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Becoming a CTO

Puppies, Flowers, Rainbows and Kittens

They are a director of engineering at a midsize startup and just got their first headhunter inquiry for a CTO role. I realized that while there are some books on technology leadership careers, there aren’t many resources explaining the most senior levels. I’ve been a CTO for five and a half years.

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Top 20 Female Speakers in Software Development Events

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In recent years, there has been an increasing effort to include more female speakers at software development events. Lack of Representation: When there are few female role models or speakers in the software development community, it becomes challenging for aspiring female developers to see themselves in those positions.

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Top Green Software Speakers

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Consequently, we’ve curated a list of speakers we are eager to feature in our upcoming events and meetups, aiming to enhance awareness and catalyze a positive influence within the software development industry. Notably, Andrea is the founder of Cloudgen Verona, a vibrant.NET community-based in Verona.

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Talks With Software Development Experts Initiative – Part 3

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Welcome to the third and last part of our Talks With Software Development Experts series. As we have mentioned before, this initiative is a section where we interview software engineers and industry experts to learn more about their professions, efforts, hobbies, and perspectives on a variety of tech-related issues. Check them out!

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What If You Don't Want To Be a Developer Anymore? w/ CTO Connection's Peter Bell

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It used to be that in order to make your parents proud you had to go into management. Then along came the self-contained IC career path. Today, this dual-track career path remains the unchallenged standard of companies everywhere. Or does it?

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Coaching IT pros for leadership roles

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I spoke to IT executives and leadership coaches for tips on how to develop the leaders on your team. Start coaching You can teach someone to code, manage money, and complete the tasks of being a manager. I started my career as an engineer, as a developer,” explains Andrey Ivashin, CIO at Dyninno Group.

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Tech Leadership books

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But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey from engineer to technical manager. Mantle, Ron Lichty Mantle.