Cloud Talk
Insights from experts on the frontlines of cloud technology
About the show
Cloud Talk brings you discussions on topics like digital transformation, Kubernetes, IoT, edge computing and multicloud, as told through the perspectives of the people and the companies who are living this transformation on a daily basis. In Cloud Talk, host Jeff DeVerter interviews some of the most influential figures on the frontlines of cloud technology, helping you stay connected. Jeff is CTO at Rackspace and has spent over 20 years immersed in the world of cutting-edge technology.
Episodes
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Episode 115: Microsoft's Multi-Cloud Security, Compliance and Identity Efforts
April 22nd, 2022 | Season 3 | 31 mins 45 secs
adapt, change, cloud, competitive, data, future, infrastructure, management, technology, women in tech
Join Jeff DeVerter as he visits with Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President Security, Compliance, Identity and Privacy at Microsoft, as they discuss her journey into tech and cyber security, the need for more diverse views in this market, as well as the ever-changing cyber landscape.
For all of the resources mentioned in this live, visit https://www.rackspace.com/solve/116
Cyber #Cybersecurity #Security #Compliance #Privacy #WomenInTech #WIT #MISA
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Episode 114: Exercising Your Strengths in Tech
April 19th, 2022 | Season 3 | 32 mins 11 secs
cloud, cloud technology, innovation, leadership, multicloud, tech, technology
Join Jeff DeVerter and strengths coach Kathy Kersten to discuss how to leverage your strengths to advance your career even in unfamiliar corporate territories.
All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://www.rackspace.com/solve/115.
CliftonStrengths #Strengths #Talents #Leader
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Episode 113: Digital Credentials: Owning Your Certifications
April 12th, 2022 | Season 3 | 29 mins 2 secs
cloud, cloud technology, ctot, innovation, leadership, multicloud, tech, technology
Join Jeff DeVerter and CTO of Cloud Operations, Travis Runty, as we discuss the changes in credentials and the power of digital certificates.
All of the information mentioned in this episode can be found at: https://www.rackspace.com/solve/114
Cloud #CloudEcperts #Certifications #Digital #CTO
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Episode 112: Marrying Security to your Infrastructure as Code
April 7th, 2022 | Season 3 | 34 mins 30 secs
cloud, cloud technology, cto, cyber, cybersecurity, innovation, leadership, multicloud, security, tech, technology
New security approaches are needed when infrastructure becomes code. Learn strategies to accomplish this from industry experts Gary Alterson and Aakash Shah in this week's #CloudTalkLive!
To view all of the resourced mentioned in this article, visit https://www.rackspace.com/solve/112
Security #Cloud #Multicloud #Infrastructure
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Episode 111: Growing a Career in Global Deployment
April 5th, 2022 | Season 3 | 33 mins 16 secs
cloud, cloud technology, deployment, innovation, leadership, multicloud, tech, technology
Join Jeff DeVerter as he and Lacey Skelton, Director of Global deployment, discuss her career from IT Recruiter to a senior leader at Rackspace Technology.
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Episode 110: From Managed Hosting to Growing Startups
March 31st, 2022 | Season 3 | 31 mins 51 secs
cloud tech, mentorship, technology, venture capital, women in tech
In this episode of #CloudTalkLive, we are honored to have another brilliant woman, Cat Dizon, from Active Capital, join us to share her experiences from managed hosting to investing in startups, speaking at events, and so much more!
All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://www.rackspace.com/solve/110
WomenInTech #WIT #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #Leader #Leadership #ThoughtLeader #FemaleLeader #StartUp
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Episode 109: From Retail to Restaurants to Tech
March 29th, 2022 | Season 3 | 33 mins 10 secs
cloud, cloud technology, leadership, mentor, mentorship, multicloud, technology, women in tech
The corporate ladder often looks more like a zig-zag as workers traverse industries, companies and departments. Follow the trajectory (and work ethic) that led Casey Shilling, Rackspace's #CMO, to the executive suite. With a resume including The Container Store and Zoes Kitchen, Casey proves that leadership is leadership, regardless of the industry.
All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://www.rackspace.com/solve/109
WomenInTech #WIT #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #Leader #Leadership #ThoughtLeader #FemaleLeader
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Episode 108: New Rackspace Technology CTO talks innovation and lessons learned
March 28th, 2022 | Season 3 | 48 mins 37 secs
cloud, cloud technology, cto, innovation, leadership, multicloud, tech, technology
New Rackspace Technology CTO, Srini Koushik, shares insights he’s learned from his 30-year career leading technology innovation at companies ranging from startups to the Fortune 100.
