Explore the principles and practices of cloud computing with this introductory course. Students will discover the importance of cloud computing for today's business and IT sectors through an examination of the development of cloud technologies over time. Common practices for delivery, deployment, architecture and security will be presented. Students will explore various cloud computing platforms to understand and assess current service options and to discuss future developments for cloud computing.
Monday, January 15 - April 8: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Pedram Habibi
Notes:
This course is offered as a virtual classroom with classes held, as per the scheduled day/time. Classes will be held online, using a combination of synchronous, real-time, instructor led sessions, supplemented with asynchronous activities. You should expect to attend class at the same time, each week, although not every session will be a full 3 hours of live instruction. Rather, classes will provide learners the opportunity to apply what has been covered by your course facilitator. Laptop computer required; No class Feb 19. Please note registering after the course start date may delay course access and does not permit exceptions to coursework due dates, late textbook purchases, or the refund policy
Instructors
Pedram Habibi
Pedram Habibi has a BSc in Physics, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer and Communication Networking, and a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Pedram has worked for many years in telecommunication and other IT domains. He has taught Data Analytics and Technology topics at McMaster University and Ontario Colleges. His interests are Big Data Analytics, AI, ML, Cloud computing, IoT, Cyber Security, DevOps, and Networking.
Owais Hashmi is a Senior Data & AI evangelist who has a passion for using A.I to solve business problems cross-industry globally. Currently employed at Microsoft he helps organizations innovate and progress through their data-driven journey. Owais brings a blend of both industry and academia. His experience spans across industries including Telecommunication, Financial Services, Retail, Startups, Media & Entertainment etc. He holds a Masters in Management Analytics (MMA) from the Smith School of Business and an MBA from Lucas (San Jose State).
