Modern Cto With Joel Beasley

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!