Episode description

On this Screaming in the Cloud Replay, we revisit our chat with Forrest Brazeal. When this episode first aired, Forrest was the Head of Content at Google Cloud, but today, he helps run Freeman & Forrest, an influencer marketing service focused on enterprise tech. In this trip down memory lane, Forrest goes into detail on how he is working to give back to the cloud community. Forrest discusses his time at A Cloud Guru, his time as an AWS Serverless Hero, and the technical excellence he brings to his vast-ranging and prolific content. Forrest is also a successful author of a newsletter and multiple books, including a children's book about the cloud! Needless to say, Forrest is an incredibly varied personality in the cloud community, tune in for a chance to get to know him better!

Show Highlights

(00:00) Intro

(1:10) Backblaze sponsor read

(1:36) Starting a new job as the Head of Content for Google Cloud

(2:32) Forrest’s background as a cloud consultant

(3:57) Writing endeavors and The Cloud Resume Challenge

(6:30) Being authentic and helpful in the cloud

(11:43) Forrest’s experiences with Google Cloud

(13:18) Being a thought leader in the cloud community

(16:44) The interview process for Google Cloud

(20:24) Creating online cloud content

(25:51) Having creative freedom at Google

(29:07) The viability of Google Cloud

(31:52) Where you can find more from Forrest

About Forrest Brazeal

Forrest is a cloud educator, cartoonist, author, and Pwnie Award-winning songwriter. He’s also led some of the world's most innovative developer content and community teams at companies like Google and A Cloud Guru. 

Links

• The Cloud Bard Speaks: https://www.lastweekinaws.com/podcast/screaming-in-the-cloud/the-cloud-bard-speaks-with-forrest-brazeal/
• The Read Aloud Cloud: https://www.amazon.com/Read-Aloud-Cloud-Innocents-Inside/dp/1119677629
• The Cloud Resume Challenge Book: https://forrestbrazeal.gumroad.com/l/cloud-resume-challenge-book/launch-deal
• The Cloud Resume Challenge: https://cloudresumechallenge.dev
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/forrestbrazeal

Original Episode
https://www.lastweekinaws.com/podcast/screaming-in-the-cloud/creatively-giving-back-to-the-cloud-community-with-forrest-brazeal/

Sponsor
Backblaze: https://www.backblaze.com/