🚀 From Developer to CTO: Craig Mellon’s Journey to Tech Leadership | Innovating the Transition 🔑💼
Join us on Mastering Tech Growth as host Mike interviews Craig Mellon—an accomplished CTO with over 20 years of hands-on development and technical leadership experience. In this insightful episode, Craig shares his journey from a passionate developer to a dynamic technology leader. Learn how his groundbreaking innovations in digital surveying software revolutionized the UK Mortgage, Valuations, and Energy Performance Certificate industries, and discover the critical skills and mindset needed to succeed as a CTO.
🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✅ The Transition Journey: Explore the challenges and triumphs of moving from a developer role to a leadership position.
✅ Team Building & Business Acumen: How to build high-performing teams and lead with strategic business insights.
✅ Overcoming Leadership Challenges: Understand resilience, adaptability, and the importance of soft skills in tech leadership.
✅ Innovation & Continuous Learning: The significance of fostering a culture of innovation and ongoing professional growth.
✅ Diverse CTO Roles: Insights into different types of CTO roles across varying company sizes.
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00:00 - The Journey from Developer to CTO: Navigating the Transition
03:23 - Building Teams and Leading with Business Acumen
13:29 - Overcoming Challenges: The CTO's Resilience and Adaptability
38:53 - The Role of Soft Skills in CTO Leadership
51:48 - The Impact of Technology on Business and CTO Roles
01:11:13 - The Accessibility of Technology and the Need for Innovation
01:16:23 - Different Types of CTO Roles Based on Company Size
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ About The Guest ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Craig Mellon is a highly accomplished, results-oriented CTO with over 20 years of development and technical leadership experience.
He was the founder of Etech Solutions who revolutionised the UK Mortgage and Valuations and Energy Performance Certificate industry with digital handheld surveying software, originally on a PDA with an attached VGA camera then on iPhone, we digitised the entire surveying market and now 80% of all UK Mortgage valuations are processed with that technology.
He excels in team-building and management, with a strong focus on process improvement to enhance IT operations and software development practices. Craig has a proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing enterprise-class, cloud-based software solutions. He thrives in dynamic and fluid environments, remaining pragmatic and focused.
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► LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/craig-mellon-22451451
► GitHub Profile: https://github.com/mellondev
► Website: https://mellondev.net/
► X: @mellon_dev
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Welcome to Mastering Tech Growth, where we dive deep into the strategies, challenges, and triumphs of scaling tech-driven ventures. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of technology businesses, uncovering the secrets behind successful growth trajectories. Each episode brings you candid conversations with founders and industry experts, sharing invaluable insights, proven tactics, and real-life stories. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, discover the roadmap to navigating the complexities of scaling in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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