Best Rackspace Technology Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 39 | Alex Jukes | Fractional CTO | Former CTO @ Intropic 1:15:27

11d ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Episode #39 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Today Chad and Steve are talking with Alex Jukes, formerly the CTO of Intropic and now a Fractional …

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Episode 38 | John Engates | Field CTO @ Weaviate | Former CTO @ Rackspace 1:18:32

4M ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Episode #38 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Today Chad and Steve are talking with John Engates, Field CTO at Cloudflare and formerly the CTO and…

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Episode 37 | Bob van Luijt | CEO @ Weaviate 1:34:59

4M ago1:34:59

1:34:59

Episode #37 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Today Chad is talking with Bob van Luijt, Founder and CEO at Weaviate, the premiere Open Source Vect…

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Episode 36 | Jeff "Yosh" Yoshimura | CMO @ Snyk / Elastic 1:36:47

9M ago1:36:47

1:36:47

Episode #36 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Today we're talking with Jeff Yoshimura, or "Yosh" as his friends and colleagues know him. When it co…

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Episode 154: From Code to Conscience: Crafting Responsible AI Solutions 39:58

12M ago39:58

39:58

This episode of Cloud Talk focuses on creating responsible AI solutions, featuring a panel of experts including Nirmal Ranganathan, Ram Viswanathan, and Joanne Flack, a legal advisor. The discussion covers Rackspace's approach to responsible AI, defined by three key elements: symbiotic (AI as a co-worker), sustainable (accessible and environmentall…

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Episode 35 | Dr. Santona Tuli, Head of Data @ Upsolver | Unified Theory of Batch and Streaming Data 58:24

1y ago58:24

58:24

Episode #35 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Dr. Santona Tuli started her career as a physics researcher at CERN where she analyzed what happens w…

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Episode 153: Cloud Operations Decoded: A CTO Roundtable Discussion 35:21

1y ago35:21

35:21

Join Jeff DeVerter in an engaging episode of “Cloud Talk - CTO Roundtable edition” as he hosts a panel of esteemed cloud technology leaders to dissect the complexities and advancements in Modern Operations. This episode features Justin Kuss, VP of IT for platforms and shared services at Rackspace, alongside Travis and Simon, CTOs for public and pri…

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Episode 152: AI and Code: The Future of Software Development - CTO Roundtable Edition 48:20

1y ago48:20

48:20

This episode of the Cloud Talk CTO Round Table podcast brings together some of the best minds in technology today to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and software development. The guests include three CTOs from Rackspace Technology, who share their insights on the benefits and challenges of AI code generation, the impact of AI on…

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Episode 151: The Role of AI in API Security 38:20

1y ago38:20

38:20

In this episode of 'Cloud Talk', Jeff DeVerter interviews Jeremy Snyder, the founder and CEO of Firetail, a company that specializes in end-to-end API security. Jeremy discusses the evolution of Firetail, from its beginnings as an open-source code library for inline authentication and authorization checks for APIs, to its current platform that incl…

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Episode 150: The AI Odyssey: A Journey Through Neural Networks and Beyond 38:41

1y ago38:41

38:41

My conversation with Ronen Dar, Co-Founder and CTO of Run:ai, covered a lot of ground. Here is an outline of all that we covered: Neural Networks and AI: It began with an introduction to neural networks, explaining their role in AI development and how they simulate the human brain’s functions. GPUs in AI: The talk highlighted the crucial role of GP…

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Episode 149: Unleashing Creativity in the Cloud: Matt Cimaglia on Alteon's Modern Content Management 40:17

1y ago40:17

40:17

On this episode of Cloud Talk, Jeff DeVerter, Chief Technology Evangelist at Rackspace Technology, is joined by Matt Cimaglia, founder and CEO of Alteon, a pioneering online content management system designed for creators. In a world where content is king, managing and publishing digital media across multiple platforms has become increasingly compl…

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Episode 34 | Shane Connelly | Vectara Head of Product | Semantic Search and RAG with LLMs 1:09:55

1+ y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Episode #34 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!If you want to get into building AI products, first go to school and learn about antenna design! At l…

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Reflecting on AI and a Special Announcement 9:11

1+ y ago9:11

9:11

Progress in AI technology has moved faster than our ability to leverage it for the many ways in which it can create value. In this episode, Yadin looks back on the past CIO Exchange episodes focused on AI, and shares a special announcement. --------- Timestamps: (01:04) Paul Roetzer (01:50) Trevor Schulze (03:03) Tim Crawford (03:51) Peter Shen (04…

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Episode 33 | Francesca Krihely-Price | Marketing & Growth @ Oso, Snyk, MongoDB | Angel and Advisor 1:20:28

