Modern Cto With Joel Beasley

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