In this conversation, Ahmed Azam, Head of Infrastructure and Cloud Services at Northwestern Mutual, shares his expertise in cloud adoption and data governance within financial services. He discusses the company's rich history and its strategic journey into cloud technology since 2015. Ahmed highlights the challenges of hybrid cloud strategies, innovative use of Kubernetes, and the importance of a solid data strategy. He also emphasizes how data governance plays a crucial role in building client trust and achieving business goals in a rapidly evolving landscape.