After being immersed in hundreds of announcements and innovations and inspiring presentations at AWS re:Invent 2019, the key insight I came away with was this: machine learning has so radically evolved that it will change the future of every industry smart enough take advantage of it. There are tons of great new services and features, but what’s really exciting to me—and promising for Metal Toad’s clients—is the big picture of machine learning services from AWS.
AWS re:Invent Insights—The Future of Machine Learning
The Impact of COVID-19 on the entertainment & tech industries
To say that we have entered turbulent times is perhaps an understatement. As we watch things unfold in real time (in my house we are glued to the news coming out of the AppleTV) I am trying to gauge the shockwaves that are going to impact our industries on both technology or media & entertainment side.
Cloud Means Business: Executive Interview with Jim Williamson
I’ve been chatting with some of the execs I admire—from across a range of industries—to get insights on how they’re using cloud technologies and what it means for their business success—now and in the future.
The Cloud May Be ITs Antidote for COVID-19
Cloud Means Business: Executive Interview with Charles Eckstrom
I’ve been chatting with some of the execs I admire—from across a range of industries—to get insights on how they’re using cloud technologies and what it means for their business success—now and in the future.
Cloud Means Business: Executive Interview With Bridget Barnes
I’ve been chatting with some of the execs I admire—from across a range of industries—to get insights on how they’re using cloud technologies and what it means for their business success—now and in the future.
AWS re:Invent Insights—Amazon Personalize
After attending AWS re:Invent 2019, I’m convinced the conference is an absolute must-go for anyone who’s passionate about the future of the cloud. There was so much inspiration, excitement, and creativity in the air, I was overwhelmed—in a good way!
Cloud Means Business: Executive Interview With Bill Martin
Cloud Means Business: Executive Interview With Carmen V. Lidz
I’ve been chatting with some of the execs I admire—from across a range of industries—to get insights on how they’re using cloud technologies and what it means for their business success—now and in the future.
Carmen Lidz is the Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer at Los Angeles Community College District, where she shapes the technology vision and implements strategies, infrastructure, and enterprise systems and services to support the entire population of administrators, faculty, and students in the district.
The Value of Values
Given the times it seems appropriate to lean back into some of the unique aspects of Metal Toad's work culture that I've had time to observe. In my role as Director of Accounts I hold space in both sales and account support. In many organizations these activities are split, sales being seen as a key revenue driver and therefore, prioritized over account support.