Skills Needed to Become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Leo Sorge, an Electronics and Electrical Engineer talks about the skills a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) should possess whilst quoting experts with Codemotion. He also writes about science and technology.

Leo mentions that a chief technology officer, or CTO, is a C-level position found within the third layer of a complete organizational chart. He further mentions that a chief technology officer is at the same level as other C-level managers such as the CIO (Chief Information Officer), CSO (Chief Security Officer) and CFO (Chief Financial Officer).

A CTO needs to be familiar with all relevant technology trends and technological infrastructures, and be ready to deploy them within his or her company. Extensive knowledge, a fine-grained sensitivity to the human aspects of all process deployments, and deep understanding of business considerations are also essential.

The article states that not every chief technology officer should expect their career to culminate in a CEO position, but if this is something you are aiming for in the long term, you should start by focusing on three very important aspects: building your work experience, updating top pro CTO skills, and a solid educational background. Leo says that “if you already work for a small company, let your team know that you feel ready to work as CTO. If you’re not already in this area, let start-ups know about your skills and experience by leveraging online networking opportunities. Start with personalizing your LinkedIn profile, indicating your career goals together with your current experience.”

Many small firms still don’t understand the importance of being part of global communities as a way to build their knowledge base and business network. Being part of a global community is a must for any would-be chief technology officer from the early stages of their career onwards (ideally, you should start while still a student). Finally Leo adds that if you work for a large company, you will be assigned several tasks, but your main objective will be the business itself. You will be required to use your CTO skills and knowledge to contribute to your company’s wider goals.