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How to Build a Technical Strategy That Solves Business Problems | CircleCI CTO, Rob Zuber

How to Build a Technical Strategy That Solves Business Problems | CircleCI CTO, Rob Zuber

FromDev Interrupted


How to Build a Technical Strategy That Solves Business Problems | CircleCI CTO, Rob Zuber

FromDev Interrupted

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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Feb 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It doesn’t matter if you have an innovative technical strategy if you’re not solving problems the business cares about… This week, host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Rob Zuber, CTO at CircleCI. They delve into the evolving role of engineering leaders, and the importance of building a technical strategy that aligns with overarching business goals.Throughout the conversation, Rob emphasizes the importance of focusing on customer needs, gathering direct feedback and maintaining strategic flexibility. If you’re interested in understanding the balance between technical strategy and business leadership, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge, strategies, and real-world examples.Episode Highlights:01:38 Crafting technical strategy for teams at CircleCI 07:26 How engineering leaders can make the most informed choices about their business17:47 Using postmortems to fuel a growth mindset 22:39 Applying hypotheses to be prepared for worst-case scenarios 27:43 Why CTOs need to focus on solving business problems first, then technical strategy30:30 Why engineering leaders need to form a close relationship with finance33:17 Advice for ICs or Directors on becoming a business leader39:17 Rob's approach to building trust and organizational design 44:36 How can I prepare for being a technical founder?55:12 What is CircleCI doing in ML?Show Notes:Modern Software EngineeringSupport the show: Subscribe to our Substack Leave us a review Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStream Get your DORA Metrics free forever
Released:
Feb 13, 2024
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The Dev Interrupted Podcast is the only podcast made exclusively for dev leaders. Host Dan Lines invites expert guests from around the world to explore strategy and day-to-day topics ranging from dev team metrics to accelerating delivery. Join us weekly for new episodes.