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Better Tech Leadership

#65 Jack Godau: Innovation in Action - Crafting Future-Proof Tech Solutions

Jan 16, 2024
Guest Jack Godau, Chief Digital Officer at @doctorly, discusses strategic decision-making, effective team collaboration, balancing business goals, choosing the right technology, and documenting decision-making in software development. They also explore legacy systems, business challenges, software development mistakes, managing a simulation, and considering the 'people factor' in introducing new technology
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  • Strategic decision-making plays a crucial role in software development, especially in modernization projects.
  • Effective team collaboration is essential for bridging the gap between business and technology and fostering mutual understanding.

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Legacy and Legacy Modernization

Legacy refers to applications or products that have become outdated due to lack of refactoring or technical modernization. Legacy software can cause trouble and become expensive to maintain over time. Applications that were built long ago and still work may not be touched due to the risks and expense associated with making changes.

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