How Cloud Optimization Saves Money and Positions You for Long-Term Success | TEC37

Event Overview

Cloud adoption has accelerated in recent years. Whether spurred by the pandemic, the need to enable hybrid work, or the desire to meet heightened consumer expectations for digital experiences, most organizations have a cloud footprint today. Yet in their rush to migrate, many organizations took shortcuts -- the consequences of which will make it harder to scale their footprint and realize the full benefits of their investment. That's where cloud optimization comes in. Join WWT Director of Cloud Platform Jack French and WWT Cloud Marketplace Specialist Josh Bushman as they discuss cloud optimization's critical role in achieving long-term cloud success. Given cloud's reach across technology stacks, their discussion focuses on some top ways organizations can put optimization into action, including tips for implementing best practices around cloud governance, cloud cost management, cloud security and cloud marketplaces.

Featured Speakers

Robb Boyd

Explainerds.net

Chief Nerd

Robb Boyd is the Producer and Host for WWT's TEC37. Robb created the TechWiseTV video series for Cisco producing, hosting and guiding his audience through many evolutions of Cisco's various technologies. Robb has taken his storytelling expertise beyond Cisco with the launch of ExplaiNerds, a media and education company committed to helping technology brands communicate through podcasts and video series.

Jack French

World Wide Technology

Director, Cloud Platforms

Jack brings a depth of experience in public cloud technologies to WWT. As the Director of the Cloud Platforms team, his responsibilities include leading the go-to-market and solution development efforts around public, hybrid, and private cloud this also includes Cloud Resell and Marketplace.

Joshua Bushman

World Wide Technology

Cloud Resell and Marketplace Practice Lead

Josh has been with World Wide Technology for just over a year. He currently leads a team with focus around cloud resell and marketplace across the various Hyperscalers for WWT globally. Josh previously worked for GFI Digital, a local MSP, managing their St. Louis team. He also worked for Leidos under the Army Corp of Engineers and the US Department of Energy. Josh can proudly state he has two hole in ones, and four children ages 16-19 years old.

Goals and Objectives

To help cloud leaders understand the many technologies that now span a wireless strategy.

Who should attend?

Cloud directors and data specialists