About
In this episode, part of “The Last Great Cloud Transformation” series, we will explore how organizations can overcome these hurdles.
Presenters
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Amanda Scheldt
Cybersecurity Writer and Webinar Host
Amanda Scheldt is a cybersecurity writer with an extensive background in cybersecurity research, threat intelligence, national security intelligence, and security awareness training. She has a Masters of Science in Cybersecurity from Webster University. Amanda combines her past industry expertise along with a passion for writing to promote more awareness and education in cybersecurity.
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David Liu
Senior Product Marketing - Cloudflare
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Alan Shimel
Founder & CEO - Techstrong Group
Alan is founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Techstrong Group, the company behind DevOps.com, Container Journal, Security Boulevard and Digital Anarchist, as well as co-founder of the DevOps Institute. As such, he is attuned to the world of technology, particularly cloud, DevOps, security and open source. With almost 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Alan has been instrumental in the success of several organizations. He is an often-cited personality in the security and technology community and is a sought-after speaker at industry and government conferences and events. In addition to his writing, his DevOps Chats podcast, DevOps TV and Digital Anarchist audio and videos are widely followed. Alan attributes his success to a combination of a strong business background and a deep knowledge of technology. His legal background, long experience in the field and New York street smarts combine to form a unique personality. He is a graduate of St. John's University with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics, and holds a JD degree from NY Law School.
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Mitch Ashley
Chief Technology Advisor, The Futurum Group CTO, Techstrong Group
Mitch Ashley is a technology executive and entrepreneur who is an advisor, analyst, product creator and tech leader, bringing 30+ years in cybersecurity, cloud, AI, product development, software engineering and networking. Mitch is Chief Technology Advisor with The Futurum Group and CTO of Techstrong Group’s tech media platforms covering digital leadership, DevOps, cybersecurity, AI, cloud native, cloud infrastructure, platforms and ITSM. A highly sought-after advisor, analyst, CTO, CIO and head of engineering, Mitch’s analyst research is available on TechstrongResearch.com and FuturumGroup.com.
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Sandy Estrada
VP of Client Solutions - Cervello
Sandy Estrada is a data and digital transformation leader with 25 years of experience helping organizations build impactful data strategies. As VP of Client Solutions at Cervello, a Kearney company, Sandy focuses on uncovering clients' key challenges, helping them find strategic solutions, and forging impactful technology partnerships. She has led transformative initiatives across Fortune 500 companies in Life Sciences, Financial Services, CPG, and Retail. A champion for diversity in tech, Sandy leads the Boston Women in Data chapter, moderates for Women Leaders in Data & AI, and mentors Hack.Diversity Boston Fellows. She also co-hosts the How I Met Your Data podcast, sharing insights and stories from across the data world.
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Chris Blask
Vice President of Strategy, Cybeats
For more than thirty years Chris has been involved with emergent areas of cybersecurity from inventing an early firewall and building a multi billion dollar Cisco product line to co-founding a SIEM company, chairing an ISAC, working with public and private sector groups, and contributing to standards developed along the way. Today he is Vice President of Strategy for Cybeats, an SBOM management provider, co-facilitates supply chain security working groups, advises various organizations, and hosts the Inevitability Curve podcast.
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Sandy Estrada
VP of Client Solutions - Cervello
Sandy Estrada is a data and digital transformation leader with 25 years of experience helping organizations build impactful data strategies. As VP of Client Solutions at Cervello, a Kearney company, Sandy focuses on uncovering clients' key challenges, helping them find strategic solutions, and forging impactful technology partnerships. She has led transformative initiatives across Fortune 500 companies in Life Sciences, Financial Services, CPG, and Retail. A champion for diversity in tech, Sandy leads the Boston Women in Data chapter, moderates for Women Leaders in Data & AI, and mentors Hack.Diversity Boston Fellows. She also co-hosts the How I Met Your Data podcast, sharing insights and stories from across the data world.