Technical Debt: Don’t Buy Buzzwords
DevOps.com
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Buying into the 'next big new shiny thing' only increases your technical debt. Don MacVittie advises only buying what's necessary.
TechCrunch+ roundup: Technical due diligence, web3’s promise, how to hire well
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 25, 2022
“It’s still much easier to develop a Web 2.0 app simply because the ecosystem is mature and enjoys a large and thriving developer community,” says Devin Abbott, who specializes in design and development tools, React and web3 applications. 8 questions to answer before your startup faces technical due diligence.
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Leadership at its Peak: How Board Advisor Coaching Shapes Success
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The Role of Board Advisor Coaching in Shaping Success Board advisor coaching plays a critical role in shaping the success of organizations and their leaders. In today’s complex and rapidly changing business landscape, executives need more than technical expertise to thrive.
TechCrunch+ roundup: Slashing technical debt, IPO analysis, your first comms hire
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Early-stage entrepreneurs who are eager to ship usually spend more time calculating their startup’s monthly burn rate than selecting an optimal development environment. As a result, technical debt starts to accumulate. And accumulate. “They should be able to discuss your product and industry as well as anyone on your sales team.
DOJ hires first chief AI officer to examine internal and external uses
CIO
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
As CAIO, Mayer will also focus on the DOJ’s technology capacity-building efforts, including advice on recruiting technical employees, according to the DOJ. Mayer will serve in the DOJ’s Office of Legal Policy, which is building a team of technical and policy experts to address important issues such as AI and cybersecurity.
Technical Advisors: Every Web/Mobile Startup Must Have One
SoCal CTO
DECEMBER 10, 2012
But what was interesting to me was that I found myself recommending that each of them should have a technical adviser. Structure development contracts appropriately or directing the in-house team appropriately. This is exactly the kind of thing I'm doing as a Part-Time CTO or Technical Advisor for startups.
6 signs you might need an executive coach — and 2 signs you don’t
CIO
JANUARY 25, 2024
As technical people move up the ranks, going from coders and admins to managers to CIOs, they need to learn how to do a lot more than build great software, connect backend systems, or build firewalls. It can mean developing a lot of new skills and handling a lot of added stress all at once.
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8 ways IT can help supercharge your sales team
CIO
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Form a strong partnership Forming an effective IT-sales partnership requires embracing a startup mentality, even at large, long-established organizations, advises Amit Vashisht, assistant vice president at retirement services firm Jackson Enterprise Technology. Yet he also advises proceeding with caution.
Top 10 barriers to strategic IT success
CIO
APRIL 29, 2024
Tech debt and legacy tech Technical debt and legacy tech are both big speedbumps. Meanwhile, The Global CTO Survey 2023 released last November by IT consulting company STX Next found that 35% of responding tech leaders listed technical debt/refactoring as their biggest challenge — making it the No. 1 challenge listed.
15 ways to grow as an IT leader in 2024
CIO
JANUARY 15, 2024
Those challenges have IT leaders sharpening existing skills and developing new ones as ways to improve their leadership style, while others are exploring new opportunities or expanding work responsibilities to grow their executive profiles. It will come down to navigating all the human elements,” he says.
Why generic marketing approaches don’t work on software developers
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 7, 2021
“Most of the technical content published misses the mark with developers. I think we can all do a better job,” author and developer marketing expert Adam DuVander says. DuVander was recommended to us by Karl Hughes, the CEO of Draft.dev, which specializes in content production for developer-focused companies.
7 ways an MBA will advance your IT career — and 5 ways it won’t
CIO
MARCH 14, 2024
Ben King, head of mobile app development firm Aviato Consulting, is convinced that it can provide a major career boost. AllCampus’ Bhargava advises IT leaders to evaluate a variety of MBA programs and to find one that fits their specific personal needs, including full-time, part-time, and even executive education programs. “The
The Rise Of Code Assessment Platforms And Software Developer Recruitment
Hacker Earth Developers Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Most countries are investing heavily in these two technologies, increasing the demand for talented software developers worldwide. The demand for software developers and testers is projected to grow by 25% between 2021 – 2031 , the highest of any other occupation. Brilliant software developers are the ones behind great products.
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10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills
CIO
MARCH 26, 2024
IT leaders must rigorously assess their partners’ talent management and development strategies, build greater trust and transparency into the relationships, and invest in greater partner governance. Many of the new skills are in rare supply, as are team leaders experienced in this new development paradigm.”
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How to succeed as a fractional CIO
CIO
APRIL 18, 2023
A fractional CIO is typically an experienced IT leader who is external to the enterprise yet acts as an accountable leader and extension of the executive team, says Dave Hartman, president of IT management consulting firm Hartman Executive Advisors. “A A fractional CIO develops and leads the execution of a company’s IT strategy,” he states.
