SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

I talk to roughly 2 or 3 new startups every week who need advice from an experienced CTO. Of course, I provide part-time CTO services. But the reality is that I engage with about 5 new startups each year which means that I end up working with less than 5% of the startups where I provide these free consulting sessions.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With C-suite leaders under increasing pressure to align technology with strategic objectives, many experience that roles — whether CEO, CFO or even CTO — lack the deep technical insight needed to bridge the gap between business and technology. The CTO and CIO handle IT management and technological innovation.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

I talk to roughly 2 or 3 new startups every week who need advice from an experienced CTO. Of course, I provide part-time CTO services. But the reality is that I engage with about 5 new startups each year which means that I end up working with less than 5% of the startups where I provide these free consulting sessions.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But the challenge many executives face is that they tend to focus on how their particular area aligns with overall goals, to the exclusion of other facets of the organization. Only aiming to meet defined business needs is selling IT short,” says Aviv Ben-Yosef, an independent tech industry executive consultant and coach.

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CIO

APRIL 1, 2025

One factor that is affecting demand for developers is a drop in the number of mobile apps being built, says Elin Thomasian, senior vice president for workforce strategy and consulting at TalentNeuron, a labor market intelligence firm. The job will evolve as most jobs have evolved.

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CIO

DECEMBER 31, 2024

You wouldnt hire someone who doesnt know how to write code to develop your software, so why would you expect a project manager or business analyst to drive change management? Bilow recommends creating a small OCM budget for a current project and then hiring a boutique OCM consulting firm to manage the effort.

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CIO

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Chief technology officers are key players in the enterprise C-suite, oftentimes working in collaboration with CIOs at the forefront of new and innovative technologies. They are among the most important hires organizations are making today due to the business value that successful technology deployments can bring.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Steve Ross, director of cybersecurity for the Americas at S-RM Intelligence and Risk Consulting, says gen AI can reduce a day’s worth of research to a single hour, but not without a catch. “It Not only did people have to learn how to fix AI outputs, but also how to engineer prompts to make those outputs better in the first place. “We

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CIO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

But the entire process will need to be reinvented in order to make full use of the technology, says Monteiro. We have to look at how we interact with colleagues and how we interact with AI, he adds. Theres too much attention on AI for code development, which is actually just a fraction of the whole software development process.

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CIO

JUNE 20, 2024

As SVP and CTO for the Boston Red Sox, Brian Shield is responsible for the strategic direction of technology, fan engagement, day-to-day IT operations, and cybersecurity in support of the team, their fans, and Fenway Sports Management. What follows is that Q&A, edited for length and clarity. Your very best are your all-stars.

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CTOvision

JUNE 7, 2014

If you are a technologist you no doubt have thoughts about security and how to improve your approach to enterprise-wide defense. Please join us for a discussion on automated removal of cyber threats on Thursday June 12 at 11am eastern for a webinar that will provide insights on how to execute on automating for defense. Register here.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Plus, smaller companies want to access high-quality carbon credits, but calculate their impact at a product, services and transactional level, and be able to purchase a fraction of a carbon credit rather than a very inaccurate “scheme.”. It’s now raised a $4.5

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 5, 2014

This webinar format will enable us to dynamically present and then interact with the architects, program managers and technology executives attending. This webinar will examine how to economically enhance security and functionality by leveraging Cloudera and Intel. Please join us and come ready to ask the hard questions.

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CTOvision

MAY 30, 2014

If you are a technologist you no doubt have thoughts about security and how to improve your approach to enterprise-wide defense. Please join us for a discussion on automated removal of cyber threats on Thursday June 12 at 11am eastern for a webinar that will provide insights on how to execute on automating for defense. Register here.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

This webinar format will enable us to dynamically present and then interact with the architects, program managers and technology executives attending. This webinar will examine how to economically enhance security and functionality by leveraging Cloudera and Intel. Please join us and come ready to ask the hard questions.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

At Emburse, an expense reimbursement company, software developers use code generation tools like Github Copilot and Amazon Q Developer, which integrate directly into developer environments, says Ken Ringdahl, the companys CTO. Knowing how to define success is a big advantage, too. Youve got that down to a science, he says.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I've posted quite a few things on the topics associated with being a Startup CTO. Here are some resources that come from other sources: Want to Know the Difference Between a CTO and a VP Engineering? Lessons Learned: What does a startup CTO actually do? Lessons Learned: What does a startup CTO actually do?

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CIO

JANUARY 9, 2023

Three years ago, IT leaders were squarely focused on how to adopt fledgling AI techniques and approaches into their business models in service of digital transformations that included plans for shifting some workloads to the cloud. How do you future-proof your business in the face of so much uncertainty?

