: Mike Ross
Prioritizing Technical Debt: A Comprehensive Matrix for Making Informed Decisions
Technical debt can be a major challenge for software development teams. When developers take shortcuts or make trade-offs in the interest of speed, they can accumulate technical debt – a form of “interest” that is paid in the…
Read more »From Idea to Implementation: How a Virtual CTO Can Help Your Business Succeed
Starting a business can be an exciting and daunting prospect. You have an idea, you have a plan, and you’re ready to bring it to life. But taking an idea from conception to implementation can be a challenging…
Read more »5 Ways a Virtual CTO Can Help Your Business Thrive in the Digital Age
As businesses continue to operate in the digital age, it’s more important than ever to have a strong technology strategy in place. Many small and medium-sized businesses don’t have the resources to hire a full-time Chief Technology Officer…
Read more »Machine Learning vs Artificial Intelligence: What’s the Difference?
Machine Learning vs Artificial Intelligence: What’s the Difference? In recent years, machine learning and artificial intelligence have become two of the most talked-about topics in the tech industry. Both terms are often used interchangeably, but there are important…
Read more »Why Startups Don’t Just Need Builders – They Need De-Riskers
I’ve been brought in when things were on fire—roadmaps slipping, vendors missing milestones, engineering teams spinning without clarity, and burn rates climbing. In every case, the team was talented. The vision was solid. But they were flying blind…
Read more »Effective Decision Making: Using the DACI Matrix
As a CTO, decision making is a critical part of my role. Making the right decisions can have a significant impact on the success of the company, while making the wrong ones can be costly. Therefore, having a…
Read more »Technical Debt: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
In software development, technical debt is a term used to describe the cost of maintaining and updating code over time. It refers to the short-cuts, compromises, and other trade-offs that are made in the development process in order…
Read more »Mitigating Startup Failure: The Importance of a Fractional CTO
Starting a tech startup is a daunting task, especially given the statistics. With only a 10% chance of success within the first year and a high likelihood of failure due to misreading market demand, it is important to…
Read more »What does a CTO do?
A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a high-level executive responsible for the technology strategy and direction of a company. They are the leaders who define the technical vision and ensure that technology investments align with the company’s goals…
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