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CIO Spotlight: Prasad Ramakrishnan, Freshworks
What roles or skills are you finding (or anticipate to be) the most difficult to fill? “… the role of the business analyst or IT product manager as it is being referred to nowadays, is very critical.”
What’s at the top of the CTO’s to-do list?
CTOs have a key role; when tech goes down then businesses stop, full stop. So – what key items are on the agenda for the office of the CTO?
Secret CSO: Dana Simberkoff, AvePoint, Inc.
What advice would you give to aspiring security leaders? “Building and maintaining a strong network of peers within the security industry is vital… constant communication with industry peers and mentors also lets you learn from their...
CTO Sessions: Frances Sneddon, Simul8
Are there any technologies which you think are overhyped? "While I think AI and machine learning are great technologies, I do feel they are often seen as the answer to everything, which they are not!"
Much-travelled GBG CIO takes on a new identity
Mark Mamone has a long CV and now spreads himself across product development, security and internal systems at UK identity verification giant GBG.
C-suite career advice: Dob Todorov, HeleCloud
Did you always want to work in IT? "I was 9 when I started developing my first programmes in Applesoft Basic on a community centre Apple II. I was hooked pretty much from day one..."
CIO Spotlight: Erik Bailey, Anaqua
What are the CEO's top priorities for you in the coming year? “We are aggressively growing in 2021, both in terms of internal headcount as well as our client roster… this growth requires constant re-evaluation and optimisation of our...
Secret CSO: Sam Rehman, EPAM Systems, Inc.
What is the worst current trend in cybersecurity? “The worst is 'one click fixes' all type of solution. There is NO silver bullet, and anyone who claims that it can be a hassle-free single solution is not being truthful.”
CTO Sessions: Simon Bennett, Rackspace Technology
Which emerging technology are you most excited about the prospect of? “The next one that’s not been invented! We work in a fast faced industry, developing new things and ideas all the time.”
How can we make enterprise technology more people friendly?
Research shows that enterprises exert a powerful influence on the way society behaves. So how can they use their technology less Zuckerberg and more sociable?
C-suite career advice: Mark Vivian, Claremont
What are the skills or abilities you look for in prospective candidates? “Most important though is aptitude. Have they got the ability to develop, and have they got the growth mindset that will allow them to develop…”
CIO Spotlight: Matt Deres, Rocket Software
Explain your career path. Did you take any detours? “My entire career was a detour…”
AI faces its biggest ‘decision’ yet
Artificial Intelligence and its ability to perform different strains of Machine Learning functions is arriving at the point where it will need to make the biggest ‘decision’ of its life so far - can learning itself be automated to be...
News roundup: Bezos steps down, Trump sues Big Tech, & $10 billion Pentagon cloud contract is scrapped
A round-up of this week’s technology news, including Amazon’s new CEO, the cancellation of a $10 billion Pentagon cloud contract, Trump’s lawsuit against Google, Facebook and Twitter, and more.
Secret CSO Series: Tom Conklin, Fivetran
What's the best career advice you ever received? “Your career will be shaped far more by the relationships you build than the work you get done.”
CTO Sessions: Matt Watts, NetApp
Do you have any trouble matching product/service strategy with tech strategy? “Not really, as you always have to start with the pain point, the product or service is then tailored to meet it.”
C-suite career advice: John Lyons, Zen Internet
What are the most common mistakes made by candidates in an interview? “The main mistake I see is people not preparing enough in advance.”
CIO Spotlight: Paul Acevedo, CSAA Insurance Group
What business or technology initiatives will be most significant in driving IT investments in your organisation in the coming year? “COVID has really accelerated adoption of digital and self-service across industries; we are making...
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