Modern CTO

Today we’re talking to Charles Walton, the SVP and GM of Identity at Avast. And we discuss how we’re moving toward a future where people have total control of their digital identity. The factors that are driving progress in the identity space, and advice on being patient and having more foresight in your career.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Avas...

Today we're talking to Matt Joe, former CTO at Avanade. Right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Avanade at https://www.avanade.com/

Today we’re talking to Michael Gillett, Head of Development at Win Technologies, a proud member of the Betway Group. And we discuss several unconventional use cases for feature management. Why Michael chooses LaunchDarkly for feature management, and tips for having successful 1on1s with your direct reports.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  Check out Michael's book on...

Today we’re talking to Jonathan Jackson, Co-Founder and CEO of Dimagi. And we discuss how Dimagi built out tech for contact tracing and data processing during the pandemic. How Dimagi has augmented their engineering teams by working with Caktus Group over the years, and tips for approaching each new task with curiosity. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more abo...

Today we’re talking to Mike Cole, Civilian CTO at GDIT. And we discuss how running digital twin simulations on business processes can help you streamline your organization. Why it’s okay to not always be the smartest person in the room, and how having diversity, equality, and equity is a competitive advantage.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about GDIT,...

Today we’re talking to Tony Schettino, VP at Hexaware. And we discuss how Hexaware takes a holistic approach to customer experience, implementing technology at every level. How NLU and NLP AI models have evolved, and tips for being a lifelong learner. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Hexaware, check them out at https://hexaware.com In case you misse...

Today we’re talking to Nick Gamble, the VP Solutions at Unqork. And we discuss how Unqork’s no-code platform allows you to build complex applications. How MongoDB makes their platform possible, and why leaders should be driven by the success of their employees. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Unqork, check them out at https://www.unqork.com In case...

Today we’re talking to Dale Gonzalez, the Chief Product Officer at Axio. And we discuss how ransomware completely disrupted the cyber insurance industry. How Axio allows you to assign solid dollar amounts to cyber risk at your organization, and why having empathy on your career journey will help you get back up after failures.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn...

Today we’re talking to Dan Schiappa, the Chief Product Officer at Sophos. And we discuss the rise of the ransomware economy, and how we can fight back. Findings from Sophos’s 2022 Threat Report, and why it’s important to find the right balance between threat detection and prevention in your security strategy. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Sophos,...

Today we’re talking to Meetesh Karia, CTO and CDO at The Zebra. And we discuss the benefits and practicality of having a full-blown data function in an organization. How Meetesh has utilized Andela to build internationally distributed engineering teams, and why it’s important to create a culture where nobody gets in trouble for an honest mistake.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCT...

Today we’re talking to Rich Caralli, the Cybersecurity Advisor at Axio. And we discuss how risk quantification is the missing link between business decision makers and cybersecurity professionals. Recognizing that cybersecurity and business resilience are two sides of the same coin, and why companies need to get back to basics with their security practices. All of this right here, right now, on th...

Today we’re talking to Setrag Khoshafian, the author of the book, How to Alleviate Digital Transformation Debt: Post-COVID-19. And we discuss why pursuit of technology must always be goal-focused. What the decentralized Web 3.0 world will look like, and why Setrag believes every organization should be flattening its hierarchy.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  Check ou...

Today we’re talking to Amit Sinha, the CTO and President of R&D, Operations, & Customer Service of Zscaler. And we discuss why security should follow users wherever they go. How 5G technology is pushing data and security to the edge, and the 3 P’s of attracting top talent: People, Purpose, and Pay. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Zscaler, check the...

Today we’re talking to Ed Walton, the CEO of StepCG. And we discuss how StepCG and Cradlepoint are utilizing private cellular networks to provide internet access to underserved communities. Interesting use cases where private cellular networks are improving user experience, and how to encourage your employees to get out of their comfort zones and try new things. All of this right here, right now,...

Today we’re talking to Mark Herschberg, an MIT Instructor, Fractional CTO, and the author of the book, The Career Toolkit. And we discuss how to ask the right questions to generate the most value in your role. The value of peer learning groups for leadership development, and how to train recruiters on what to look for when hiring technical roles.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCT...

Today we’re talking to Mohit Saxena, the Co-Founder and CTO of InMobi. And we discuss how InMobi has continuously evolved with the times since its founding. How to encourage your employees to think big and come out of their shell, and why it’s important to celebrate failures as well as the victories.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about InMobi, check t...

Today we’re talking to Rashmi Kumar, the CIO of HPE. And we discuss the different challenges presented by leading teams vs. leading teams of teams. Why it’s important for technologists to be business outcome focused, and how Rashmi trains her leaders to go far rather than go fast.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about HPE, check them out at https://www....

Today we’re talking to Kevin McGrath, the CTO at Spot. And we discuss how Spot saves their clients 80-90% on their cloud compute bills. The concept of data gravity and how to conquer it, and how to design career paths that include growth without necessarily moving into management.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Spot, check them out at https://spo...

Today we’re talking to Tony Davis, the Chief Strategic Advisor on AIOps at Broadcom. And we discuss how the real value of AIOps is the observations on how IT is impacting your customers. The 6 critical inputs to analyze what part of the stack is most impacting customer experience, and why technical leaders have to be motivated by growing the people they manage.  All of this right here, right now,...

Today we’re talking to Matt Johnson, the Developer Advocate Lead at Bridgecrew. And we discuss the challenges of providing a secure cloud experience for every use case. Lessons learned from working in both startups and large enterprises, and how maintaining company culture requires effort from everyone that’s a part of it. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more...

Today we’re talking to Simen Skogsrud, the CTO of Sanity.io. And we discuss how having a powerful content management system enables developers to think creatively. How the right partners can help customers realize the full value of a product, and lessons learned from being a career entrepreneur.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Sanity, check them ou...

Today we’re talking to Tanya Blinova, the VP Engineering at AppNeta. And we discuss why companies of all sizes can benefit from network monitoring. What makes a great VP of Engineering, and tips for conducting interviews when hiring for the first time.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about AppNeta, check them out at https://www.appneta.com In case you m...

Today we’re talking to Kipp Jones, the Chief Technology Evangelist at Skyhook. And we discuss the technical challenges of combining different types of location technology to achieve accurate location solutions for any use case. How critical location technology can be in emergency situations, and what individual contributors should expect when they step into management for the first time. All of th...

Today we’re talking to Edward Kmett, the Head of Software Engineering at Groq. And we discuss how Edward came to be one of the most prominent members of the Haskell community. How Groq’s chips are able to provide incredible processing capabilities for AI models, and how Category Theory gives us a different way to think about mathematics.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast...

Today we’re talking to John Bell, the Co-Founder of Base2 Data Analytics (recently rebranded to DataMovement.cloud). And we discuss how having a great culture at your company can influence partnerships with other organizations. How Base2 is working with Helpsystems to provide an unprecedented level of control over your data, and the evolution of how businesses have used data since the early 2000s....