IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions – Overview and Technical Innovations

Simon is responsible for the overall strategy and architecture for the Vmware on IBM Cloud solutions along with bringing additional services onto the platform. He is also responsible for the migration and vmware hybrid cloud strategy across IBM, covering both IBM and non-IBM product sets. I have extensive experience with a multitude of clients around the world and across all industry types in providing guidance, strategy as well as a path forward while they engage in various parts of their transformation to the cloud and adoption of higher levels of automation within their businesses. As well as being known within the industry for my contribution to cloud computing, his appreciation of the technology, script based automation, and the value that these re-usable automation components can bring our clients, has helped to refocus the software delivery model globally across the IT industry. Simon's innovation in the application of automation technology is reflected in both the acceleration of service delivery in support of IBM's clients, as well as in the patents filed with regard to the deployment of Cloud and complex Information Technology Systems.Simon is a globally recognized leader within the IBM software automation ecosystem and hence, often sought after for his technical knowledge and insights from across IBM’s clients, partners and internal business units. He applies his deep technical knowledge, and understanding of technology trends, to drive the development of new product offerings and to ensure that IBM can adapt quickly to the rapidly changing demands of the Cloud based market place. He is skilled in the art of fostering partnerships and technical collaboration across IBM, as well as partner vendor organizations, to draw out technical best practice and drive innovative thinking. Simon has a passion to immerse himself in the challenges faced by his clients and find new and creative ways to resolve these challenges whilst inspiring those around me to excel.

Rahul Srivastava is the VMware lead of the VMware-IBM Joint Innovation Lab. Rahul is a technology leader with over 20 years’ experience designing and implementing Enterprise System Software and Mission Critical Applications. Currently focused on Digital Transformation - building next-generation Cloud Native Apps and modernizing heritage Java Middleware apps. Deep expertise in CaaS/PaaS solutions like VMware Tanzu, Cloud Foundry & Kubernetes and CI/CD best practices & solutions. Formerly, one of the lead engineers of Oracle WebLogic Server, the market leading Java Application Server.