Cloud and Your Job – What’s next for IT professionals? The moment we’ve been talking about for years is finally here: IT departments are being dismantled and reassembled in interesting new ways as more companies move to the Cloud. IT Pros will be asked to assume new roles and be more involved in the business, as predicted. This session will examine some of these new roles, including what’s working and what’s not, and who is succeeding. IT professionals are as exciting and scary as ever. There are many opportunities, but also many gaps. It’s time to take stock and ask yourself: Are you well-positioned to succeed? Related: Ten IT Skills at the End of Extinction – Venice Hotels | Cheap Hotels in Italy

Instructor:

Andrew Ford

Andrew Ford, a technical instructor, has spent more than 17 years in IT management. He has also spent seven years training support staff at many of Canada’s largest companies, specializing on network management and security. Global Knowledge clients consult with him to develop prescriptive learning plans that provide the training required to ensure the successful deployment of new technologies. Andrew has presented at numerous trade shows for corporations and government agencies, and hosted several webinars about the impact of technology on businesses.