1+ y ago1:20:28

1:20:28

Episode #33 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Francesca Krihely-Price is an expert in the space of SaaS Marketing and Growth, having built several …

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Moving Fast, Securely with Laura Bell Main, CEO of SafeStack 35:28

1+ y ago35:28

35:28

How can companies move fast, securely? In this episode, Yadin sits down with Laura Bell Main, CEO of SafeStack and co-author of the book Security for Everyone, to discuss securing organizations of all sizes, navigating security conversations when selling to large enterprises, and some common missteps with security and AI. Laura dives into practical…

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Advice to CIOs from a VC Investor with Yon Hardisty, Founder of HealthTek Incorporated 33:13

1+ y ago33:13

33:13

VC Investor Yon Hardisty, Founder of Healthtek Incorporated, joins Yadin on the podcast to share his advice for CIOs and his perspectives on long-term investing. They discuss navigating board and executive staff conversations. They also dive into lessons from the gaming industry that can help improve preventative healthcare, and vice versa --------…

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Preparing for the Spacefaring Economy with Elizebeth Varghese, Partner / Principal, Space Economy Acceleration Leader at Deloitte 32:51

1+ y ago32:51

32:51

Are CIOs prepared for the space age? In this episode, Yadin sits down with Elizebeth Varghese, Partner / Principal, Space Economy Acceleration Leader at Deloitte and the author of Stellar Singularity: Navigating the Spacefaring Economy. They discuss the impact that space technologies have on terrestrial companies and why every company will become a…

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What Makes a Sustainable Business? with Srini Koushik, President Technology, Sustainability, and AI at Rackspace 37:54

1+ y ago37:54

37:54

hat does it mean to be a truly sustainable business? What factors should be included in the definition of 'sustainability'? In this episode, Yadin sits down with Srini Koushik, President of Technology, Sustainability, and AI at Rackspace. The two discuss the 'Three E’s' of sustainability that should be top of mind for tech leaders and delve into ex…

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Episode 32 | Matt Riley, VP/GM of Search at Elastic | Vector DBs & Retrieval Augmented Generative AI 1:23:44

1+ y ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Episode #32 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Matt Riley was the co-founder and CEO at Swiftype, a startup which was acquired by Elastic in 2017. N…

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The Sustainable Data Center and the “AI Gold Rush” with Missy Young, CIO of Switch 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

28:54

Switch is an innovator in the data center industry, providing services that are 100 percent renewable with a perfect uptime record. In this episode, Yadin sits down with Switch’s CIO, Missy Young, to discuss how Switch’s sustainability practices trickle down and benefit their customers' ESG efforts, as well as their bottom line, and how AI is impac…

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Episode 31 | Mark Green, Director of Presales and Buyer Enablement @ Consensus | Trust Stage Changes 1:00:55

1+ y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Episode #31 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Mark Green is the Director of Presales and Buyer Enablement at Consensus, a SaaS platform for automa…

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How to Choose Your AI Partners with Suhail Nimji, VP/Head of Business Development, Corporate Development, and Partnerships at Jasper 37:28

1+ y ago37:28

37:28

Is implementing generative AI different from implementing other tools? Should CIOs build or buy, and how should they choose their AI partners? IIn this episode, Yadin sits down with Suhail Nimji, VP/Head of Business Development, Corporate Development, and Partnerships at Jasper, to discuss what he is seeing and hearing in the market. They dive into…

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Episode 30 | Earl Mitchell, SVP of Predictive Analytics @ Hard Rock Digital 1:09:36

1+ y ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Episode #30 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Earl "Mitch" Mitchell is the SVP of Predictive Analytics at Hard Rock Digital, the online gaming arm…

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Securing the Software Supply Chain with Chip Childers, VP Security at VMware and Jim Mercer, VP DevSecOps at IDC 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

44:57

Incidents like the Log4j incident and new governmental regulations have forced tech leaders to examine the security of their software supply chain. Understanding the complexities of this is challenging; how can CIOs determine their exposure and prioritize their vulnerabilities? In this conversation, Yadin sits down with Chip Childers, VP Security, …

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Speaking with AI: A Real-Time Conversation with Pi, a Personal AI Assistant 17:54

1+ y ago17:54

17:54

How would an artificial intelligence advise CIOs to think about AI? In this special episode of the CIO Exchange podcast, host Yadin Porter de León brings on an artificial intelligence as a guest for the first time, called Pi. Yadin asks Pi a variety of questions about itself and how it works, AI generally, and how CIOs and technology leaders should…

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Episode 148: The Road to re:Invent - Unveiling the Secrets to Innovation and Maximizing Your AWS Experience 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

