In this episode of the Jon Myer Podcast, Jon sits down with Bryan Lee (B-Lee), Sr. Partner Development Manager at AWS, and Asim Iqbal, CTO of Emerging Tech at CDW, to discuss strategies for maximizing the benefits and value of cloud initiatives. Recorded live in Philadelphia, the conversation covers cloud adoption, the importance of defining success criteria, and the role of executive support and passionate teams in driving cloud success. The guests share real-world insights and offer practical advice for organizations looking to efficiently adopt and manage cloud environments. Key Takeaways Define Success Criteria early to align tech and business needs. Balance Speed vs. Optimization to avoid delays. Executive Buy-In is crucial for project momentum. Leverage Trusted Advisors to navigate complex migrations. Passionate Teams are key to driving cloud success. 🔔 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification 🔔 ✔ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/jonmyer/?sub_confirmation=1 📱 Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JonMyer Website: https://jonmyer.com LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-myer/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wjJzdIwctq4o4pTXM2KSF Like my sounds? Here's my audio source: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fj9o9k #aws #awscloud #podcast #podcasting #costoptimization #finops #cloudcost #cloudoptimization ⌚️ Timeline 0:00 Introduction 0:21 Bryan Lee discusses his role at AWS. 01:48 Cloud adoption challenges and defining success. 03:21 Balancing speed and optimization. 05:32 Importance of a business case and trusted partners. 06:43 Managing cloud and hybrid environments. 08:12 Aligning resources and business goals. 09:02 Balancing operations and cloud migration. 11:41 Role of executive buy-in. 12:38 Effective use of cloud services. 14:19 Real-world federal agency cloud adoption story. 18:45 Customer-centric approach in cloud strategies. 26:48 Final advice and wrap-up.