Modern CTO

Today we’re talking to Martin Ford, futurist and author of the book Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future; and we discuss the impact automation will have on the labor market in the next 10-20 years, how to think about structuring a society that has far fewer opportunities for employment, how far away we are from creating a fully conscious Artificial Intelligence. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out Martin Ford's book Rise of the Robots, and check out his Ted Talk!

Today we’re talking to Chris Spargen, Solutions Engineering Manager at Helpsystems; and we discuss how Helpsystems’ Managed File Transfer platform enables organizations to easily and securely transfer files, tips for staying motivated professionally, and how to transfer culture into the remote environment as best as possible. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Helpsystems, check them out at https://www.helpsystems.com/ In case you missed it: check out our episode with Steph Charbonneau, Director of Product Strategy at Helpsystems

Today we’re talking to Tom Taulli, Author of the books Artificial Intelligence Basics and The Robotic Process Automation Handbook; and we discuss what will happen when jobs are automated away at massive scale, and why many advanced professions may not be safe from automation. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out Tom Taulli's books Artificial Intelligence Basics and The Robotic Process Automation Handbook today!

Today we’re talking to Kyle Malady, EVP & President of Global Network & Technology at Verizon; and we discuss Verizon’s rollout of ultra wideband and millimeter wave technology, the R&D labs working on cool tech within Verizon, and what to expect in the future of telecom. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Verizon's technology, check them out at https://verizon5glabs.com

Today we’re talking to Ashwin Rajeeva, Co-Founder & CTO of Acceldata.io; and we discuss how to attract top talent and make their work meaningful, challenges Ashwin is confronting as he 2x and 3x’s his company size, and putting yourself in the shoes of the customer as an engineer. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Acceldata, check them out at https://www.acceldata.io

Today we’re talking to Adam Bregenzer, CTO of GroupSense; and we discuss what it’s like negotiating with ransomware attackers to minimize the cost, how Groupsense operates as spies to catch bad guys on the darknet, and how businesses need to change the way they think about ransomware attacks. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about GroupSense, check them out at https://www.groupsense.io

Today we’re talking to John Vaughn, COO of BusinessOptix; and we discuss how digital twin simulations are being used to simulate and optimize business processes, how GDIT leverages their business process expertise to help clients get the most out of digital twin simulations, and how to attract and retain top talent. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about BusinessOptix, check them out at https://www.businessoptix.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with Mike Cole, Civilian CTO of GDIT

Today we’re talking to Dave Mangot, Principal at Mangoteque; and we discuss how to get good at delivering software, how CTOs can step back to let the CEOs decide what problems need solving, and why you might want to re-evaluate the KPIs you use to measure engineering productivity. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out Dave's consultancy at https://www.mangoteque.com

Today we’re talking to Oren Ellenbogen, VP Engineering at Forter, and Builder and Curator of Software Lead Weekly; and we discuss how to build a sustainable career while balancing a family life and pursuing fulfilling side projects, Oren’s framework for only spending his time on things he’d want to do for the next 40 years, and how to approach leading without leveraging authority. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out Oren's fantastic newsletter, Software Lead Weekly

Today we’re talking to Etienne de Bruin, Founder of the 7CTOs Community, and Co-founder of the Elevate150 Community; and we discuss the impact you can have on the world by working through communities, how to use the ontological method to coach others, and tips for taking care of yourself so you can best serve others. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Elevate150, check out the community at https://elevate150.com To learn more about 7CTOs, check out the community at https://7ctos.com

Today we’re talking to Tommy McClung, Co-Founder & CEO of Release. And we discuss how Tommy founded Release to solve the huge problem of quickly spinning up environments, why the best entrepreneurs are extremely persistent, and why being vulnerable goes a long way as a leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Release, check them out at https://releasehub.com

Today we’re talking to Achilleas Dorotheou, Head of Human Motion at Parker Hannifin. And we discuss how Achilleas and his team are building exoskeletons that help paralyzed people walk. How they worked with Apex Ridge Reliability to make sure these exoskeletons don’t fail in the field, and the future of the medical exoskeleton industry. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about powered exoskeletons at https://www.indego.com/ In case you missed it: check out our episode with Adam Bahret, Owner and Reliability Engineer at Apex Ridge Reliability.

