The rise of multicloud, open source, and BYOC

Modernizing platforms for the AI-driven future is essential. Aiven’s data and AI platform empowers businesses to thrive in this ever-evolving digital landscape.

In this Data (R)evolution episode, Aiven’s Bob Krygowski and Stu Garrow explain how to tackle the challenges of scaling a company, benefits of multicloud flexibility, the role of organizational sponsorship, and the innovative "Bring Your Own Cloud" (BYOC) concept. Our discussion also covers open-source technology and cloud portability—key elements for modernizing your infrastructure in an AI-driven future.

Key takeaways:

  1. Open source technology on platforms like Aiven aids in achieving multi-cloud flexibility, addressing skill set gaps, and supporting organizations to find the best products to drive their AI initiatives.
  2. The "Bring Your Own Cloud" model offers automation and security while enabling organizations to leverage existing accounts and negotiate discounts.
  3. The Aiven platform is an enabler, aiding customers in integrating their products into existing platforms and data strategies. It's particularly geared towards modernizing to manage new workloads, with a special focus on AI capabilities

Podcast series: Data (R)Evolution

Topics around data, innovation and economics in a rapidly-changing cloud world.

Data drives innovation and revolutionizes the tech world. Data (R)evolution, powered by Aiven, explores the intersections of data, AI, innovation, and economics through the ever-evolving landscape of cloud technology. Led by hosts Francesco Tisiot and Janki Patel Westenberg, navigate this digital revolution in conversation with experts at the forefront of change.

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Hosts

Francesco Tisiot

Field CTO & Head of DevEx, Aiven

Francesco Tisiot, Field CTO & Head of DevEx at Aiven, is dedicated to helping customers achieve success through data-driven innovation. Francesco believes that technology should be an enabler, not a barrier, and works closely with clients to understand their unique needs and develop tailored solutions that deliver measurable results. A seasoned technologist with a proven track record, Francesco is a trusted advisor to organizations across industries.

Janki Patel Westenberg

AI, Platform, Open Source Product Marketing Leader, Aiven

Over the last 10 years, Janki has successfully led technical partnerships collaborating with Google Cloud and AWS to build database and caching solutions for gaming and media. Additionally, she has spearheaded GTM strategy partnered with AWS' product leadership for 19 AWS Analytics and Database services for multiple industries. Janki also is a proud alumna from University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!)...fun fact, she studied Genetics and did research before moving to the cloud industry!

Guests

Bob Krygowski

Head of Platform, Aiven

Bob Krygowski is a Director of Product Management at Aiven, responsible for Aiven’s platform, which enables customers to consume 11 leading open source data products across multiple clouds. Bob has diverse experience across product management and consulting for cloud infrastructure, cloud migration, and cloud managed services. In addition to Aiven, Bob has worked for leading enterprise cloud services companies, including AWS, 2nd Watch, HP Enterprise, and DXC. Bob received his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Bentley University.

Stu Garrow

VP Sales, APAC, Aiven

Stu Garrow has more than three decades of technology leadership and a wealth of enterprise sales experience. Based in Singapore, Stu leads Aiven’s overall business strategy and growth in the APAC region and focuses on sales and channel development, team and market expansion, and engaging customers, partners, and the community to accelerate Aiven’s journey in the market.