Modern CTO

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

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.hpe.com/

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://spot.io

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, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Broadcom AIOps, check them out at https://www.broadcom.com/solutions/enterprise-software/aiops In case you missed it: check out our episode with John Balsavage, Founder and President of A&I Solutions.

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 about Bridgecrew, check them out at https://bridgecrew.io In case you missed it: check out our episode with Barak Schoster, Co-Founder and CTO of Bridgecrew

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 out at https://www.sanity.io In case you missed it: check out our episode with Formidable's CTO Ryan Roemer

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 missed it: check out our episode with Mike Hustler, the CTO of AppNeta

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 this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Skyhook's awesome location tech, check out their Precision Location Solution Sheet!

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! To learn more about Groq, check them out at https://groq.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with Groq's Founder and CEO Jonathan Ross

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. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Base2 Data Analytics, check them out at https://datamovement.cloud To learn more about Helpsystems, check them out at https://www.helpsystems.com

Aaron Suzuki returns! Today we’re talking to Aaron Suzuki, the Founder and CEO of SmartDeploy. And we discuss how companies have to provide the right compensation and mission in order to attract top talent. How old tools are getting replaced by better, simpler tech in every industry, and Joel makes a special promise: the first listener to try SmartDeploy and integrate it in their work flow has an open invitation to come on the podcast! All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about SmartDeploy, check them out at smartdeploy.com/ModernCTO

Today we’re talking to Wes Hackett and Paul Schaeflein, the CTO and the Technical Architect of Addin365. And we discuss why providing clear career roadmaps and being radically transparent are key for retaining top talent. How Addin365 helps businesses get the most out of the Microsoft Suite, and how difficult and rewarding it is to be confronted with new challenges every day. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Addin365, check them out at https://www.addin365.com

Today we’re talking to Arun “Rak” Ramchandran, the CVP Global Market Leader at Hexaware. And we discuss Rak’s hiring strategy and Hexaware’s program for training talented leaders. Why and how we need to be building explainability into AI, and how to establish yourself as a leader when entering a new organization. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Hexaware, check them out at https://hexaware.com

Today we’re talking to Jay Mehra, the Co-founder and CTO at Odessa. And we discuss what it was like starting the company out of a dorm room in the late 90s. How to avoid building monolithic tech and stay nimble long-term, and why it’s important for entrepreneurs to think first about increasing revenue rather than cutting costs. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Odessa, check them out at https://www.odessainc.com

Today we’re talking to Corey Bertram, the CTO at Rokt. And we discuss how he helped create what is now a small industry around chaos engineering. How Rokt is integrating personalized recommendations into transactions, and how to create a space where people feel comfortable admitting they don’t know something. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Rokt, check them out at https://rokt.com

Today we’re talking to Manish Tiwari, the Senior Vice President at Cradlepoint. And we discuss the benefits of establishing a private cellular network for enterprise network connections. Why it’s important to accept the fluidity of culture at a company, and how to establish yourself as a leader when joining a new organization. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Cradlepoint, check them out at https://cradlepoint.com

Today we’re talking to Bhawna Singh, the SVP of Engineering at Auth0. And we discuss how to create a culture of sharing information openly at a company. How Auth0 simplifies implementing frictionless and secure user authentication, and why “move fast and break things” isn’t always the best strategy. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Auth0, check them out at https://auth0.com

Today we’re talking to John Balsavage, the Founder and President at A&I Solutions. And we discuss how network performance monitoring is critical in today’s online-first environment. Why it’s important to celebrate the victories with your team, and how no form of marketing can come close to word of mouth referrals. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about A&I Solutions, check them out at https://www.anisolutions.com

Today we’re talking to Jim Walsh, the CIO of Right Networks. And we discuss how to make sure your security strategy is always evolving and up to date. How Jim’s company has utilized ITProTV to upskill their workforce, and what digital transformation looks like for accounting functions All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Right Networks, check them out at https://www.rightnetworks.com To learn more about ITProTV, check them out at https://www.itpro.tv

Today we’re talking to David Williams, the VP of Product Strategy at Quali. And we discuss what it looks like to have strategy as a business function. How Quali is able to automate your tech infrastructure, and why it’s beneficial to trust your teams with a higher degree of autonomy and accountability. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Quali, check them out at https://www.quali.com

Today we’re talking to Stephen Fisher, the COO at Allstream. And we discuss interesting use cases enabled by fiber optic technology. What it means to be big enough to deliver and small enough to care, and how to bring up leaders at every level of an organization. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Allstream, check them out at https://allstream.com!

