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Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationPassing the Mic: New Host on Broadcom Acquisition of VMware and the CrowdStrike OutageIn this episode of Altitude, Woody brings on Jason Gervickas and Bella Mullaney to announce exciting changes for the Altitude podcast and to discuss industry topics, including Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware and the CrowdStrike outage that created a significant impact on enterprises worldwide.Jason Gervickas, our newly introduced host with a rich 20-year career in IT, brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. Joining him is Bella Mullaney, the producer of Altitude, whose background spans from healthcare roles as an EMT and medical assistant to marketing and podcast production at Aviatrix.Woody and Ja...2024-09-1030 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationThe New Edge: Exploring Advanced Cloud Connectivity with Megaport's Matt SimpsonIn this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by co-host Jason Gervickas and special guest Matt Simpson, EVP of Business Development and Global Channel at Megaport. Matt brings a unique perspective to the show, having transitioned from a background in hospitality and hotels to becoming a leader in the network connectivity industry.The trio dives deep into the concept of the "new edge," focusing on the evolution and future of edge technology and its critical role in cloud transformation. Matt shares his journey from the early days of Megaport, highlighting how private connectivity solutions like Direct Connect...2024-08-2737 min
CSO Executive Sessions: ASEANCSO Executive Sessions: Guardians of the Games - How to keep the Olympics and other major events cyber safeBryan Woodworth – Director of Solution Strategy at Aviatrix – joins Xiou Ann Lim for this CSO Executive Sessions interview. They talk about safeguarding the Olympics from cyber threats, operational technology and IoT considerations for critical infrastructure, and more.2024-08-0716 min
WiLD ConversationWho Will Lead Next? Succession Planning Done Right.Who Will Lead Next? Succession Planning Done Right.
Trust is playing a huge role in the processes that leaders know they have to dial in on a daily basis. Most organizations get to a level of scale and they not only have to prepare their next President, they need to prepare their entire bench. Succession is happening all across the business we work with and we have found that as people are understanding certain things about themselves, and sharing with their teams, they are starting to trust each other. Then they begin to answer the q...2024-08-0647 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationThe Network is the Cloud: Aviatrix CEO, Doug Merritt, on Network ModernizationIn this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by a special guest, Doug Merritt, CEO of Aviatrix, to delve into a new vision for cloud networking: the network is the cloud. Doug shares the significance of this vision, explaining how important the network is and how networking teams are the heroes behind the scenes in this IT landscape. Woody and Doug discuss the challenges modern businesses face with cloud complexity, lack of visibility, and inefficient cost structures, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right networking partner. Doug also gives a sneak peek into what the future of Av...2024-07-3040 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationAdapting Network Strategies for Cloud InfrastructureIn this enlightening episode, Woody welcomes Matthias Wulfert, a solution manager responsible for cloud networking and wide area networking at one of the largest system integrators in Western Europe. Matthias shares the importance of adapting networking patterns to meet the ever-evolving customer needs, particularly within cloud infrastructure.Both Woody and Matthias highlight their shared enthusiasm for the puzzle-solving aspect of networking, touching upon the rise of encryption trends for security in the EU and beyond. They discuss the customization required in cloud networking, the impact of AI and LLMs on network design, and whether hybrid networking is...2024-07-1637 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationReclaiming Control in Multicloud NetworksIn this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by Elmar Wesle, a senior solutions engineer with an extensive background in electronics and cloud connectivity. With his years of experience bridging the divide between traditional networking and modern cloud environments, Elmar provides a deep dive into the complex world of multicloud networking.Woody and Elmar discuss the nuances of managing multiple clouds, with a particular focus on the challenges associated with networking and the lack of visibility into cloud-native network components. Elmar sheds light on the limitations that networking teams face within cloud environments, while Woody highlights the...2024-07-0235 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationEmbracing