Being a CTO at SenseOn is like juggling flaming chainsaws while riding a unicycle – it’s chaotic, exhilarating and occasionally results in singed eyebrows. This wild ride takes me from hardcore tech dives with my engineering team to doing strategy with product and marketing, so it’s no surprise my must- have list is a bit eclectic.
1. Ubuntu Linux: Remember the year of the Linux desktop? Mine was ages ago, but I’m still going strong with Ubuntu. It’s snappy (even on ageing hardware), the Unity desktop is a dream, and app support is top-notch (thanks to browser-based everything!). Plus, it’s free, as in beer AND speech. Win-win!
2. Google Workspace: Microsoft Office is to Google Workspace what a landfill is
to a botanical garden. We’ve been Google Workspace all the way since day one: Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet. I’d rather eat my keyboard than go back.
3. Slack: Remote-first life means async communication is king. Slack’s got the serious stuff covered, with organisation and automation tools. But it also lets us unleash our inner children with emojis, reactions and GIFs.
4. Vim and VSCode: I’m no Vim ninja, but I’m good enough. For small code bases or individual text files, it’s the most efficient editor for me. For anything more complex, I use VSCode – the language and tooling support is phenomenal.
5. Warp Terminal: Warp is a really new terminal. It prioritises user experience and collaboration, and it’s a real pleasure to use. It’s also got a load of optional gen AI features for helping with command-line tasks (what could possibly go wrong?).
6. My Daughter’s Footprint Drinks Mat: Every time I reach for my coffee, I’m greeted by my daughter’s tiny footprint from when she was five weeks old. It’s a reality check, a smile-inducer, and a reminder that we’re all trying to leave this world a little better than we found it.
James Mistry is a seasoned cybersecurity expert, Chartered Engineer and Chief Technology Officer at SenseOn, where he has been instrumental in developing a cutting-edge cyber defence platform that addresses today’s rapidly evolving cyber security challenges.
SenseOn’s AI-native XDR platform focuses on advanced threat detection and response, continuously monitoring and identifying sophisticated threats across endpoint devices, network and cloud infrastructure. It collects comprehensive security and IT telemetry that serves as the foundation for very accurate threat detection, automation of security investigations and IT estate visibility. With a 24/7 incident response team, SenseOn ensures complete and rapid protection, safeguarding customers’ business operations and data.
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