From Developer to Strategic CTO: Vygandas Pliasas on Transforming Tech Teams
In this episode of Software Consulting Spotlight, we sit down with Vygandas Pliasas, founder and CEO of Cortip, who specializes in fractional CTO services and executive consulting. Vygandas shares his journey from developer to strategic technology leader, offering invaluable insights into transforming engineering processes and building effective remote teams.
Through his work with early-stage companies and SMBs up to Series A, Vygandas has developed a methodical approach to diagnosing and solving complex organizational challenges. His expertise lies in streamlining the entire product development cycle, from stakeholder ideation to final delivery.
Key Discussion Points:
- Transitioning from agency models to in-house development teams
- Managing stakeholder expectations and prioritization
- Technical maturity assessment methodologies
- Remote team management strategies
- Knowledge transfer and documentation approaches
- Scaling SaaS products effectively
- Metrics for measuring development success
- Building consensus across organizational levels
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Through his work with early-stage companies and SMBs up to Series A, Vygandas has developed a methodical approach to diagnosing and solving complex organizational challenges. His expertise lies in streamlining the entire product development cycle, from stakeholder ideation to final delivery.
Key Discussion Points:
- Transitioning from agency models to in-house development teams
- Managing stakeholder expectations and prioritization
- Technical maturity assessment methodologies
- Remote team management strategies
- Knowledge transfer and documentation approaches
- Scaling SaaS products effectively
- Metrics for measuring development success
- Building consensus across organizational levels
Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter to stay updated with more insights from technology leaders and transformation experts.
Creators and Guests
Host
Michael Bernzweig
Michael Bernzweig is a tech entrepreneur and podcast host. He founded Software Oasis in 1998, pioneering software distribution. Now, he connects businesses with top tech consultants and hosts the Software Spotlight, Career Spotlight, and Consulting Spotlight podcasts, providing valuable insights to professionals.
Guest
Vygandas Pliasas
A technology leader who evolved from developer to CTO, Vygandas Pliasas founded Cortip to provide fractional CTO services, helping early-stage companies optimize engineering processes and executive recruitment for B2B SaaS solutions.
