Cloud Currents

This episode, Matt Pacheco sits down with Dina Moskowitz, CEO and founder of PartnerOptimizer. Dina shares her unique journey from investment banking to becoming a tech entrepreneur, the evolution of tech partnerships, and how AI is transforming partner ecosystems. Learn how PartnerOptimizer is revolutionizing the way companies discover and manage partnerships in the cloud ecosystem, and gain insi...

This episode is hosted by PJ Farmer, VP of Product Management at Tierpoint. She sits with Ravikrishna Yalapragada, AVP of Engineering for Google Cloud Partnership at Global Logic to talk about his extensive experience from Microsoft to Nordstrom, his insights on application modernization, AI integration, and the crucial balance between innovation and security. Ravikrishna discusses the challenges...

In this episode, host Mat Pacheco sits down with Josh Davies, Principal Product Marketing Manager at Fortra's Alert Logic. Josh shares his journey from a career in law to becoming a cybersecurity expert at Fortra. Discover the challenges and innovations in managed security services, the alarming evolution of ransomware, and the critical role of advanced technologies like XDR and AI in shaping futu...

This episode, Dave Mckenney talks to Mark Angle, Chief Cloud Officer at OneStream Software. They discuss scaling SaaS operations, navigating complex compliance landscapes, and leveraging AI for financial services.

In this episode, Matt Pacheco sits with Howie Xu, a pioneer in cloud computing and AI applications, alongside Paul Mazzucco, Tierpoint's chief information security officer, to unpack the transformative power of AI in enhancing cybersecurity measures and optimizing cloud infrastructures. Discover the pivotal roles AI and machine learning play in shaping proactive defense mechanisms and the profound...

In this episode, host Matt Pacheco talks about the dynamic intersection of cloud computing, AI advancements, and the revolutionary principles of GitOps with technology visionary Dan Metcalf. As a pioneer in the field and founder of ATC Corp, Dan brings over two decades of experience to the table, offering invaluable insights into optimizing cloud strategies for agility, cost efficiency, and scalab...

In this episode, host Matt Brickey examines the intersection of technology and the corporate travel industry with Shikhar Agarwal, co-founder and CTO of Spotnana. With a background that spans Google Brain, TensorFlow, and transformative startups, Shikhar brings a fresh perspective on disrupting a trillion-dollar legacy industry through cloud infrastructure, databases, machine learning, and more. L...

In this episode, join Matt Brickey as he explores innovative strategies for cost optimization and benchmarking performance in the cloud. Our special guest, Samir Karande, CEO of Zopt, brings over two decades of cloud engineering expertise from his time at AWS, Teradata, and leading his own startups. Discover actionable insights on maximizing cloud utilization, avoiding common pitfalls, and leverag...

Join host David McKinney as he delves into the fascinating world of cloud computing and artificial intelligence with industry titan Timothy Chou. Timothy, with a career spanning significant roles at Oracle and esteemed positions in academia, shares his journey through the evolution of cloud computing and its transformative impact on industries, especially healthcare. From his early days at Oracle...

In this episode, host Dave McKinney is joined by Jim Bugwadia, a trailblazer in cloud technology and Kubernetes, to unravel the complexities of cloud-native ecosystems. From Jim's early days at Cisco to the forefront of container orchestration, governance, and security, this episode offers a deep dive into the mechanisms that power modern cloud infrastructure. Learn about the shift left philosophy...

In this episode of Cloud Currents, host Matt Brickey engages with Tim Crawford, a seasoned CIO and strategic advisor for AVOA. Crawford delves into his diverse experiences across various industries and how these have shaped his approach to IT leadership. He discusses the intersection of business and technology, the importance of customer and employee experiences in technology strategies, and the e...

In this episode, Yan Cui delves into the intricacies of serverless architectures. Learn how serverless computing is revolutionizing the tech world and what this means for the future of software development. To learn more about Yan Cui, check out https://theburningmonk.com/ The Cloud Currents podcast is brought to you by TierPoint

In this episode of Cloud Currents, Matt Pacheco interviews Huamin Chen, a senior principal software engineer at Red Hat. They dive into the intersection of AI, cloud computing, and sustainability. Drawing from his extensive experience, Huamin discusses innovative projects and technologies shaping the cloud infrastructure. He emphasizes the role of AI in optimizing energy efficiency and addresses t...

In this episode of Cloud Currents, host Greg Ahlhiem engages with Andi Mann, the founder and global CTO of Sageable. With over 25 years of diverse experience in IT, Andi shares his invaluable insights into the evolving world of cloud technology and digital transformation. The conversation delves into Andi's professional journey, his strategic approach to technology research and implementation, and...

Join Vinoth Chandar, creator of Apache Hudi, as he traces his career journey from distributed systems to building real-time data infrastructure at LinkedIn and Uber. Learn how the need for incremental processing at scale led him to develop the open source Hudi project, bringing stream processing capabilities to data lakes. Learn more about Onehouse at https://www.onehouse.io/ The Cloud Currents po...

The cloud revolution is transforming IT and business, but many organizations struggle with the transition. Greg and Lukas take a deep dive into cloud adoption, from early challenges to recent innovations like AI, highlighting key lessons learned along the way. Learn more about Lukas Karlsson's consulting services here : https://www.alienwebshop.com/ The Cloud Currents podcast is brought to you by...

In this episode, Abdel Sghiouar shares his unique career journey that led him to his current role at Google Cloud. Listen as he discusses how he got his start in hardware and data centers, made the leap to Google through a chance LinkedIn outreach, and has continued to grow and learn new skills during his 10+ years at the company. Abdel offers advice to developers looking to advance their careers,...

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