From Air Force to Cloud Networking: Covetrus’ Alex Sahadak on Multicloud Connectivity, Security, and Costs

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In this engaging episode of Altitude, Jason Gervickas sits down with Alex Sahadak, a seasoned infrastructure architect at Covetrus and an Air Force veteran, to dive into the evolving world of cloud networking and infrastructure. Alex shares his journey from his early days in the Air Force, where he honed his skills as a network engineer, to his current role at Covetrus. With rich experiences from the Maine Medical Center and Systems Engineering, Alex brings invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities in cloud infrastructure. The episode touches on a variety of topics, including the challenges with visibility, resiliency, and connectivity in multicloud environments, the impact of VMware's acquisition, and how companies are navigating these transitions. Alex emphasizes the importance of embracing cloud-first strategies and the critical need for robust security measures, particularly in IoT environments.

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