Cloud Career Journeys • Prasad Rao & David Linthicum

GOTO - Today, Tomorrow and the Future

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.
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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"
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

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.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Prasad Rao & Ashish Prajapati • Cloud Career Journeys
David Linthicum • An Insider's Guide to Cloud Computing
David Linthicum • Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in Your Enterprise
David Linthicum • Enterprise Application Integration
Venkat Subramaniam • Cruising Along with Java

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Chapter

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Human stories behind cloud success (00:03:25)

3. Personal connections & inspirations (00:07:19)

4. Attributes of successful cloud professionals (00:10:33)

5. Reassessing training investments in the AI-driven future (00:18:09)

6. Jeff Barr: An unexpected story (00:21:51)

7. Advice for aspiring cloud professionals (00:26:08)

8. Outro (00:29:04)