What does a CTO do?

Depending on the company, a CTO may play one of several roles, including strategic planner, customer relations liaison, and overseer of infrastructure. Becoming a CTO often involves at least 15 years of IT experience, along with a graduate degree and certifications in computer sciences and business administration.

What makes a good CTO?

One of the most important distinctions of the CTO role is that it’s focused on the future. Mead said that he generally plans three or even six months ahead. This provides the company with direction, and it also means the CTO needs to constantly be aware of updates to existing technology.

What is the difference between CIO and CTO?

Originally a chief information officer (CIO) previously performed dual roles as CIO and chief technology officer (CTO). However, as technology continued to advance, there was a growing need to separate the CIO job into two roles to ensure a company's success. Hence, the development of the CTO as a separate position. How do the two differ?