Tech Connect: Innovation and Technology Council Meetup
Tech Connect
Innovation and Technology (IT) Council Meetup
Move to the Cloud Without the Costly Mistakes
The cloud promises lower costs, greater flexibility, and a competitive edge— but for many businesses, the reality looks more like surprise invoices, security gaps, and migrations that cost more than expected.
This month's Tech Connect brings experts from CloudNova Technologies to give you the straight talk. They will walk through the most common—and often most expensive - mistakes businesses make when moving to the cloud.
Whether your data is still on-premise, mid-migration, or already in the cloud and wondering why bills keep climbing, this session is built for you.
They will cover:
Move to the Cloud Without the Costly Mistakes
The cloud promises lower costs, greater flexibility, and a competitive edge— but for many businesses, the reality looks more like surprise invoices, security gaps, and migrations that cost more than expected.
This month's Tech Connect brings experts from CloudNova Technologies to give you the straight talk. They will walk through the most common—and often most expensive - mistakes businesses make when moving to the cloud.
Whether your data is still on-premise, mid-migration, or already in the cloud and wondering why bills keep climbing, this session is built for you.
They will cover:
- "Lift and shift" trap that turns old problems into cloud-sized ones
- Governance gaps that quietly drain budgets
- Hidden data egress fees nobody warns you about
- Misunderstanding of the Shared Responsibility Model
No jargon. No sales pitch. Just the insights you need to make smarter decisions.
Come ready to ask questions. Leave ready to act.
About the Speaker:
Bary Azmi is a serial entrepreneur and executive leader with more than 35 years of experience building and scaling innovative software solutions. He is the Founder and CEO of CloudNova Technologies, a software development company delivering a no-code SaaS platform that helps organizations monitor, secure, and optimize their Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. CloudNova specializes in cloud security, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance. With a track record of founding and leading multiple successful technology companies, Bary brings practical insights and real-world experience to the challenges of cloud strategy, migration, and governance.
Bary Azmi is a serial entrepreneur and executive leader with more than 35 years of experience building and scaling innovative software solutions. He is the Founder and CEO of CloudNova Technologies, a software development company delivering a no-code SaaS platform that helps organizations monitor, secure, and optimize their Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. CloudNova specializes in cloud security, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance. With a track record of founding and leading multiple successful technology companies, Bary brings practical insights and real-world experience to the challenges of cloud strategy, migration, and governance.
The mission of the IT Council is to educate, celebrate, and connect around the local businesses who are leading advancements in innovation practices and services that enrich our local business community.
Date and Time
Thursday Jul 16, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Location
AC Hotel by Marriott
1975 Opportunity Way
Reston, VA 20190
Fees/Admission
Free to attend; pay for your own tab.
Highly encourage online registration.
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