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Tomasz K.
Chief Technology Officer Programmer
Chief Technology Officer
Programmer Experience
As a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who also functions as a programmer, my role is a blend of executive leadership and hands-on coding. My days are filled with everything from strategic decision-making to writing and debugging code. It’s a unique position that requires a wide range of skills and offers a variety of challenges and rewards.
As a CTO Programmer, I’m deeply involved in the technical details of our products. I work closely with my development team, participating directly in the coding process. This hands-on approach allows me to stay sharp technically while understanding the ins and outs of our technology stack. It’s not just about overseeing the team; I’m right there with them, navigating the same complex problems and coming up with solutions.
Being a CTO means I’m also involved in the strategic aspects of our technology. I make decisions about our tech stack, set our technology strategy, and ensure our tech initiatives align with the organization’s broader goals. I represent the technical side in executive meetings, making sure the technology perspective is heard and considered in all our strategic decisions.
My role as a CTO coder requires a constant learning mindset. Technologies and programming languages evolve, new frameworks are introduced, and industry standards shift. I need to keep up with these changes and evaluate how they might benefit our organization.
Managing a team is also a crucial part of my role. I strive to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within my team. I ensure that our programmers have the resources and support they need to do their best work.
Overall, the experience of being a Chief Technology Officer Programmer is a unique journey that combines the worlds of coding and executive leadership. It can be a demanding role, but the satisfaction of seeing our team’s code turn into products that drive our organization’s success is incredibly rewarding.
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Summary
Engineer with 20 years of professional experience, 10 years of managing teams and projects in companies of different sizes.
Key Skills & Tools
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
- System Design: Understanding of system design principles and architectures, including microservices and serverless architectures.
- Data Structures and Algorithms: Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms for efficient problem-solving.
- Software Development Methodologies: Familiarity with software development methodologies like Agile or Scrum.
- Version Control Systems: Experience with version control systems like Git for managing codebase.
- Database Management: Understanding of database systems, including both SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Cloud Computing: Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure.
- DevOps Practices: Basic knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins or Travis CI for continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
- Project Management: Ability to manage software development projects, possibly with project management tools like Jira or Trello.
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills to manage and inspire a team.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and other executives.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical strategy with business goals.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address technical issues.
- Software Testing: Knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools, such as JUnit or Selenium.
- Security: Basic understanding of cybersecurity best practices and secure coding.
- API Development: Experience with RESTful API design and development.
- Performance Tuning: Ability to optimize code and system performance.
- Collaboration Tools: Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams.
- Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations and ability to make decisions that support the organization’s goals.
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and programming practices.
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