Vivek Ratna

Cloud Computing has become a minefield of confusing terms, definitions, acronyms and complexities. The Silver Lining of Cloud Computing, authored by Vivek Ratna, demystifying the confusion and helps readers on all levels understand the true value of it and help make more informed decisions.

Written in a jargon-free tone, this simple guide clarifies the description of Cloud Computing. Cloud Computing is more a paradigm shift of existing technologies than a new technology, concept, or creation. The book explores security risks, latency, reliability, privacy, regulatory compliance and governance, along with the benefits and value of Cloud Computing.

Stewart Hair of EDS and HP (IT Services Leadership): “Great for the executive who just wants to know what all the buzz is about and be armed to ask the right questions.”

Vivek Ratna applies his more than 30 years of experience in Information Technology and distance learning to his practical seminars and consulting engagements.  He is a results focused Senior Executive offering broad international Management Consulting experience with Fortune 100 Companies and not-for-profit Organizations.  The diversity of responsibilities required him to assess complex situations, address operational crises, performance management, change management, risk management, restructuring, financial issues, monetizing businesses and providing eLearning solutions

Vivek loves to co-create with leaders, managers, individuals and companies successful strategies leading to higher profits, increased margins, and higher retention of employees. He works with executives and their management teams, at all levels, to realize their strengths and unlock their potential.  More recently he used his extensive technology experience combined with his educational processes to provide the development and implementation of an outside observation deck in the form of advisory services to several start-ups and established business executives with feedback, insights, and guidance.

On a personal note:  Vivek has a passion to help Children excel in education.  Over the past few years he conducted a pilot with over 100,000 children from over 18 countries on a virtual learning platform he architected and then developed with his team.  He is in the process of finalizing the technology platform to launch his vision of a new paradigm in education. This not-for-profit initiative can be accessed at www.hootsgo.org.

He is an active member of several Organizations such as the IEEE and an advisory board member at Organizations such as the Chief Learning Officer Business Intelligence and Thank you Darlin’ Foundation (“Encouraging Youth to Succeed”)

Here are some bullet points specific to Vivek’s training background:

• Vivek is a certified trainer for the three day Transformational Change Management workshop,  Microsoft Certified Trainer and Certified in Instructional Techniques by Friesen, Kay and Associates
• Vivek conducted a Management webinar  on Success Factors for Implementing e-learning globally as a faculty member of the eLearningGuild
• Vivek has been called upon to speak or be part of a discussion panel, at several international technical and business events as a subject matter expert, on topics ranging from Project risk management, transformational change management,  eLearning best practices and I.T. trends and others in Austria, India, Spain, USA and The Netherlands