Chief Technology Officer

About Us

We are Nurtur. We are an innovative startup focused on revolutionizing maternal mental health care through technology and data-driven solutions. Our mission is to empower and nurture mothers by providing AI-powered solutions. We seek a visionary and results-oriented Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join our leadership team and drive the strategic direction and execution of our product roadmap. This is a Fractional role with the possibility of converting to full-time in the future.

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Responsibilities 

1. Product Vision and Execution 

• Lead the AI vision: Drive the strategic direction of nurtur’s AI technologies, including generative AI with structured and LLM-driven chatbot development. Sensitivity to challenges in LLM-driven products such as hallucinations and data security and ability to tackle these. 
• Define product direction: Partner with the CEO and product team to translate business goals into a clear product roadmap, that aligns with the company’s goals, drives growth,  and ensures market fit and user adoption. 
• Own the product lifecylce: Lead all stages of product development, from ideation and design to implementation and ongoing optimization. 
• Manage feedback loops: Establish robust processes for gathering and incorporating user and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve nurtur’s offerings. 
• Experience in HIPAA compliance and ability to work with PHI.

2. Technical Leadership and Execution

• Architect and build scalable AI infrastructure: Design and implement secure, scalable,  and maintainable AI infrastructure to support nurtur’s growth.  
• Wear multiple hats: Be prepared to handle non-core CTO tasks in nurtur’s early stages,  such as coding, bug fixing, and basic infrastructure management, while delegating and automating when possible.  
• Experiment with cutting-edge ML: Foster a culture of innovation, leading research and experimentation with advanced ML algorithms and tools to maximize efficacy and user experience.  
• Own tech stack and architecture: Oversee the codebase and technical architecture of nurtur’s products, ensuring code quality, efficiency, and adherence to best practices. 
• Experiment with data science prototypes and application of appropriate ML algorithms and tools. 
• Champion data science integration: Collaborate with data scientists to translate insights into actionable technical solutions that improve nurtur’s effectiveness and provide engagement and other metrics of product utilization and UX.  
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in digital rights management, generative AI, content identification and compliance, content security,  and identity management. 
• Prioritize: Focus on critical tasks that only you can do, like setting the technology vision,  architecting the platform, and leading fundraising efforts for tech initiatives. 

‍3. External Communication and Advocacy 

• Become a voice of nurtur: Represent the company at industry events and conferences, showcasing nurtur’s innovative technology and impact on maternal mental health.

• Build strategic partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including potential investors, technology partners, and healthcare organizations.
• Communicate effectively: Clearly articulate the technology strategy and progress to both technical and non-technical audiences, including the executive team, board of directors, and investors.  

4. Business acumen and Budget Management

• Align technology with business goals: Translate business objectives into actionable technical roadmaps and ensure efficient resource allocation. 
• Manage budgets effectively: Secure funding, plan expenditures, and monitor resource utilization to deliver projects on time and within budget. 
• Demonstrate business impact: Track and quantify the ROI of technology investments,  showcasing the value of AI in driving nurtur’s success. 
• Invest in automation and infrastructure: Implement tools and systems that can automate routine tasks and scale automatically as the company grows.
• Plan for future hiring: Have a clear roadmap for adding team members as the company’s growth necessitates, ensuring a smooth transition. 

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Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development, technical leadership, or product management roles, preferably within the healthcare and/or AI sectors. 
• 5+ years of experience building and leading teams in the development and implementation of AI solutions. 
• Proven track record of success in delivering innovative and impactful products using AI technologies like generative AI, LLMs, and ML algorithms. 
• Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in applying AI to the healthcare domain, specifically around maternal mental health.
• Experience in building and scaling secure and reliable AI infrastructure that complies with relevant data privacy regulations. 
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team of talented engineers and data scientists.
• Experience working with chatbots or conversational AI systems.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams,  stakeholders, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business goals into technical roadmaps and deliver on strategic objectives.
• Passion for nurturing and empowering mothers through technology and innovation. 

Preferred skills

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field or equivalent level of experience.
•  Public speaking experience and industry reputation in the AI community.

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How to Apply

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