DEI: The path to a stronger, more diverse cloud community

Diversity, equity, and inclusion: A key component of a stronger cloud community

Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just words; they’re a key component of success for nearly any endeavor, cloud computing included. In this podcast, David Linthicum talks with Deloitte's Josh Walker, co-founder of Black Orlando Tech, about his efforts to bring diversity to the tech workforce. They also discuss ways companies can change their culture to hire more minorities by creating a culturally diverse, friendly workspace and ensuring that minorities feel more welcome.

Diverse organizations are always the strongest organizations.

Joshua Walker is a cloud solutions architect at Deloitte and co-founder of Black Orlando Tech. He is a cloud engineer and diversity advocate who uses humorous pop culture storytelling to train, inspire, and relate to everyday people who have an interest in technology. 

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