Ep 36: Harbor Lab | Role of a CTO in Shipping with Christina Kaskoura
Maritime SoftwareHub · Callum Beaumont
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Show Notes
In this Posidonia Special episode of Maritime SoftwareHub – The People
Podcast, Callum is joined by Christina Kaskoura, Chief Technology Officer at Harbor Lab. She discusses her role and the significance of balancing technology and business understanding.
Episode Title | Role of a CTO in Shipping
Harbor Lab provides maritime companies with a software service to manage disbursement account expenses. Their software employs algorithms to estimate expenses across various ports, enhancing transparency and trust in the industry.
Christina also elaborates on the role of a CTO, the structure of a tech team, offers tips for aspiring CTOs, and comments on the evolving maritime technology sector.
Takeaways
- A CTO must grasp both technology and business.
- Harbor Lab’s SaaS helps maritime companies manage disbursement expenses.
- Algorithms estimate port expenses, promoting industry transparency and trust.
- Typical tech teams include developers, product managers, UI designers, and sometimes UI/test engineers.
- Aspiring CTOs need a broad tech knowledge and varied experiences.
- Maritime technology is evolving, offering new opportunities.
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If you would like to reach out to Christina please contact her on LinkedIn or visit www.harborlab.com.
This episode was powered by Cordell Beaumont, the specialist digital and commercial shipping recruitment
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