Internationally renowned Cloud Adoption, DevOps/DevSecOps Transformation, and Data Modernization Executive. Industry Analyst, Thought Leader, Technology and Strategy Advisor, Startup Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Blogger, Podcaster, YouTuber and bestselling Author. Known for forging ‘trusted advisor’ relationships and helping C-level executives successfully transform traditional, legacy IT organizations, with a focus on building organizational capability for DevOps, Cloud adoption and Data Modernization. Experience includes leading successful transformations at several of the largest, most critical and strategic organizations globally. Industry thought leader for key trends of DevOps, Cloud, Data Modernization, and emerging trends of Containers, Microservices, Serverless and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). Proven track record of leveraging market trends and direct client feedback to inform and develop Product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies for both software and services offerings. Track record includes successfully working with sales, technical sales, customer success and marketing teams to enhance their capabilities to consultatively engage with clients in a fast-changing technology environment.
Former IBM Distinguished Engineer recognized at the highest levels of IBM’s technical leaders and influencers. Author of award-winning bestseller ‘The DevOps Adoption Playbook’, and ‘DevOps For Dummies’. Keynote speaker at global IT conferences. Founder Advisor to multiple Startups in the United States, United Kingdom, India and United Arab Emirates, at various stages of angel, Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) funding.