Interviews
CTO Sessions: Marc Harper, Lumi Global
Which emerging technology are you most excited about the prospect of? “Virtual reality continues to be an area that will expand rapidly and extensively.”
C-suite career advice: Aaron Goldman, Mediaocean
What are the three skills or abilities you look for in prospective candidates? “Passion, punctuality, and punctuation.”
Secret CSO: Yogesh Badwe, Druva
What do you feel is the most important aspect of your job? “The ability to dissect people, process or technology systems to their lowest micro level and to understand how systems work together…”
CTO Sessions: William Jones, Sano Genetics
Most people don't know that I… “…started my professional career in marketing at Google.”
C-suite career advice: Tony Whitelaw, Kyndryl
What tips would you give to someone aiming for a c-level position? “Ensure you know what value you bring to the business, and then make sure others can recognise that value, too.”
CIO Spotlight: John Matthews, ExtraHop
What does good culture fit look like in your organisation? “A sense of humour is required to survive in IT.”
Secret CSO: Deryck Mitchelson, Check Point
What advice would you give to aspiring security leaders? “The best advice I would give is that clear concise communication is critical, both at a technical and business level.”
CTO Sessions: Toby Alcock, Logicalis
What type of CTO are you? “I'm a CTO who doesn't like jumping straight into technology which surprises people.”
C-suite career advice: Eva Majercsik, Genesys
What are the three skills or abilities you look for in prospective candidates? “No matter what role or level I’m hiring for, I always look for a growth mindset, passion for learning, and empathy.”
CIO Spotlight: Carl Froggett, Deep Instinct
What advice would you give to aspiring IT leaders? “Act like you’re already in the next position you aspire to be in. Do that by understanding your values and style and observe leaders/people who are already in that position or...
Secret CSO: Matthew Sharp, Logicworks
What is the worst current trend in cybersecurity? “Heavy requirements for entry-level jobs.”
CTO Session: Gerardo Pardo-Castellote, RTI
Are there any technologies which you think are overhyped? "Artificial intelligence and autonomous driving… expectations are likely much higher than what can be delivered in the short term, but eventually will be real and practical.”
C-suite career advice: Evan Kaplan, InfluxData
What tips would you give to someone aiming for a c-level position? “Leading with empathy is so important, and it’s a growing trend we’re discussing more amid the pandemic.”
CIO Spotlight: Iain Saunderson, Spinnaker Support
What's the best career advice you ever received? “Hard work and doing your homework pay dividends.”
Secret CSO: Steve Sims, 11:11 Systems
What is the best current trend in cybersecurity? “Focus on prioritising vulnerabilities. Focusing on what matters – especially when a business has a small team – is super important.”
CTO Sessions: Colin Earl, Agiloft
What makes an effective tech strategy? “A focus on the customer’s needs today and technology with the flexibility to accommodate their needs 5 years in the future.”
C-suite career advice: Russell Haworth, NBS
What tips would you give to someone aiming for a c-level position? “When it comes to the skill set needed for leadership, you have to be a bit of a Swiss Army Knife, flexible and capable of many things.”
CIO Spotlight: Jon Dack, Celonis
What advice would you give to aspiring IT leaders? “Technology changes, so don't get too focused on a particular vendor or tool. The objective is to understand the needs of the business today.”
Secret CSO: Chad McDonald, Radiant Logic
What advice would you give to aspiring security leaders? “Take the PMP test. It is one of the hardest courses I have done, but the one that has given me the greatest value.”
