No matter the project or platform, some traits are ubiquitous for success in the role, according to three technical pros we spoke to from these companies. They include: understanding the full scope of how various systems fit into core business functions; creating a shared vocabulary to reduce ambiguity in naming conventions; and being an effective problem-solver to make quick and creative decisions.
We checked in with five Chicago tech leaders to learn how they and their teams are faring, how they’ve adapted and what advice they’d share with other executives in the Chicago area.