Fervent Four
Ayanna Smalls on Cloud Consulting, Culture, and Tech Representation
Ayanna Smalls started Smalz Cloud Consulting to help...
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Dec 26 2024 1h
Chapter 1 1 min
Learn how the cloud can help businesses work smarter, stay secure, and grow steadily, while also gaining insights on client strategies and STEM opportunities. Guest linksChapter 2 6 mins
Episode introduction and greetingsChapter 3 3 mins
Learning Spanish, Ayanna's background, and Panama connectionChapter 4 9 mins
Cultural differences and working at AssemblyChapter 5 4 mins
Ayanna's business journey and Smalls Cloud Consulting overviewChapter 6 2 mins
Ayanna's journey into tech, education, and local rootsChapter 7 6 mins
Acquiring clients, community networking, and ideal clients for cloud consultingChapter 8 4 mins
Cloud services' necessity and discussion on representation in techChapter 9 4 mins
Tech adoption, legacy systems, and local challenges in defense and bankingChapter 10 4 mins
Future plans for STEM and cloud consulting in the face of COVIDChapter 11 3 mins
Netflix's live streaming struggles and cloud service excellenceChapter 12 1 min
Contact information, upcoming events, and tailgating experiencesChapter 13 4 mins
Ayanna's NASA experience and advice for young aspirantsChapter 14 1 min
The importance of taking risks and favorite local eateriesChapter 15 1 min
Local restaurant discussion and food-wine pairing