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Screaming in the Cloud

Replay - Creatively Giving Back to the Cloud Community with Forrest Brazeal

Oct 24, 2024
Forrest Brazeal, a cloud educator, cartoonist, and author, shares insights on his journey from leading content at Google Cloud to his current role at Freeman & Forrest. He discusses the importance of community in the cloud space and highlights projects like The Cloud Resume Challenge, designed to help others succeed. Forrest also provides a humorous take on the job interview process, advocating for more authentic assessments. Tune in for his creative approach to combining technical excellence with community engagement!
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Quick takeaways

  • Forrest Brazeal highlights his career shift to Google Cloud, aiming to enhance storytelling and influence within the cloud community.
  • The Cloud Resume Challenge empowers individuals by providing hands-on projects to improve technical skills and enhance their job outlook.

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Career Transition and New Opportunities

The discussion centers on the recent career transition of Forrest Brazeal, who moves from A Cloud Guru to become the head of content for Google Cloud. This shift represents an exciting change as he aims to expand his storytelling capabilities at a larger scale than before. His journey reflects the broader movements within the cloud computing industry, especially following leadership changes at major companies like Amazon. The conversation highlights the anticipation of not only personal growth for Brazeal but also the impact his efforts could have in shaping perceptions around Google Cloud.

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