Navigating cloud migrations and building modern platforms is challenging in the best of circumstances. Alex Voorhees, VP of Cloud Engineering at 66 Degrees, shares valuable lessons from helping organizations as they take on these challenges.
Don’t miss his insights on:
- How to tackle the human and organizational challenges that come with cloud transformation
- Practical strategies for upskilling teams transitioning from traditional ops to cloud operations
- Key considerations when implementing platform engineering solutions across different organizational maturity levels
- Integrating AI capabilities into cloud architecture
- Common pitfalls to avoid when moving legacy applications to the cloud
- Approaches for balancing innovation with practical business needs during cloud migration
Whether you're leading a cloud migration, building a platform team, or interested in the future of cloud operations, this episode offers concrete takeaways for navigating the technical and organizational challenges of modern infrastructure.
Guest: Alex Voorhees, VP of Cloud Engineering at 66 Degrees
Alex Voorhees is the Vice President of Cloud Engineering at 66degrees. Prior to joining 66degrees, he was the Vice President of Customer Engineering at Cloudbakers.
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