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.
