Modern CTO

Today we’re talking to Rajan Annadurai, the CTO at Deserve. And we discuss the advantages of having a modern cloud based infrastructure for credit cards. Innovative credit card reward programs enabled by Deserve’s technology, and how cryptocurrencies are set to completely change the way the financial system works. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about De...

Today we’re talking to Patrick Mulvehill, the EVP of Operations at Calero-MDSL. And we discuss how Calero-MDSL simplifies technology expense management for enterprises. Tips for getting to know the culture of a company before getting hired, and how to provide a vision and unified strategy to get everyone on your team moving in the right direction. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCT...

Today we’re talking to Kyle McKenna, the Manager of Enterprise Technology at Cars.com. And we discuss what it’s been like for Kyle building the IT department from the ground up. How he’s utilized JumpCloud to manage the ever-growing amount of laptops and desktops at the organization, and the value of adding a personal touch to online communications. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern...

Today we’re talking to Kevin Kane, the CEO at Dassian. And we discuss how modern organizations are redefining change management. Dassian’s systems integration tooling, and the power of reflecting on and learning from your career path and life choices.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Dassian, check them out at https://www.dassian.com

Today we’re talking to Tim Urban, the Co-Founder and writer at WaitButWhy. And we discuss how to tackle writing about huge topics like the Fermi Paradox. What it’s been like for Tim working with Elon Musk to write about Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink, and imagining what the future may hold for humanity. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more and check out Tim's wri...

Today we’re talking to Edith Harbaugh, the Co-Founder and CEO at LaunchDarkly. And we discuss how utilizing feature flags enables developers to deploy more often and with less stress. How LaunchDarkly can drop the mean time to remediate bugs down to seconds, and how to establish a culture of autonomy. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about LaunchDarkly, ch...

Today we’re talking to Rohan Amin, the CIO of Chase at JP Morgan Chase. And we discuss the cool tech behind running the largest bank in the United States. How Chase has been hiring a diverse set of engineers from coding bootcamps rather than traditional four-year degrees, and JP Morgan Chase’s strategy for keeping all 12,000+ employees on the same page.  All of this right here, right now, on the M...

Today we’re talking to Dr. Selva Selvaratnam, CEO at OpSec Security. And we discuss how OpSec is able to leverage massive amounts of data to protect brands from bad actors. Benefits of being vertically integrated, and encouraging an open culture of communication.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about OpSec Security, check them out at https://www.opsecsec...

Today we’re talking to Derek Roberti, the VP of Technology at Cognigy. And we discuss Cognigy’s advanced conversational automation. The future of Natural Language Understanding AI, and how to motivate your team with what they’re passionate about.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Cognigy, check them out at https://www.cognigy.com

Today we’re talking to Steven Davis, the VP of Engineering at Innodata. And we discuss how Innodata enables data scientists to spend more time on data analysis rather than data extraction. Avoiding bias and echo chambers in AI, and tips for meeting the needs of a diverse team as a manager.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Innodata, check them out at...

Today we’re talking to Mike Hustler, the CTO of AppNeta. And we discuss how to create a culture of trust, performance, and transparency. AppNeta’s advanced network monitoring solutions, and how AppNeta has been able to give employees every other Friday off with no loss in productivity. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about AppNeta, you can check them out...

Today we’re talking to Biju Shoolapani, the Global Leader of Digital Core Transformation at Hexaware. And we discuss the process of Optimization, Modernization, and Transformation of a business. Building empathy in engineers by having them think like consultants, and the importance of leading with example as a leader. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more abo...

Today we’re talking to Shiven Ramji, the Chief Product Officer at Auth0. And we discuss tips for taking your career to a new industry. How Auth0 keeps their engineers close to the customers, and the obstacles we will need to overcome to reach a passwordless future.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Auth0, you can check them out at https://auth0.com

Today we’re talking to Eric Newcomer, the CTO at WSO2. And we discuss how to get comfortable being uncomfortable. How WSO2’s Choreo platform makes cloud integration easy, and the history of the cloud from invention to today. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about WSO2, check them out at https://wso2.com

Today we have Mike Anderson, Founder/CTO of Tealium and past podcast guest, hosting Andre Fuetsch, the CTO of AT&T and President of AT&T Labs. And they discuss the future of wireless network technology, how we are moving towards a world where everything with a power source will have connectivity, and the benefits of being a patent-minded technologist.  All of this right here, right now, on the Mod...

Today we’re talking to Ryan Westwood, the Co-Founder and CEO of Simplus. And we discuss how to lead with example to reinforce the values of your company. How to find success as an entrepreneur by mastering your niche, and best practices for mergers and acquisitions that Ryan has learned from experience. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Simplus, check...

Today we’re talking to Jonathan Cutrell, Host of the Developer Tea Podcast, and Director of Technology at PBS. And we discuss how resisting failure is akin to resisting reality. Differences in how you plan at a larger organization vs at a startup, and being comfortable recognizing the fluidity of your passions in life. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! 

Today we’re talking to Vyacheslav Vanyulin, the CEO of Auriga. And we discuss how outsourcing developers has become more mainstream in the wake of COVID-19. How Auriga allows their engineers to easily change projects to keep things fresh, and why passionate engineers build better products. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! For more on Auriga, check them out at https://au...

Today we’re talking to James Bourke, Director of Firm Technology at Withum. And we discuss how incredibly important relationships are in your professional life. Tips for keeping things fresh in your career, and how remote work has always been inevitable.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! For more on Withum, check them out at https://www.withum.com

Today we’re talking to Zane Bond, Director of Product Management at Keeper Security. And we discuss Keeper’s “Zero Knowledge” password management technology. How having better security doesn’t necessarily mean compromising ease of use, and tips for changing your career path to keep it exciting.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  For more on Keeper Security, check them o...

Today we’re talking to Colleen Berube, the CIO at Zendesk. And we discuss how CTOs and CIOs can be focusing more on customer experience. Why you should provide employees with as much context about the organization as possible, and how creating a great experience for your employees will create a great experience for customers down the line.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podca...

Today we’re talking to Dylan Etkin, the Founder and CEO at Sleuth. And we discuss the challenges of creating developer tools that satisfy both developers and managers. Lessons learned on setting clear expectations as a leader, and tips for facilitating strong two-way communication with your direct reports.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  For more on Sleuth, check the...

Today we’re talking to Matt Mobley, the CTO at Merkle. And we discuss why your company’s technology should always be outcome-driven. How to deliver personalized ad experiences while still respecting user privacy, and making sure to align culture during mergers and acquisitions.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  For more on Merkle, visit them at https://www.merkleinc.co...

Today we’re talking to John Bellone, the CTO of SS&C Health. And we discuss how SS&C Health is enabling pharmacies to better serve their customers. The future of personal data privacy in healthcare, and creating a company culture where everyone feels comfortable openly sharing their thoughts and ideas. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about SS&C Health, c...

Today we’re talking to Colin Copeland, the CTO of Caktus Group. And we discuss giving back to the community with civic hacking and custom software development. The power of building the right team around you, and how working at a custom software development firm always stays interesting with new challenges.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Caktus G...