Cloud Currents

Join host Matt Pacheco as he sits down with Manish Khadiya, VP of IT Enterprise Architecture and Cybersecurity at DirecTV, for insights into one of the most complex enterprise transformations happening today—DirecTV's separation from AT&T. With nearly three decades of technology leadership across GE, NBCUniversal, Facebook, and Parker Hannifin, Manish shares how they're building enterprise archite...

Matt Pacheco sits down with Danny Matzlavi, VP of Engineering at Blackhawk Networks, for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of platform engineering. With over 25 years of experience spanning VMware, Nutanix, and fintech, Danny shares how Blackhawk has built a comprehensive platform engineering organization that unifies infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and SRE under one umbr...

In this episode, we talk to Microsoft MVP Christopher Turner, a seasoned Product Technology Architect at TierPoint. As organizations grapple with VMware's licensing changes under Broadcom, Christopher shares invaluable insights into Azure Local as a compelling alternative for hybrid infrastructure. We unpack the complexities of modern cloud migration strategies, from avoiding the common lift-and-s...

Join us for a conversation with Jeff Barr, VP and Chief Evangelist at AWS, as he takes us on a 23-year journey from witnessing the birth of Amazon Web Services to predicting an AI-driven future where data outlasts applications and ancient languages like Quechua can generate Python code. Jeff shares insider stories about AWS's humble beginnings when EC2's first $10 day felt monumental, reveals his...

Join host Matt Pacheco as he sits down with Matthew Toussain, Founder and CEO of Open Security and former US Air Force cyber warfare specialist from the military's first specialized cybersecurity class. In this episode, Matthew reveals the shocking reality of cloud security in the AI era—from unsecured S3 buckets that still plague enterprises to the terrifying new world of AI-generated vulnerabili...

In this episode, host Matt Pacheco sits down with Mohit Kalra, CISO and VP of Security at Typeface, to explore the evolving landscape of AI security. Mohit shares how traditional SaaS security principles must evolve to address GenAI challenges, from data governance and model selection to building enterprise trust through transparency. The conversation covers the intersection of FinOps and security...

Today Matt Pacheco sits down with Tamanna Sait, VP of Engineering for Cloud at Crusoe, who brings over 25 years of experience spanning IBM's public clouds, Facebook's massive private cloud architecture, and customer-side optimization at Netflix and Airbnb. In this episode, we discuss how Crusoe is pioneering the world's first vertically integrated AI infrastructure platform by harnessing large-sca...

Join host Matt Pacheco as he sits down with Elliott Clark, CEO of Batteries Included and former Facebook infrastructure engineer, for a discussion about why giving developers Kubernetes is like handing them "a spinning ball of razor blades." Elliot shares hard-won insights from seven years at Facebook on cloud cost optimization, why security is fundamentally a human problem, and his revolutionary...

Today Matt sits down with Ryan Raub, VP of Cloud Infrastructure at SmartRent. From scaling infrastructure that supports millions of IoT devices to navigating the challenges of AWS IoT Core, Ryan shares invaluable insights from his journey from government work to startup leadership. Don't miss Ryan's practical advice on implementing Terraform at scale and his perspective on how AI might transform c...

Today, Matt sits down with Diego Costa, Cloud and Senior Platform Manager at Nestle, as he unveils the complexities of managing one of the world's largest cloud environments. From orchestrating a team of nearly 100 across multiple time zones to navigating security challenges in the food and beverage industry, Diego shares insights and advice from his 25-year journey in tech. Learn how Nestle appro...

In this episode, we discuss Etsy's transformative cloud journey with Danny Daya, Director of FinOps and Cloud Strategy. From orchestrating a massive cloud migration to pioneering innovative FinOps practices, Danny shares invaluable insights on balancing technological innovation with financial responsibility. Learn how Etsy is leveraging generative AI to revolutionize both their marketplace and int...

Today Matt sits down with Peter Van Iperen, CISO at Own Company (recently acquired by Salesforce). From the challenges of multi-cloud environments to the transformative impact of AI on cloud security, Peter shares invaluable insights from his 25+ years of experience in tech leadership. Listen to why backup strategies are more critical than ever, why Infrastructure as Code isn't the silver bullet m...

