Interviews
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CTO Sessions: Rathi Murthy, Expedia Group
What type of CTO are you? “I’m a firm believer that a CTO is responsible for creating the right culture for the technology organisation.”
C-Suite Career Advice: Hywel Carver, Skiller Whale
What tips would you give to someone aiming for a c-level position? “Mentorship is key. Find those that are already in the roles you want and who inspire you, and look for their support.”
CIO Spotlight: Scott Crowder, BMC
Should the CIO role have additional responsibilities it does not currently include? “For modern CIOs, it’s less about running the business and keeping the lights on, and more about growing and innovating for the business.”
Secret CSO: Corey Nachreiner, WatchGuard
What do you feel is the most important aspect of your job? “Procedure and diligence. I got interested in cybersecurity for all the cool and technically interesting ways you could make systems do unintended things.”
CTO Sessions: Darragh Curran, Intercom
Which emerging technology are you most excited about the prospect of? “I’m excited about environmental and climate tech and the potential for it to repair the hole humanity has dug itself into.”
C-suite career advice: Frank Antonysamy, Hitachi Vantara
What is the most valuable piece of career advice that you've ever received from someone? “You need to stay curious at all times, put the effort to find a solution to a particular problem, and do your bit before reaching out for help.”...
CIO Spotlight: Aaron Grantham, RTGS.global
What advice would you give to aspiring IT leaders? “It’s tempting to ‘eat the elephant all in one go.’ You need to be selective with your time and tackle a task iteratively, rather than trying to take too much on at once.”
Secret CSO: Tim Brown, SolarWinds
What is the worst current trend in cybersecurity? “The worst trend is the belief that technology solves all our problems. There is no perfect solution. Managing risk is a 24/7 hard job that takes strong people and great technology.”
CTO Sessions: Dave Larson, Spirent Communications
Which emerging technology are you most excited about the prospect of? “Zero trust. It allows you to simplify your security policy domain and get much more secure outcomes.”
C-suite career advice: Pamela Maynard, Avanade
What advice would you give to someone starting their career in IT/tech? “To truly embrace what makes you different—because it is the very thing that makes you strong.”
CIO Spotlight: Amy O’Connor, Precisely
What's the best career advice you ever received? “By far the best career advice I have ever received is to build and nurture a strong network of the people you meet and work with over the years. It’s these connections we can rely...
Secret CSO: Rachael Greaves, Castlepoint Systems
What is the best current trend in cybersecurity? “Diversity is trending, and that’s great. We have excluded too many great people for too long – the industry needs experts, and we have to widen the scope to get enough of them…”
CTO Sessions: Arunava Bag, Digitate
What predictions do you have for the role of the CTO in the future? “The role of CTO will only become more crucial to organisations. Technology adoption is moving at a breakneck speed.”
C-suite career advice: Anton Roe, MHR
What are some common misconceptions about working in IT/tech? “That tech jobs are not creative. Tech jobs are about finding creative solutions to solve problems.”
CIO Spotlight: Ravi Malick, Box
What's the best career advice you ever received? “Know the numbers, know the things that are critical for your area - financials, KPIs, know them inside and out, these should always be at the top of your head.”
Secret CSO: Stan Black, Delinea
What's the best career advice you ever received? “That there will aways be another crisis. If you don’t focus on your mental and physical health, the crisis will win.”
CTO Sessions: Donovan Frew, Goodlord
What makes an effective tech strategy? “The thing to always bear in mind is that strategy and execution go hand in hand, so the most important thing about strategy is that it’s executable.”
C-suite career advice: Daniele Servadei, Sellix
What was the most valuable piece of career advice that you received? “Don’t rush into things... There’s no point in trying to develop a product and adding thousands of features to it immediately and without a clear purpose.”
