The CTO Podcast
340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe CTO Podcast explores the worlds of Chief Technical officers as they manage the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of technologists in the C-suite. Hosted by Etienne de Bruin, founder of 7CTOs and author of CTO Excellence in 100 Days: Becoming the leader your company deserves.
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Dave Adsit, VP of Engineering SamCart: Coding Roots to C-Suite Insights
June 18, 2024 21:50 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIn this conversation, Etienne and Dave reminisce about their early experiences with computers and programming. They discuss the different computer models they had, the challenges of typing in code from magazines, and the evolution of technology. They then shift the conversation to their roles as VP of Engineering and CTO, and the differences between the two positions. They talk about the importance of product management and design in software development, and the value of delivering in small...
Ksenia Palke, Head of AI at Airspace: AI in Time-Critical Shipments
June 11, 2024 18:48 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBKsenia Palke, Director of AI at Airspace, discusses the use of AI in time-critical shipments. Airspace builds tech for fast automated solutions in shipping critical items such as organs, medical devices, and industrial parts. The goal is to remove unnecessary manual steps and optimize the delivery process. Ksenia explains how AI is used to predict delivery times, optimize routes, and automate interactions with drivers and customers. She also discusses the use of large language models (LLMs) ...
Devastate the Competition via Robust Design with Adam Bahret
May 28, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 32.2 MBEtienne sits down with Adam Bahret, whose unique journey has fueled his passion for creating robust product designs that can outperform the competition. The conversation reveals how prioritizing reliability can significantly impact a product's success and why reliability often trumps marketing. Tune is as Adam introduces his innovative R-Three blueprint which balances cost, features, and risk to ensure successful product launches without regrets. He also discusses the often overlooked issue...
Going First: Leading with Purpose in an Overthinking World with Nell Derick Debevoise
May 22, 2024 13:34 - 50 minutes - 36.9 MBEtienne is joined in this episode by Nell Derick Debevoise, the founder of Inspiring Capital which helps leaders grow their business with purpose and build impactful legacies. Nell has advised leaders at American Express, Cisco, Google and more, and she focuses on expanding impact, growing businesses and building legacies that are inclusive, anti-racist and sustainable. Etienne and Nell discuss East Coast vs. West Coast cultures, with Nell reflecting on her experiences in New England and C...
Joel Beasley, Modern CTO: Mastering the Art of Podcasting
May 14, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 36.2 MBEtienne is so happy to be sitting down with his good friend Joel Beasley for this episode. Joel is the mastermind behind the Modern CTO Podcast and founder of Pro Series Media, and he is here for an enlightening conversation on the ins and outs of podcasting. With years of experience under his belt, Joel shares invaluable insights on starting, cultivating, managing, and scaling a successful podcast. From the importance of in-person interviews to the art of crafting compelling questions, Joe...
Alex Balazs, CTO Intuit: Generative AI, Vulnerability and Leadership
May 07, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 29.7 MBEtienne sits down this episode with Alex Balazs, the CTO of Intuit, for an eye-opening discussion on vulnerability, leadership, and the cutting-edge realm of generative AI. Alex shares insights from his journey, from TurboTax's chief architect to leading technology at Intuit. He delves into the pivotal role vulnerability plays in effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and humanity in fostering collaboration and innovation. Alex sheds light on the transformative pot...
Exploring RF Communication, Encryption, and AI with Dell Kronewitter
April 30, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 32.6 MBJoin Etienne on the latest episode of the CTO Podcast as he dives into the world of RF communication, encryption, and AI with Dell Kronewitter, Director of Technology at Fuze Integration! Dell provides insights into encryption concepts like red and black sides and how they relate to secure communication. He and Etienne explore the fascinating world of satellite communications and the role of AI in a hybrid, highly regulated environment. From discussing the challenges of maintaining communic...
Insights into AI and Beyond with Mourad Zerroug
April 23, 2024 21:06 - 47 minutes - 34.9 MBEtienne is excited to be sitting down with Mourad Zerroug, CTO of Splash, for a captivating conversation about their experiences as immigrants in the United States, diving into their respective backgrounds from Algeria and South Africa. From there, the two explore Mourad's journey as a technology leader for nearly three decades, spanning various industries such as robotics, e-commerce, and event technology. With a PhD in computer science from the University of Southern California, Mourad sh...
