Modern Cto With Joel Beasley

Today we’re talking with Lacey Teal, former Relationship Manager at ServiceRocket. And we discuss how she helped bridge the gap between ServiceRocket and the businesses they partner with. How effective communication helps her continue the partnerships, and how to identify whether a problem is software-based or human-based. All of this right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking with Alec Zopf, CTO of Wellthapp. And we discuss how Wellthapp builds applications for patients to create healthy habits. How the relationship between Welltheapp and healthcare providers helped the company reach new areas in the medical field, and how they found a way to financially incentivize people to take care of themselves. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Phil Bianco, CTO of Melillo Consulting. And we discuss Melillo’s 4 pillars of IT: Infrastructure, Development, Security, and Data Management. How Melillo helps customers implement HPE Greenlake to the fullest, and tips for evaluating candidates’ culture fit when hiring. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Melillo Consulting, check them out at https://www.melillo.com

Today we're talking to Sami Eltamawy, Co-Founder and former CTO of both Insydo and Brand Ripplr. And we discuss the challenges of growing 2 successful startups at the same time. Right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Yaron Lavi, the CTO of Deel. And we discuss how Deel simplifies hiring remote workers internationally. Tips for managing hyperscale, and how to properly align incentives with your employees’ motivations. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Deel, check them out at https://www.letsdeel.com

Today we’re talking to David Turek, CTO of CATALOG. And we discuss David’s journey from running the supercomputing division at IBM to CTO of a startup building DNA computers. Use cases for DNA data storage, search, and computing, and insight into what it looks like in practice to store and manipulate data using chemistry. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about CATALOG, check them out at https://www.catalogdna.com

Today we’re talking to Jaya Baloo, the CISO at Avast. And we discuss how Jaya and the Avast team successfully defended a notable cyber attack in her first week on the job. The impact quantum computers will have on encryption, and why it’s important to prioritize time for mentorship.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Avast, check them out at https://www.avast.com/ In case you missed it: check out our previous episodes with Avast's CTO Michal Pěchouček, and SVP & GM of Identity Charles Walton!

Today we’re talking to Roland Cloutier, the Global Chief Security Officer at Tik Tok. And we discuss what it takes to secure one of the world’s largest entertainment platforms. Why Roland prioritizes hiring mission-driven talent, spanning engineering, security, safety, and privacy, and the various techniques TikTok employs to protect its diverse user base.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com

Today we’re talking to Rupesh Mithani, SVP at Hexaware. And we discuss how Customer Experience Transformation requires reevaluating every part of the organization. How to plan as a leader when technology is evolving so rapidly, and why it’s important to give your direct reports the freedom to fail in order to build a strong foundation.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Hexaware CXT, check them out at https://hexaware.com/transform-customer-experiences/ In case you missed it: check out our previous episodes with Hexaware: Biju Shoolapani, Global Leader of Digital Core Transformation Arun "Rak" Ramchandran, CVP Global Market Leader Tony Schettino, VP

Today we’re talking to Garrett Everding, the CTO of Rave.io. And we discuss how Rave has created an AI-powered DJ, and how to grow excellent leaders from within your organization.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Rave, check them out at https://rave.io

Today we’re talking to Nishchay Shah, CTO of Cactus Communications. And we discuss learnings from building several business units from the ground up. The challenges involved with scaling AI to drive revenue, and how to push hard and fail gracefully.   All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Cactus Communications, check them out at https://cactusglobal.com

Today we’re talking to Dan Temby, SVP Technology at the DAC Group, and President of Proove Intelligence. And we discuss how to use data analytics to illuminate the path forward rather than to just provide support for decisions you’ve already made. Why companies need to put more trust into their data, and how to get buy-in from executives to make more data-driven decisions.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about DAC Group, check them out at https://www.dacgroup.com To learn more about Proove Intelligence, check them out at https://www.prooveintelligence.com

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