Multicloud Adoption and AI IntegrationIn this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by Daniel Gaina, Senior Cloud Engineer at Cloudsoft, to discuss the nuances of transitioning to cloud infrastructure, the complexities introduced by multicloud adoption, and the impact of AI on productivity and job roles.Daniel's expertise stems from his role at Cloudsoft, a company focused on aiding customers in migrating, modernizing, and optimizing their services on AWS across various sectors from financial institutions to startups.The discussion kicks off by contrasting the automation and orchestration approaches of large enterprises and startups, shedding light on the challenges each face...2024-06-0436 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationBringing Zero Trust Inside the Cloud NetworkIn this insightful episode of Altitude, Woody welcomes Joe Davolos, a distinguished network security expert and global solutions architect at Aviatrix, to discuss the importance of applying zero trust principles inside the cloud network rather than just at the edge. Joe offers many valuable insights on how enterprises can implement zero trust inside the cloud network and improve security, including leveraging tags as strong forms of identity and using distributed security enforcement to improve mean time to response. Joe and Woody also explore the benefits of merging the Network Operation Center (NOC) and Security Operation Center (SOC...2024-05-2135 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationHybridity and the Convergence of AI and NetworkingIn this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by Nick Lippis, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Open Networking User Group (ONUG), who brings more than 25 years of experience in networking with a current focus on hybridity and multicloud. Woody and Nick discuss how enterprises are increasingly adopting hybrid and multicloud infrastructure to give more options and flexibility, how AI will impact networking and security, the convergence of NOC (network operations center) and SOC (security operations center), and the importance of maintaining control over convenience in enterprise cloud infrastructure. Learn more about Altitude and Host Woody: https...2024-05-0738 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationTroubleshooting Complex Cloud NetworksThis week’s episode of Altitude features Tchimwa Sougang, a seasoned cloud networking engineer for Azure and Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Professional, who brings a wealth of knowledge from the frontlines of troubleshooting enterprise cloud networks. Woody and Tchimwa discuss the challenges of troubleshooting cloud networks, diving into the pitfalls of improper implementation and the lack of cloud-specific expertise and collaboration between DevOps and networking teams. They also discuss the emotional hurdles network engineers face as they move to the cloud, adapting to complex services and losing control of the network. Tchimwa shares customer success stories as we...2024-04-2334 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationThe Power of Partnership at MicrosoftIn this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by Cameron Lim, Director of Partner Development at Microsoft. Cameron shares the power of Microsoft’s partner ecosystem, drawing from his experience leading the US Assisted Growth ISV partner program with over 300 partners.Cameron delves into what it means to be a Microsoft partner, what makes Microsoft’s partner program unique in the industry, the impact of Satya Nadella on the program, and the impact of partners, such as OpenAI, on Microsoft. They also discuss what’s next for Microsoft’s partnership program, emphasizing the goal of simplifying the partner...2024-04-0923 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationTackling Top Cloud Networking Challenges: Security, Costs, and the Skills GapIn this insightful episode of Altitude, Woody welcomes Adam Stipkovits, Multicloud Network Architect, to the show. Adam brings valuable insights with his robust networking background in Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS and his certification as an Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Design Expert. He unpacks the challenges associated with visibility, cost control, and the skills gap in the cloud, drawing from findings from Aviatrix’s 2024 Secure Cloud Networking Field Report and how we can stay ahead of these challenges. Throughout their discussion, Woody and Adam explore the intricate hurdles of managing cloud-based architectures across multinational companies. They dis...2024-03-2630 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationThe Rise of Networking in the Executive MindIn this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by Brad Casemore, who has over 30 years of experience in networking and connectivity and recently retired from IDC. Brad shares his wealth of insights with Woody on the critical role networking plays in today's