The list of issues facing technical leaders is long: evolving cybersecurity threats,
technical debt hindering progress, the need to broaden technical expertise, and the
rapid pace of generative AI. But these challenges all point to the same conclusion:
We must proactively identify the skills needed to address these issues, invest
in developing those skills in our teams, and foster a mindset that encourages
continuous growth.
As CTO of one the world’s largest online learning and skills training platforms, I
oversee a wide range of responsibilities, including overseeing a team of nearly 400
employees across Product Management, Engineering, Infrastructure Services, and
Data Science. This scope gives me a comprehensive understanding of the challenges
facing technical teams—and how a strategic approach to investing in training can
help address them.