Cloudforce’s first-ever Microsoft Cloud & AI Meetup provided a golden opportunity for over 40 AI engineers, developers, leaders, enthusiasts, and hobbyists to dive deep into the newest developments in Microsoft Copilot, #Azure, and #Fabric, along with the groundbreaking #GPT-4o capabilities in #Copilot and #Azure #OpenAI. 🎤A huge thank you goes out to our special guest speakers from Microsoft—C. Ryan Jones, Pupun Das, and Chris Ingeholm—for their invaluable insights and presentations. We were also honored to welcome esteemed AI subject matter expert, Wolf Ruzicka, author of “AI Driven” who captivated our audience with his extensive knowledge and real-world experiences.
🏆In addition to being named an Inc. Best Workplaces for the third consecutive year, Cloudforce was also honored to be handpicked by Inc. Magazine as a featured company in its recent article: "How the Best Workplaces Hacked Company Culture." 🎉It reveals how nation's most exemplary #BestWorkplaces have consistently been able to overcome widespread staff engagement and retention challenges while still maintaining growth, even in an inflationary economy. Cloudforce has even adopted healthier snack 🍎options--all in response to employee survey responses. 🧑🚀"We need to be able to hold on to our most valuable asset, and that is our people," said Sharaf. 🏢 A huge thank you to our incredible #eliteforce for your ongoing feedback and dedication. Together, we are creating a workplace where everyone thrives! 🚀
Employee Spotlight: Angela Latson - Leading the Way in Cloud Services! This month, we spotlight Angela Latson, our phenomenal Cloud Services Lead! 🚀🌐 Angela's Cloudforce journey began three years ago as a Cloud Services Intern. Since then she’s quickly ascended to lead the Cloudforce nebulaONE® Managed Cloud Service team and has become a key Cloudforce instructor, mentor, and speaker addressing young learners and job seekers on the opportunities available in #cloud and now, #AI. 🙌 Along the way, she’s also earned multiple #Microsoft #Azure certifications making her a pivotal asset in providing clients with expert Microsoft-centered support. 🧠 Beyond her professional endeavors, Angela is deeply committed to fostering diversity in #STEM. As a co-founder of Do Great Things, she is passionate about inspiring the next generation of innovators, especially introducing young girls to the exciting world of technology. 💡 Join us in celebrating Angela's spectacular, wide-ranging achievements and her dedication to excellence and innovation in cloud services🚀and her community.
Celebrating Cloudforce’s Triple Crown Season of Excellence👑🌟 It’s a Cloudforce Season of Winning and today we’re thrilled to announce sustained success as an esteemed three-peat Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces winner! 🏆 This latest prestigious award recognizes our consistent performance as a company rooted in outstanding workplace culture, rapid hashtag#growth📈, and repeat regional recognition🏅; our commitment to creating a holistic work environment that fosters employee satisfaction and business innovation; our vibrant, evergreen local community impact🌱; and our vision to remain a leader in the hashtag#tech industry. 🧑💻 It also follows on our three-peat status as a 2024 Inc. Fastest Growing Company and a 2024 Washington Business Journal hashtag#BestPlacetoWork. Thank you to our amazing hashtag#eliteforce for making this possible! Triple Crown Cheers Abounding! 🚀🙌 hashtag#IncBestWorkplaces hashtag#GoCloudforce
Inspiring the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Leaders! 🚀✨ Cloudforce recently had the honor of hosting a group of talented high school students from Prince George's County and other Maryland high schools at our office! It was an incredible opportunity for these bright minds to get a firsthand look at the inner workings of a tech workplace and gain valuable insights into the world of #cloud and #AI in the Microsoft ecosystem. 💻🌐 Our team was thrilled to welcome these bright young individuals and provide them with valuable insights into our daily operations. From learning about the latest in #cybersecurity to exploring cutting-edge technologies, the students got a taste of what it's like to work in tech. They also received invaluable guidance on their #Security+ certification journey. And guess what? Two of the aspiring young techies have already aced their Security+ exams! 👏 🛡️ At Cloudforce, we're deeply committed to supporting and nurturing the next generation of tech leaders. It's initiatives like these that help bridge the gap between education and industry, empowering young people to pursue rewarding careers in #technology. 💼 🧑💻 Big shout out to our #eliteforce volunteers who lead sessions and share career insights, inspiring and preparing the next generation of tech leaders. 🙌 Thank you Brandon Cannaday for including Cloudforce in this awesome program. Here's to paving the way for more young minds to explore the endless possibilities in tech and cyber