Crafting Code and Conquering Fear: A Journey Through Middle-Earth and Conway's Law
April 16, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 51.2 MBJoin Etienne in this episode as he interviews Allan Stewart, the lead engineer at SynkedUP, a groundbreaking startup focused on bridging the technological gaps in today’s digital world. Together, they unravel the threads of storytelling in The Lord of the Rings, explore the implications of Conway’s Law on organizational design and software development, and discuss coding challenges that leave even seasoned developers hesitant. Allan touches upon his lifelong journey with Tolkien's work, sho...
From Code to Cattle: Parallels Between Technology and Farming with Jennifer Cwagenberg
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 21.3 MBEtienne is very excited to welcome Jennifer Cwagenberg, Head of Engineering at Protopia AI, to the podcast for an engaging discussion spanning technology, farming, and even the intersection of the two. Jennifer shares insights into her unique lifestyle as a technologist and baroness of Texas, where she navigates the balance between rural tranquility and technological challenges. Their conversation delves into Jennifer's engineering journey, from her telecom beginnings to her diverse roles a...
The Realities of Fundraising with Sean Nam
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26.9 MBJoining Etienne this week on the podcast is Sean Nam, the CTO of Ivy Energy. Etienne engages in a multifaceted conversation with Sean, and they touch upon the intricacies of supporting founders during fundraising to reflections on technology giants like Apple and Uber. Sean provides insights into IV Energy's mission to revolutionize shared energy usage through solar platforms, shedding light on the challenges and innovations in the field, and as the conversation delves deeper, Sean and Etie...
Navigating the Rollercoaster: From Rapid Growth to Unwinding with Tracie Hlavka
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 24 MBEtienne is thrilled to sit down with Tracie Hlavka, former CTO of Flyhomes, to discuss the tumultuous journey of rapid scale and the poignant process of winding down a company. Tracie reflects on her experience navigating the job market amidst layoffs and shifting funding landscapes, shedding light on the challenges of finding the right fit in a tough market. Tracie and Etienne also delve into the complexities of managing a tech team during rapid growth and downsizing, highlighting the deli...
From Pragmatism to Pivot Tables: Navigating Leadership, Philosophy, and Data Mastery with Matt Van Itallie
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 33.5 MBEtienne is very happy to be sitting down with Matt Van Itallie, founder of Sema, a company that develops software to help engineering leaders manage AI in software development. As they delve into their shared experiences of learning to code on vintage machines, they explore Matt's journey from studying philosophy to founding Sema. The conversation takes a philosophical turn, discussing pragmatism in decision-making and the importance of clarifying outcomes, and Etienne and Matt also dissect...
CTO Leadership: Navigating Startup Realities and Inspiring Teams with Krijn Van der Raadt
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 29.6 MBEtienne sits down with Krijn van der Raadt, a seasoned CTO with a rich history of steering both startups and established tech giants toward successful exits. Krijn, now a fractional CTO and advisor to startups, shares insights gained and collaborative problem-solving experiences with fellow CTOs. They explore the challenges of transitioning from a technical role to a leadership position and the common pitfalls faced by startups when scaling their engineering teams. Dive into the conversatio...
Leadership, Technology, and the “It Depends” Philosophy: Insights from Kevin Goldsmith
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes - 39.4 MBKevin Goldsmith, a seasoned CTO, mentor, and principal at Nimble Autonomy, joins the conversation today as we discuss Kevin's journey in technology leadership across the US, Sweden, and the UK, touching on his experiences and the release of his new book, It Depends: Writing on Technology Leadership 2012 to 2022. The discussion covers technology adoption, with a focus on ChatGPT and its recent Teams product. Kevin reveals how his team embraced ChatGPT, its role in policy creation, and the ad...
Just use Flutter - Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO
September 06, 2023 17:16 - 51 minutes - 36 MBJust use Flutter -- Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO This episode we discuss why you should just use Flutter instead of native apps, what Local AI means and why the Amazon CEO wants to get people back in the office - and how this is relevant for every CTO. Find out more as Stephan Schmidt, CTO Coach at Amazing CTO, discusses the future of CTOs. Show Notes. Connect With: Stephan Schmidt: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Application Etienne de Bruin: Websi...
