Jeff DeVerter
Host of Cloud Talk
Jeff has 25 years of experience in IT and technology, and has worked at Rackspace for over 10 years. Jeff is a proven strategic leader who has helped companies like American Express, Ralph Lauren, and Thompson Reuters create and execute against multi-year digital transformation strategies. During his time at Rackspace, Jeff has launched and managed many of the products and services that Rackspace offers, as well as supporting merger and acquisition activities to enhance those offerings. Jeff is the father of two young men and husband to his wife Michelle of 26 years. When not at Rackspace or around San Antonio, you can find Jeff doing land restoration on his ranch in the Texas hill country.
Jeff DeVerter has hosted 145 Episodes.
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Episode 154: From Code to Conscience: Crafting Responsible AI Solutions
June 21st, 2024 | Season 4 | 39 mins 58 secs
compliance, ethics, fair, innovation, responsible ai, security
This Cloud Talk episode discusses responsible AI solutions with experts Nirmal Ranganathan, Ram Viswanathan, and Joanne Flack. They explore Rackspace's approach to responsible AI, focusing on symbiotic, sustainable, and secure implementation. Key topics include establishing clear guidelines for AI use, ethical considerations, security challenges, and the role of legal compliance. The panel addresses the EU risk model for AI systems and the importance of data quality in AI training. The discussion concludes with the experts sharing their visions for AI's positive future impacts in various fields, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to AI adoption that considers both innovation and ethical responsibility.
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Episode 153: Cloud Operations Decoded: A CTO Roundtable Discussion
May 23rd, 2024 | Season 4 | 35 mins 21 secs
cloud technology, cto roundtable, internal it, modern operations, operational strategies, private cloud, public cloud, rackspace
Jeff DeVerter hosts a panel of cloud leaders from Rackspace, including Justin Kuss (VP IT), Travis (CTO Public Cloud), and Simon (CTO Private Cloud), on the "Cloud Talk - CTO Roundtable" podcast. They engage in a lively debate exploring the realities and advancements in Modern Cloud Operations strategies driving the industry forward.
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Episode 152: AI and Code: The Future of Software Development - CTO Roundtable Edition
May 16th, 2024 | Season 4 | 48 mins 20 secs
ai, code generation, compliance, governance, innovation, security, software development, traceability
The episode of Cloud Talk/CTO Roundtable Edition is about the intersection of artificial intelligence and software development, and it features three CTOs from Rackspace Technology as guests: Nirmal Ranganathan, Brian Lichtle, and Ram Viswanathan
Our conversation covers:
- The main benefits and challenges of AI code generation
- The impact of AI on the software development roles and workforce
- The current and future trends of AI in the software development industry
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Episode 151: The Role of AI in API Security
April 29th, 2024 | Season 4 | 38 mins 20 secs
ai integration, api discovery, api-centric, assessment, authentication, authorization, cloud transformation, cloud-native, open-source, pi security
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, its customers, and the future of the company. Jeff and Jeremy also discuss the challenges of organizational change and the importance of communication between teams.
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Episode 150: The AI Odyssey: A Journey Through Neural Networks and Beyond
April 25th, 2024 | Season 4 | 38 mins 41 secs
ai infrastructure, ai model training, ai regulation, artificial intelligence, deep learning, ethical considerations, generative use cases, gpt models, gpus, natural language processing, neural networks, openai, productivity, societal impact, transformer architecture
This conversation provides an educational overview of AI, emphasizing the significance of neural networks, GPUs, and efficient AI infrastructure. It delved into the evolution of AI, including deep learning and transformative models like GPT, and their potential to enhance various sectors. Lastly, it addressed the societal and ethical dimensions of AI, underscoring the necessity for responsible regulation.
