Lunch and Learn: Scaling in the Cloud

We’ll navigate the transformative journey of cloud architecture as companies grow from nimble start-ups to global enterprises. This talk will explore how cloud strategies must adapt to meet evolving needs, focusing on scalability, cost-efficiency, security, and innovation. We’ll dissect the unique challenges and priorities at each growth stage, offering insights into tailoring cloud architecture to drive business success in any organisational landscape.

We will also be discussing RISE, our cloud computing startup programme. Qualifying attendees receive $500 cloud infrastructure credits and earn up to $120,000 during their first year.

John Bradshaw, Director of Cloud Computing Technology and Strategy EMEA at Akamai Technologies

John Bradshaw is Akamai’s EMEA Director of Cloud Computing Technology and Strategy. With more than 10 years of experience working in Cloud technology, John is responsible for understanding our customers’ businesses, their opportunities for growth, challenges, and sharing Akamai’s vision of the connected Cloud and how it can help them.

An industry authority in Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, and Solutions Engineering, John’s journey includes pivotal roles at AWS, Skytap, Dropbox, and leading WPP’s Cloud and digital transformation as Head of Cloud. John has a BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering amongst a variety of industry and Cloud qualifications.

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud platform, puts apps and experiences closer to users and keeps threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai’s cloud computing, security, and content delivery solutions at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on X, formerly known as Twitter, and LinkedIn.

We are offering $250 cloud credits to FinTech Wales members when you open a new account with us to experience cloud computing services running on Akamai Connected Cloud. What's more, FinTech Wales members who attend this event will get an increased voucher of $500, non members can claim $250 credit.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

FinTech Wales, Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff, United Kingdom