Show Notes

June 20, 2023: Today's discussion hosts Drex DeFord as our guest, who sheds light on the personal and professional aspects of problem-solving and the transformative potential of adopting a cloud-first strategy in healthcare. We dive deeper into this insightful conversation with six specific questions:

1. Can personal hobbies contribute to the cultivation of problem-solving skills useful in a professional scenario?
2. What does a "cloud-first" strategy mean, and why is it significant for healthcare organizations?
3. How can healthcare organizations find a balance between their typically risk-averse tendencies and the need for technological advancements such as cloud services?
4. Can shifting non-critical operations to the cloud be a stepping stone towards wider cloud adoption?
5. As organizations move towards a "cloud-first" strategy, how should they handle the complexities of this new architecture, particularly regarding security?
6. From your experience, how have transitions towards cloud infrastructure and DevOps impacted operational efficiency, cost savings, and system agility?

Key Points:

• Leveraging personal hobbies for professional growth
• Understanding the meaning and importance of a "cloud-first" strategy
• Striking a balance between risk aversion and tech adoption in healthcare
• Appreciating the advantages and complexities of new cloud architectures