
CTO & Chief Data Officer at The Zebra - Meetesh Karia
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!
6 Dec 202156min

Quantifying Cyber Risk with Rich Caralli, Cybersecurity Advisor at Axio
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
3 Dec 202152min

Digital Transformation Debt: Is it holding you back? with Setrag Khoshafian - Author, Speaker, and Chief Scientist at Khosh Consulting
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!
1 Dec 202148min

Zero Trust Everywhere with Amit Sinha, CTO of Zscaler
Today we’re talking to Amit Sinha, the CTO and President of R&D, Operations, & Customer Service of Zscaler. And we discuss why security should follow users wherever they go. How 5G technology is pushing data and security to the edge, and the 3 P’s of attracting top talent: People, Purpose, and Pay. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Zscaler, check them out at https://www.zscaler.com
29 Nov 20211h 1min

Defeating the Digital Divide with Ed Walton, CEO of StepCG
Today we’re talking to Ed Walton, the CEO of StepCG. And we discuss how StepCG and Cradlepoint are utilizing private cellular networks to provide internet access to underserved communities. Interesting use cases where private cellular networks are improving user experience, and how to encourage your employees to get out of their comfort zones and try new things. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about StepCG, check them out at https://www.stepcg.com. In case you missed it: check out our episodes with Cradlepoint's VP of Product & Solution Marketing Donna Johnson, and Cradlepoint's SVP of Corporate Development Manish Tiwari.
26 Nov 202150min

Maximizing Your Value with Mark Herschberg - MIT Instructor & Author of "The Career Toolkit"
Today we’re talking to Mark Herschberg, an MIT Instructor, Fractional CTO, and the author of the book, The Career Toolkit. And we discuss how to ask the right questions to generate the most value in your role. The value of peer learning groups for leadership development, and how to train recruiters on what to look for when hiring technical roles. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! Check out Mark's book at https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com
24 Nov 202145min

Bringing a Feed to the Lock Screen with Mohit Saxena, CTO of InMobi
Today we’re talking to Mohit Saxena, the Co-Founder and CTO of InMobi. And we discuss how InMobi has continuously evolved with the times since its founding. How to encourage your employees to think big and come out of their shell, and why it’s important to celebrate failures as well as the victories. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about InMobi, check them out at https://www.inmobi.com
22 Nov 202152min

CIO of HPE - Leading a Massive Enterprise
Today we’re talking to Rashmi Kumar, the CIO of HPE. And we discuss the different challenges presented by leading teams vs. leading teams of teams. Why it’s important for technologists to be business outcome focused, and how Rashmi trains her leaders to go far rather than go fast. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about HPE, check them out at https://www.hpe.com/
19 Nov 202136min