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  • An Executive’s Daily Routine for Productivity and Balance (Summer 2023)

    My friends occasionally ask how I keep a mostly even keel despite the pressures of an industry that needs to do more with less, and how I’ve managed to complete an intense workout every day for more than 1234 consecutive days.1 Juggling the myriad responsibilities of an executive role while still making time for personal…

  • Understanding the Role of Product in Media Companies and Tech Companies

    I enumerated the role of product management in my earlier article titled The Many Hats of Product Managers: Their Indispensable Hands-On Roles as Individual Contributors. I described the Roles and Responsibilities for Digital Product Development Teams to discuss the interplay of product management, software engineering, design & user research, data, and technology operations. One of…

  • Roles and Responsibilities for Digital Product Development Teams

    Roles and Responsibilities for Digital Product Development Teams

    I’m writing this article to share some insights on a topic that’s been crucial throughout my professional journey – Roles and Responsibilities in Digital Product Development. Over the years, I’ve been part of numerous product development processes in media companies and startups, which has helped me understand the integral role of structured processes and well-defined…

  • Introduction to Generative AI and Large Language Models for Media Business People

    It has been more than 7 years since I wrote a blog post titled Information for Technologists Interested in Learning about Artificial Intelligence. Throughout my career at the intersection of product engineering and news media, I’ve been captivated by the potential of technology to foster innovation. I’ve had the privilege to work with pioneering technologies,…

  • Project Estimation with T-Shirt Sizing & Evidence Based Scheduling Models for Scrum Teams

    Introduction Effective project estimation is crucial for successful project management. In the world of Agile software development, the T-shirt sizing model is a popular high-level estimation technique that helps predict project scope and resource allocation. In this blog post, I will discuss the T-shirt sizing model for Scrum teams, its limitations, and how it can…

  • My new job at Hearst

    Hearst Press Release Rajiv Pant Named General Manager of Technology Platforms and Chief Technology and Product Officer of Hearst Magazines, Hearst Autos, and CDS Global NEW YORK, January 26, 2022 – Hearst Magazines today announced that Rajiv Pant has been named general manager of technology platforms and chief technology and product officer, overseeing technology and product development…

  • Cloudflare TV: Builders and Innovators: Interview

    Cloudflare‘s President of Field Operations, Chris Merritt, interviewed Tech luminary and entrepreneur Rajiv Pant for the Builders and Innovators segment on CloudFlare TV. Watch the 30 minute video on Cloudflare TV Aired on  January 13, 2022 @ 5:30 – 6:00 PM (EST)

  • Importance of Mentorship Article by Yujin Kim, CTO of WorkMarket

    In his recent article about the importance of mentorship, Yujin Kim, Chief Technology Officer at WorkMarket (an ADP company) talks about what he learned from his mentors and how they helped shape his career and life. Yujin and I worked together for four years at Conde Nast and then for another four years at The…

  • My New Job at News Corp (Parent Company of The Wall Street Journal)

    Dear Family and Friends, I’m moving into an exciting new job at News Corp, the parent company of my current employer, The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones. Below are the announcements from Matt Murray, Editor-In-Chief of The Wall Street Journal & Dow Jones Newswires; and from Ramin Beheshti, Group Chief Product & Technology Officer…

  • Talk at Applause: Fighting Fake News with AI and Crowdsourcing at The Wall Street Journal

    In this showcase session at Applause, the Wall Street Journal’s CTO & CPO, Rajiv Pant, will explain how the media organization is using advanced technologies to combat fake news. You’ll hear about ultra-realistic voice and video cloning technologies that will make you question the legitimacy of recordings. You’ll also hear how machine learning, artificial intelligence…

  • 90 Day Plan for a CTO in a New Job

    90 Day Plan for a CTO in a New Job

    This is a checklist for a new CTO, head of Product, or leader in a similar role starting in a new job. It is meant to kickstart continuous improvement in your product engineering organization. I encourage you to take a scientific test and learn approach to everything you do. You should customize this template based…

  • Maker’s Schedule (For Managers Too)

    The following memo from a department head to staff is an example of how to implement a productive maker’s schedule at your workplace. This approach recommends starting with baby steps, evaluating results and making changes accordingly. Dear Colleagues in the Technology, Project Management and Product Teams, Executive Summary:1 We are implementing a maker’s schedule starting…