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… Continue reading Project Estimation with T-Shirt Sizing & Evidence Based Scheduling Models for Scrum Teams

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… Continue reading My new job at Hearst

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.

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… Continue reading My New Job at News Corp (Parent Company of The Wall Street Journal)

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… Continue reading Talk at Applause: Fighting Fake News with AI and Crowdsourcing at The Wall Street Journal

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… Continue reading 90 Day Plan for a CTO in a New Job

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… Continue reading Maker’s Schedule (For Managers Too)

Organizing a Digital Technology Department in a Media Company By Functional Areas

This article presents a system to organize your digital technology department in a media company. It is written for a CTO, CIO or EVP Technology looking for suggestions on organizing or reorganizing your Digital (Web, Mobile) technology department. It is best suited for you if your organization has the following characteristics: You manage all aspects… Continue reading Organizing a Digital Technology Department in a Media Company By Functional Areas

Organizing a Digital Technology Department of Medium Size in a Media Company

There are many good ways to organize your technology department. This article presents some of them. It is written for a CTO or VP Technology leading a medium size department looking for suggestions on organizing or reorganizing your Digital (Web, Mobile) technology department. It is best suited for you if your organization has the following… Continue reading Organizing a Digital Technology Department of Medium Size in a Media Company