Today’s episode is hosted by Alvin Boampong and they are joined on the podcast by Sara Razavi, Solutions & Cloud Ecosystem Program Lead at Ericsson, Vikas Kumar, Senior Cloud Advisor at IBM and Irfan Shadeque, Business Infrastructure Manager at Volvo Group.

The conversation explores how organisations can build and lead high-performing cloud teams that support long-term capability and drive effective cloud transformation. The guests reflect on how culture, structure and collaboration shape the success of cloud-enabled environments, with attention on the fundamentals that help teams deliver consistently in complex settings.

The exchange highlights the value of clarity, shared ownership and strategic alignment when managing cloud operations at scale. It also considers the evolving demands of modern engineering teams and how leaders can cultivate resilience through continuous learning and adaptable working practices. Throughout the discussion, the importance of a strong cloud strategy is woven into broader reflections on talent development and organisational performance.