Author Archives: George Walters
From Hyperscaler Seller to Partner: What I Learned Switching Sides
After spending over two decades in hyperscale cloud environments, the author transitioned from a vendor role to the partner ecosystem, becoming Principal Data Solution Engineer at Formula5. This shift transformed their perspective on data modernization and AI. Key insights include the distinction between platform vision and operational execution, the agility of partners, the importance of empathetic co-selling relationships, and the necessity of robust data foundations for successful AI deployment. The experience highlights the critical role of partners in driving real business value from cloud technology. Continue reading
Presenting at Boston Data and AI Saturday 2026: What’s New in SQL Server 2025
I will be speaking October 3rd 2026 at the Microsoft office in Burlington Massachusetts on SQL 2025. Register to attend. Continue reading
The Next Chapter: Joining Formula5
After 20+ years in the database and cloud world—from early enterprise data architectures to two incredible decades at Microsoft and a great recent run at Google Cloud—I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Formula5 to focus on enterprise Data and … Continue reading
Milestone Achieved: Google Cloud Digital Leader Certified (And 6 Weeks at Google!)
6 weeks into Google and fresh off an inspiring team offsite, I’m officially #GoogleCloudCertified as a Cloud Digital Leader! Ready to leverage this milestone to help Healthcare and Life Sciences (HCLS) customers transform through impactful AI and data strategies. Continue reading
Speaking at Day of Data Albany and Boston Data & AI Saturday 2026
I’ll be speaking at two outstanding community-driven data and AI conferences this year. Day of Data Albany and Boston Data and AI Saturday Continue reading
Two weeks at Google completed
My first two weeks at Google are officially in the books, and “velocity” has taken on a whole new meaning. Between onboarding and deep-diving into infrastructure paradigms, I am incredibly grateful for this complex challenge within Healthcare and Life Sciences … Continue reading
Strategic Execution: What Splitting Wood Teaches Us About Growth
What does it take to drive results and move a career forward? Whether you are hitting a sales quota, architecting a data platform, or building a team, the fundamentals don’t change: there is no substitute for execution. Chopping wood is … Continue reading
New Chapter: Joining Google Cloud as a Database Sales Specialist
On May 18th, 2026, I announced my new position as a Database Sales Specialist at Google Cloud. I’m eager to help organizations modernize their systems using cloud technology, databases, and AI solutions. Continue reading
George Walters – Public Speaking
George shares his experience in public speaking, focusing on simplifying complex technical topics. He has expressed gratitude to organizers and attendees of community events like Sessionize that foster knowledge sharing. Looking forward, George is open to speaking engagements on data platforms, cloud modernization, analytics, AI, and strategic data transformation. Continue reading
Grateful for the Journey, Excited for What’s Next
While I’m leaving Microsoft, I am not leaving the work that has energized me for most of my career. Continue reading
You must be logged in to post a comment.