End of Stack Overflow -- Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO
July 31, 2023 17:10 - 38 minutes - 27.1 MBThe number of posts and votes on Stack Overflow is dropping, perhaps eaten by AI. Do they have an endgame strategy? Also, a new hacking attack via NPM, every CTO needs to be aware of that. And how diverse teams require more effort but are worth it. Find out more as Stephan Schmidt, CTO Coach at Amazing CTO, discusses the future of CTOs with AI. Show Notes. Connect With: Stephan Schmidt: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Application Etienne de Bruin: Webs...
End of Stack Overflow -- Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO
July 31, 2023 17:10 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThe number of posts and votes on Stack Overflow is dropping, perhaps eaten by AI. Do they have an endgame strategy? Also, a new hacking attack via NPM, every CTO needs to be aware of that. And how diverse teams require more effort but are worth it. Find out more as Stephan Schmidt, CTO Coach at Amazing CTO, discusses the future of CTOs with AI. Show Notes. Connect With: Stephan Schmidt: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Application Etienne de Br...
Greenest Programming Languages -- Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO
July 25, 2023 20:03 - 50 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat is the greenest programming language? More and more CTOs are getting asked about the CO2 and energy footprint of their operations. They start by calculating their AWS energy usage, but do you need a greener programming language? Will the CEO of the future tell developers which programming language to use? Find out more as Stephan Schmidt, CTO Coach at Amazing CTO, discusses the future of CTOs." Connect With: Stephan Schmidt: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website //...
The future of CTOs with AI -- Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO
July 13, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBMore and more work will go into training models than programming, development teams are going to be leaner, and AI will not create software, it is the software. If you haven't started doing something with AI, you're too late for the game. How do you apply it to your business? Find out more as Stephan Schmidt, CTO Coach at Amazing CTO, discusses the future of CTOs with AI. Show Notes Connect With: Stephan Schmidt: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Applicat...
Vision, Strategy An Alignment -- Stephan Schmidt // Amazing CTO
July 12, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBThere is a business vision and a business strategy, a product vision and a product strategy, and then a tech vision and a tech strategy. The business vision, the product vision, and the tech vision need to be aligned. What is your tech vision and strategy, and how do you create one? Find out more as Stephan Schmidt, CTO Coach at Amazing CTO, discusses vision, strategy, and alignment. Show Notes Connect With: Stephan Schmidt: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Spea...
AI replaces programmers - Threads killing Twitter
July 11, 2023 03:47 - 1 hour - 45 MB🔴 https://7ctos.com for CTO Coaching with Peer groups 🗞️ https://www.amazingcto.com/cto-newsletter Newsletter for CTOs 🎙️ And for more episodes check out https://ctopod.com 🔔 Subscribe for regular updates https://www.youtube.com/@7CTOs #CTO #CTONews 👑Threads passes 30M sign-ups in less than 24 hours ➡️ http://www.amazingcto.com/newsletter/nl-53.html#threads 👑 Stability AI CEO: There Will Be No (Human) Programmers in Five Years ➡️ http://www.amazingcto.com/newsletter/nl-53.html#sta...
Building Organizational Trust in AI -- Ksenia Palke // Airspace
July 04, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.8 MBHow do you start using AI in your organization? A bad reason to use AI is that you have this intellectual curiosity, which is great to have, but it's not a good enough reason to start using AI. How do you, as CTO, present the advantages of mining your data? How do you know if you have enough data or whether you should be programming or training? Listen to Ksenia Palke, Director of AI at Airspace, as she discusses building organizational trust in AI. Show Notes Connect With: Ksenia Palke: ...
How to Apply AI at Your Company -- Ksenia Palke // Airspace
July 03, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 21 MBAs the CTO of your company, it is almost impossible to onlook or resist the urge to deploy AI in some form in your company. But before you make that move, is your company in the gray zone? Are you aware of ethical considerations and AI bias? Who should you hire first a data scientist or a data engineer? Listen to Ksenia Palke, Director of AI at Airspace, as she discusses applying AI in your company. Show Notes Connect With: Ksenia Palke: Website // LinkedIn The CTO Podcast: Website // S...
