AWS ambassador
Patrick Hannah
Chief Technology Officer at CloudHesive
As Chief Technology Officer at CloudHesive, my effectiveness is based on my ability to balance the understanding of the business and the technology that powers the business. I also need to take into consideration how I would address immediate needs and building an organization that can support those needs. To do that, I focus on developing depth of knowledge in specific areas while also being comfortable in navigating a wide spectrum of topics and learning along the way. As an AWS Partner who has experienced tremendous growth over the past eight re:Invents, this means understanding our customers, their verticals, the technology space, AWS services, and the AWS Partner program. I often find myself thinking about how we engage and lead our customers through complex conversations, decisions, and execution while also looking at repeatability to bring a new product to market or grow an existing product’s market. Sometimes this requires invention along the way; other times, I rely on what I’ve taken away from past re:Invents. As you navigate through the breadth of sessions, I hope that you find my recommendations helpful in executing your own mission.