Hi, my name is
Matt Carolan.
Cloud & AI Technology Leader.
Inspiring others and enabling businesses globally to gain a competitive advantage with Cloud and AI. Based in Vancouver, Canada.
01.About Me
With over 13+ years dedicated to cloud technology, I've built a career at the intersection of enterprise technology and real-world business outcomes. I help organizations worldwide harness the transformative power of Cloud and AI to drive competitive advantage and measurable results.
Recognized as a Microsoft MVP, AWS Community Leader and Google Leader, I bring deep multi-cloud expertise and a vendor-agnostic perspective to every engagement. I'm passionate about making complex technology accessible — whether that's through advisory work, speaking, content creation, or community building.
Beyond the technical work, I actively contribute to the global cloud community through events like Cloud Summit and AWS Community Day, and have been featured on CBC Radio discussing AI's impact on society. Based in Vancouver, Canada.
Technologies & Domains:
- ▹Microsoft Azure
- ▹Digital Transformation
- ▹Amazon Web Services
- ▹Artificial Intelligence
- ▹Google Cloud Platform
- ▹Platform Engineering
- ▹Cloud Architecture
- ▹FinOps
New Book
5,000 Days in Cloud
by Matthew Carolan
Stories, mistakes, and insights from technological disruption. What it does to people and organisations.
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02.Experience
Trusted by global enterprises across industries to navigate complex cloud and AI transformations. Here are some of the organizations I've had the privilege of helping.
NASA
Delivered cloud strategy and architecture consulting for one of the world's most mission-critical organizations.
Deutsche Bank
Guided cloud migration and modernization initiatives for a global financial institution with strict compliance requirements.
McDonald's
Supported cloud transformation at global scale, enabling faster innovation and improved customer experiences.
Brookfield
Partnered on cloud infrastructure and AI adoption strategies for one of the world's largest alternative asset managers.
WorkSafeBC
Led cloud enablement and digital transformation initiatives to modernize critical public-sector services in British Columbia.
BlueCross BlueShield
Enabled secure, compliant cloud adoption for one of the largest healthcare insurance providers in North America.
03.Recognition & Awards
Recognized across the world's top cloud platforms for expertise, community contributions, and thought leadership.
Microsoft MVP
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional — awarded to technology experts who actively share knowledge with the community. Recognized for 8 consecutive years for outstanding contributions in Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies.
AWS Community Leader
Recognized as a leader within the AWS community in Canada, organizing and driving initiatives that help cloud practitioners learn, connect, and grow across the AWS ecosystem.
Google Leader
Recognized by Google as a community leader in the Google Cloud space, contributing to the growth of cloud knowledge and best practices across the ecosystem.
YouTube Creator
Reached 10,000 subscribers on YouTube — a testament to the value of cloud and AI education content shared on the channel.
04.Community & Speaking
Events & Conferences
Co-organizer of Cloud Summit, bringing together cloud professionals from across the Pacific Northwest for a premier cloud computing conference.
Creator of HackerRivals — the world's first esports-style hackathon, blending competitive coding with the energy and format of professional esports events.
Regular speaker and community leader at AWS Community Day events across Canada, driving education and connection in the AWS ecosystem.
Active leadership role in AWS User Groups, facilitating regular meetups that help practitioners share knowledge and advance their cloud skills.
Contributing speaker and community builder for the Azure Canada User Group, helping Microsoft Azure practitioners connect and grow.
Join the Community
Connect with cloud professionals, ask questions, and stay up to date with the latest in Cloud & AI.
Join Discord ServerMedia Appearances
with Stephen Quinn
Discussed the implications of AI and OpenAI's developments on everyday Canadians.
with Gregor Craigie
Featured discussion on technology's role in addressing loneliness as a global health concern.
with Carolina de Ryk · Chris Walker · Shelly Joyce
Contributed expert commentary on artificial intelligence's growing impact across Canadian communities.
YouTube Channel
10K+Cloud & AI tutorials, deep dives, and industry insights to help you get ahead in the world of modern technology.
Watch on YouTube05.What's Next?
Say Hello.
Whether you're exploring a cloud or AI initiative, looking for a speaker, or just want to connect — I'm always open to a conversation. My inbox is open.
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