Cloud-First Success: Stop Playing Catch-Up with IT Skills

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 30 | 9 am PT, 12 pm ET

Speaker 1:  Mark Schuster | Product Manager, CYPHER Learning

Speaker 2:  Kyle Gagliardi | OpenSesame Curation Specialist, Technology

Rapid tech advancements leave IT teams scrambling to stay current. More than half of HR managers already report critical skills gaps within their teams, and nearly 90% of organizations have faced data breaches partially due to insufficient cybersecurity training—breaches that now average $4.88 million each. Clearly, traditional training methods aren’t cutting it—leaving businesses exposed to significant operational risks and rising costs.

Join OpenSesame and CYPHER Learning to discover a smarter way to approach IT training. Using practical AWS cloud examples applicable to any cloud environment, you’ll learn how personalized, skills-focused programs can close critical knowledge gaps, enhance security, and accelerate digital transformation. From AI literacy and cybersecurity to DevOps mastery, we’ll show you how targeted training solutions directly tie to measurable business outcomes.

You’ll learn: 

• How to address critical tech training challenges like widening cloud skills gaps, AI literacy, cybersecurity threats, and DevOps demands
• Why personalized, role-based learning drives better engagement and faster skill acquisition
• The benefits of cloud-first curated learning paths designed to align directly with your business goals
• How leveraging microlearning, micro-certifications, and experiential hands-on labs boost retention and productivity
• Practical ways to demonstrate training ROI to leadership, including cost savings and risk reduction

This session is ideal for: 

• IT Leaders & Managers
• CTOs and CIOs
• L&D and HR Leaders
• Business decision-makers seeking measurable training impact

About the Speakers:

Kyle Gagliardi | Curation Specialist, Technology Category Expert, OpenSesame

Kyle brings deep expertise in technology-focused training programs, working closely with industry-leading publishers to develop targeted learning pathways in cloud computing, cybersecurity, DevOps, AI, and more. He helps organizations identify and close critical skills gaps, ensuring training aligns directly to real-world business needs.

Mark Schuster | Product Manager, CYPHER Learning

Learning Seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in product management and learning technologies. Industry expert in learning technology integrations and learning analytics. Proven track record of driving strategic alignment, extending learning platforms, and delivering high-impact, customer-centric solutions. Expertise in managing large teams and motivating teams around a common vision. Known for a strong strategic vision, ability to innovate, and a passion for creating seamless learning experiences.