In this episode of Altitude, Woody sits down with the brilliant Rob DeWeese for an in-depth exploration of cloud networking, architecture, and cost optimization.
As a dedicated problem solver and cloud networking expert, Rob joined IBM six years ago as the lead multicloud architect. Following the separation of IBM's consulting wing, he embraced the consultancy realm, now known as Kyndryl – the world’s largest provider of IT infrastructure services. As the Director of Cloud Networking at Kyndryl, Rob leads 429 network architects across the globe and equips individuals with the skills to understand, simplify, and optimize cloud networking.
This conversation covers the four towers of cloud networking that require careful consideration, cloud networking design principles that pave the way to success, and strategies for simplifying and optimizing cloud networking and related costs, especially in the context of multicloud and complex network architectures. Rob and Woody also discuss the value of centralizing firewall management and the criticality of scalability. Stay tuned for a follow-up discussion in the coming months between the two cloud gurus. There are only so many minutes per podcast episode and so many things to explore.
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/00:00:47] Kyndryl: Consulting wing, largest Grid Security Infrastructure (GSI), cloud networking.
<00:06:43] Multicloud is now a real thing – the state of the industry, vendor lock-in.
n00:10:37] High-performance encryption solution.
n00:13:28] The 4 Towers of Cloud Networking.
g00:15:16] Networking, security, and complexity impact cloud cost.
t00:17:46] IBM/Kyndryl separation, moving data centers, and strategies for cost optimization.
n00:21:55] Design principles for building a flexible network. Avoid unnecessary costs and cloud vendor lock-in. Focus on ease of administration and adaptability to different platforms.
s00:25:24] Load balancing types, logging platforms, and simplifying multicloud networking.
g00:28:10] Teaser for part two with Rob and Woody.
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As enterprises go all in on the cloud, IT leaders and teams either fall behind or rise above. Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud Transformation explores the latest cloud industry trends, challenges, and opportunities that IT leaders and teams face today. Hosted by Bryan “Woody” Woodworth, Altitude equips listeners with the knowledge and inspiration to lead the way through the ever-evolving cloud landscape.
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About the host: Bryan “Woody” Woodworth
After starting his career as a professor of Rock & Roll and Pop music history, Woody discovered a passion for tech and transitioned to the field. He spent eight years at F5 Networks and then seven years at Microsoft, where he became an Azure Global Black Belt in networking and network security. Currently, Woody continues to change the networking world at Aviatrix. He truly empathizes with those finding themselves at a crossroad where it’s either sink or swim as enterprises go all in on the cloud. Join Woody through his conversations on Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud Transformation with IT analysts, real-world practitioners, subject matter experts, and thought leaders who educate, inspire, and empower IT leaders to become heroes of cloud transformation.