🔐 Transforming Cybersecurity with Strategic Partnership: A PGCC and Cloudforce Success Story 🖥️ In an era where hashtag#digitalsecurity is paramount, Prince George's Community College (PGCC) has taken a proactive stance by partnering with Cloudforce, a move that has revolutionized their hashtag#cybersecurity landscape. 🏫🤝 This collaboration has not only optimized the use of hashtag#MicrosoftDefender for their student email network but has also dramatically reduced server recovery times from months to mere hours. The case study reveals how PGCC, with Cloudforce’s expertise, achieved remarkable cost savings of $80,000 on software renewals by consolidating vendors, all while enhancing security measures and ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Education standards. 🛡️🌐 “Our work with Cloudforce has put us in a different category for cybersecurity risk and compliance,” said Dr. Rhonda Spells, Vice President for Data Science, Innovation, and Effectiveness at PGCC. “We were able to check off previously identified risks without major additional investments, and that’s phenomenal.” Get the full story on PGCC’s journey to cost-effective cyber resilience, here 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eGu5eWwW
Cloudforce founder and CEO, Husein Sharaf, recently participated as a panelist speaker at the Artificial Intelligence Workshop hosted by the Prince George’s County, MD Office of Information Technology. The workshop, themed "Innovative Community Transformation through Responsible AI," brought together leaders in tech to discuss how responsible #AI can drive positive change in our local community. 🚀 🗣️Sharaf contributed to two panels during the workshop: In the Education Panel, he and Maurice Tyler from Bowie State University discussed integrating AI into teaching, learning, and administrative processes with a focus on ethical use. Panel attendees also gained valuable insights into emerging AI tools powered by Microsoft #Azure and #Copilot, to help prepare them for future developments. In the AI Assistive Technology Panel, Sharaf and Deon J. explored AI tools that enhance accessibility, and highlighted the transformative potential of AI in creating more inclusive educational and work environments. 🤖 🌐 At Cloudforce, we're proud to be at the forefront of the crucial conversation concerning the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence, and the democratization of #GenAI for the betterment of our communities and workforce. We are dedicated to growing local resources for #technology and #education through meaningful partnerships like this. 🤝 A big thank you to Microsoft for being an invaluable partner in this event
🚀 Michael Ryan Rockets Up the Ranks to Cloud Solutions Engineer! 🎉 After much hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Cloudforce is delighted to announce Michael Ryan's well-deserved promotion to Cloud Solutions Engineer!🙌 Michael has been an integral part of our hashtag#eliteforce, consistently going above and beyond in his role. In less than a year, he has earned eight #Microsoft certifications, further enhancing his expertise in #cloudsolutions and related technologies. His deep understanding of cloud technologies, coupled with his problem-solving prowess, has not only optimized our #cloud infrastructure but has also propelled our team to new heights. 📈 🧑💻 In his new role as Cloud Solutions Engineer, Michael will continue to innovate and lead in the field of Cloud Solutions, with a particular focus on #Data and #AI technologies. His promotion recognizes his technical skills and ability to deliver seamless solutions that meet our clients' evolving needs. 💡Please join us in congratulating Michael on this well-deserved promotion! We are confident Michael will continue to excel and innovate in his new role. And we can't wait to see where his new chapter leads. 📖 🥂
Our Tech Ninjas Conquer #MSBuild in Seattle! 🥷💥 Fresh off Microsoft Developer Build 2024 in Seattle, Cloudforce’s team of tech ninjas are ignited by the newest advancements in #Copilot, #Azure, and #Fabric. From deep dives into the latest advancements in Azure #OpenAI (including GPT4o!) and Copilot Studio, to connecting in person with the brightest minds in the #cloud world, to first-hand keynote inspiration from Satya Nadella himself, 🌐 our #eliteforce has returned with bleeding-edge insights to help imagine and develop revolutionary solutions for our clients and partners. 🔑💡 As a go-to Microsoft Solutions Partners in all things cloud and #AI, Cloudforce looks forward to sharing all the absolutely latest knowledge at our upcoming Microsoft Cloud and AI Meetup this June 20th. Don’t miss this exclusive inside track on the latest learnings in #GenAI, Azure, and more direct from #MicrosoftBuild and beyond! ☁️ 🤖 Stay tuned for more details and prepare to be inspired by what’s next. 🚀💻 #GoCloudforce
May's Marvelous Milestone Month! 🌟 Say that six times fast, as we celebrate SIX work anniversaries this month! 😉🎉 Cloudforce is thrilled to celebrate each and every one of you in this amazing group! You each play a vital role in our journey, and we couldn't be prouder to claim you as a member of our #eliteforce. Your hard work, dedication, and passion are key to driving our success. 🙌 From innovative #cloud solutions to meticulous proposal crafting, your collective contributions have propelled us to new heights. 🚀 Celebrating six work anniversaries in one month is truly special, and we look forward to all the future achievements and milestones to come. Here’s to many more successes together! 🥂
