Part 1: Free and Open Internet with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast
Today we have Part 1 of Joel’s conversation with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast & VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers; and we discuss what it means to have a free and open internet, and how we can think about censorship, guardrails, and risk online. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Zh-1wE8VHD3X8GLw7ZOUQ
15 Apr 202251min
Feedback & Strong Culture = Scaling Successfully: with Mark Rees, CTO of Xero
Today we’re talking to Mark Rees, CTO of Xero; and we discuss what it’s been scaling a fast-growing tech company in New Zealand, how Xero differentiates itself with its culture to attract top talent, and why it’s imperative to keep tight feedback loops with your customers, developers, and leadership. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Xero at https://www.xero.com/
13 Apr 202244min
Teaching Infrastructure from Experience with Keith Townsend, Principal & Co-Founder of The CTO Advisor
Today we’re talking to Keith Townsend, Principal and Co-Founder of the CTO Advisor, and we discuss how Keith has taken on infrastructure modernization projects so he can experience the pain involved and better teach about it, why it is critical to be mindful of technical debt you are taking on, and how the infrastructure team can best support developers at a company. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Keith's work with The CTO Advisor at https://thectoadvisor.com
11 Apr 202246min
Easing the Pain of Automation with Glenn Hopper, CFO of Sandline
Today we’re talking to Glenn Hopper, CFO at Sandline, and author of Deep Finance; and we discuss how the economy will be affected as robotic process automation becomes more robust, action we can take today to ease the pain of automation taking jobs, and how CFOs can work more collaboratively with CTOs. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out Glenn's book Deep Finance now!
8 Apr 20221h
Precision & Data in Martial Arts with Ali Ghafour, Founder of 20/20 Armor & Toronto CTO Meetup Group
Today we’re talking to Ali Ghafour, Martial artist & Founder of 20/20 Armor and the Toronto CTO Meetup Group; and we discuss how developing strong discipline is key to success, how 20/20 Armor is bringing precision and data analytics to martial arts competitions, and tips for getting the most out of your R&D investments. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out 20/20 Armor at https://2020armor.com
6 Apr 202234min
Finding Great Local Talent with Yasir Drabu, Founder of Taazaa
Today we're talking to Yasir Drabu, Founder of Taazaa; and we discuss challenges of hiring outside of a major tech hub, Taazaa's custom software development, and how Yasir's company has incubated multiple successful startups. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Taazaa at https://taazaa.com
4 Apr 202227min
Underwater Robots Are Cool - with Jeff Smith, VP & GM of Autonomous and Undersea Systems at Saab
Today we’re talking to Jeff Smith, VP and GM of Autonomous & Undersea Systems at Saab; and we discuss how Jeff has built a career in underwater robots, engineering challenges of building machines for use underwater, and Saab’s various unmanned underwater underwater vehicles used in defense, exploration, and more. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out Saab's undersea systems at https://www.saab.com/products/security/underwater-systems
1 Apr 202247min
Security & IT in Critical Infrastructure with John Sudduth, CIO of the MWRD of Greater Chicago
Today we’re talking to John Sudduth, CIO of the MWRD of Greater Chicago; and we discuss what it’s like running the IT function at the largest water treatment facility in the world, their approach to cybersecurity as attacks on critical infrastructure have become more common, and how working with Rimini Street has freed up John’s IT team to spend more time on IT-related tasks. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Rimini Street at https://www.riministreet.com Learn more about the MWRD Chicago at https://mwrd.org
30 Mar 202239min
