Giles Sirett
About Giles Sirett
Giles Sirett is the CEO and Founder of ShapeBlue, with extensive experience in technology leadership and cloud computing. He has been a key contributor to the Apache CloudStack project and actively participates in various technology advisory roles.
Work at ShapeBlue
Giles Sirett serves as the CEO and Founder of ShapeBlue, a role he has held since 2012. Under his leadership, ShapeBlue has focused on providing strategy, design, implementation, and support for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) cloud platforms based on Apache CloudStack. His extensive experience in cloud computing has positioned ShapeBlue as a significant player in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Giles Sirett holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Physics from Sheffield Hallam University, which he completed from 1990 to 1994. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in technology, contributing to his expertise in software-defined datacentre technologies and cloud computing.
Background
Before founding ShapeBlue, Giles Sirett held various C-Level technology positions for 15 years. He co-founded Octavia Information Systems, where he served as Technical Director from 1998 to 2003 and later as CEO from 2003 to 2011. His experience in leading technology companies has provided him with insights into the operational and strategic aspects of the tech industry.
Achievements
Giles Sirett is a Committer and Project Management Committee (PMC) member of the Apache CloudStack project, a position he has held since 2013. He is also the Chairman of the CloudStack European User Group, a role he has maintained since 2012. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to advancing cloud technologies and fostering community engagement within the industry.
Community Involvement
Giles Sirett actively contributes to the technology community by coaching children's rugby and participating in competitive masters swimming. He also supports Tottenham Hotspur and regularly speaks at global events on cloud computing and CloudStack technologies, sharing his knowledge and insights with a broader audience.