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From engineer to executive: Leading the shift and inspiring business-minded tech teams

Explore the journey from engineering leader to CTO, with insights on bridging technology and business strategy, leading with influence, and fostering business-minded tech teams.

Speakers: Bernie Miles

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I’ll cover how you can bridge the gap between technology and business strategy, lead with influence, and embrace executive-level accountability.

Additionally, I’ll share my observations on how to get technical managers to think beyond engineering and become business leaders who drive the company’s success.

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