business landscape.They delve into the impact of digital transformation and cloud migration on networking, emphasizing how networking is no longer the plumbing of the business – it is the electricity of the business. This leads to a discussion around the need for intelligent automation throughout the entire network life cycle to ensure network scalability, non-disruption, se...2024-03-1233 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationSimplifying Kubernetes AdoptionIn this episode of Altitude, Woody welcomes back Mitch Connors, Sr. Principal Engineer and Product Manager at Aviatrix. Mitch, with 19 years of experience as a developer, offers invaluable insights into the state of Kubernetes and containers in the industry.The conversation revolves around the growth and challenges of Kubernetes adoption, this time at an industry level, with Mitch shedding light on the industry's fascination with Kubernetes and the complex landscape of platform engineering. They discuss the unique requirements for enterprise Kubernetes adoption and the need for a standardized model for networking that accommodates both traditional and container...2024-02-2725 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationThe Cloud Skills Gap: Unpacking the Skills that MatterIn this episode, Woody sits down with Mike Gibbs, Founder and CEO of Go Cloud Careers, and Elonzo Coleman, CMO of Go Cloud Careers, to delve into the skills gap in the cloud industry.With Go Cloud Careers at the forefront of educational innovation in cloud computing, Mike and Elonzo dissect the modern cloud professional's toolkit, highlighting the skills that matter and the limitations of current cloud service provider (CSP) certifications. The CSP certifications fall short as they scratch the surface without diving into how the technology works, why you would use the technology, and how this...2024-02-1331 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationThe Year Ahead in Cloud – Trends and Expectations for 2024In this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by Brian Gracely, co-host of The Cloudcast podcast and Senior Director of Portfolio Strategy at Red Hat.With his wealth of experience in the industry, Brian provides unique insights into potential trends for cloud customers in the year ahead. Brian and Woody discuss upcoming changes in migration, customer spending, and the role of AI in driving new business. While Brian and Woody agree that AI will lead to more spending and innovation, they deliberate on the future of cloud infrastructure in light of new AI demands and challenges. Will...2024-01-3031 min
Hashtag Realtalk with Aaron BreggEpisode 99 - Simplifying and Securing Multi-Cloud NetworkingIn this episode I had a chance to speak with Bryan 'Woody' Woodworth around simplifying and securing multi-cloud networking. Bryan is the Director of Solution Strategy for Aviatrix. As we are a few weeks into 2024 and the importance of understanding and utilizing multi-cloud strategies is becoming more and more apparent. Talking Points:What are the current trends in the industry pertaining to multi-cloud?Skills Gaps - More pronounced in Multi-Clouds, FinTech and Banking industries will 'mandate' what environments you use.What are the areas where skill gaps can be addressedSecure Cloud Networking Field Report S...2024-01-2443 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationBuilding and Optimizing Infrastructure for Sovereign WorkloadsIn our first episode of 2024, Woody and Remco Niesten, a lead consultant at Uniserver, explore the nuances of sovereign cloud practices within the EU. Remco shares invaluable insights on cloud sovereignty, informed by over 20 years of experience at Uniserver, the leading provider of private cloud services in the Netherlands. With several new and significant EU privacy laws on the horizon in 2024, Woody and Remco discuss building and optimizing infrastructure for sovereign workloads and comb through nuances on what it means to host sovereign data. They discuss the challenges with deciding between on-premises and public cloud for sovereign...2024-01-1623 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationMulticloud Networking Masterclass – Real World Scenarios with Enterprise SolutionsIn this episode, Woody dives into the intricate world of cloud network architecture with special guests Rob DeWeese and Maxime Deraet. Rob, the Director of Networking Architecture at Kyndryl, and Maxime, Senior Cloud Network Architect at Kyndryl and Aviatrix Certified Engineer Design Expert, bring a wealth of experience to the roundtable discussion.The episode kicks off with an exploration of a comprehensive enterprise-grade design, drawing from collective experiences with customers. Over the course of the episode, the hosts build the design from the ground up, sharing live problem-solving and the integration of networking best practices to make...2023-12-1241 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationEarly Adopters of Cloud – Walking the Path with Choice HotelsIn this episode of