Solo Projects // Reddit // Imaginary Problems // Estimation // GPT-4 Pitch Decks
June 23, 2023 23:41 - 56 minutes - 39.9 MBEtienne and Stephan are at it again. 00:00 Intro and Puppies! 00:40 Andreas Kling Receives $100,000 To Build His Ladybird Browser 08:55 Reddit CEO Steve Huffman praises Elon Musk's cost-curring methods amid widespread protest 19:44 Imaginary Problems Are The Root Of All Bad Software 29:36 Estimation Isn't For Everyone 44:08 GPT-4 Out Performs Humans In Pitch Deck Success Check out 7ctos.com Check out www.amazingcto.com And for more episodes check out ctopod.com See Privacy Policy...
How CTO's Should Rely on Automation Infrastructure -- Rob Hirschfeld // RackN
June 21, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MBPeople should be automating as much as they can, but they don't have a lot of ground rules, benefits, or even KPIs that they can use to start knowing if they're automating well. Want to know more? Listen to Rob Hirschfeld, CEO and Founder of RackN, as he discusses how CTOs should rely on automation infrastructure. Show Notes Connect With: Rob Hirschfeld: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Application Etienne de Bruin: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter See ...
The Role of DevOps in Building Startups -- Rob Hirschfeld // RackN
June 20, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBWhen you're building something that needs to run people's production data centers, or people start depending on your product, they don't want it to be an MVP; they want that DevOps discipline of building CI and CD systems, testing, security checks, and all those pieces. Want to know more? Listen to Rob Hirschfeld, CEO and Founder of RackN, as he discusses the role of DevOps in building startups. Show Notes Connect With: Rob Hirschfeld: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Webs...
Industry-Specific Applications of AI -- Sanjay Sehgal // MSys
June 16, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBThe authentic use of AI in any industry is turning complexity into clarity. Many Ai tools are available, but not many takers because many people can't figure out how to use them in their environment. How should you be thinking about deploying AI in your industry? Listen to Sanjay Sehgal, CEO of MSys Technologies, as he discusses industry-specific applications of AI. Show Notes Connect With: Sanjay Sehgal: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Application Eti...
Ethics & Human-AI Partnerships -- Sanjay Sehgal // MSys
June 15, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 17.3 MBWith AI development moving at a fast pace, there are concerns that people are at risk of crossing ethical lines. Some are wary that AI could even replace human connections. How exposed are you to AI, and what can you do to keep pace with such an inequitable partner? Listen to Sanjay Sehgal, CEO of MSys Technologies as he discusses ethics and human AI partnerships. Show Notes Connect With: Sanjay Sehgal: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Application Etien...
Focusing on Revenue Goals with Cross Functional Teams -- Ole Dallerup // Dreamdata.io
June 09, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 16 MBHow do you focus on revenue when scaling and developing cross-functional teams? It starts by being able to measure and link your product's functionality, features, and usage to real revenue impact. And sharing that with the team who built them to give them accountability. When you do that and get your product usage data under control, each team understands well how to impact it. How do you do it? Listen to Ole Dallerup, CTO and Co-founder of Dreamdata.io, as he discusses how to focus on reve...
Becoming a Tech Leader of a Fast-Growing Startup -- Ole Dallerup // Dreamdata.io
June 08, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 18.1 MBThe path to becoming a tech leader at a fast-growing startup is multifaceted, so you have to be hands-on from the onset: from coding your product to raising and developing a team. As a CTO, you have your work laid out for you. How do you handle it all and become the CTO of your dreams? Listen to Ole Dallerup, CTO and Co-founder of Dreamdata.io, as he discusses becoming a tech leader at a fast-growing startup. Show Notes Connect With: Ole Dallerup: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO P...
The Performance Boosting Power of Feedback -- Darva Satcher // GitLab Inc.
June 06, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 20.9 MBFeedback can be scary to give and receive, but it doesn't have to be because everyone needs it to improve and grow the company. See feedback as data and not a judgment about who or what is right or wrong. How do you deal with the emotions that come with feedback? How do you ask for feedback to get the data you need to boost performance? Listen to Darva Satcher, Director of Engineering of GitLab Inc., as she discusses the performance-boosting power of feedback. Show Notes Connect With: Dar...
Unlocking the Power of the Skip Level Meetings -- Darva Satcher // GitLab Inc.