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

To do so, we polled a half-dozen veteran CIOs and researchers to share what they’ve found to be the most common mistakes that rookie CIOs make — and how to avoid them. According to our 2022 State of the CIO report, 84% of IT leaders say CIOs are increasingly seen as a changemaker and the lead on business and technology initiatives.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I've posted quite a few things on the topics associated with being a Startup CTO. Here are some resources that come from other sources: Want to Know the Difference Between a CTO and a VP Engineering? Lessons Learned: What does a startup CTO actually do? Lessons Learned: What does a startup CTO actually do?

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

One way they’re doing that is by reimagining the IT function, say management consultants, executive advisors, and CIOs themselves. This reinvention goes beyond the adoption of cloud, agile development principles, and cutting-edge technologies. Strategies to transform IT for digital success include the following.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Next CIO cohort sat with Natalie Whittlesey and James Lawson from InX to discuss how to transition into a first time C-suite role. This query spurred a discussion on individual narratives and how to effectively present one’s skills. Next CIO workshops are designed to support the Next CIO cohort into their first CIO role.

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Erik Bernhardsson

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I guess I've always been fascinated with how well this has stood the test of time? I even got this particular section framed and hung up at our office: Your mission Let's say you were employed as a CTO behind the front lines and you wanted to destroy productivity for as long as you can without getting caught.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

There are plenty of challenges involved in managing software projects, and IT executives who learn how to address these hurdles can help their organizations build better applications to drive business growth and enhance customer experience.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

So, how do you navigate the tricky transition from research project to commercialized business? There’s a lot to unpack in that one question, which is why we’re thrilled that Pae Wu , general partner at SOSV and CTO at IndieBio, will join us onstage at TechCrunch Early Stage on April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Track sessions will focus on: Enabling Business Results with Big Data — How to enable agency programs that will yield enormous value through big data to deliver actionable information and measureable results. Chief Security Architect, Office of the CTO, Cloudera. Chief Security Architect, Office of the CTO, Cloudera.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 19, 2021

Angel investors like Ham Serunjogi, co-founder and CEO of Chipper Cash; Josh Jones, former co-founder and CTO, Dreamhost; and Tayo Oviosu, co-founder and CEO of Paga also participated. What it meant was that we needed to find how to allow companies to use WhatsApp, voice, SMS effectively ,” he said to TechCrunch.

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The Parallax

JANUARY 16, 2020

How to protect your smart TV from hackers. Why hackers love your Wi-Fi (and how to protect it). ”—Stephen Ridley, founder and chief technology officer, Senrio. “When I started in this industry, there was very little thought of how to protect a network-connected device. Have a Tesla Model 3?

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CIO

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cloud spending is going up and budgets are tightening, so theyre asking whats going on and how do we right this ship. As VP of cloud capabilities at software company Endava, Radu Vunvulea consults with many CIOs in large enterprises.

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Erik Bernhardsson

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I then spent six years as a CTO, although I managed the data team directly for a long time and would occasionally write some data code. I spent a lot of time as a CTO, and if I had to condense how to make engineers productive into one thing, it would be something like: make the feedback loops fast. Data as its own discipline.

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TechCrunch

JULY 8, 2022

They often outsource this critical work to a consultant for more of a high-level overview, because technical diligence is often a blind spot for investors. But when it comes to assessing investment opportunities, few venture and growth equity investors have the resources to conduct thorough technical diligence.

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CIO

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Seth Dobbs, CTO at IT services and consulting firm Bounteous, gives a pretty good thumbnail sketch of what an ideal product manager would look like. She adds: “I love that part of the job, teaching young PMs how to do things right.” This is absolutely a hybrid role and requires a good mix of skills,” he says. a blast doing so.”.

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CIO

JANUARY 22, 2024

While the average person might be awed by how AI can create new images or re-imagine voices, healthcare is focused on how large language models can be used in their organizations. Learn more about how EXL can put generative AI to work for your business here. Consider the iceberg analogy.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Are you a non-technical startup founder who’s about to go have a conversation with a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) or Technical advisory type person? Maybe you are trying to determine what technologies might apply that you should be evaluating. Or you want to know about whether you have the right Web Development Company.

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CIO

AUGUST 28, 2023

For example, he took on the CTO role at Rodan + Fields because he “liked the appeal of being part of the product.” Srini Koushik, EVP and CTO, Rackspace Technology Rackspace Technology Koushik credits all his past positions for preparing him for where he is now and the AI role specifically. Second, be intentional.

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