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Technical Titles: Are You a CTO or a VP of Engineering?
The roles of CTO and VP of Engineering (VPE) are often used interchangeably. While title shouldn’t matter, there are meaningful differences in the responsibilities and functional expertise needed to perform these two essential roles in a company. Which is a better fit for you?
Debunking Misconceptions About Engineering Management in 2020
The Jellyfish Data Science team set out to investigate and debunk some of the top misconceptions that executive teams have about Engineering Management and Technical Leadership in 2020.
NEWSFLASH: Your CEO Doesn’t Give a Flying Fortran About Velocity
If you’re a VP of Engineering who proudly shows improving Velocity and related metrics to your CEO, watch out! Your CEO probably doesn’t know what she is signing up for and certainly doesn’t care about actual story points or Velocity, so showing these to her is only decreasing her trust in your ability to do the job.
Technical Leaders! Drive the Roadmap So You Don’t Get Run Over
As an engineering leader you have an essential role to play in roadmap and product planning. Co-founder Phil Braden shares why engineering leadership should be involved for the good of the company.
What is R&D Cost Capitalization and How Can it Help?
Breaking down development costs for your CFO or finance team is probably not why you signed up to lead an engineering team. But it can be strategic for the success of your company, helping increase valuations and attract investment. Learn about how that works and why you should care.
How Technical Leaders Should Prepare for Budget Planning
Many companies have already begun the process of building next year’s budget. If you are a technical or engineering leader, here’s what you should be thinking about.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late to Prepare for Technical Due Diligence
You never know when an investment or acquisition offer might happen, so it’s best to be prepared! What are the key things you should be thinking about as a technical or engineering leader of your company?