Pros
*Talented employees who are committed to customers and product success. *WFH
Cons
*Technology leadership lacks a clear and consistent vision for engineering excellence and innovation. * The CTO frequently focuses discussions on topics that seem unrelated to technology strategy, architecture, product delivery, or engineering challenges. Many meetings end without clear technical direction or actionable outcomes. * There is a noticeable preference for external consulting and third-party teams over internal engineering talent. *External teams are often given higher visibility, greater influence in decision-making, and priority access to leadership, while experienced internal employees may feel their expertise is undervalued. * Important technical decisions are sometimes influenced by third-party vendors who may not have the same understanding of the product, customers, or long-term business needs as internal teams. * This approach has affected morale within engineering teams and created concerns about career growth, recognition, and trust in internal capabilities. * Engineering teams would benefit from more direct engagement from leadership on technical challenges, architecture decisions, and product strategy.