Friday's Last Word: DivvyCloud CEO Brian Johnson
DivvyCloud CEO Brian Johnson co-founded the hybrid cloud management company in 2013. He is also a seven-year veteran of the online gaming industry. What does he do outside of the office? Find out in this profile.
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To find out who Brian Johnson is outside of the office, click through this slideshow.
JOHNSON: Peter Frampton with Skunk Baxter.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: I bet he didn't look like this in concert.
JOHNSON: Recently watched "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" — RIP John Candy. Do you remember the scene when Steve Martin's character discovers that John Candy's character's wife had passed away? No one can make a sad face like that man could … no one.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Do I remember that scene? No, I've never seen the movie (cue digital gasps), but I'm sure many of our readers remember the scene you're referencing.
JOHNSON: Toyota Highlander. Tesla is next.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Never driven a Tesla? You can request to test drive one on Tesla's website.
JOHNSON: Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009). I binge watched it because it was freaking amazing. I'd have to say that Dr. Who is a close second, although that is mostly because David Tennant is no longer the doctor.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: "Fact, bears eat beets. Bears, beets, 'Battlestar Galactica.'"
JOHNSON: "The Escape" by David Baldacci, which I really liked.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Not many former lawyers can say they're now making more money writing novels, but if I had to guess, Baldacci isn't doing too bad.
JOHNSON: PS4.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: To purchase a console or not to purchase a console — that is the question.
JOHNSON: Google Opinion Rewards — I have made $4.00 so far.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Well, that's not going to be enough to purchase your Tesla — that's for sure.
JOHNSON: Crown on the rocks.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Make that two, please.
JOHNSON: "Courage" by Glen Phillips .
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Grab a lighter, a seat and sit tight for some acoustic guitar.
JOHNSON: Wait … vacation? I must have missed that memo. I am not allowed out of my cage here at the office. Someone send help, please! Ok seriously, the last vacation I remember is a weekend break in Rehoboth,Delaware. I enjoyed some relaxing time at the Dogfish Head brewery with my wife. Amazing beer and the pickle infused vodka makes for an incredible blood marry.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Always need to find some personal time.
JOHNSON: Wait … vacation? I must have missed that memo. I am not allowed out of my cage here at the office. Someone send help, please! Ok seriously, the last vacation I remember is a weekend break in Rehoboth,Delaware. I enjoyed some relaxing time at the Dogfish Head brewery with my wife. Amazing beer and the pickle infused vodka makes for an incredible blood marry.
TALKIN' CLOUD'S SPIN: Always need to find some personal time.
Friday's Last Word: DivvyCloud CEO Brian Johnson — Who exactly is he?
DivvyCloud CEO Brian Johnson co-founded the hybrid cloud management company in 2013. He is also a seven-year veteran of the online gaming industry. He previously worked at Electronic Arts, where he ran large-scale global infrastructure for massive, multi-player online games.
What are his plans for DivvyCloud?
"Aside from take over the world?," he asks. "We are looking to grow the team by brining on intelligent people who want to help build HAL 9000 for the cloud infrastructure … only with less evil."
Who does Johnson challenge to sit in the hot seat?
Angela Steele, CEO of Ansible.
What is "Friday's Last Word"?
Friday's Last Word welcomes cloud-centric CEOs who are willing to speak with Talkin' Cloud without someone peeking over a shoulder. Click on each photo to learn more about the CEO you're viewing — it's that simple.
Think you can handle sitting in the hot seat? Send an email to Talkin' Cloud Senior Editor CJ Arlotta at cj.arlotta [at] penton.com for further information. If he doesn't get back to you right away, bother him some more — and more.
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