Altitude, we feature Shawn Seaton, Senior Director Enterprise Architecture at Choice Hotels. As an early adopter of cloud technology, Shawn offers rich insights and practical lessons that can help anyone on their cloud adoption journey.Delving into the complexities of cloud migration, Shawn and Woody explore both anticipated and surprising outcomes experienced at Choice Hotels, one of the world's largest hotel franchise groups. They reflect on pivotal decisions, the journey into the unfamiliar and offer nuggets of wisdom for those contemplating a similar path. Shawn also underlines the importance of sustaining a culture...2023-11-2837 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationThe Middle Cloud and its Impact on Hybrid ConnectivityIn this episode, Woody is joined by Deepika Nath, Director of Infrastructure and Cloud Architecture at Kyndryl.Deepika has a passion for using technology to create differentiated customer outcomes. In this episode, she dives into hybridity and the concept of the middle cloud, a concept that emphasizes the importance of networking and connectivity in hybrid cloud architectures, highlighting the middle cloud’s ability to bring greater flexibility to various workloads. She highlights the criticality of avoiding a one-size-fits-all strategy and instead, leveraging versatile options, exemplifying how a customized strategy carries such immense value in the cloud industry....2023-11-1433 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationDesign Expert on Future-Proof Cloud Infrastructure, Real-World Use Cases, and Cloud Career Growth through ACEIn this episode of Altitude, Woody sits down with Mark Noorman, an esteemed expert in the field of cloud networking, to discuss cloud networking use cases and the impact of the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program in taking multicloud knowledge and skills to greater heights.As the Team Manager and Competency Lead at CloudNation and ACE Design Expert #0039, Mark’s expertise is nothing short of impressive, bringing with him nearly three decades of invaluable experience in the IT industry. In 2018, Mark joined CloudNation as one of the early employees. During the episode, Mark provides an ex...2023-10-3131 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationFrom Good to Great: Succeeding as Solutions Architects and Leaders in the CloudIn this episode, Woody chats with Matt Henry, a friend and former colleague with extensive experience in architect, developer, and technical strategist capacities for both Microsoft Azure and AWS ecosystems. He's not only a dedicated leader but also a catalyst for professional growth. Matt began his career as a software engineer and solutions architect, and now serves as a Senior Leader, Solutions Architecture (Greenfield West) at AWS. Throughout the conversation, Woody and Matt explore the crucial role of cloud solution architects (CSAs), mentorship, the willingness to learn, and the difference between good managers and great ones.2023-10-1724 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationInside the Mind of an AWS Partner Solutions ArchitectIn this episode, Woody is joined by Sarah Aamir, a Partner Solutions Architect at AWS.Sarah is a seasoned professional with a rich background in networking and technology. She has held roles at prominent companies such as Dell and T-Mobile, and her journey through the industry offers a valuable perspective on the evolving landscape of enterprise networking.Throughout the conversation, Sarah and Woody discuss why Sarah chose to join AWS, her experience working with partners, including her enjoyment working with Aviatrix on AWS Immersion Days, the impact of generative AI, and her business intelligence project...2023-10-0326 min
First15 DevotionalGod Transforms Us Into New CreationsIf our second devotional focusing on transformation, today we’re exploring the ways in which God transforms us into new creations. Every day God longs to make us new, to forgive our sins and mold and fashion us into his likeness. May God do a mighty work today as we make room for him to move, and may we leave this focused time in his presence with a true feeling of being made new. Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Corinthians 5:17, and today's worship is Never Be The Same by First15 feat. Ashley McCleery & Bryan McC...2023-09-2612 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationDeep Dive on Containers for EnterpriseToday, Woody is joined by Senior Principal Software Engineer Mitch Connors to discuss the world of containers and the frequent challenges posed.Mitch Connors is an experienced software engineer with a remarkable career spanning 18 years. Having worked for various companies, including renowned tech giants such as F5, Amazon, and Google, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role at Aviatrix.They discuss the transition from a large corporate environment to a startup, highlighting the expanded scope and opportunities at Aviatrix. They dive into the world of containers, Kubernetes, and