The Cloud Leader’s Handbook

This book is a comprehensive guide covering modern cloud strategies and leadership approaches for building and scaling organizations to maturity on their cloud adoption journey. The book starts by examining technical topics from the perspective of the cloud leader, who is responsible for cloud teams and accountable for cloud products and platforms within their organization. Through a series of practical insights and real-world examples, you will gain a deep understanding of the key considerations for leading a cloud-driven organization. These considerations include understanding the benefits of digital transformation, managing global tech teams, and delivering excellence through platform ownership. Towards the end of the book, you will explore the latest trends and best practices for strategically innovating and scaling your organization in the cloud. With the knowledge gained from this book, you will be able to harness the power of the cloud to drive business success and gain valuable insights and practical strategies to support and empower the adoption of modern cloud platforms and technologies for your clients and organization. The Cloud Leader's Handbook is a must-read for any Cloud Leader who wants to stay ahead of the curve and achieve success in the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing. You will: - Develop a strong foundation in the technical aspects of cloud leadership - Understand the benefits of digital transformation and how to lead a cloud-driven organization, including managing global tech teams - Discover the bleeding-edge cloud trends that are influencing organizational roadmaps - Transition into the role of the modern cloud leader by gaining a deeper perspective around what it means to own, manage, administer, govern, and optimize the modern cloud platform - Learn to effectively envision, manage, and deploy modern cloud transformation projects through successful approaches around innovation, strategy, and excellence