From Self-Taught Dev to VP of Engineering at SugarCRM

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Brand: Revelo
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May 15, 2025

How does a self-taught developer become VP of Engineering at a $100M+ tech company? In this episode of Tech Teams Today, Robert Gonzalez shares the pivotal mindset that shaped his journey—from learning HTML and Perl in the ‘90s to leading a global engineering org at SugarCRM. He breaks down how saying yes to risky projects, staying technical, and leading with curiosity helped him rise to the executive level.

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Josh Anderson is Revelo's Field CTO and the host of Tech Teams Today. He is also CTO at Reclaim and co-hosts The Meta-Cast podcast, and he has spent his career building and leading engineering teams.

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How does a self-taught developer become VP of Engineering at a $100M+ tech company?

In this episode of Tech Teams Today, Robert Gonzalez shares the pivotal mindset that shaped his journey—from learning HTML and Perl in the ‘90s to leading a global engineering org at SugarCRM. He breaks down how saying yes to risky projects, staying technical, and leading with curiosity helped him rise to the executive level.

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