Today we’re talking to John Mediana, Founder & CEO of Executive Brand Growth. And we discuss why marketers ruin everything. How to get started creating a strong personal brand, and what it takes to put out a Gary Vee-level of content for your personal brand. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about growing your personal brand, check out https://www.johnmediana.com

Today we’re talking to Bryan Helmkamp, Founder and CEO of Code Climate. And we discuss how to implement data-driven engineering management with Code Climate. The impact that adopting a data-driven approach has on every level of the engineering organization, and how to think about creating a product that is a tool vs. a product that is a solution. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about CodeClimate, check them out at https://codeclimate.com

Today we’re talking with Lacey Teal, former Relationship Manager at ServiceRocket. And we discuss how she helped bridge the gap between ServiceRocket and the businesses they partner with. How effective communication helps her continue the partnerships, and how to identify whether a problem is software-based or human-based. All of this right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking with Alec Zopf, CTO of Wellthapp. And we discuss how Wellthapp builds applications for patients to create healthy habits. How the relationship between Welltheapp and healthcare providers helped the company reach new areas in the medical field, and how they found a way to financially incentivize people to take care of themselves. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Phil Bianco, CTO of Melillo Consulting. And we discuss Melillo’s 4 pillars of IT: Infrastructure, Development, Security, and Data Management. How Melillo helps customers implement HPE Greenlake to the fullest, and tips for evaluating candidates’ culture fit when hiring. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Melillo Consulting, check them out at https://www.melillo.com

Today we're talking to Sami Eltamawy, Co-Founder and former CTO of both Insydo and Brand Ripplr. And we discuss the challenges of growing 2 successful startups at the same time. Right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Yaron Lavi, the CTO of Deel. And we discuss how Deel simplifies hiring remote workers internationally. Tips for managing hyperscale, and how to properly align incentives with your employees’ motivations. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Deel, check them out at https://www.letsdeel.com

Today we’re talking to David Turek, CTO of CATALOG. And we discuss David’s journey from running the supercomputing division at IBM to CTO of a startup building DNA computers. Use cases for DNA data storage, search, and computing, and insight into what it looks like in practice to store and manipulate data using chemistry. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about CATALOG, check them out at https://www.catalogdna.com

Today we’re talking to Jaya Baloo, the CISO at Avast. And we discuss how Jaya and the Avast team successfully defended a notable cyber attack in her first week on the job. The impact quantum computers will have on encryption, and why it’s important to prioritize time for mentorship. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Avast, check them out at https://www.avast.com/ In case you missed it: check out our previous episodes with Avast's CTO Michal Pěchouček, and SVP & GM of Identity Charles Walton!

Today we’re talking to Roland Cloutier, the Global Chief Security Officer at Tik Tok. And we discuss what it takes to secure one of the world’s largest entertainment platforms. Why Roland prioritizes hiring mission-driven talent, spanning engineering, security, safety, and privacy, and the various techniques TikTok employs to protect its diverse user base. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com

Today we’re talking to Rupesh Mithani, SVP at Hexaware. And we discuss how Customer Experience Transformation requires reevaluating every part of the organization. How to plan as a leader when technology is evolving so rapidly, and why it’s important to give your direct reports the freedom to fail in order to build a strong foundation. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Hexaware CXT, check them out at https://hexaware.com/transform-customer-experiences/ In case you missed it: check out our previous episodes with Hexaware: Biju Shoolapani, Global Leader of Digital Core Transformation Arun "Rak" Ramchandran, CVP Global Market Leader Tony Schettino, VP

Today we’re talking to Garrett Everding, the CTO of Rave.io. And we discuss how Rave has created an AI-powered DJ, and how to grow excellent leaders from within your organization. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Rave, check them out at https://rave.io

Today we’re talking to Nishchay Shah, CTO of Cactus Communications. And we discuss learnings from building several business units from the ground up. The challenges involved with scaling AI to drive revenue, and how to push hard and fail gracefully. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Cactus Communications, check them out at https://cactusglobal.com

Today we’re talking to Dan Temby, SVP Technology at the DAC Group, and President of Proove Intelligence. And we discuss how to use data analytics to illuminate the path forward rather than to just provide support for decisions you’ve already made. Why companies need to put more trust into their data, and how to get buy-in from executives to make more data-driven decisions. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about DAC Group, check them out at https://www.dacgroup.com To learn more about Proove Intelligence, check them out at https://www.prooveintelligence.com

