Cloud Control ep. 24: Building a Community of Cloud Tech Trailblazers

 
This episode, Shon sits down with Chaitra Vedullapalli, co-founder and CMO of Meylah. We explore her transformative journey in the tech industry, her pivotal role in promoting gender equality through community-driven initiatives, and her innovative approaches to integrating technology with advocacy. Learn how Chaitra is reshaping the landscape for women in tech with her visionary leadership and strategic insight into cloud technology and community engagement.

Episode Summary

• 00:00 – Introductions
• 01:22 – Chaitra’s Entry into Cloud Computing
• 03:26 – Comparing Corporate Cultures: Insights into the differences between working at Oracle and Microsoft
• 04:01 – Strategic Initiatives at Oracle and Microsoft
• 06:40 – Early Days of Azure: Reflections on Microsoft’s strategic response to AWS and the development of Azure
• 08:30 – Evolution of Cloud Marketplaces
• 10:05 – How cloud computing has transformed enterprise hardware procurement and strategy
• 11:05 – Democratization of Technology via Marketplaces
• 14:20 – Leveraging Marketplaces for Tech Innovation
• 18:44 – Using Films for Tech Advocacy: Chaitra discusses her innovative approach to using films as a marketing tool in the tech space
• 22:30 – Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Tech
• 26:22 – Success Stories from Women in Cloud
• 29:58 – Encouraging Male Participation
• 32:21 – Role of AI in Changing Industry Dynamics
• 37:09 – Future of Cloud and Wise Technology Use

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