How do you go from a career at sea to riding the crest of the technology wave all the way to the cloud? And how do you go from setting your sights on the top job to carving a path that will get you there?

In this interview, John shares his career story which takes in:

• • Setting off to sea aged just 16
• • Becoming a Master Mariner by the age of 26
• • Charting a whole new course in IT hardware as an IBM sales apprentice aged 30
• • Switching into software as a specialist at Microsoft
• • Exploring the world of ISV and Software Development
• • Creating a new chapter in Cloud in his 60s at AWS

John’s story is one of clarity and focus, of aiming high and hard work, and the power of a curious mind to sustain your career.

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