31:52

re:Invent is AWS’ premier conference, and it’s right around the corner. In this episode, we catch up with JobTarget's Mark Oreta, as he discusses what innovation means to him and how JobTarget is leveraging AWS to stay ahead of the curve. We then delve into what you can expect at re:Invent. From hand-picking sessions that resonate with you, to expa…

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The Current State of AI in the Enterprise 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

23:09

What mindset shift should CIOs and CTOs make in order to succeed in an AI-driven world? How can they take control of their destinies and future proof to ensure responsible AI use in their organization? In this episode, Yadin sits down with Jeff Boudier, who is responsible for Product and Growth at Hugging Face, to discuss in depth. They cover using…

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Customer Zero – App Modernization with Multi-Cloud 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

30:36

This is part of an ongoing series entitled “Customer Zero” where we talk with the member of the VMware IT leadership team who are the first to use the products that our engineering teams produce. Through conversations with IT and engineering, we see how they are leveraging the technology to solve the same hard problems our customers are challenged …

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Episode 29 | Tanya Bragin, VP of Product @ ClickHouse 1:43:22

1+ y ago1:43:22

1:43:22

Episode #29 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Tanya Bragin is the VP of Product at ClickHouse, a very fast open source OLAP databases used by some…

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Data Challenges and AI Opportunities in Healthcare with Peter Shen, Head of Digital Health - North America at Siemens Healthineers 26:11

2y ago26:11

26:11

Many of the challenges facing the healthcare industry became common knowledge throughout the pandemic. How has industry thinking shifted with the emergence of new technologies and solutions? How can we think about tackling these huge issues at this point? Peter Shen, Head of Digital Health - North America at Siemens Healthineers, joins the podcast …

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Cybersecurity and Economic Prosperity with Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder and Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator 29:50

2y ago29:50

29:50

How does cybersecurity impact the global economy and geopolitical landscape? How is AI changing the game? Yadin sits down with renowned cybersecurity strategist, advisor and geopolitics thought leader Dmitri Alperovitch to discuss this in depth. They dive into the current geopolitical landscape and how CIOs should be thinking about global macro tre…

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Episode 147: VMWare Explore 2023 Announcements 7:09

2y ago7:09

7:09

In this episode, Jeff DeVerter unpacks everything you need to know that was announced or released this week from VMWare Explore 2023By Rackspace Technology

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Episode 146: VMWare and … Google! Learning about this winning pair 35:26

2y ago35:26

35:26

Cloud migration can be daunting, but we get by with some help from our friends. Join Jeff DeVerter and Craig Fletcher of Google Cloud as they show how the right partnerships can take the stress out of migrating live from #VMwareExplore2023.By Rackspace Technology

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Episode 145: Tech Trailblazing: AI, Empowerment and Innovation 35:26

2y ago35:26

35:26

We're back with another episode of #CloudTalkLive featuring Rebecca Potts, Director of Partner Solutions at Google Cloud. Rebecca and host Jeff DeVerter will discuss her background, commitment to women in technology, and the Executive Women's Network she founded inside Google. In addition, they'll touch on the significant growth and impact of AI, s…

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Episode 28 | Stormy Peters, VP of Communities @ GitHub 57:16

2y ago57:16

57:16

Episode #28 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Stormy Peters began her journey into the world of open source in 2002 when she created and managed H…

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“Emerging-Emerging” Trends with Tim Crawford, CIO Strategic Advisor at AVOA 49:01

2y ago49:01

49:01

How should CIOs be thinking about implementing generative AI? What does it mean to be a sustainable business? What are offices for? In this episode, host Yadin Porter de León sits down with Tim Crawford, CIO Strategic Advisor at AVOA, to discuss these questions in depth. They dive into the conversations that Tim is having with CIOs about generative…

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Episode 144: Changes in the Cloud Market and AI Impact 34:08

2y ago34:08

34:08

Join Jeff DeVerter, host of #CloudTalkLive, in an insightful conversation with Koby Phillips, the VP of Cloud Practice at Telarus! Discover the latest trends in the cloud market and how AI is revolutionizing transformation journeys for everyone. Don't miss the chance to learn from Koby's expertise and insights on effectively leveraging cloud and AI…

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Episode 143: Smart Technologies and Cloud Computing for a Greener Future 30:06

2y ago30:06

30:06

Welcome to Cloud Talk, the podcast where we explore the latest trends and innovations in cloud computing. I’m your host, Jeff DeVerter, and today I have a special guest with me, Srinivas Koushik, a senior executive, thought leader, and CTO at Rackspace Technology. In this episode, we’re going to talk about sustainability in the context of IT. Susta…

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Data Democratization and the “Intelligence Era” with Trevor Schulze, CIO of Alteryx 33:53

