Being a CTO, to me, is all about:
1. Aligning and communicating the company's technology vision, people, programs, products, solutions and services with the business strategy.
​2. Helping technologists understand what the business needs and helping the business understand what the technology can do for them.

What I do as a CTO

​As the technology leader, the Chief Technology Officer leads through creativity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial spirit to develop an industry leading customer experience. I have a proven 20+ year track record of inspiring and developing teams of all sizes to deliver exceptional results. I successfully live through and thrive in a company transformation.

​I build great teams that build great products.
I am a proven and successful Chief Technology Officer (CTO) that:
  • ​Serves as the company's top technology architect
  • Runs the organization's engineering and product development group
  • Uses technology to enhance the company's product offerings
  • Focuses on external customers (buyers)
  • Collaborates and manages vendors that supply solutions to enhance the company's product(s)
  • Aligns the company's product architecture with business priorities
  • Develops strategies to increase the company's top line (revenue)
  • Delivers products:
    - On time, On budget, On specs
    - To the satisfaction of my client, of my boss, of my team
    - With a project justification before the start and a project evaluation at the end.​
Paradoxes I enjoy managing: 
  • Radically innovating while optimizing operations.
  • Completing in sprints while delivering long-term value.
  • Integrating external partners while operating as a single entity.
  • Recognizing that providing immediate digital value plays a large role in sales but that more value is delivered over time.
  • Providing technologically enabled offerings while focusing on value, not technology.
Essentially: I am a proven technologist with a strong grasp of business, a strategic thinker, a results-oriented leader.
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See the Integrated Strategy Model for my consolidation of strategy and execution concepts.

My CTO Competencies

Education: University degree in computer engineering.

Technical Skills: Passionate and knowledgeable about web software and user experience to deliver compelling user experiences and maintain equilibrium amongst enterprise architecture, business and engineering. Extensive experience implementing enterprise wide technology infrastructures. Development within many best-of-breed stacks and environments combined with an experience in running cloud based IT infrastructure environments.

Leadership: Experience building highly scalable, fast growth teams. A highly creative, innovative, collaborative, empowering and inspiring leader with a reputation for developing strong architecture and development teams that are committed to adding value and supporting brand, financial and operational objectives. Has clearly demonstrated an ability to manage global market challenges.

Business Partner: Has clearly demonstrated the ability to function as a business partner to an entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer and leadership team. Has provided excellent counsel, advice, vision, analyses and recommendations related to performance enhancement, business models and ongoing business activities.
Business Savvy: Has strong business acumen and is able to understand the drivers, risks and opportunities associated with the growth strategy and business model. Sees the correlation between things that others may miss.

Team Player: Is a consummate, visible and engaging team player. Believes in the strength of collective decision making. Shares thoughts and ideas openly and welcomes others input and ideas. Appreciates constructive criticism. Believes in gaining a firsthand understanding of the issues others face.

Strategic and Tactical: A strategic thinker who can assess and articulate the long-term impact of decisions made or not made today. Can easily move between high level planning and the tactical day-to-day requirements of the role. While I can provide strategic advice and counsel, I have not forgotten how to roll up my sleeves and get things done.

Communication: A strong, down to earth, authentic, straightforward, open oral and written communicator, in French and English, who is approachable and collaborative. An active listener who engages others in discussions and listens to input before formulating a plan or idea. Can explain technology related issues and concepts in a manner that ensures the audience understands the intended message.

My Personal Characteristics

  • Leadership and marked ability to influence others on tactical and strategic levels;
  • Very good tolerance for stress;
  • Ability to manage several priorities at the same time;
  • Ability to plan and prioritize;
  • Creativity and intellectual curiosity;
  • Innovative spirit when searching for solutions;
  • Bilingualism (French and English);
  • Exceptional results-oriented delivery;
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Ability to think outside the box and bring innovative ideas;
  • Strong problem solving skills;
  • Ability to make decisions where needed based on data;
  • Ability to adapt to change and drive change;
  • Team building experience;
  • Passion for team work and talent development.