people · May 21, 2026
CircleCI CTO Rob Zuber Describes Hands-On Leadership in 2026 Tools Discussion
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CircleCI CTO Rob Zuber discussed leadership requirements after nearly 30 years in his career during a CTO Uncovered interview posted May 17, 2026. Zuber emphasized that experience alone is insufficient in 2026 when tools change rapidly and credibility comes from actively using the tools rather than only discussing them. The conversation covered why hands-on work remains essential for guiding teams through fast-evolving CI/CD and AI environments at CircleCI.
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