John Willis is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in technology, business development, and leadership. He is currently the Senior Director of the Global Transformation Office at Red Hat and has previously held high-level positions at several other well-known companies including Docker Inc., Chef, and Canonical Ltd.

With over 30 years of experience, John has worked in a variety of capacities in the technology industry, including product author, system performance analyst, operations engineer, and cloud evangelist. In addition, he has founded several successful companies, including Botchagalupe Technologies, Zabovo, Gulf Breeze Software, and Chain Bridge Systems.

Throughout his career, John has demonstrated outstanding skills in leadership, business development, and customer enablement. He is highly regarded for his expertise in DevOps, digital practices, ecosystem development, and solution delivery.

John is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on various technology-focused topics including cloud computing, automation, and OpenStack. He has published numerous articles and books on these and other topics in leading industry publications such as DZone, O'Reilly, and The New Stack.