June 05, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBThere's always some hierarchy in every organization, no matter how flat they try to keep things flat. The farther away people are from the center point, the harder it is to keep them glued. Skip levels are a way to keep people connected to the vision. What is it, and how does it work? Listen to Darva Satcher, Director of Engineering of GitLab Inc., as she discusses how to unlock the power of skip-level meetings. Show Notes Connect With: Darva Satcher: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The C...
Work on Your Reputation Inside and Outside Your Company! -- Kevin Goldsmith // DistroKid
June 01, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 28.1 MBBrittany Cotton and Etienne de Bruin talk to Kevin Goldsmith and Claudius Mbemba about the importance of building your reputation as CTO/VPE or technical executive. Connect With: Kevin Goldsmith: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Application Etienne de Bruin: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to The CTO Podcast a...
Grooming Engineering Managers -- Dalia Havens // Replicated
May 29, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24.6 MBDalia Havens, VPE of Replicated, discusses about grooming engineering managers. Connect With: Dalia Havens: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Application Etienne de Bruin: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to The CTO Podcast at www.ctopod.com/subscribe
Architecture to Manage Data Costs & Complexity -- Adrian Estala // Starburst
May 26, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 16.2 MBThe era of hoarding access to data is fast passing because access to data is driving incredible value. But how do you manage the costs and complexity? As a CTO, when do you bring on a CDO to help your company leverage all the data you've been gathering? Listen to Adrian Estala, VP, Field Chief Data Officer of Starburst, as he discusses architectures and ways to manage data costs and complexity. Show Notes Connect With: Adrian Estala: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Websit...
The Evolution of the CDO Role -- Adrian Estala // Starburst
May 25, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 19 MBThe Chief Data Officer role is relatively new but has quickly evolved from governance and data capabilities to thinking about the business, specific use cases, and the projects that will deliver those use cases. However, the biggest issue for a CDO, especially in a big company, is every one of your business consumers has a different ask. They want to use the same data, but they want to use it differently. How do you cope with that? Listen to Adrian Estala, VP, Field Chief Data Officer of Sta...
Coaching Your Engineers vs. Giving Them Feedback -- Etienne de Bruin // 7CTOs
May 22, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 13.7 MBEtienne spends a bit of one on one time with you talking about the differences between coaching our people vs. giving them feedback. Connect With: Etienne de Bruin: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Application Etienne de Bruin: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to The CTO Podcast at www.ctopod.com/subscribe
The Power of Stillness for the CTO -- Brittany Cotton // 7CTOs
May 18, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.6 MBWe had a discussion about how the role of CTO is actually fundamentally changing where we have to consider the fact that the tools we're using processes we have in place are actually not in service anymore to this globalized workforce. One of the things, I think why we're here in the workforce is that. Everything we did the last two years has been reactionary. Etienne de Bruin and Brittany Cotton discuss the power of stillness and reflection for the CTO in this time. Connect With: Brittan...
How to Stop Juggling & Start Shipping Product -- Surya Oruganti // Argonaut
May 16, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11.5 MBSo many small teams start by configuring the bare necessities to get their product going. Then they want to scale and realize a DevOps component is missing at your company. Hiring a DevOps person to get them up to speed and then working with them will be a few months off. How do you stop juggling and focus on product improvement from day one? Find out more as Surya Oruganti, Founder & CEO at Argonaut, discusses how to stop juggling and start shipping products. Show Notes Connect With: Sur...
No DevOps? No Problem -- Surya Oruganti // Argonaut
May 15, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 15.3 MBSome CTOs want their developers to be well-versed in DevOps others want their SREs to handle that; what if you don't have any of those? Do you hire a DevOps or take the no-Ops option? What if you could have a happy middle ground that brings the benefits of no-ops to a platform such as AWS or GCP? Find out more as Surya Oruganti, Founder & CEO at Argonaut, discusses DevOps, no-Ops, and what you can do without either. Show Notes Connect With: Surya Oruganti: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter ...
Struggles in Buy-vs-Build Land -- Blake Messer // Cratejoy
May 12, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBThe buy vs. build question is a recurring one engineering leaders have to deal with. You are often worried that by taking an off-the-shelf solution, they will only have 80% of the functionality you want. Do you still go ahead to buy or build internally? How does doing either help you compete in the market? Find out more in this episode of the CTO podcast as Blake Messer, VP of Engineering at Cratejoy, discusses answering the buy vs. build question and how to avoid struggles down the road. Sh...
