by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Satya Nadella – Microsoft: As the CEO of Microsoft, Nadella has pushed Azure to the forefront of the distributed cloud landscape. Under his leadership, Azure Arc and Azure Stack became critical pieces in Microsoft’s hybrid and distributed cloud offerings.
Thomas Kurian – Google Cloud: At the helm of Google Cloud, Kurian has prioritized Anthos, Google’s hybrid and multi-cloud platform, designed for distributed environments. His vision drives the incorporation of open standards in distributed cloud services.
Arvind Krishna – IBM: Krishna has been instrumental in IBM’s pivot towards hybrid cloud, Red Hat acquisition, and emphasis on distributed cloud services. His expertise lies in making enterprise-level distributed computing accessible and efficient.
Werner Vogels – Amazon Web Services (AWS): As Amazon’s CTO, Vogels played a pivotal role in ensuring AWS’s domination in the cloud industry. AWS Outposts and Wavelength under his guidance, offer distributed cloud solutions at the edge.
Peng Zhao – Alibaba Cloud: Steering Alibaba Cloud, Peng has centered Alibaba’s cloud strategy on distributed offerings tailored for diverse workloads, including AI, data analytics, and IoT, especially targeting the Asian market.
Jonathan Bryce – OpenStack Foundation: Bryce has been an advocate for open-source cloud solutions. Through the OpenStack Foundation, he has promoted interoperability and standardization in distributed cloud platforms.
Sheng Liang – Rancher Labs: Co-founder of Rancher Labs, Liang has emphasized Kubernetes as the backbone for distributed cloud. His work revolves around making container orchestration simpler and more accessible.
Martin Casado – Andreessen Horowitz: Previously at VMware and now a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Casado is known for his pioneering work on software-defined networking (SDN). His insights into distributed cloud infrastructure have been valuable in guiding startup investments in the space.
Lew Tucker – Cisco: As the former CTO of Cloud Computing at Cisco, Tucker has been at the forefront of driving Cisco’s cloud strategy, focusing on distributed architectures that leverage edge computing and IoT.
Ben Silverman – Mirantis: As a prominent figure at Mirantis, a company specializing in Kubernetes and OpenStack services, Silverman has worked on making distributed cloud infrastructure more scalable and manageable.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Thomas Bittman: As a distinguished VP analyst with Gartner, Bittman’s expertise in evolving cloud architectures, including distributed cloud, positions him as a thought leader in the space. His insights into how enterprises should approach cloud infrastructure are invaluable.
Adrian Cockcroft: Currently at AWS and previously at Netflix, Cockcroft’s vision and implementation strategies for cloud architectures, especially distributed systems, have been influential in shaping modern cloud landscapes.
Kelsey Hightower: A principal developer advocate at Google Cloud, Hightower’s work and advocacy for Kubernetes, a platform pivotal for distributed cloud orchestration, make him a must-follow in the cloud community.
Sarah Wells: As the Technical Director for Operations and Reliability at the Financial Times, Wells’ expertise in microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications provides insights into real–world applications of distributed cloud technologies.
Dr. Werner Vogels: Amazon’s CTO has been instrumental in conceptualizing and building Amazon Web Services (AWS). His vision for a distributed cloud infrastructure has been foundational in the cloud computing evolution.
Joe Beda: As one of the co-founders of Kubernetes while at Google, Beda’s work has deeply impacted the distributed cloud ecosystem. His current role at VMware further amplifies his influence in the space.
Brendan Burns: Another co-founder of Kubernetes, Burns’ insights into container orchestration and distributed systems are essential for anyone looking to delve into distributed cloud architectures.
Martin Fowler: A renowned software architect and author, Fowler’s writings on microservices, continuous integration, and cloud architectures are foundational texts for understanding the principles behind distributed cloud systems.
Ben Kehoe: A Cloud Robotics Research Scientist at iRobot, Kehoe’s perspectives on serverless architectures and IoT in the context of distributed cloud systems offer a unique vantage point on where the technology can go.
Cindy Sridharan: An engineer and author, Sridharan’s writings, especially on distributed systems observability, provide deep insights into the challenges and solutions of operating distributed clouds at scale.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Vitalik Buterin: As the co-founder of Ethereum, Buterin’s innovative smart contract platform has expanded the potential of blockchain technology beyond just cryptocurrency.
Dr. Gavin Wood: Another co-founder of Ethereum, Wood developed the Solidity smart contract language and later founded Parity Technologies, which focuses on building blockchain infrastructure.
Blythe Masters: Formerly of J.P. Morgan, Masters is the CEO of Digital Asset Holdings, emphasizing the application of DLT in traditional finance and asset settlement.
Brian Behlendorf: The Executive Director of Hyperledger Project under the Linux Foundation, Behlendorf’s work is central in creating open-source standards for distributed ledgers.
Dr. Patrick Byrne: As the former CEO of Overstock.com and founder of tZERO, Byrne is a strong advocate for DLT’s transformative potential in securities trading and e-commerce.
Joseph Lubin: A co-founder of Ethereum and the founder of ConsenSys, Lubin’s ventures explore the myriad applications of Ethereum’s platform, from decentralized apps to enterprise solutions.
Jed McCaleb: Involved in early cryptocurrency projects like Mt. Gox and Ripple, McCaleb later co-founded Stellar, a platform focusing on financial inclusion via DLT.
Dominik Schiener and David Sønstebø: Co-founders of IOTA, their unique “Tangle” technology diverges from traditional blockchains, aiming to securely and efficiently power the Internet of Things (IoT).
Dr. Leemon Baird: Founder of the Hedera Hashgraph, Baird’s work in DLT emphasizes speed, fairness, and security, providing an alternative to traditional blockchain solutions.
Marc Andreessen: While known for his role in developing the early web, Andreessen’s venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, has been a significant player in funding and driving blockchain and DLT innovations.
