What type of CTO are you? “My mantra is to lead by example, and I encourage boldness, continuous learning, and the satisfaction of personal achievement on the job.”
What tips would you give to someone aiming for a C-level position? "Sometimes people think leadership is a reward for all the work they put into getting to that level… In all truth, that’s when the real work begins."
What roles or skills are you finding (or anticipate to be) the most difficult to fill? “The hardest roles to fill are in cybersecurity. The need for good cybersecurity in all industries is growing exponentially…”
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What predictions do you have for the role of the CTO in the future? "... more and more we will start seeing them take a major role in the companies that are more traditional and less tech driven. It is inevitable."
What are the CEO's top priorities for you in the coming year? “Customer satisfaction and the ability to scale ahead of business needs are eSentire’s top priorities.”
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What do you feel is the most important aspect of your job? "... I believe the most important aspect of my job is to educate others on how to be good stewards of safe cybersecurity practices."
What is the biggest issue that you’re helping customers with at the moment? "Amidst the covid-19 pandemic, our customers are scrambling to change their work model from dense HQ open spaces to work-from-home and small remote branch...
What are the most common mistakes made by candidates in an interview? “I think people assume that being a functional expert is enough to get them a job…”
What roles or skills are you finding (or anticipate to be) the most difficult to fill? “Cloud engineering skills are really hard to find… I can see technical auditing of cloud security becoming increasingly challenging.”
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