Today we’re talking to Gerald Kane, Professor at Boston College, and the Co-Author of “The Transformation Myth.” And we discuss how digital transformation is a never-ending journey, not a destination. How handling extreme disruption has changed the workplace, and what the future of hybrid workplaces could look like. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! Check out the new book, "The Transformation Myth"! https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/transformation-myth

Today we’re talking to Matt Spitz, the Head of Engineering at Vanta. And we discuss the benefits of having continuous security monitoring. Why it’s important to think about security before you have to get compliance, and why trying to make a product perfect is often worse than releasing and iterating. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Vanta, check them out at https://www.vanta.com

Today we’re talking to Gal Shaul, the Co-Founder and CTO at Augury. And we discuss how Augury’s machine health AI is able to prevent 80% of unexpected downtime. How COVID has accelerated years of innovation down to a matter of months, and how to make space for different ways of thinking to get the best ideas possible out of your team. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Augury, check them out at https://www.augury.com

Today we’re talking to Trevor Hinesley, the Co-Founder and CTO at Soundstripe. And we discuss his journey from touring musician to CTO. How Soundstripe enables musicians to make a steady income creating music, and how to know when to trust your gut for big decisions. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Soundstripe, check them out at https://www.soundstripe.com

Today we’re talking to Scott Lynn, the Founder and CEO at Masterworks.io. And we discuss how Masterworks is democratizing access to fine art as an investable asset. The challenges involved with offering fractional shares of atwork, and how to change your focus between scaling and productivity during different stages of a business’s life cycle. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Masterworks, check them out at https://www.masterworks.io

Today we’re talking to Donna Johnson, VP of Product and Solution Marketing at Cradlepoint. And we discuss how cradlepoint provides reliable enterprise network connectivity over cellular. The importance of constantly reevaluating your goals, and why it’s important to be comfortable trying new things and making mistakes. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Cradlepoint, check them out at https://cradlepoint.com

Today we’re talking to Cory Munchbach, the COO at BlueConic. And we discuss the consequences for the advertising industry of killing 3rd party cookies. How IT and Marketing can work better together, and how to foster a culture of empathy within your organization. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about BlueConic, check them out at https://www.blueconic.com

Today we’re talking to Manish Gupta, EVP of Engineering at Coinbase. And we discuss Coinbase’s mission to increase economic freedom in the world. Building the infrastructure to support future innovation in crypto, and exciting future use cases for blockchain. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Coinbase, check them out at https://www.coinbase.com

Today we’re talking to Hunter Jensen, the CTO at Permission.io. And we discuss how Permission is helping users get paid for the data they give up to advertisers. How partnering with Auth0 has allowed Permission to provide a secure and frictionless experience for their users, and what it takes to create, distribute, and protect a new cryptocurrency. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Permission, check them out at https://permission.io To learn more about Auth0, check them out at https://auth0.com

Today we’re talking to David White, the Founder and President of Axio. And we discuss how David found his way into shaping many of today’s cybersecurity best practices. How the digital threat landscape is evolving today, and the importance of constantly reassessing your security strategy for the future. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Axio, check them out at https://axio.com

Today we have Brad Sousa, CTO of AVI Systems, hosting Howard Boville, the Head of IBM Hybrid Cloud. And they discuss how to propagate your vision throughout an organization. IBM’s recent innovations in hybrid cloud, and why it’s important to find engineers that not only have the right talent, but also the right attitude for the job. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about IBM Hybrid Cloud, check them out at https://www.ibm.com/cloud/hybrid To learn more about AVI Systems, check them out at https://www.avisystems.com

Today we’re talking to Mark Porter, the CTO of MongoDB. And we discuss MongoDB’s fresh take on making databases faster, more efficient, and easier to use. The importance of always being a student of life, and how to make space for open and honest conversations with your employees as a manager. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about MongoDB, check them out at https://www.mongodb.com/

Today we’re talking to Bryan Jones, CTO at The Office Of Experience. And we discuss the technology that’s behind their premiere digital design agency. Benefits of having a flat organizational hierarchy, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people smarter than you. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about The Office of Experience, check them out at https://officeofexperience.com/

Today we have another special guest host episode, with Derek Knudsen, former CTO of Alteryx, hosting Michal Pěchouček, the CTO of Avast. And they discuss how Avast is combatting adversarial AI used by hackers with AI for security that can scale. Michal’s goal of decreasing the cost of online freedom for all, and why it’s important to keep users invested in their cybersecurity health. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Avast, check them out at https://www.avast.com/

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 Deserve, check them out at https://deservecards.com

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 ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Calero-MDSL, check them out at https://www.caleromdsl.com

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 ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Cars.com, check them out at Cars.com! To learn more about JumpCloud, check them out at JumpCloud.com!

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