Istio, exploring...2023-09-1929 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationExploring Anti-Fragility in the CloudIn this episode of Altitude, Woody welcomes special guest Nick Davitashvili, Senior Cloud Network Architect at Aviatrix. Nick is an accomplished architect and keynote speaker with a strong background in networking, cloud, and cybersecurity architecture. He brings a unique and profound perspective to his role; having lived in various parts of the world, he's cultivated a multi-faceted approach to his work as a cloud network architect. The two dive into the fascinating realms of anti-fragility and cloud network architecture, offering listeners valuable insights into these complex subjects. Nick explains the concept of anti-fragility – a system's ab...2023-09-0529 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationScaling Security Across the Cloud: Chief Scientist on Distributed Cloud FirewallIn this episode, Woody dives into the world of cloud security using open source systems with our special guest, Susan Hinrichs. Susan Hinrichs, Chief Scientist at Aviatrix, is a multifaceted professional with a strong background in the open source networking and security space. As a designer and implementer, she has contributed significantly to the development of distributed cloud firewall. Susan's expertise extends well beyond traditional networking, encompassing diverse areas such as cloud routing, application security, policy-based traffic engineering, and distributed systems. Throughout this insightful conversation, Susan discusses the advantages of open source platforms, Aviatrix contributions to t...2023-08-2237 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationCloud Networking Design Principles: Rob DeWeese’s Blueprint for SuccessIn 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.2023-08-0829 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationA Cloud Migration Experience: From Limitations to InnovationIn this episode of Altitude, Justin Payne, Senior Infrastructure Security Architect at Mueller Water Products (MWP), shares his firsthand experience of navigating the challenges posed by outdated hardware and limited resources while transitioning to the cloud. With an impressive three decades of IT expertise, Justin has been a dedicated member of the MWP team for the past ten years.MWP, founded over 160 years ago, is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fire hydrants, gate valves, and other water infrastructure products in North America. During the housing downfall in the late 2000s, MWP faced significant obstacles...2023-07-2536 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationSecuring by Design in the CloudIn this episode of Altitude, Woody has the opportunity to sit down with Mohamed Ghassen, Cloud Security Engineer at SAP. He is also an Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Multicloud Network Design Expert, the highest level of the ACE Multicloud Networking and Security certification track.Woody and Mohamed discuss the paradigm shift required for cloud security, emphasizing the importance of integrating security during the design phase rather than treating it as an add-on feature. They also discuss the need for improved collaboration between security and DevOps professionals and how multicloud is the current trend that calls for standardization...2023-07-1136 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationThe Potential and Perils of AI in ITEnlightening, but frightening - what does AI have in store for us? Today, guest Zach Hughes, joins Woody to speculate the answer.Zach is the VP of IT at CHS, one of the industry's leading agriculture businesses that is uniquely owned by the farmers. He is also one of the industry's leading experts on the principles and practices of leadership.In their discussion today, Woody and Zach discuss the consumerism state in which AI seems to currently sit, current capabilities, and a brilliant look into the meaning of 'creativity...2023-06-2030 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationTransforming Legacy Networks in a Multicloud WorldOn this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by John Bristol, Practice Leader at Enterprise Vision Technologies. John is highly experienced in the IT industry and through his work at EVT, where he helps customers transform their legacy network environments to a more automated, secure, multicloud network architecture.In their discussion today, Woody and John discuss cloud networking, but from the angle of the system integrator and the IT practitioner - a new approach for the show. They explore the constraints of native cloud services that increase costs and t...2023-06-1931 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationCan We Achieve Distributed Security at Scale in Cloud?In a special episode of Altitude, Woody hosts a roundtable with two great minds in cloud --Toby Foss, Director of Network Operations at Informatica, and Chris McHenry, Head of Security Solutions at Aviatrix. Together, they discuss the outcome