13 essential skills for accelerating digital transformation
CIO
JUNE 5, 2023
It’s no secret that having the right capabilities is essential to digital success, but given the dynamic nature of digital business, these capabilities go beyond technical know-how. The market is tight, but we are not short of people with technical skills; people who can develop, build infrastructure, and understand the cloud,” says Fox.
Perspectives on how cloud computing & app development trends will take shape in 2023
CIO
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Tanzu Vanguards, which includes leaders, engineers, and developers from DATEV, Dell, GAIG, and TeraSky, provided their perspectives on analyst predictions and industry data that point to larger trends impacting cloud computing, application development, and technology decisions.
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SOSV partners explain how deep tech startups can fundraise successfully
TechCrunch
JULY 23, 2021
Startups developing so-called deep tech often find it challenging to raise capital for various reasons. At TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing and Fundraising, two experienced investors spoke on the subject and advised startups facing a challenging fundraising path. So there’s a big technical risk. Timestamp: 6:09).
7 ways to create a more IT-savvy C-suite
CIO
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Advise and collaborate. Then collaborate to develop an action plan,” advises Suneet Dua, products and technology chief growth officer at business advisory firm PwC. Before initiating a technical discussion, it’s important to consider the recipient’s perspective. What are their department’s goals? What do they care about?
7 sins of digital transformation
CIO
OCTOBER 24, 2023
“To meet digital transformation goals, companies must build structural ambidexterity, focus on short-term efficiency opportunities that fit the current structure and model, but also pursue medium- to long-term discontinuous expansion opportunities in business that potentially would require structural and cultural changes,” Senan advises.
8 secrets of successful IT freelancers
CIO
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
“There are so many opportunities out there, so choose what you want to do and dedicate yourself 100% to it,” Zilberman advises. This requires creating a great portfolio, developing a marketing plan, and networking with potential clients. This can be a disquieting experience as well as a significant challenge.
5 Lessons Learned as a Technical Lead at Gorilla Logic
Gorilla Logic
MARCH 21, 2019
During my time at Gorilla Logic, I have had the opportunity to work as a Senior Consultant and as a Technical Lead on a very demanding set of services/products for companies that want to skyrocket their efficiency and revenue while maintaining quality, performance, and low technical debt. Be a Servant Technical Lead .
7 common IT training mistakes to avoid
CIO
APRIL 26, 2023
Is your organization giving its teams the training they need to keep pace with the latest industry developments? Emphasizing the wrong goals A big mistake many IT leaders make is relying on a training structure that prioritizes career advancement over skill development. Don’t fear attrition — fear stagnation, Ávila advises. “If
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MARA raises $23M from Coinbase Ventures and FTX to build Africa’s portal to the crypto economy
TechCrunch
MAY 11, 2022
In Q4 this year, it will launch the MARA Chain, a layer-1 blockchain and Alchemy -esque platform powered by the native MARA token for developers to build decentralized applications — also known as DApps — in Africa. “What we’re doing is we’re creating financial infrastructure for people to build their lives.
Buying advice for CIOs as low-code/no-code spending rises
CIO
APRIL 14, 2023
Faced with a long-running shortage of experienced professional developers, enterprise IT leaders have been exploring fresh ways of unlocking software development talent by training up non-IT staff and deploying tools that enable even business users to build or customize applications to suit their needs.
TechCrunch+ roundup: No-code MVP strategy, hiring under scrutiny, A/B growth testing
TechCrunch
JANUARY 27, 2023
In a comprehensive article that weighs development costs and technical debt against time to market , Chopra encourages readers to consider factors like product defensibility and risk before deciding whether to build or buy. Now, bootstrapping founders can iterate without developers to keep costs down and extend their runway.
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How and when to hire your first product manager
TechCrunch
MARCH 5, 2021
Whether your new hire needs to have a technical background. The person “must also be able to take the team’s mission and develop and sell that narrative to users and potential clients. While a successful product manager is a strong generalist, they have to have the ability to understand and humanize technical processes.
What it takes to land a CIO gig in 2024
CIO
JANUARY 18, 2024
Having served in several CIO roles in the past, Licciardello now works in an advisory capacity, helping other organizations develop their own top IT leaders. Technical vision: Planning, deploying, measuring, optimizing, and scaling for current and future state capacities is essential in today’s disruptive IT landscape. Ask questions.
Top 5 Outsourcing Web Design and Development Benefits
The Crazy Programmer
MAY 19, 2021
Run a startup and need a cool website or have a new project that requires web design & development? Today, even tech giants like Apple outsource web development services. You will get the answer in this article and find out the 5 benefits of outsourcing web design and development. Let’s get down to business! Fresh Ideas.
