CTO Confessions Brought to you by IT Labs

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Hi my name is TC, and I’m honored to be hosting the CTO Confessions podcast brought to you by IT Labs. In our podcast we tackle the subject of leadership, how to deal with hard issues facing your business and we try to get closer to the world of those fantastic women and men that hold it all together with different priorities that rarely get appreciated. Join us in our biweekly podcast and have fun as we tackle the world of business and the CTO Life. Brought to you by IT Labs. Listen to all our podcats on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/mk/podcast/cto-confession-brought-to-you-by-it-labs/id1507959613 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LKhgOJSkRbbCn9agFCajC Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cto-confessions

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Episode 160: Confessions of a Tech Maverick with Jeremy Hodges

Nov 15 2024 45 mins

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Hodges, the CTO of Live Oak Bank, a digital-only small business bank. Jeremy shares his passion for customer-centric technology, his approach to balancing innovation and compliance, and the importance of addressing organizational weaknesses. Hear how Jeremy cascades his audacious vision throughout the company and empowers his teams to drive

Episode 159: Cracking the Code of Tech Leadership with Farzona Pulatova

Oct 22 2024 46 mins

In this CTO confession session, we get insights from a VP of Engineering on Building High-Performing Teams. Join us as we dive into the mind of Farzona Pulatova, a seasoned tech leader who has navigated the industry’s complexities with grace and innovation. Key takeaways from the podcast are: - Farzona emphasizes the importance of creating a transparent, empathetic work enviro

Episode 158: Confessions of a Tech Turnaround Titan with Misha Makara

Oct 17 2024 54 mins

In this session of CTO Confessions, we get an unvarnished look into the trials, tribulations, and hard-won wisdom of a tech leader who’s stepped into the arena of huge challenges and turned things around. Key takeaways from the podcast are: - Misha's key message is that mistakes and failures are inevitable, but they are also your greatest growth opportunities. Lean into the le

Episode 157: Mastering the Art of Empowering High-Performing Teams with Catherine Miller

Oct 02 2024 44 mins

In this episode, our host, TC Gill sits down with Catherine Miller, the Chief Technology Officer of Flatiron Health. Catherine shares her passion for using data and technology to improve cancer treatment and drug development - a truly purposeful mission. We dive into Catherine's journey to the CTO role, the challenges of leading through different growth phases, and her authentic, e

Episode 156: A Conversation on Metadata, Meaningful Work, and Embracing Change with Madalina Tanasie

Aug 20 2024 49 mins

Madalina Tanasie, CTO of Collibra, shares her insights on AI governance, data intelligence, and SaaS evolution. She highlights how advancements in AI have democratized technology and emphasizes the need for solid data governance. Tanasie also stresses the importance of meaningful work for engineers to drive innovation. Her perspectives offer valuable guidance in navigating the tech

Episode 155: Navigating the Responsible Development of LLMs with Vijay Karunamurthy

Mar 28 2024 56 mins

Vijay Karunamurthy, Field CTO at Scale AI, joins CTO Confessions to discuss his career in AI and the future of generative models. Vijay shares lessons from early neural network research and his time at YouTube, where he helped build recommendation systems. He explains his role translating customer needs to product roadmaps and ensuring ethical, transparent AI development. The con

Episode 154: Architecting Success: Andreas Westendorpf's Vision of Tech as Business Backbone

Feb 26 2024 37 mins

In this insightful episode of CTO Confessions, listeners are treated to an in-depth exploration of technology and leadership through the experiences of Andreas Westendörpf, CTO of Emma. His journey, from a budding software engineer to an influential technology leader, is a central theme. The episode covers the crucial role of good architecture, with a focus on the MACH Alliance's

Episode 153: Eco-Innovation in Retail and the Path to Sustainable Business With Adam Siegel

Dec 20 2023 31 mins

TC Gill converses with Adam Siegel, co-founder of Recurate, a trailblazing retail tech startup. Siegel discusses his transformative journey from early computer enthusiasm to pioneering sustainable solutions in the retail sector. Listen in as he shares insights on creating a remote-first, mission-driven company culture, the challenges of balancing product development with market dem

Episode 152: Breaking Codes and Building Teams With Rob Phillips

Dec 06 2023 34 mins

In this episode, TC engages with Rob Phillips, the Vice President of Software Engineering at UDig, a Richmond-based consulting company. Phillips delves into his journey from a passionate technologist in his youth to a seasoned leader in the tech industry. He shares valuable lessons on transitioning to senior leadership, the importance of understanding and articulating company probl

Episode 151: Leading with Insight: A Tech Odyssey With Robert Matsuoka

Nov 22 2023 42 mins

Join us in a compelling conversation with Robert Matsuoka, where he unveils his transformative journey from a tech-centric role to a strategic leadership position. In this episode of CTO Confessions, Robert delves into the art of delegation, the dynamics of building effective teams, and the criticality of nurturing talent. He also sheds light on managing remote teams and establishi