Cloud Control ep. 31: Balancing innovation and trust in cloud storage with Ali Zafar

Join us for an insightful episode of Cloud Control as we dive deep into the world of hybrid infrastructure with Ali Zafar, VP of Engineering for Hybrid Infrastructure at Dropbox. From managing multi-exabyte scale data to navigating the complexities of AI integration, Ali shares his unique perspective shaped by experiences at tech giants like Tesla and Google. Discover the challenges and strategies behind Dropbox’s innovative approach to cloud and on-premises solutions and gain valuable insights on career growth in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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Timestamped chapter summary

• 00:00 – Introduction and guest background
• 01:06 – Early career experiences at Tesla and Google
• 04:11 – Infrastructure approaches across different companies
• 07:04 – Managing Dropbox’s hybrid infrastructure
• 13:35 – AI and Data Management
• 15:50 – Decision-making for on-premise vs cloud infrastructure
• 17:54 – Supply chain impact on infrastructure architecture
• 23:41 – Advice for hybrid/multi-cloud implementation
• 25:21 – Career development and leadership insights
• 30:02 – Future challenges in cloud computing

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