The Revolution of Cloud Computing: A Closer Look {Sponsored by Linode}

Join Tech in Motion as we explore the depths of one of IT’s hottest trends – Cloud Computing. This speaker series will take a look at the trending topics within the cloud, the future of cloud computing, as well as the technologies behind it all. No matter what area of IT you work in or work with, this conversation is guaranteed to touch on it.

As usual, Tech in Motion Philadelphia will supply the drinks, bites and unparalleled networking opportunities with the Philly tech and entrepreneurial community. Bring your business cards and be ready to make connections!

Event Schedule:

6:00-7:00: Cocktail Hour - Network with our speakers and other local tech enthusiasts.

7:00-8:00 Speaker sessions followed by a Q&A so you have a chance to ask all of your burning questions!

Moderator:

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Mark Korsak (https://www.linkedin.com/in/korsakm?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=Nx6t&locale=en_US&trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Amynetwork%2CclickedEntityId%3A113584931%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH%2Cidx%3A1-1-1%2CtarId%3A1458747018976%2Ctas%3Amark%20korsak) l Community Advocate of Linode (https://www.linode.com/)

Mark focuses on furthering the reach of Linode socially online and through networking at events. He builds and nurtures their community of passionate individuals with integration of Linode products.

Speakers:

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Mark Marra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdmarra?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=bHQ7&locale=en_US&trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Amynetwork%2CclickedEntityId%3A143674048%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH%2Cidx%3A1-1-1%2CtarId%3A1458743201285%2Ctas%3Amark%20marra) l Cloud Solutions Architect at Arraya Solutions (http://www.arrayasolutions.com/)

Arraya Solutions is an infrastructure consulting, application development and managed services provider, specializing in technology solutions that help our clients achieve business success.

Mark is the team lead for their Microsoft Solutions group. In this role, he has a group of highly talented Solutions Engineers that he manages. In addition to his technical and management responsibilities, he also assists in the technical pre-sales process.

He designs and implements solutions based around System Center, Active Directory, and core Microsoft technologies. His team handles a wide range of products including Windows Server, Hyper-V, System Center, Exchange, Lync, Office 365, Azure, and more.

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Joseph Pedano (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpedano?authType=name&authToken=o7K3&trk=mirror-profile-memberlist-photo) l Executive Vice President, Cloud Engineering at Evolve IP (http://www.evolveip.net/)

Joseph Pedano’s expertise lies in building and maintaining next-generation networks that provide value-added services to customers seeking advanced products and services. As Vice President of Data Engineering for Evolve IP, he is responsible for the overall data architecture for customer and internal networks, as well as the efficient operation and performance management of those networks.

Mr. Pedano’s 13-year career has led him to become well-versed in networking technologies, Internet topologies, and industry-best operations practices. His leadership skills and vast industry knowledge, along with his acute business acumen, enabled him to become the youngest manager at CBC as well as a decorated MVP at ATX.

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David Grizzanti (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrizzanti?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=j89A&locale=en_US&trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Amynetwork%2CclickedEntityId%3A8900185%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH%2Cidx%3A1-1-1%2CtarId%3A1458935692418%2Ctas%3Adavid%20grizzanti) l Cloud Architect at Sungard Availability Services (https://www.sungardas.com/Pages/default.aspx)

David Grizzanti is a Cloud Architect, focusing on OpenStack, emerging technologies, and software development at Sungard Availability Services. He has more than 10+ years of software experience and has participated in 3 IaaS platform builds in his time at Sungard. Outside of OpenStack, he has a strong interest in DevOps, automating infrastructure and improving the CI pipeline at Sungard.

At Sungard, David is building the next generation IaaS offering, focused on user experience and back-end system integration. This project involves building a highly-available, multi-tenant cloud platform, utilizing a customized web portal, Cisco ACI, KVM, and OpenStack.

Big Thanks To Our Sponsors:

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Linode (http://www.linode.com) | @Linode (http://www.twitter.com/linode)

Linode is a leading cloud hosting provider founded in 2003. Today the company boasts more than 400,000 customers worldwide with eight data centers total – four in the US and four in Europe and Asia.

Subscribers can create a cloud server with Linode in under a minute for as low as $10 per month. Users can then dynamically scale their environments to meet business demands – paying only for what they use, with no long-term commitments.

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Foodler (http://www.foodler.com) | @Foodler (http://www.twitter.com/foodler)

Foodler is a Boston based online food ordering service that connects consumers and companies with a wide variety of restaurants for immediate delivery. Delivery via Foodler is available from more than 12,000 restaurants in 48 states across the US. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available as well as alcohol, catering, desserts and more. Foodler has a top rated customer service and an industry leading rewards program.

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Kurant Cider (http://www.kurantcider.com/) l @KurantCider (https://twitter.com/KurantCider)

Kurant cider is a small batch, hand crafted cidery operated by Owners, Joe Getz and Michael Meyers out of Lansdale, PA. Kurant operates as an independent cidery bringing fresh new ideas and gluten free ingredients to the ever growing cider and beer scene of Philadelphia. Utilizing the shared space of a 7 barrel system for cider making we have combined years of experience spanning from a significant home-brewing background to industry experience. Our goal is to make tasty, enjoyable ciders that stand out for the unique ingredients used. Kurant offers three ciders including Daily, a semi-sweet crisp traditional cider with pleasant acidity; Tropic, a cider infused with a citrus explosion of pineapple blended with crisp apple; and Earth, a uniquely hopped cider carrying all the floral and piney characteristics of hops minus the bitterness. We will continue to add creative and exciting new ideas to our products and hope to see you soon around the craft scene of Philadelphia. We have recently combined our efforts with Tech in Motion to bring our quality product to their already outstanding networking events!

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