Kubernetes, AI, MLOps, LLMs, Cloud Native, DevSecOps, Edge, RAG, containers, serverless, APIs, agile and all things cloud... I have been living in this world since Day 1 and have a firm understanding of Day 2.An early business-side driver and self-starter in the cloud & container orchestration/automation space, I maintain an expert-level understanding of the developer and operational aspects of digital transformation and modernization utilizing cloud native mechanisms to support the paradigm shift to modern IT-as-a-Service.I bring over two decades of cloud industry management, technical, sales, business development, and marketing expertise. Prior roles include VP of a multi-cloud Kubernetes startup, enterprise sales in the PaaS / container platform space, the Strategic Alliance Manager for a global IT consultancy and Virtualization Marketing Specialist for a major solutions integrator. Previously, I spearheaded the building and continued growth of internal business units focusing on virtualization, storage, security, and converged infrastructures across North America and Asia Pacific. I managed vendor relationships with Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, EMC, VMware, Cisco, NetApp, Citrix, Dell, and other industry leaders. In 2010, I was chosen to serve on the EMC and RSA Partner Councils and in 2015, I was selected by my peers and executive board as “Most Impactful Employee” of my current company at the time.I received my MBA from The Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at NSU, graduating Summa Cum Laude and #1 overall in my cohort. I also hold a BA from The University of Tampa and an AA from Russell Sage College.