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I ’ ve been fortunate to witness and actively participate in several pivotal technological shifts throughout my career , notably at companies like Microsoft , VMware , SAP and Cisco . However , the most significant and rewarding change for me has been the unprecedented pace of the cloud ’ s evolution . In the early stages , during the era of hosting and BPOS ( business process online suite , the precursor to Office365 ), the development speed was sluggish . Convincing customers , partners , and sales teams to transition from on-premises solutions was a considerable challenge and the business models were often ahead of the available technological capabilities .

Then the cloud transformed into an omnipresent and indispensable force practically overnight – a truly transformative moment in my tech career .

It ’ s a testament to the adage that things may progress slowly until they suddenly accelerate . This shift to a ubiquitous cloud environment not only marked a significant turning point in the industry but also stands as a significant achievement in my career – navigating and contributing to the transformation of the cloud technology landscape .

What first made you think of a career in technology ?

I am a child raised on arcade video games : Galaga , Tetris , Asteroids , Pac-Man – that ’ s my era . The magic of video games really opened my mind to the idea that technology can do anything . It ’ s the power of technology to transform business models that absolutely inspires me .

What style of management philosophy do you employ with your current position ?

For me it ’ s all about TEAM – Trust , Empathy , Action and Measurement . I truly value the differences and unique capabilities of individuals and I work to meet the

The most significant and rewarding change for me has been the unprecedented pace of the cloud ’ s evolution .

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