The Cloud Leader's Handbook: Strategically Innovate, Transform, and Scale Organizations
- 5h 3m
- Ron C. L'Esteve
- Apress
- 2023
This book is a comprehensive guide covering modern cloud strategies and leadership approaches for building and scaling organizations to maturity on their cloud adoption journey.
The book starts by examining technical topics from the perspective of the cloud leader, who is responsible for cloud teams and accountable for cloud products and platforms within their organization. Through a series of practical insights and real-world examples, you will gain a deep understanding of the key considerations for leading a cloud-driven organization.
These considerations include understanding the benefits of digital transformation, managing global tech teams, and delivering excellence through platform ownership. Towards the end of the book, you will explore the latest trends and best practices for strategically innovating and scaling your organization in the cloud.
With the knowledge gained from this book, you will be able to harness the power of the cloud to drive business success and gain valuable insights and practical strategies to support and empower the adoption of modern cloud platforms and technologies for your clients and organization.
The Cloud Leader's Handbook is a must-read for any Cloud Leader who wants to stay ahead of the curve and achieve success in the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing.
What You Will Learn
- Develop a strong foundation in the technical aspects of cloud leadership
- Understand the benefits of digital transformation and how to lead a cloud-driven organization, including managing global tech teams.
- Discover the bleeding-edge cloud trends that are influencing organizational roadmaps
- Transition into the role of the modern Cloud Leader by gaining a deeper perspective around what it means to own, manage, administer, govern, and optimize the modern cloud platform
- Learn how to effectively envision, manage, and deploy modern cloud transformation projects through successful approaches around innovation, strategy, and excellence
Who This Book Is For
Experienced IT professionals and business leaders looking to understand the power of the cloud.
About the Author
Ron C. L'Esteve is an accomplished author, technology leader, and digital innovation strategist based in Illinois, USA. He is renowned for his impactful books and award-winning articles on Data & AI Architecture and Engineering. With deep technical skills and extensive experience leading modern Cloud Data & AI initiatives for a multitude of global clients, Ron possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in his field.
As a trusted advisor with several Cloud certifications, Ron has played a pivotal role in some of the most significant and impactful Cloud implementations globally. He has held senior leadership positions at multiple global organizations and has been instrumental in scaling key cloud architectures, defining technology and business intelligence roadmap and strategy, and challenging customers to grow by deeply understanding the fluid business opportunities.
Ron has enabled change by translating complex challenges into high-quality and sustainable technical solutions that promote digital innovation and transformation. His insights and strategic thinking have helped clients achieve their goals and realize their potential. Ron's commitment to excellence and innovation is reflected in his track record of delivering high-impact solutions that drive real-world outcomes and impact.
In this Book
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Introduction
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The Art of Cloud Leadership
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Influencing Change and Driving Cloud Adoption
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Managing Teams in the Digital Age
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Supporting Employee Health and Turnover
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Adopting a Cloud Platform
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Decentralizing Data and Democratizing Analytics
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Applying DevOps
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New Horizons in Distributed Cloud Computing
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Impacts of Modern AI and ML Trends
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Owning a Portfolio of Agile Cloud Products
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Designing a Secure Data Lake
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Administering and Auditing the Cloud
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Collaborating with Cloud Vendors and Providers
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Creating a Technology Roadmap
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Cloud Transformation Roles and Responsibilities
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Delivering Cloud Innovation and Excellence
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Managing Agile Cloud Projects
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Achieving Technology Leadership Success
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