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7 ways to spot hidden IT talent within your ranks
CIO
JUNE 7, 2023
Schwarz says she prizes agile team members who understand business concepts and outcomes, and who have the ability to tell a story that translates technical thoughts into business outcomes. He adds that such pros also usually have solid business knowledge, are technically-savvy, and are eager to learn new tasks when given the opportunity.
10 most difficult-to-fill IT roles — and how to address the gap
CIO
JULY 18, 2023
But, notes Lobo, “in all geographies, finding well-rounded leadership and experienced technical talent in areas such as legacy technologies, cybersecurity, and data science remains a challenge.” To get the skills they need, IT leaders may have to play a longer game, focusing on lifelong learners and developing depth of experience in-house.
Landing Your First CIO Role? Learn how Next CIO Winners Gathered to Support Their C-suite Tech Leadership Journey.
CIO
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
With CIOs now often reporting directly to the CEO instead of the CFO, the emphasis has shifted from technical proficiency to business acumen. He advised framing the narrative with a board member’s perspective in mind, focusing on addressing their pain points and showcasing problem-solving abilities.
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6 tips for launching a blockchain startup
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 12, 2022
In addition, analyze the market situation from a technical standpoint: The bear market is an attractive time to launch, but it’s also a time to go heads-down and focus on building your product. In so doing, they give their team, investors and advisers the right to certain assets such as retirement and stock options.
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Simple sabotage for software
Erik Bernhardsson
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Refer back to matters decided upon at the last meeting and attempt to re-open the question of the advisability of that decision. Make sure production environment differs from developer environments in as many ways as possible. Encourage technical decisions based on wildly optimistic expectations of scale. Pivot frequently.
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For better or for worse: Managing founder-CEO tension inside a startup
TechCrunch
MAY 18, 2022
Max Schireson , the former CEO of MongoDB, is an executive-in-residence at Battery Ventures, where he helps advise the firm’s cloud and data portfolio companies on a variety of strategic and tactical business issues. Was I willing to engage with a young technical founder on business issues? Max Schireson. Contributor. Share on Twitter.
CIOs confront generative AI’s workplace X factor
CIO
JANUARY 16, 2024
In the rush to establish technical strategies for making good on the promise of generative AI, many CIOs find themselves running headlong into what may be their most challenging task yet: preparing their organization’s end-users — from knowledge workers and assembly line laborers to doctors, accountants, and lawyers — to co-exist with generative AI.
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What are Citizen Developers and How They Help Scale
Sunflower Lab
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Automating From the Bottom Up Citizen developers play a vital role in helping you scale your RPA strategy. But before we go any further, let’s learn more about what exactly a citizen developer is. What are Citizen Developers? Bloom Automation. Then, we’ll find out why this RPA strategy is conducive to scaling. Let’s begin!
9 most in-demand IT jobs in manufacturing
CIO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Demand has increased so much that IT job postings in manufacturing doubled between May 2021 and 2022, according to Dice.com, with increased demand for skills such as agile development, Python, software development, automation, C++, SQL, and Java, among others.
A Software Engineering Career Ladder
James Shore
APRIL 27, 2024
We’re introducing a lot of cutting-edge software development practices, such as self-organizing vertically-scaled teams and Extreme Programming. OpenSesame had a pretty innovative approach to career development before I joined. They’ve developed broader generalist skills and deeper specialist skills.
pdflayer API Review – HTML to PDF Conversion API for Developers
The Crazy Programmer
APRIL 6, 2021
pdflayer is an API used by developers for seamless automated conversion of high-quality HTML to PDF on any platform (websites, applications). The lightweight RESTful API enables developers to generate highly customizable PDFs from URLs and HTML. To fully customize and configure PDFs, developers can make use of optional parameters.
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Fast-growing livestream shopping platform Whatnot acquires Pastel Labs, hires VP of engineering
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
To aid on that front, Whatnot is making two key hires, one of which involves the acquisition of Pastel Labs, a company founded in 2020 by Jeff Chang , previously the technical lead for Pinterest’s growth team and a well-known growth advisor.
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Cushman & Wakefield builds a foundation for enterprise-wide AI
CIO
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The persona approach Cushman & Wakefield’s strategy to inject AI into every facet of its workflows hinges on its team of 500 dedicated technologists and thousands of contractors, who are working to develop solutions for various “persona” groups within the enterprise, Companieh says. It’s also important to start small, she advises.
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Come hear about the opportunities in space observation at TC Sessions: Space
TechCrunch
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Then, at the Department of Defense she led the development and deployment of experimental spacecraft, electronic warfare and cyber technologies. He advised on space commercialization at NASA Ames’ Space Portal while completing an MSS from the International Space University.
What is a business analyst? A key role for business-IT efficiency
CIO
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The role of a business analyst is constantly evolving and changing — especially as companies rely more on data to advise business operations.
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