of existing security patterns in cloud and how those patterns are working or not working. They explore alternative architectural approaches, what a distributed network security system requires to be successful, and "must-do's" in cloud security. Toby has been involved in IT since 1992, spanning government, public, and private sectors. He is also in the process of getting a Ph.D. i...2023-05-2335 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationSimplifying and Automating Global Network ConnectivityOn this episode of Altitude, Woody speaks with Zac Smith, the Global Head of Edge Infrastructure Services at Equinix, the world's largest operator of interconnected data centers. He is also the co-founder of Packet, which was acquired by Equinix and focused on automating computers and networks for developer-centric infrastructure. Zac shares insights into the history and culture of Equinix, which has built a global network of over 250 interconnected data centers through a programmatic backbone. You’ll learn how Equinix commits to an open ecosystem model and reduces infrastructure friction, making it easy for customers to build their ne...2023-05-0938 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationThe Future of Modern Networks and the Race to InnovateOn this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by Steve Saunders, networking guru and founder of Silverlinings, which provides a reputable daily source of news, analysis, and strategy for cloud infrastructure. Steve is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Laser Light Communications, which is building the world's first all-optical carrier network in space.Together, they explore 5G’s impact on the future of cloud, the “telco-ification” of public cloud, how edge will change to encompass 5G, the importance of building resilient infrastructure against API attacks and digital sprawl, and the rise of cloud native API protection. The co...2023-04-2540 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationProactive Threat Prevention in the CloudOn this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by Chris McHenry, Director of Solution Strategy at Aviatrix, for a deep dive into the world of zero-trust networking. Chris shares his expertise on this increasingly important security paradigm, which focuses on proactive prevention rather than simply detecting threats.Drawing from the history of enterprise security and the evolution of firewalls, Chris highlights how zero-trust networking has gained momentum as a more powerful way to protect networks from potential breaches. The conversation touches on the limitations of traditional threat detection methods, which have become less effective as attackers have...2023-04-1139 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationThe Evolution of Cloud SecurityOn this episode of Altitude, Woody invites former colleague and friend Heather Sze, Principal Cloud Solution Architect in Security at Microsoft, onto the show to discuss cloud security – a top barrier to cloud adoption. From Heather’s experiences as an IT manager at Morgan Stanley and Deloitte & Touche, a technical solutions architect at Cisco, and now an Azure principal cloud solution architect, she shares valuable insights on succeeding as a woman in technology, as well as what she has seen shift in security over the years. Together, Woody and Heather discuss perimeter-based security on-premises versus zero t...2023-03-2830 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationRethinking Backbone Design in the Cloud AgeIn this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by Tom Davis, Director of Solutions Management at Aviatrix. In this informative discussion, Tom shares his expertise on the network backbone and how the challenges and opportunities of cloud are changing the approach to backbone design. Tom shares his insights on discipline and teamwork from his military background and the mentality that helped him transition from a traditional networking skillset to a cloud networking skillset. Tom and Woody dive into the pain points of hybrid networking today and how network IT teams, who were once excluded f...2023-03-1433 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationThe Impact of the Cloud Networking and Security Skills Gap on EnterprisesOn this episode of Altitude, Woody investigates the skills gap in cloud networking and security that is a major issue for enterprises.Guests Danielle Coady and Nauman Mustafa both agree that the skills shortage is very real and caused by multiple factors such as migrations, mergers and acquisitions, and digital transformation. With the accelerated adoption of cloud services due to the pandemic, cloud engineers need to be able to adapt to the multicloud world. This skills gap has proven to be a large obstacle for IT leaders and teams as they try to move their businesses forward...2023-02-2827 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationFuturiom on Cloud Trends and What’s Happening in 2023On this episode of Altitude, Woody explores the