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Episode 149: Unleashing Creativity in the Cloud: Matt Cimaglia on Alteon's Modern Content Management
April 11th, 2024 | Season 4 | 40 mins 17 secs
cloud-based system, collaboration, content management, creative process, digital media, emerging trends
In this episode of Cloud Talk, Jeff DeVerter from Rackspace Technology hosts Matt Cimaglia, the CEO of Alteon. They discuss Alteon’s role in simplifying the complex process of managing and publishing digital media for creators. Matt shares his vision for Alteon as a platform that enables creators to organize, collaborate, and distribute content easily through the cloud. The episode highlights Alteon’s features like its user-friendly interface, comprehensive content management tools, and integration with distribution channels. It emphasizes how Alteon is changing the content creation industry by offering more control and flexibility to creators, from individual artists to large media organizations. The discussion also covers the advantages of cloud technology in content management and its impact on the future of the creative industry.
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Episode 148: The Road to re:Invent - Unveiling the Secrets to Innovation and Maximizing Your AWS Experience
September 29th, 2023 | Season 4 | 31 mins 52 secs
aws, cloud, rackspace, reinvent, transformation
ReInvent is AWS' premier conference and it's right around the corner. In this episode, we will unpack everything you can do to get the most out of the event as well as what's been going on over at Job Target.
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Episode 147: VMWare Explore 2023 Announcements
August 25th, 2023 | Season 4 | 7 mins 9 secs
ai, cloud, private cloud, sddc
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Episode 146: VMWare and … Google! Learning about this winning pair
August 22nd, 2023 | Season 4 | 35 mins 26 secs
cloud migration, google cloud, vmware
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Episode 145: Tech Trailblazing: AI, Empowerment and Innovation
August 22nd, 2023 | Season 4 | 35 mins 26 secs
ai, cloud talk, innovation
Cloud Talk Live with Rebecca Potts from Google.
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Episode 144: Changes in the Cloud Market and AI Impact
August 9th, 2023 | Season 4 | 34 mins 8 secs
ai, cloud, cloud transformation, telarus, transformation
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 for your business success.
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Episode 143: Smart Technologies and Cloud Computing for a Greener Future
August 3rd, 2023 | Season 4 | 30 mins 6 secs
cloudcomputing, cloudtalk, greenit, itfootprint, itlifecycle, smarttech, sustainableit
In this episode of Cloud Talk, Jeff DeVerter and Srinivas Koushik discuss sustainability in the context of IT. They explore how IT affects and is affected by environmental and social issues, and how to make IT more sustainable with smart technologies and cloud computing. They also share some best practices and solutions for implementing a sustainable IT strategy.
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Episode 142: Partnering for AI Success with Rob Harper, Google Channel Sales Exec
August 1st, 2023 | Season 4 | 34 mins 58 secs
ai, aiadventures, cloud, cloudtalklive, sneakerheadtechie
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!
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Episode 141: A Conversation with Brian Lillie: From Air Force to Cloud Force
July 27th, 2023 | Season 4 | 1 hr 1 min
career, cloud, goals, leadership, private-cloud, rackspace
In this episode of Cloud Talk Podcast, Jeff DeVerter talks to Brian Lillie, the President of Private Cloud at Rackspace Technology, about his amazing career journey and his “compass” with the four values that guide his decisions. Learn how Brian navigates the cloud world with his compass and how you can find your own.
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Episode 140: How to Future-Proof Your Business with AI: A Conversation with Robert Scoble
July 25th, 2023 | Season 4 | 32 mins 1 sec
ai, artificial intelligence, business, cloud talk live, innovation, jeff deverter, linkedin live, robert scoble
Learn how to leverage AI in your business and future-proof your growth with Robert Scoble, a tech journalist and author of The Infinite Retina, and Jeff DeVerter, host of Cloud Talk Live. They will share their insights and experiences with AI, answer your questions live, and help you discover new opportunities with AI.
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Episode 139: Unleash the Power of the Cloud: Join the Solve Cloud Transformation Summit with Jeff DeVerter
July 20th, 2023 | Season 4 | 1 hr 3 mins
#cloudsummit #datamigration #cloudtransformation
If you weren't able to watch the Q2 Solve Summit live, we have you covered! Here's the "Solve Cloud Transformation Summit" with Jeff DeVerter, our Chief Technology Evangelist, for an epic cloud adventure. Laugh, learn, and optimize your data migration to the cloud. Watch the hour-long livestream on LinkedIn Live with our expert panel from Rackspace Technology and Amazon Web Services.