Cloud Career Journeys • Prasad Rao & David Linthicum • GOTO 2024

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club. #GOTOcon #GOTObookclub http://gotopia.tech/bookclub Read the full transcription of the interview here: https://gotopia.tech/episodes/311 Prasad Rao - Principal Solutions Architect at AWS & Co-Author of "Cloud Career Journeys" David Linthicum - Al & Cloud Thought Leader & Author of "Insider's Guide to Cloud Computing" @CloudComputingInsider RESOURCES Prasad https://www.linkedin.com/in/kprasadrao https://cloudcareerjourneys.com David https://x.com/DavidLinthicum https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlinthicum Links https://become-a-solutions-architect.github.io https://youtu.be/I_jdTk30sig https://www.pluralsight.com/cloud-guru The 16 people featured in the book: • Jeff Barr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbarr • Ryan Kroonenburg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acloudguru • Mumshad Mannambeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmumshad • Nana Janashia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-janashia • Neal Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealkdavis • Jon Bonso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonbonso • Julie Elkins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julielkins • Lucy Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucywang- • Sammy Cheung: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammy-cheung • Kesha Williams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/java-rock-star-kesha • Parna Mehta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parna-mehta-375482140 • Sandip Das: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandip-das-developer • Jamila Jamilova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjamilova • Eric Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/singledigit • Ifeanyi Otuonye: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifeanyi-otuonye • Daniel Gaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgaina DESCRIPTION When it comes to Cloud computing careers, despite abundant technical resources, many aspirants grapple with uncertainty regarding their career trajectory and how to thrive in the field. Our goal is to bridge this gap by showcasing the varied journeys of individuals from diverse backgrounds who have achieved success in Cloud careers. This book serves as a journey through the life experiences that have shaped these individuals into who they are today. By reading their stories, you'll gain insights as if you've personally met each of them, leaving you inspired, just as we were while crafting this book. TIMECODES 00:00 Intro 02:37 Human stories behind cloud success 06:30 Personal connections & inspirations 09:45 Attributes of successful cloud professionals 17:22 Reassessing training investments in the AI-driven future 21:03 Jeff Barr: An unexpected story 25:20 Advice for aspiring cloud professionals 28:16 Outro RECOMMENDED BOOKS Prasad Rao & Ashish Prajapati • Cloud Career Journeys • https://amzn.to/3Kipjd2 David Linthicum • An Insider's Guide to Cloud Computing • https://amzn.to/3V4fN2i David Linthicum • Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in Your Enterprise • https://amzn.to/4c7vxZq David Linthicum • Enterprise Application Integration • https://amzn.to/4aOLWAV Venkat Subramaniam • Cruising Along with Java • https://amzn.to/4dFuBwU https://twitter.com/GOTOcon https://www.linkedin.com/company/goto- https://www.instagram.com/goto_con https://www.facebook.com/GOTOConferences #CloudNative #CloudComputing #CloudCareerJourneys #Programming #SoftwareEngineering #PrasadRao #DavidLinthicum #BookClub Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket at https://gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily. https://www.youtube.com/user/GotoConferences/?sub_confirmation=1