Today we’re talking to Raymond Velez, Global Chief Technology Officer at Publicis Sapient; and we discuss why finding balance as a technology leader is crucial; the reason customers expect personalization and how to deliver on it; and the trend of remote teams that’s allowing them to grow most effectively. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Raymond and Publicis Sapient at https://www.publicissapient.com/!
Dec 16, 2022•40 min
Today we’re talking to Ido Neeman, Co-Founder & CEO at Firefly; and we discuss why even the best engineering teams struggle with taking code to the cloud; the utility and advantages of infrastructure as code; and why unmanaged resources and drift may be holding you back in the cloud. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Ido and Firefly at https://www.gofirefly.io/!
Dec 14, 2022•39 min
Today we’re talking to Richard Sawyer, Vice President of Engineering at Everactive; and we discuss what went into creating the world’s first battery-free sensor; how these sensors are being used to measure steam from chocolate factories; and why working at a startup is like drinking from a firehose. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Richard and Everactive at https://everactive.com/! In case you missed it: check out our episode with Mike Freedman, co-...
Dec 12, 2022•23 min
Today we’re talking to Dennis Baden, Global Managing Partner, Technology Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles; and we discuss the soft skills that separate good CTOs from great CTOs; why it’s crucial to open yourself to networking at every stage in your career; and why the lines are being blurred between CIOs and CTOs. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Dennis and Heidrick & Struggles at https://www.heidrick.com/en!
Dec 09, 2022•45 min
Today we’re talking to friend of the show Cal Fussman, host of Big Questions with Cal Fussman; and we get to know Joel’s story! We hear about Joel’s experience getting hit by a car as a kid; how he came back from zero several times throughout his career; and the leadership lessons learned from his journey through life so far. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Cal and Big Questions with Cal Fussman at https://www.calfussman.com/podcast!
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Today we’re talking to Santosh Tiwari, AVP of Decision Intelligence at Hexaware; and we discuss how to put yourself in a team member’s shoes in a large company; how to apply a data driven approach to critical business decisions; and where AI and machine learning are headed in the marketplace. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Soundar and Hexaware at https://hexaware.com/!
Dec 05, 2022•36 min
Today we’re talking to David Boskovic, Founder & CEO of Flatfile; and we discuss how the concept of rage design can transform company culture; why CSV files are actually the future of data formatting; and why it’s crucial to distinguish ownership from accountability. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of David and Flatfile at https://flatfile.com/!
Dec 02, 2022•57 min
Today we’re talking to Brian Dhatt, CTO of BigCommerce; and we discuss how to be prepared for a surge in business; why internal disruption is necessary for growth; and how composability is shaking up ecommerce today. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Brian and BigCommerce at https://www.bigcommerce.com/!
Nov 30, 2022•37 min
Today we’re talking to Brandon Wolf, CTO of Napster; and we discuss how Napster is bringing its disruptive spirit back into the market; the intersection of web3 and music streaming platforms; and the essence of servant leadership. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Brandon and Napster at https://www.napster.com/us!
Nov 28, 2022•50 min
Today we’re talking to Valentin Vasilyev, Co-Founder & CTO at Fingerprint; and we discuss how an open-source tool becomes a full-fledged business; the ways in which browsers are fingerprinted in order to stop fraud; and why unwasted time may be our most important resource. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Valentin and Fingerprint at https://fingerprint.com/
Nov 25, 2022•42 min
Today we’re talking to Rahul Subramaniam, CEO, and Founder of CloudFix; and we discuss how a tool making simple tweaks in the cloud results in significant savings; the nature of operating in AWS environments; and the strength of positioning a simple product accurately in the market. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Rahul and CloudFix at https://cloudfix.com/!
Nov 23, 2022•35 min
Today we’re talking to Soundar Pandidurai, Data Science Practice Head at Hexaware; and we discuss the ways in which machine learning is being used at scale; how far machine learning has come since its inception; and why machine learning needs to be made clean. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Soundar and Hexaware at https://hexaware.com/!
Nov 21, 2022•20 min
Today we’re talking to Taher Elgamal, CTO of Security at Salesforce; and we discuss the genesis of SSL; why we should strive towards a passwordless internet; and how we might be able to get the entire world on the internet. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Taher and Salesforce at https://www.salesforce.com/!
Nov 21, 2022•45 min
we’re talking to Nicolaas Matthijs, Vice President Of Product Management at Anthology; and we discuss big takeaways from Nicolaas’s experience in companies merging; how experimentation and video-driven collaboration drives Anthology’s product development ; and where Nicolaas gets inspiration from as a product manager. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Nicolaas and Anthology at https://www.anthology.com/!
