Dr. Priyanka Ray discussed her career progression from a software engineer to leading IBM's GTM cloud migration and modernization team.
Initially, her work focused on languages like COBOL, C, and C++.
As cloud and virtualization technologies emerged, she shifted her focus to infrastructure and cloud software development.
By 2010, she specialized in the SaaS model, working with Salesforce.com.
Over two decades, she transitioned from traditional software development to cloud environments, including AWS and Google Cloud.
Her role evolved from software development to cloud consulting, ultimately leading to her current leadership position in GTM cloud migration and modernization at IBM Consulting.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #52 Dr. Priyanka Ray, Global GTM Cloud Migration & Modernisation Lead of IBM | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Outline
Career Journey to Leading GTM Cloud Migration and Modernization at IBM
- Joshua Feinberg inquires about Dr. Priyanka Ray's career path to her current role at IBM, focusing on GTM cloud migration and modernization.
- Dr. Priyanka Ray explains that when she started her career, the concept of the cloud was unknown; it was primarily infrastructure-focused.
- She mentions her initial work as a software engineer using languages like COBOL, C, and C++, and how her interest shifted towards virtualization as cloud and virtualization concepts emerged.
- Dr. Ray describes her transition from traditional software development to cloud software development, including her experience with the SaaS model and working on Salesforce.com.
- She details her progression from a cloud background to a consultant role, eventually becoming a go-to-market consultant for IBM, highlighting her 20-year career journey.
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