Evolving Cloud Priorities in the GenAI Era

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I’ve spent close to twenty years in enterprise tech—working across cloud, AI, and security. Most of my career has been about helping large global clients modernize their infrastructure, make better use of data, and run secure, scalable operations. In the last few years, I’ve been focused on building partner ecosystems—working with global system integrators and hyperscalers to create joint go-to-market models and cloud governance frameworks. It’s given me a pretty rounded view of how technology and partnerships come together to drive transformation.

Q2. How have you seen customer priorities shift across Cloud, Data, and AI in the last 12–18 months—especially in response to GenAI hype and FinOps maturity?

The focus has shifted from merely moving to the cloud to actually deriving value from it. GenAI has sparked considerable excitement, but it has also made customers more aware of the quality, security, and cost of their data ecosystems. Most conversations today are around Modernization, data governance, and how to make AI projects sustainable. So, it’s less about hype and more about disciplined, outcome-driven adoption.

Q3. Are you seeing a…