I've joined CloudZero as the Director of Research

I'm excited to share that I've joined CloudZero as their new Director of Research. I'll be leading an extraordinarily talented team to advance their new AI-driven data platform, which is redefining how organizations manage and optimize their cloud investments. This represents a unique opportunity to build on my years of experience while diving into one of the most transformative and rapidly evolving spaces in tech.

Why CloudZero?

CloudZero's mission aligns deeply with my passion for transforming how teams build and operate in the cloud. Cloud financial management is no longer just about cost tracking—it's about delivering actionable intelligence to drive better decisions across engineering, product, and finance. Their new AI-driven data platform is poised to make this vision a reality by leveraging the latest AI/ML technology to analyze massive data sets and unlock insights and optimizations previously out of reach.

As Director of Research, I'll lead innovation at the intersection of data science, AI, and cloud economics. The opportunity to work with a world-class team to shape the future of cloud intelligence is both humbling and exciting. This new role allows me to bring my experience and learnings from over 25 years in tech to an entirely new challenge while pursuing my passion for making the cloud more accessible and efficient for everyone.

What about Ampt?

The past two and a half years with Ampt have been an incredible journey. Together, we built a product that challenged conventional thinking about cloud development and introduced a number of innovations such as Productized Patterns and our Infrastructure-from-Code (IfC) approach. These resonated deeply with users and even influenced and inspired others in the industry. While we made significant progress and gained a passionate base of loyal users, competing for mindshare in a crowded market of well-funded developer tools has made it challenging to give our team the proper support.

For the last several months, I've focused on optimizing Ampt's operational stability, supporting our loyal customers, and ensuring the platform's long-term viability. I'm proud to share that the product remains strong, and our dedicated customers continue to support its ongoing operations. Though Ampt will no longer be my full-time day job, this new position is fully supportive of the work we've accomplished, enabling me to keep the platform independent and running even as I take on this new challenge.

My Continued Commitment to the Community

This new role also provides me with the opportunity to reconnect with some of my greatest passions. I'm excited to continue sharing insights through my weekly Off-by-none newsletter, a channel that keeps me closely connected to the incredible cloud and serverless communities. I'm also looking forward to dedicating more time to open source projects, exploring new ideas, and collaborating with all of you to help shape the future of cloud.

These important efforts, along with my work at CloudZero, will allow me to engage even more deeply with developers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Looking to the Future

While this marks a significant transition, it doesn't mean goodbye to Ampt, its vision, or the remarkable community that's grown around it. Instead, it's an evolution. The lessons learned and the relationships created will fuel the work ahead, inspiring new solutions and ideas at CloudZero while continuing to innovate on the cloud developer experience. I'm excited to tackle the complexities of cloud data at scale and help organizations unlock the full potential of their investments in the cloud.

To my Ampt team and community: thank you for believing in the vision, for your resilience, and for being part of this amazing journey. To my new colleagues at CloudZero: I can't wait to drive the future of Cloud Business Optimization together.

Here's to the next adventure!