Nov 18, 2022•46 min
Today we’re talking to Bob Stewart, VP of Customer Success and Training at PLACE; and we discuss the latest technology impacting the real estate industry; how little efficiencies can magnify your income; and Bob’s best tips for reducing customer churn. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Bob and Place at https://place.com/!
Nov 16, 2022•40 min
Today we’re talking to Luis Fiallo, Vice President of China Telecom Americas; and we discuss how 5G and edge computing is the next generation of telecom; the exponential growth of network traffic that we will see by 2025; and why controlled chaos is necessary for growth in any company. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Luis and China Telecom Americas at https://www.ctamericas.com/!
Nov 14, 2022•35 min
Today we’re talking to Jasson Casey, CTO at Beyond Identity; and we discuss how modern security vulnerabilities make multi-factor authentication a necessity; how baking bread and developing software go hand in hand; and why you don’t always want a human to solve a computer problem. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Jasson and Beyond Identity at https://www.beyondidentity.com/!
Nov 11, 2022•45 min
Today we’re talking to Gaga, Founder & CEO of Redberry; and we discuss why the country of Georgia is becoming a tech talent hub; why developers will fall in love with Laravel; and why genuinely caring for your employees is both fulfilling and pragmatic. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Gaga and Redberry at https://redberry.international/!
Nov 09, 2022•49 min
Today we’re talking to Dan Watts, COO of Segra; and we discuss the ubiquity and impact of high speed connectivity; why voluntarily taking on stress will make you more disciplined; and what the future of telecom looks like. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Dan and Segra at https://www.segra.com/!
Nov 07, 2022•38 min
Today we’re talking to Larry Guy, Senior Instructor and National Training Manager at Allstate Dealer Services; and we discuss implementing education technology to accelerate learning; the psychology of sales; and why it’s crucial to continually question best practices. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Larry and Allstate at https://allstatedealerservices.com/
Nov 04, 2022•46 min
Today we’re talking to Erik Costlow, Senior Director of Product Management at Azul; and we discuss the art of being a good product manager; how focusing on Java gave Erik a professional advantage; and how Java is being utilized to its full potential today. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Erik and Azul at https://www.azul.com/!
Nov 02, 2022•40 min
Today we’re talking to Beni Gradwohl, CEO at Cognovi Labs; and we discuss the impact of human emotions on decision making; why only 6 out of 10 people with chronic illness actually fill their prescriptions; and technology that’s deciphering emotion from human communication. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Oct 31, 2022•52 min
Today we’re talking to David DeWolf, President and Chief Executive Officer of 3Pillar Global; and we discuss the rapid acceleration of technology; the concept of work-life integration instead of balance; and the volatility of the modern day economy. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Oct 29, 2022•40 min
Today we’re talking to Raghu Hiremagalur, CTO at LinkedIn; and we discuss taking opportunities even if you think you’re not ready for them; how LinkedIn is using a data-driven approach to overhaul their infrastructure; and the importance of focusing on your world outside of work. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Raghu and Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com!
Oct 28, 2022•33 min
Today we’re talking to John Sahlin, Director of Cyber Solutions for the Defense Division at GDIT; and we discuss how zero trust allows missions to be executed; having a “win or learn” attitude; and how to network with intention. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about John and GDIT at https://www.gdit.com/!
Oct 24, 2022•48 min
Today we’re talking to Dale Clay, CTO at ProviderTrust; and we discuss the prevalence of medical malpractice; how fraud is exposed in the healthcare space; and why leading others starts with leading yourself. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Dale and ProviderTrust at https://www.providertrust.com/!
Oct 21, 2022•57 min
Today we’re talking to Kenneth Kunin, SVP, Enterprise Technology Office at FIS; and we discuss the revolution of embedded finance; how to upskill a tech team; and why it’s best to vary your career with other disciplines. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Kenneth and FIS at https://www.fisglobal.com/en/!
Oct 19, 2022•32 min
Today we’re talking to Claus T. Jensen, Chief Innovation Officer at Teladoc Health; and we discuss the modernization of the healthcare ecosystem; how to healthily disrupt an industry; and why genuine stories impact our perspective in healthcare and beyond. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Claus and Teladoc Health at https://www.teladochealth.com/
Oct 17, 2022•42 min
Today we’re talking to Ryan Field, CTO at Kernel; and we discuss how Kernel Flow is reading signals in the brain; what different substances such as alcohol do to our minds; and how objectively measuring brain activity can inform our subjective human experience. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Oct 14, 2022•39 min
Today we’re talking to Anthony Scriffignano, SVP and Chief Data Scientist at Dun & Bradstreet; and we discuss the ways in which careers are formed from uncertainty; how to think about and implement trustworthy AI; and how leaders can encourage teams to be their authentic selves. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Anthony and Dun & Bradstreet at https://www.dnb.com/!
Oct 12, 2022•53 min