Join host Matt Pacheco as he sits down with Chris O'Brien, Director of Engineering at Tinder, for a discussion on scaling cloud infrastructure in one of the world's most popular social platforms. From managing billions of daily interactions to implementing cutting-edge AI solutions, Chris describes his journey of transforming Tinder's infrastructure. Discover how this dating app giant maintains 99...

Cloud Currents host, Matt Pacheco, sits down with Dennis Walker, Senior Director of HPC Solutions Architecture at HPE, discusses the world of high-performance computing and cloud infrastructure. From managing massive-scale supercomputers to implementing cutting-edge AI solutions, Dennis shares his expertise on the challenges and innovations in modern computing infrastructure. Learn about the inter...

Cloud Currents host Matt Pacheco sits down with Sameer Airyil, Executive Director of Cloud and Cybersecurity at JPMorgan Chase, as he pulls back the curtain on building and managing cloud security at one of the world's largest financial institutions. From navigating complex regulations to embracing cutting-edge technologies, Sameer shares his journey of building a cloud assurance function from the...

Join us as we sit down with Sheelu Verma, Director of Data Governance, Cloud, and Data Operations at ADT, who shares her journey from mathematics to tech leadership. In this episode, we talk about ADT's innovative use of AI for customer retention, their ambitious cloud migration journey, and the challenges of data governance in the AI era. We also get into managing global tech teams, controlling c...

In this episode, host Matt Pacheco sits down with Richard Tallman, Senior Director of Global Cloud Security and MSP at Bitdefender. From the origins of Bitdefender in post-Soviet Romania to their cutting-edge AI-driven security solutions today, Richard shares his thoughts into how modern organizations can protect themselves in an increasingly complex digital world. Learn about Bitdefender's elite...

In this episode of Cloud Currents, host Matt Pacheco sits down with Wesley Niels, Director of Cloud EMEA and partner at Dept digital agency. From tackling cloud migration challenges to optimizing costs and managing global teams, Wesley offers a unique perspective on how digital agencies are leveraging cloud technologies to drive innovation. This episode covers DevOps practices, communicating compl...

In this episode, host PJ Farmer sits down with Mukesh Ranjan, Vice President at Everest Group. Mukesh shares invaluable insights on the integration of AI in cloud operations, the changing skillsets required for cloud professionals, and the evolution of cloud adoption trends over the past decade. The discussion gets into hot topics such as green technology in data centers, cloud repatriation, serve...

In this episode of Cloud Currents, host PJ Farmer interviews Amir Hameed, Senior VP at RingCentral, who brings 25 years of telecom expertise to the table. They explore the evolution of business communications, from traditional systems to AI-enhanced cloud solutions, and discuss how companies are adapting to post-COVID hybrid work environments. Amir shares insights on RingCentral's approach to AI i...

Today, Matt Pacheco sits down with Joe Johnson, VP of Cloud Operations at Revalize. With a rich background spanning tech startups to major cloud transitions, Joe shares invaluable insights into cloud optimization, multi-cloud strategies, and the future of cloud technologies in manufacturing. Explore how Revalize is leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance operational efficiencies and how they...

Today, Matt Pacheco sits down with Rob Hall, Cloud Director at Intermountain Healthcare. Rob shares his extensive experience and the pivotal role of cloud computing in revolutionizing healthcare services. From early cloud adoptions to managing vast healthcare data and embracing AI, discover how Intermountain is leveraging technology to enhance patient care, ensure data security, and drive operatio...

This episode, David McKenney sits down with industry expert Jenn Bergstrom. They get into the cultural nuances of major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Google, and discover how these differences shape the way services are tailored to both federal and commercial sectors. Learn about the strategic considerations behind selecting cloud services and how multi-cloud environments are becomi...

In this episode, Matt Pacheco sits down with Rolf Bekkstrand, Director of Cloud and Engineering at Visma. With over a decade of experience, Rolf talks about the evolution of cloud technologies, the strategic role of FinOps, and the integration of AI in optimizing cloud services. This episode explores how Visma navigates the complexities of cybersecurity, regulatory challenges, and managing distrib...

In this episode, Matt Pacheco sits down with Shadman Syed, Director of Cloud Services at Paradigm. With over two decades of IT leadership, Shadman dives into the transformative power of cloud technologies, sharing his journey from traditional IT roles to spearheading innovative cloud strategies. We cover essential topics like cloud migration, cost optimization, and the integration of AI.