2y ago33:53

33:53

Striking the balance between data access and security has always been a nuanced challenge for tech leaders, long before the rise of generative AI. But now, how does AI play into the need for data literacy and data democratization? In this episode, Yadin sits down with Trevor Schulze, the CIO of Alteryx, to discuss the importance of data democratiza…

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Episode 142: Partnering for AI Success with Rob Harper, Google Channel Sales Exec 34:58

2y ago34:58

34:58

Welcome to Cloud Talk Live with Jeff DeVerter! This week, we have a special guest: Rob Harper, the AI aficionado and Google's Channel Sales Exec for North America! 🚀 Get ready to explore Google's mind-boggling AI initiatives 🤖 and how Rackspace's AI offering blends seamlessly with their genius creations. Oh, and here's a surprise: Rob's not just an…

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Episode 27 | Will LaForest, Field CTO @ Confluent 1:04:40

2y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Episode #27 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Will LaForest is the Field CTO @ Confluent, creators and maintainers of Apache Kafka. Before joining …

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Episode 141: A Conversation with Brian Lillie: From Air Force to Cloud Force 1:01:41

2y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

What does it take to succeed in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of cloud technology? How do you balance your personal and professional goals and values? How do you find your true north in the midst of chaos and complexity? These are some of the questions that Jeff DeVerter, the host of Cloud Talk Podcast, explores with his guest Brian Lillie…

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Episode 140: How to Future-Proof Your Business with AI: A Conversation with Robert Scoble 32:01

2y ago32:01

32:01

AI is transforming every industry and creating new opportunities for growth and innovation. But how can you leverage AI in your business today and prepare for the future? Join Jeff DeVerter, host of Cloud Talk Live, as he chats with Robert Scoble, a renowned tech journalist and author of The Infinite Retina. They will discuss Robert's journey and i…

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Episode 139: Unleash the Power of the Cloud: Join the Solve Cloud Transformation Summit with Jeff DeVerter 1:03:20

2y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Get ready to embark on a cloud-filled adventure at the "Solve Cloud Transformation Summit" hosted by our Chief Technology Evangelist, Jeff DeVerter. This hour-long livestream extravaganza will have you laughing, learning, and wondering why your data didn't move to the cloud sooner. Tune in from anywhere in the world on LinkedIn Live as our expert p…

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Managing Talent: Finding, Retaining, Upskilling, and Reskilling - with Abhimanyu Saxena, Co-Founder of Scaler 36:25

2y ago36:25

36:25

While it is not a new issue, managing talent continues to be an important challenge for technology leaders. Abhimanyu Saxena is the Co-Founder of Scaler, an online transformative upskilling platform for working tech professionals. In this episode, Abhimanyu and Yadin dive into retaining, upskilling and reskilling talent, discussing best practices t…

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Episode 138: Revolutionize Your Business: Embrace Full Stack Observability 36:26

2y ago36:26

36:26

Join #CloudTalkLive and learn how to achieve full-stack observability for your business with AppDynamics! Host Jeff DeVerter and guest Keith Llorens will show you how to bridge the gap between IT and business teams, monitor your applications and infrastructure in real-time, and align your business objectives with your IT performance. Don’t miss thi…

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Rising to the Challenge: Success Stories of Senior Leaders at Rackspace 54:26

2y ago54:26

54:26

In this engaging episode of "Cloud Talk," host Jeff DeVerter sits down with Josh Prewitt and Travis Runty, esteemed senior leaders at Rackspace. Prepare to be inspired as they share their remarkable journeys, starting from entry-level positions and ascending to influential leadership roles within the company. Get ready to uncover the strategies and…

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Episode 136: Evolving your data operating model for the Generative AI world 36:17

2y ago36:17

36:17

Now, more than ever, CDOs must define a robust data strategy to maintain and grow their competitive edge. A successful data strategy must encompass governance, technology, and constant education. Join Rackspace Technology for this #CloudTalkLive with a special guest from @Microsoft, Jubair Patel, and #Racker, Shwetank Sheel, to understand how a wel…

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Episode 135: Successful Cloud Blueprint 42:35

2y ago42:35

42:35

Jjoin host Jeff DeVerter as he engages in a captivating discussion with guest DK Sinha, an esteemed leader renowned for his expertise in building successful and high-performing teams. Dive deep into DK's educational background and career journey, as he shares invaluable insights on how to construct teams that excel in the ever-evolving landscape of…

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Customer Zero – Multi-Cloud Transformation 13:12

2y ago13:12

13:12

This is part of an ongoing series entitled “Customer Zero” where we talk with the member of the VMware IT leadership team who are the first to use the products that our engineering teams produce. Through conversations with IT and engineering, we see how they are leveraging the technology to solve the same hard problems our customers are challenged …

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