key trends driving cloud technology with Scott Raynovich, the Founder and Chief Analyst at Futuriom, a leading cloud tech analyst firm. The conversation covers the success of Futuriom, the impact of today’s economy on cloud infrastructure, networking, and security, the concept of the “shrinking internet” and how it affects SD-WAN, the meanings of various multicloud networking terms, and the future trends for edge and zero trust architecture in the cloud. Scott and Woody also share their experiences as musicians and discuss the value that creative, interdisciplinary backgrou...2023-02-1429 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationExploring the Journey of SAP to the CloudOn this episode of Altitude, Woody looks into the challenges and opportunities that come with moving business-critical applications, like SAP S/4HANA, to the cloud with his guest, Luke Bockelmann, Principal Solutions Engineer at Aviatrix.The conversation discusses the "Innovator's Dilemma" and how traditional networking companies are too focused on competing in their own industry to find the resources or time to innovate in the cloud space. They dive into why SAP decided to innovate and move S/4HANA to the cloud and how this migration to the cloud impacts IT teams. Woody and Luke discuss requirements...2023-02-1435 min
Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationCloud Maturity: Moving from Pioneers to SettlersOn this episode of Altitude, Woody and special guest Steve Mullaney, President and CEO at Aviatrix, discuss cloud maturity and the human experience along this journey. Together, they explore the transformation in the cloud that brought Steve out of retirement, the stages of technology adoption and where Aviatrix fits, what Steve’s phrase “It’s Happening” actually means and why it matters, and why cloud training is critical for successful cloud journeys. Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud Transformation is brought to you by Aviatrix. To learn more about how Aegon...2023-02-1436 min
The Springboard Music PodcastThe Director of Digital Partnerships & Revenue: Shannon WoodworthShannon Woodworth is the Director of Digital Partnerships & Revenue at Universal Music Group Nashville.
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Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud TransformationWelcome to AltitudeWelcome to Altitude: The Unsung Heroes of Cloud Transformation. Tune in to learn about the challenges, opportunities, and industry trends that IT leaders and teams face in the cloud and what the true cloud heroes are doing to innovate. Be sure to subscribe on your preferred listening app to join host Bryan “Woody” Woodworth, Sr. Principal Solutions Strategist at Aviatrix for new episodes bi-weekly.2023-01-2600 min
The CloudcastSecure Cloud MigrationsBryan Woodworth (Solutions Strategist @Aviatrix) talks about the evolution of Cloud migrations, security best practices, and how to organize for migration success. SHOW: 631CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:Streamline on-call, collaboration, incident management, and automation with a free 30-day trial of Lightstep Incident Response, built on ServiceNow. Listeners of The Cloudcast will also receive a free Lightstep Incident Response T-shirt after firing an alert or incident.Pay f...2022-07-0639 min
TSC Talks!TSC Talks! Points of Light~Bryan M. Henry, Founder of Together We Ascend-"Connected to Love"In this episode titled "Connected to Love" I had the pleasure of interviewing Bryan M. Henry, Founder of Together We Ascend, an organization and community that is on the mission of assisting in collective ascension, and the co-creation of more harmonious and prosperous world for all. To this aim, Bryan and the Together We Ascend team is uniting and activating lightworkers through the Ascend Academy. Bryan also is Creator/Producer of "Awaken with Bryan Henry"~ a podcast. Bryan is indeed connected to love and what he communicates in this podcast is just that as well as how we...2022-03-021h 02TSC Talks!TSC Talks! Points of Light~Bryan M. Henry, Founder of Together We Ascend-"Connected to Love"In this episode titled "Connected to Love" I had the pleasure of interviewing Bryan M. Henry, Founder of Together We Ascend, an organization and community that is on the mission of assisting in collective ascension, and the co-creation of more harmonious and prosperous world for all. To this aim, Bryan and the Together We Ascend team is uniting and activating lightworkers through the Ascend Academy. Bryan also is Creator/Producer of "Awaken with Bryan Henry"~ a podcast. Bryan is indeed connected to love and what he communicates in this podcast is just that as well as how we...2022-03-021h 02
Let’s Talk Cloud Networking - UnscriptedEP28- Why Cool kids joining Aviatrix and reasons top cloud integrators aggressively embracing Aviatrix ?In Episode 30 , we got together with 2 of the finest Microsoft Azure Cloud specialists Bryan Woodworth and Toni Beck to talk about:
- How customers journey to cloud is evolving post pandemic ?