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Episode 107: Sparking Meaningful Change with Strategy, Compassion & Collaboration
March 24th, 2022 | Season 3 | 32 mins 14 secs
cloud, cloud technology, leadership, mentor, mentorship, multicloud, observability, technology, women in tech
Welcome to Cloud Talk, Episode 107: Sparking Meaningful Change with Strategy, Compassion & Collaboration. All of the resources for this episode can be found at https://www.rackspace.com/solve/107.
Now, onto #CloudTalkLive, where we are focusing on amplifying Women in Tech for Women's History Month. Today, our host, Jeff DeVerter, is joined by Angela Huettinger, Global VP of Customer Success at Cisco AppDynamics. Angela will go in-depth of her journey into technology and how she managed to push for change through compassion
WomenInTech #WIT #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #Leader #Leadership #ThoughtLeader #FemaleLeader
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Episode 106: Building Tech Culture at Rackspace Technology
March 23rd, 2022 | Season 3 | 28 mins 33 secs
cloud, cto, culture, multicloud, open stack, tech, tech culture, technology
Join our new EVP & Chief Technology Officer, Srini Koushik, alongside our host, Jeff DeVerter, on #RackspaceLive to take a deep dive into building tech culture at Rackspace Technology and the latest and greatest trends in the industry!
Technology #Culture #TechCulture #Innovation
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Episode 105: Humanizing Tech
March 22nd, 2022 | Season 3 | 32 mins 18 secs
c level, clo, cloud, multicloud, tech, technology, women
Welcome to Cloud Talk Live, Episode 104: Humanizing Tech. Before we dive into the conversation, all of the resources for this episode can be found at https://www.rackspace.com/solve/104.
Now, onto #CloudTalkLive, where we are focusing on amplifying Women in Tech for Women's History Month. Today, our host, Jeff DeVerter, is joined by Holly Windham, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and People Officer, who will share her experiences from legal to HR and more!
WomenInTech #WIT #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #Leader #Leadership #ThoughtLeader #FemaleLeader
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Episode 104: The Greatest Security Challenge is Understanding Security
March 21st, 2022 | Season 3 | 43 mins 2 secs
cloud, cybersecurity, knowledge gap, multicloud, professional services, security, tech, technology
While cybersecurity has kept pace with technology advances, company attitudes toward security have often lagged.
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Episode 103: Is IoT-Based, Event-Driven Communication The Future?
March 11th, 2022 | Season 3 | 44 mins 49 secs
cloud, computing, edge, interconnectivity, iot, multicloud, tech, technology
The request-response model has been the paradigm in technology for over 30 years — until now. IoT-based, event-driven communication is the next big thing.
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Episode 102: Female Leadership Across the Tech Industry: Becky Trevino of Snow Software
March 10th, 2022 | Season 3 | 33 mins 30 secs
cloud, cloud technology, leadership, mentor, mentorship, multicloud, technology, women in tech
Welcome to Cloud Talk Live, Episode 102: Female Leadership Across the Tech Industry. Before we dive into the conversation, all of the resources for this episode can be found at https://www.rackspace.com/solve/102.
Now, onto #CloudTalkLive, where we are focusing on amplifying Women in Tech for Women's History Month. Today, our host, Jeff DeVerter, is joined by Becky Trevino, VP, Product Marketing and Operations, Snow Software, who will share what it means to be a female in leadership in the tech industry and so much more!
WomenInTech #WIT #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #Leader #Leadership #ThoughtLeader #FemaleLeade
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Episode 101: Leadership and Mentorship with Michelle Peterson
March 8th, 2022 | Season 3 | 31 mins 34 secs
cloud, cloud technology, leadership, mentor, mentorship, multicloud, technology, women in tech
Welcome to Cloud Talk Live, Episode 101: Leadership & Mentorship. Before we dive into the conversation, all of the resources for this episode can be found at https://www.rackspace.com/solve/101.
Now, onto #CloudTalkLive, where we are focusing on amplifying Women in Tech for Women's History Month. Today, our host, Jeff DeVerter, is joined by #Racker, Michelle Peterson, VP, Chief of Staff - CEO, who will share her career journey, what it means to be a woman in leadership, and mentoring future women in tech leaders!
WomenInTech #WIT #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory#Mentor #Mentorship #Leader #Leadership #ThoughtLeader #EA #FemaleLeader
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Episode 100: Shields UP
March 7th, 2022 | Season 3 | 31 mins 47 secs
cyber, cybersecurity, data, ddos, malware, multicloud, russia, security, tech, technology, threats, ukraine
Today, join us for our special 100th episode of #CloudTalkLive as we discuss "Shields UP," everything you need to know about the CISA alert.
Join Jeff DeVerter and cybersecurity experts, Karen O'Reilly-Smith, Chris Hughes and Patty Wright, from across the industry as they help you understand how best to implement #ShieldsUp in your organization in this time of heightened security concerns.
For resources mentioned during this session, visit https://www.rackspace.com/solve/100
Security #CyberSecurity #CISA