Technical Strategy: Why do you need one?

Is there a definitive blueprint for a successful technical strategy? How does it align with broader product and company strategies? Join us as we delve into the art and science of defining a technical strategy that drives innovation and business growth. We'll hear from engineering leaders like - Snir, CTO at Taxfix, Aleks, Director of Technology at Amboss and Project-A CTO Stephan Schulze - at different stages who have navigated this complex landscape and share their insights on key considerations, best practices, and potential pitfalls, and lessons learned.

Agenda:

• 18:30 Arrival & Drinks
• 19:30 Panel Discussion
• Defining Technical Strategy: What does a technical strategy truly encompass? How does it differ from product or company strategy?
• Alignment with Business Goals: How can CTOs ensure that their technical strategy aligns with the overall business objectives?
• Managing Technical Debt: How does technical debt impact technology strategy?
• Measurement and Metrics: How to measure the success of a technical strategy and make data-driven adjustments.
• Case Studies: Real-world examples of successful technical strategies and the lessons learned.
• 20:30 Networking: Connect with your peers, share experiences, and gain practical insights to implement in your own teams. Enjoy food and drinks courtesy of our host Project-A.

The panel consists of:

Snir Yarom, an Engineer by education, profession and passion, Snir's versatile technical leadership experience spans startups (as the founder of buildingapp.com), scaleups (Codility) and global public companies, such as Agoda (NASDAQ:BKNG) and Zalando (FRA: ZAL). With broad international business and commercial orientation and acumen, Snir thrives in the area that overlaps technology, business and people - building successful teams, products, and companies. Currently, as Taxfix group CTO, Snir focuses on developing and operating the technology and products that help millions of customers file quick and paperless taxes from anywhere and power the group's growth and expansion engine across Europe.

Aleksandr Obukhov, Director of Technology at AMBOSS online knowledge platform for medical students and doctors worldwide. Engineering leader with 18 years of experience in software development, specializing in software architecture, systems scalability, building high-performing engineering teams.

Stephan Schulze CTO at Project-A, has started his career as a Software Engineer and worked many years in Software Engineering and Tech Leadership roles. Since joining Project A in 2015, Stephan has worked with our portfolio companies to build modern, scalable software systems and the corresponding tech organizations. He has advised them on their digital transformation. Companies like Trade Republic, Kry, Spryker, Sennder, Lampenwelt, Gartenhaus, Amann Girrbach, and many more were supported in interim CTO and VP Engineering positions, with teams of experts and by interviewing, hiring, and mentoring their Tech Leadership.

The event is happening at
Project A
Julie-Wolfthorn-Straße 1 | 10115 Berlin
1st Floor
Use the bell with "Project A"