to build skills through personalised journeys, at their own pace and in ways that suit real-world contexts.
“It’s about transforming how we think and work, so we can be more effective in our roles and have a bigger impact on our teams and clients,” said Maria, a dev lead in Romania.
And that mindset is showing up everywhere. In operations, people are finding quicker ways to turn data into insight. In delivery, teams are reducing repetitive work and accelerating project outcomes. And across roles, AI helps people focus more on what matters –creating, designing and leading.
“For those shaping new ideas,” said Matt Cloke, “it’s about turning vision into something tangible – faster than ever.”
Turning shared experiences into shared momentum
We see that mindset in action during moments like our AI Days, a set of global, community-led events where people share success stories, explore ideas and learn from one another’s real-world experiences with AI.
“When you hear how people from across the world are using AI in real projects, it changes something,” said Juan, who participated in the AI Days from Bogota. “It sparks ideas you wouldn’t have thought of on your own – and that momentum carries back into your team.”
A mindset that grows with us
Ultimately, this isn’t about a single initiative or capability. It’s about building something more profound – a mindset of learning, creativity and progress that continues to grow with us.
When AI is built in – not bolted on – and people are empowered to lead with it, the future doesn’t just work, it delivers real impact. We believe in smarter, faster and more human. That’s the Endava way: where innovation meets purpose, and people drive what matters.