Today we are talking with Joel Wineland, the CTO of Racklive. And we discuss why pre-integrated racks can simplify and accelerate solution deployment in the data center. To learn more about Racklive, check them out at https://www.racklive.com/

Today we’re talking to Roman Kononov, engineering manager at Uber: right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Andrey Kovalenko, Co-Founder and CTO of Voximplant. And we discuss how Voximplant’s communications platform as a service (CPaaS) enables developers to easily build complex communication solutions. How Voximplant has been a serverless solution since before “serverless” was a thing, and why individual contributors should think twice about whether or not they want to move into management. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Voximplant, check them out at https://voximplant.com

Today we’re talking to Hilda Espinal, CTO of CannonDesign; right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about CannonDesign, check them out at https://www.cannondesign.com

Today we’re talking to Adam Bahret, Owner & Reliability Engineer at Apex Ridge Reliability. And we discuss what it’s like consulting for Boston Dynamics, Boeing, Amazon Robotics, and more. How to see the crazy high ROI of reliability engineering, and why it’s imperative to catch errors in a product early. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! Learn more about Apex Ridge and Reliability Culture at https://apexridge.com Check out Adam's upcoming Webinar, The Alchemy of Rapidly Transforming New Technology into Must-have Products” on Monday 1/10 at 3:00 EST

Today we’re talking to Colleen Reidelbach, Chief Revenue Officer at Acklen Avenue, and Host of the Build Better Tech Podcast. And we discuss how to keep things fresh when you’ve been in the same job for a while. Learnings from interviewing many tech leaders, and tips for getting started with a podcast. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! Stay tuned after the episode for a preview of the Build Better Tech podcast! Check out the Build Better Tech podcast now!

Today we have a special Behind the Scenes episode, where Joel, Adam, and our producer Jesse reflect on the past year of Modern CTO. We talk about how our community has grown, how we’re starting to build and manage podcasts for other companies, our favorite moments from 2021, and what we’re looking forward to in 2022. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! If you're interested in joining our tech leadership community Elevate150, learn more at https://elevate150.com If you're interested in having us produce a podcast for your brand, book time to speak with us at https://moderncto.io/dmm/

Today we’re talking to Itiel Shwartz, Co-Founder and CTO at Komodor. And we discuss how Komodor tracks changes across the entire Kubernetes stack. How to surround yourself with people more talented than you, and how to facilitate open and transparent communication in your teams. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Komodor, check them out at https://komodor.com

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 Avast, check them out at https://www.avast.com/ In case you missed it: check out our episode with Avast's CTO Michal Pěchouček

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 feature management here! To learn more about LaunchDarkly, check them out at https://launchdarkly.com In case you missed it: check out our episodes we released with LaunchDarkly's CTO John Kodumal, and LaunchDarkly's CEO Edith Harbaugh!

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 about Dimagi, chat them out at: https://www.dimagi.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with Colin Copeland, CTO of Caktus Group

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, check them out at https://www.gdit.com

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 missed it: check out the other 2 episodes we've released with executives at Hexaware: Biju Shoolapani - Global Leader of Digital Core Transformation Arun “Rak” Ramchandran, Vertical BU Head, Global Market Leader & Chief Digital Evangelist

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 you missed it: check out our episode with Mark Porter, CTO of MongoDB

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 more about Axio, check them out at https://axio.com In case you missed it: check out the other episodes we've released with executives from Axio: Interview with David White, Axio's Founder and President Interview with Rich Caralli, Cybersecurity Advisor at Axio

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, check them out at https://www.sophos.com/

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 ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about The Zebra, check them out at https://www.thezebra.com To learn more about Andela, check them out at https://andela.com/ Check out Meetesh's podcast, Tesh on Tap!

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 the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Axio, check them out at https://axio.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with David White, Axio's Founder and President

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 out Setrag's book, How To Alleviate Digital Transformation Debt: Post-COVID-19, now!

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 them out at https://www.zscaler.com

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, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about StepCG, check them out at https://www.stepcg.com. In case you missed it: check out our episodes with Cradlepoint's VP of Product & Solution Marketing Donna Johnson, and Cradlepoint's SVP of Corporate Development Manish Tiwari.

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 ModernCTO Podcast! Check out Mark's book at https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com

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 them out at https://www.inmobi.com