Preparing for Your First VP of Engineering Role | Honeycomb VPE, Emily Nakashima
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Roles of VP of Engineering and CTO in Shaping the Leadership Team
The role of the VP of engineering is typically the lead manager for engineering in a company, but it is heavily influenced by other members of the leadership team, including the CTO. The VP and CTO relationship is crucial in defining the VP's role, with different backgrounds and expertise complementing each other. Additionally, early senior employees with operational skills can also significantly impact the VP's role, shaping the responsibilities and focus areas of the position beyond just technical expertise.
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