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
Oct 29, 2021•48 min
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
Oct 27, 2021•43 min
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
Oct 25, 2021•55 min
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
Oct 22, 2021•44 min
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
Oct 20, 2021•43 min
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
Oct 19, 2021•49 min
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...
Oct 18, 2021•45 min
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
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr
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!
Oct 13, 2021•54 min
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
Oct 11, 2021•54 min
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
Oct 08, 2021•43 min
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
Oct 06, 2021•50 min
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
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 26 min
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
Oct 01, 2021•43 min
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
Sep 29, 2021•33 min
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
Sep 27, 2021•57 min
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
Sep 24, 2021•50 min
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 ab...
Sep 22, 2021•54 min
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
Sep 20, 2021•52 min
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 a...
Sep 17, 2021•47 min
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/
Sep 15, 2021•50 min
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/
Sep 13, 2021•52 min
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:/...
Sep 10, 2021•56 min
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
Sep 08, 2021•38 min
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
Sep 06, 2021•40 min
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...
Sep 03, 2021•38 min
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
Sep 01, 2021•53 min
Today we’re talking to Tim Urban, the Co-Founder and writer at WaitButWhy. And we discuss how to tackle writing about huge topics like the Fermi Paradox. What it’s been like for Tim working with Elon Musk to write about Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink, and imagining what the future may hold for humanity. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more and check out Tim's writing, go to https://waitbutwhy.com
Aug 30, 2021•52 min
Today we’re talking to Edith Harbaugh, the Co-Founder and CEO at LaunchDarkly. And we discuss how utilizing feature flags enables developers to deploy more often and with less stress. How LaunchDarkly can drop the mean time to remediate bugs down to seconds, and how to establish a culture of autonomy. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about LaunchDarkly, check them out at https://launchdarkly.com
Aug 27, 2021•43 min
Today we’re talking to Rohan Amin, the CIO of Chase at JP Morgan Chase. And we discuss the cool tech behind running the largest bank in the United States. How Chase has been hiring a diverse set of engineers from coding bootcamps rather than traditional four-year degrees, and JP Morgan Chase’s strategy for keeping all 12,000+ employees on the same page. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about JP Morgan Chase, check them out at https://www.jpmorganchase.co...
Aug 25, 2021•49 min
