Executive Bio
Mr. Nicholas Rockwell, also known as Nick, has been Chief Technology Officer of The New York Times Company since November 16, 2015 and its Executive Vice President since June 14, 2017 is responsible for all technology operations, including infrastructure, e-commerce, enterprise computing and development. Mr. Rockwell is the Technical Founder of SonicNet. He served as Chief Technology Officer of TheLadders.com, Inc. from December 20, 2010 to 2015. He joined as a Senior Vice President of digital at Cond Nast in 2012. He served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Digital Media Technology at MTV Networks, where he led the technical product development for MTV Network's digital businesses in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and other locations. Over his 11 year tenure at MTV Networks, Mr. Rockwell's accomplishments range from building Urge, a subscription-based music service that was consolidated into Rhapsody in 2007, to implementing the on-air graphics system used on MTV Networks' broadcast channels. Mr. Rockwell is an Internet technology and media veteran. After beginning his career working on an equity trading system at a small startup, Mr. Rockwell helped create SonicNet.com, a music content site specializing in the cybercasts of live performances. When SonicNet was acquired by MTV Networks in 1999, he assumed responsibility for the websites for MTV Networks' portfolio of leading media brands. Mr. Rockwell created MTV Network's first formal Product Management organization and integrated numerous acquisitions, including Comedy Central's online properties, Neopets.com, Shockwave.com, AddictingGames and iFilm.com. Mr. Rockwell has held various positions at MTV Networks, including Vice President of Technology, Universal Music Platform (MTVi), Chief Technology Officer (MTVi), Senior Vice President of Programming and Interactive Services (MTV Networks), and Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of International and Interactive Services (MTV Networks). Mr. Rockwell received a BA in Literary Theory from Yale University.
Executive VP & CTO Impact on Engineering Department's Culture
Nicholas Rockwell holds the highest position within the Engineering department at The New York Times ā Executive VP & CTO, and therefore has influence on the culture of the Engineering department. The average employee described daily life within the Engineering department as a Slowly paced and challenging 8 hour day, stating that they are happy with their work life balance. Employees within The New York Times' Engineering department are invested in The New York Times' goals, and feel as though there is space for career growth.
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