- Key reasons why movement to cloud is top of mind for CEO's/CIO's to achieve accelerated business growth ?
- Importance of "Built-in Security" and why Aviatrix "Secure cloud networking" approach is the resonating well with top enterpises.
- Critical role "Born in the cloud integrators and Top GSIs (SVA, DXC, Accenture, TCS, HCL, Wipro etc) are playing in helping cl...2022-02-2136 min
Natural Geekery PodcastFinding Possibilities - Interview with ErinThis week I welcome Erin to the show. We talk about her work in a Viking village as part of the New York Renaissance Faire, roleplaying games, LARPs, TikTok, and the fun of improvisation techniques. It's a fun, informative conversation and I hope you enjoy it. Erin on Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@malakandcheeseSkaldvik Viking Village - https://skaldvik.com/skaldvik/Dice Sorceror - https://www.etsy.com/shop/dicesorcererThe blog post mentioned in the show - "The Dangers of Chasing Catharsis" by Peter Woodworth------2021-01-271h 03
AzureABILITY PodcastEpisode 3 - ExpressRoute, Networking & Hybridity, Oh My!AzureABILITY host Louis Berman discusses ExpressRoute, networking and hybridity with Microsoft's Bryan Woodworth—a Global Black Belt who can toss off words like "hybridity" with louche confidence. Along the way Brian and Louis also explore such pithy topics as the effect of mullets on the college dating scene.
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Bryan was born in Charlotte but raised in Boone, NC, went to grad school for music at UT Austin, and fell in love with networking while moonlighting as a university IT guy. At the time he was teaching History of Rock and playing in a number of ro...2019-03-1125 min
That's KC!65. Body Checking For ChecksWe chat true crime about Bradley Woodworth, Overland Park, KS and Leo Vincent Brothers (St. Louis, MO)
Weekly Selections:
Black Cherry Soda by Lost Trail (Found at KC Soda Co.) and Malted Milk Latte & Honey Matcha Latte from Monarch Coffee
Studio: Barrel of the Bottoms
Intro beat by Bryan Lawson
2018-10-191h 16
vBrownBag#vBrownBag US Azure Networking Fundamentals with Bryan WoodworthBryan Woodworth joins the Azure Fundamentals series to discuss Networking Fundamentals with a live whiteboard session.
Connect with Bryan on linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/invite-sent/bryan-woodworth-4a9aa392018-08-071h 05
Paco's Got BallsPaco's Got Balls #38 w/ Bryan Preston - "Smeggs'N Eggs"Erik Woodworth sits in for Wendi; We miss Jen; we discuss foreskin AGAIN! AND man-buns? Erik's podcast is Quality Time; Use the code Comedy for a 25% discount on great shades at Nectar; Poco's Got Balls is a production of Big Timing Comedy!2017-12-0100 min
Full Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightLady and the Mountain Fire Audiobook by Misty M. BellerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 701308
Title: Lady and the Mountain Fire
Author: Misty M. Beller
Narrator: Leonor A. Woodworth
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:26:56
Language: English
Release date: 12-21-15
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Historical Romance, Religious Fiction
Summary:
When a Southern belle travels to the wild Montana mountains to nurse her ailing grandmother, love is the last thing she expects to find.
Claire Sullivan has a soft spot for helping those in need. So when her widowed grandmother becomes blind, Claire is determined to travel to the Montana Territory to care for...2015-12-216h 26