How to stay up to date as CTO

Staying ahead in the every changing world of technology is a challenge for anyone, but for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), it’s critical.

A CTO must continuously update their knowledge and skills to.

In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies and resources that can help CTOs stay current and lead their organizations.

Dive into the world of tech by attending conferences, trade shows, and industry events. These gatherings are fantastic for networking with peers, learning from experts, and getting the latest scoop on emerging trends.

Curious about how something works in your organization? Take a peek at the code or browse through the documentation.

Here’s a fun tip: Ask your colleagues for one or two reading suggestions each month. There’s always something new and exciting to learn!

Here are some of our top picks:

• Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal
• Rework by Jason Fried
• Modern CTO by Joel Beasley
• Continuous Delivery: Reliable Software Releases Through Build, Test, and Deployment Automation by Jez Humble
• Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold
• The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
• The Mythical Man Month: Essays on Software Engineering by Frederick Brooks
• The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
• The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master by Andrew Hunt and Dave Thomas
• Join Professional Associations

These groups offer fantastic resources, research papers, and newsletters packed with the latest tech updates.

Connect with like-minded professionals by joining online communities and forums like Slack, LinkedIn, Reddit, Stack Overflow, or specialized tech forums. On LinkedIn, simply search for CTO groups and join the ones that fit your interests.

Stay in the know by subscribing to top tech blogs and publications like HackerNews, TechCrunch, Wired, MIT Technology Review, and specialized industry blogs. These sources are great for keeping up with the latest tech news, trends, and insightful analysis.

Keep up with industry experts, thought leaders, and companies by following them on social media and streaming platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Medium. These platforms are brimming with valuable insights, news, and resources.

Enhance your knowledge by attending webinars and online courses from industry experts and leading institutions. These platforms offer fantastic educational content on emerging technologies. Check out free or low-cost courses on:

• Alison.com
• Codeacademy
• Coursera
• Dash General Assembly
• EdX
• Harvard Online Learning
• Khan Academy
• MicrosoftLearn
• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Skillshare
• Udacity
• Udemy
• Join Hackathons

Dive into hackathons to collaborate on exciting projects and innovate with teams. It’s a great way to work on the latest tech and build cutting-edge products.

Join local meetups, conferences, and networking events to connect with other professionals in your field. Engaging in conversations and sharing ideas with like-minded individuals can provide fresh insights and keep you updated.

Set aside time regularly to explore new technologies that could impact your industry. Experiment with tools, frameworks, and platforms to gain firsthand experience and understand their potential applications. Pick a topic and deep dive into it to stay ahead of the curve.

As you advance in your career, you might not code as much, but it’s important to keep it part of your routine. Coding for fun helps you stay in touch with the developer toolset, understand how CI/CD processes are running, and maintain your technical edge.

Having the right people in the right roles is crucial. As a leader, dealing with personnel changes and leadership gaps can be challenging. Avoid the temptation to take shortcuts in hiring; investing time and effort into building a strong team pays off in the long run.

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1. Greg Brockman, Chairman and CTO at OpenAI

2. Danielle Merfeld, VP and CTO at GE Renewable Energy

3. David Talby, CTO at Pacific AI

4. David Schwartz, CTO at Ripple

5. Yvette Pasqua, CTO at Meetup

6. David Heinemeier Hansson, founder & CTO at Basecamp, creator of Ruby on Rails

7. Mark Russinovich, CTO at Microsoft Azure

8. Shane Wall, CTO at HP and Global Head of HP Labs

9. Marcus East, member of the Office of the CTO at Google

10. Susie Wee, CTO at Cisco DevNet

And if you want to outsource the software development part of the business, we’re here to help you out!

Control F5 Team

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