Tech Debt vs. Feature Velocity: How to Find the Right Balance
In the tech industry, the demand for speed is unrelenting. As the driving force behind innovation, velocity is paramount, yet it often comes at a cost. For Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), the challenge lies in navigating the tension between rapid development and the quiet accrual of technical debt. Pushing for immediate feature delivery can lead…
Unpacking Enterprise AI with Conor Twomey, CEO of AI One
AI in business: As part of our ongoing interview series, this conversation with Conor Twomey, CEO of AI One, explores the real-world impact of enterprise AI. He shares how companies can move beyond buzzwords to implement AI strategies that align with core goals — and what it really takes to scale for success. Enterprise AI…
Return to Work: A CTO’s Guide to Support Women Rejoining Tech Teams After Maternity Leave
For women in tech, the return to work after maternity leave is more than a logistical adjustment, it’s a professional and personal inflection point. Beyond childcare concerns, the transition involves re-establishing technical confidence, aligning with fast-moving teams, and navigating a redefined sense of identity in the workplace. According to a recent study, nearly 50% of…
In Conversation: Exploring AI in Medical Affairs with Sarah Snyder
AI in healthcare: With Artificial Intelligence (AI) firmly moving beyond hype into tangible reality, the medical sector is witnessing significant successes. This technology helps medical science liaisons (MSLs) and medical affairs teams perform their valuable work with greater speed, efficiency, and accuracy. On this note, we recently had a conversation with Sarah Snyder, Medical Affairs…
Women Leadership in Healthcare: In Conversation with Cerys Goodall, Chief Operating Officer, Vetster
Women leadership in healthcare: This series spotlights women leaders who are transforming the healthcare industry, driving innovation, advancing patient care, and inspiring future leadership. Cerys Goodall, COO at Vetster Inc., shares how digital tools like AI, telemedicine, and data analytics are driving innovation in patient care and diagnostics. Healthcare is undergoing a significant transformation, driven…
Hype Over Reality: ‘AI Washing’ and Why is it a Problem?
The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has led to an unprecedented wave of innovation, automation, and efficiency across different industries. Yet behind the AI revolution lurks a dangerous trend: AI washing. This term has jumped into the business world’s vocabulary with a swiftness that should feel familiar. In this post, we will explore what…
GitHub Productivity: 5 Tips to Maximize Developer Efficiency
In the relentless software development arena, GitHub productivity is a competitive necessity. Whether managing a fast-scaling team or remote-first architecture, CTOs and engineering leaders must optimize collaboration, accelerate innovation, and guard against burnout. In an industry where time is as valuable as talent, GitHub productivity is becoming one of the most influential levers for driving…
How the Backstage Platform Is Standardizing Developer Experience at Scale
The Backstage platform has become a key response to increasing software sprawl and tool fatigue, offering centralized developer experience management for large organizations. Originally built by Spotify, it is gaining ground as a standard internal developer portal. Backstage, now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), is more than just another DevOps tool. It…
Leadership In the Virtual Era: Strategies for Leading Remote Teams
Remote work has evolved from a temporary solution to a permanent fixture in the global workforce. As digital collaboration becomes the norm, organizations are increasingly relying on virtual teams to deliver results across time zones and geographies. According to Pew Research Center, about 22 million adults in the U.S. now work from home full-time, and…
Prioritize Technical Debt for Long-Term Wins: A CTO’s Tactical Framework
80% of your problems may come from just 20% of your codebase! In today’s software-led landscape, technical debt can quietly erode engineering velocity, inflate costs, and degrade product quality. CTOs must balance feature delivery with long-term resilience and prioritize technical debt, making it a critical decision. The 80/20 Rule offers a sharp lens for solving…