Named by Wired.com as one of the ten most influential persons in cloud computing, Bernard Golden is CEO of Navica, a consulting firm focused on cloud computing and DevOps. Navica serves clients across the globe in the areas of cloud strategy, architecture, and economics.

Bernard also serves as the cloud computing advisor for Simplilearn, the leading online training certification. As Simplilearn’s advisor, he provides guidance on cloud computing adoption trends, training needs, and curriculum development, as well as serving as the public face of Simplilearn’s cloud training offerings.

He is the Chief Examiner for the APMG cloud computing foundation certification, used to certify students across the globe.

Bernard serves as the cloud computing advisor for CIO Magazine; his blog has been named to over a dozen “best of cloud computing” lists and is read by tens of thousands of persons each month. He is a highly regarded speaker, and has keynoted cloud conferences around the world.

Bernard is the author or co-author of four books on virtualization and cloud computing, including his most recent book, Amazon Web Services for Dummies, published in Autumn 2013.

Contact details:

Bernard Golden

bernard.golden@gmail.com

@bernardgolden

650-453-8151