About the authors

Kevin L. Jackson is a globally recognized cloud computing expert, technology thought leader, and CEO/founder of GovCloud Network, LLC. Mr. Jackson’s commercial experience includes being vice president of J.P. Morgan Chase and worldwide sales executive at IBM. He has deployed mission applications to the US Intelligence Community cloud computing environment (IC ITE), and he has authored and published several cloud computing courses and books. He is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).

Thank you to my coauthor, Scott Goessling, whose knowledge and insight has greatly enhanced me both professionally and personally. My love and sincere admiration go out to my children Lauren, Lance, and Karl, who, in their journey through life, fill me with pride every day. And finally, AMLAD to the best part of my own life’s journey, my wife, Lisa. You are my everything!

Scott Goessling is the COO/CTO for Burstorm and helped create the world’s first automated Cloud Solution Design platform. He has lived and worked in the Philippines, Japan, India, Mexico, France, and the US. Being an expert in many technologies, Scott has also been a part of several successful start-ups, including a network hardware innovator that was acquired for over $8B.

Scott's perspectives combine many real-world experiences. He is interested in nutrition therapy, home renovation, custom car restoration, cooking, photography, sculpture, and,  most importantly, parenting.

Thank you to my co-author Kevin Jackson whose knowledge, experience, and patience continue to enhance me both professionally and personally. None of this would have been possible without the endless love, understanding, and support from my wife, Laura, and young son Grayson. Thank you for your unconditional love.