Katie Sanders

Raleigh

Senior Editor at The CTO Club

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How to Win Your First 100 Days as a Leader-With a Free Checklist to Guide You

1 day ago | thectoclub.com | Katie Sanders

Taking on a leadership role places enormous pressure to get things right from day one. Early decisions can rapidly build credibility or cause irreversible damage. To dig into how to navigate these crucial early days, we talked to Bill Canady, author of From Panic to Profit—who’s successfully steered billion-dollar organizations through turnarounds and explosive growth.
Inside the Chaotic Promise of Vibe-Driven Development

3 days ago | thectoclub.com | Katie Sanders

If you’ve spent any time lurking on tech LinkedIn lately, you’ve probably bumped into the increasingly noisy concept of "vibe coding." For the uninitiated, "vibe coding" is when developers (and non-developers, let’s be honest) use AI prompts and intuitive "vibes" to whip up code rather than traditional painstaking line-by-line methods. It sounds like either tech’s latest miracle or the cringiest fad since NFTs hit LinkedIn bios.
They Closed the Doors on Women in Tech. We’re Coding a Better Future Anyway

3 weeks ago | thectoclub.com | Katie Sanders

As major women-in-tech organizations shuttered in 2024, many wondered if the movement for gender equity in technology had come to a sudden halt. One of the most surprising closures was Girls in Tech, a group that—at its height—reached nearly half a million students nationwide. Girls in Tech reportedly faced a domino effect of reduced philanthropic giving, shifting corporate priorities, and broader cultural backlash, culminating in a sudden collapse that took many by surprise.
Tech Keeps Leaving Women Behind. That’s a Billion-Dollar Mistake

3 weeks ago | thectoclub.com | Katie Sanders

As major women-in-tech organizations shuttered in 2024, many wondered if the movement for gender equity in technology had come to a sudden halt. One of the most surprising closures was Girls in Tech, a group that—at its height—reached nearly half a million students nationwide. Girls in Tech reportedly faced a domino effect of reduced philanthropic giving, shifting corporate priorities, and broader cultural backlash, culminating in a sudden collapse that took many by surprise.
10 Tips to Ensure a Cyber-Safe Remote Office

1 month ago | thectoclub.com | Katie Sanders

Remote work continues for a significant slice of the American workforce, with nearly one in five Americans working remotely. Estimates from Upwork suggest that figure could rise by 87% from pre-pandemic levels. As off-site work arrangements expand, cybersecurity and internet reliability become huge concerns.
The Most (& Least) Cyber-Safe States for Remote Work

1 month ago | thectoclub.com | Katie Sanders

Nearly one in five Americans have traded the office cubicle for the couch or coffee shop, and if Upwork’s crystal ball is right, we could soon see an 87% surge in remote roles compared to pre-pandemic days. But as more teams go remote-first, cybersecurity and internet reliability remain top priorities.
What the Music Industry Can Teach SaaS Leaders About Change Management

1 month ago | thectoclub.com | Katie Sanders

Fifteen years ago, record labels scrambled to manage a massive leap from physical albums to digital downloads. Not long after, streaming services exploded onto the scene, forcing yet another transformation. I spoke with Adam D’Angelo, Director at Slalom, and he pointed out that the music industry’s repeated format shifts—vinyl to cassette, cassette to CD, CD to MP3—embody a familiar dilemma: Big-bang transformations quickly become painful and often obsolete before they even finish.
Break Away from Old-School Recruiting and Keep Your Best Engineers

2 months ago | thectoclub.com | Katie Sanders

A survey by Indeed reveals that 86% of hiring managers find recruiting tech talent challenging, with 36% citing a lack of qualified candidates. This talent shortage is not just a hiring hurdle; 83% of employers from that survey said the need for more tech professionals is stalling their innovation efforts. Sarah Doughty, Vice President of Talent Operations at Talentlab, has firsthand experience helping businesses build and scale their engineering teams.
The Next Frontier in Predictive, Proactive Railroading

2 months ago | railwayage.com | Katie Sanders

I grew up looking up facts in encyclopedias, figuring out directions using trifold maps and listening to my music on cassette tapes. While these tools conjure up fond memories, I much prefer the ease and speed of a smartphone to navigate my life. I’ve seen similar leaps during my time at Union Pacific Railroad, where we’re investing heavily in game-changing technology to become more agile and better connected.
The Next Frontier in Predictive, Proactive Railroading

2 months ago | up.com | Katie Sanders

I grew up looking up facts in encyclopedias, figuring out directions using trifold maps and listening to my music on cassette tapes. While these tools conjure up fond memories, I much prefer the ease and speed of a smartphone to navigate my life. I’ve seen similar leaps during my time at Union Pacific Railroad, where we’re investing heavily in game-changing technology to become more agile and better connected.