Episode 7
Driving UT Forward, Building Enterprise Systems for Change
In this episode of ET Talk, Cole Camplese is joined by Graham Chapman, who leads Enterprise Platforms within Enterprise Technology at UT Austin and oversees the core systems that keep the business of the University running. Together, they explore how ET, organizational design, and human‑centered thinking intersect to support a complex, evolving institution.
Their conversation examines the realities of balancing legacy systems with modern platforms, why thoughtfully applied discipline can be more valuable than excessive customization, and how creating space for experimentation enables long‑term adaptability. Cole and Graham also reflect on UT’s approach to talent development, interdisciplinary thinking, and what it takes to sustain change at scale.
As AI becomes increasingly present in enterprise work, they discuss its role as a multiplier—not replacing expertise, but helping teams reclaim time, rethink documentation and collaboration, and move more quickly toward better decisions. This episode offers a candid look at how UT is building enterprise systems designed not just to last, but to evolve with the needs of the University and the people it serves.