How to use ChatGPT to write code -- Blake Messer // Cratejoy
May 11, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.8 MBAre you one of those CTOs scared of adopting ChatGPT because of privacy, security, and copyright concerns? Your team members are already using it. The earlier you drive adoption and expertise with how to use and what the pitfalls are, the more elaborate your work will be. Find out more in this episode of the CTO podcast as Blake Messer, VP of Engineering at Cratejoy, discusses how to use ChatGPT to write code and more. Show Notes Connect With: Blake Messer: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter ...
Contribution Analysis for Your Dev Team -- Hezheng Yin // Merico
May 10, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBDevelopment is a continuum, with team after team continuing to improve the code base. How do you handle inherited code base and technical debt? How does a new team measure and value its contribution to the product against the inherited code base? Listen to this episode of the CTO Podcast as Hezheng Yin, Cofounder & CTO at Merico, discusses contribution analysis for dev teams. Show Notes Connect With: Hezheng Yin: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter The CTO Podcast: Website // Speaker Applicat...
Managing International Engineering Teams -- Hezheng Yin // Merico
May 09, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MBLeveraging global engineering talent is increasingly impossible to pass off. But how do you manage such a team with diverse cultural backgrounds? How do you ensure everyone is in sync when a scrum is impossible to schedule? And how do you foster collaboration among teams to move your company forward? Tune in to this episode of the CTO Podcast as Hezheng Yin, Cofounder & CTO at Merico, discusses strategies to manage international engineering teams. Show Notes Connect With: Hezheng Yin: Web...
Impact of AI on a Digital Company's Carbon Footprint -- Richard Whitehead // Moogsoft Inc.
May 05, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 19.2 MBDigital companies generate tons of data. The problem is no longer the cost of storing extensive data but the carbon footprint it generates. With new regulations coming for companies to report their carbon footprint and financial reports, what's the smart way to save on data storage? How can AI and machine learning help? Listen to Richard Whitehead, CTO at Moogsoft Inc., talk about the impact of AI on digital companies' carbon footprints. Show Notes Connect With: Richard Whitehead: Website...
Application of AI Techniques to IT Ops -- Richard Whitehead // Moogsoft Inc.
May 04, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 22.9 MBWhat is the world of artificial intelligence inside IT operations? There is the creation of models based on event data, log data, and whatever interests machines and DevOps. And then there is the ability to simplify or automate some, whether it's an alert or seeing something in the data that the operator might not see. What more? Listen to Richard Whitehead, CTO at Moogsoft Inc., talk about how artificial intelligence will transform the IT industry by applying AI techniques to IT ops. Show N...
Optimize Development with Automation -- Calvin Hendryx-Parker // Six Feet Up
April 28, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBAs you lay the foundation for software development, it's essential to consider the best framework for achieving excellence and effectiveness. In stage one, you must focus on team-building strategies, and stage two is environment setup, documentation, and coding standards. By stage three, you must automate processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors. Finally, stage four is about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Want all the det...
Build Resilient Systems -- Calvin Hendryx-Parker // Six Feet Up
April 27, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 13.2 MBWhat is the best framework for laying an excellent and effective Software Development Foundation? How do you build a resilient system where security isn't a chore but a part of your team's culture? There are four stages, and stage one concerns your strategies for a team-building environment, setup, documentation, and coding standards. What's in stage two? Listen to Calvin Hendryx-Parker, CTO and Co-Founder at Six Feet Up, discussing the execute and iterate stage of building resilient systems...
Solidifying Software Development Foundations -- Calvin Hendryx-Parker // Six Feet Up
April 26, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat is your team doing to cross-pollinate knowledge or innovate, or keep up to date with the current standards? How do you leverage the strengths of your teams? What is foundational to the software development process, and how do you make the case to other C-suites for buy-in? Listen to Calvin Hendryx-Parker, CTO and Co-Founder at Six Feet Up, talk about solidifying software development foundations and more. Show Notes Connect With: Calvin Hendryx-Parker: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter ...