The Foundation of MetaOps Part 2

by Automation Alley | Mar 25, 2022

Summary

A continuation of Pavan's conversation with Ron Crabtree. Ron gives a little bit of his background and talks about the set of circumstances that lead to the foundation of his organization.

The Foundation of MetaOps Part 2

We’ve heard from Ron Crabtree about the the top issues facing companies in today’s rapidly changing economy. Now, he’s ready to dive into his own organization – how his long and successful career lead to this moment. Check it out below:

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The Foundation of MetaOps Part 2

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